8-Hour Nizwa Sightseeing Tour from Muscat with Bahla Fort

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the magnificence of Nizwa Fort and Castle
• 02 Shop for souvenirs at the traditional Nizwa Souq
• 03 Visit Bahla Fort, Oman's only UNESCO-listed fort
• 04 Explore the highlights of Birkat Al Mauz village

Explore the best of Nizwa, the birthplace of culture, tradition and Islam in the Sultanate of Oman, from the Nizwa Souq, famous for its Friday cattle auction and hand-carved daggers, to the renowned Nizwa Fort. Continue to Bahla Fort, the country's only UNESCO-listed fort, and also visit the village of Birkat Al Mauz, situated at the foothills of Jebel al Akhdar.

Marvel at the beautiful architecture of Nizwa Fort and have lunch at a local restaurant.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nizwa, Muscat

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nizwa Forts, Souq and Birkat Al Mauz

• Depart from Muscat and drive to Nizwa.
• Arrive and explore the Nizwa Souq.
• Enjoy a walk from Nizwa Souq to Nizwa Fort and Castle.
• Marvel at the beautiful architecture of Nizwa Fort and have lunch at a local restaurant.
• After lunch, visit Bahla Fort, a UNESCO Heritage Site.
• Explore Birkat Al Mauz village and enjoy walking around the local gardens.
• Head back to Muscat.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off as per the itinerary
• Services of an experienced English/Arabic-speaking chauffeur
• Entry tickets as per the itinerary

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned in "What's Included"

Know before you go

• Always ask for permission before photographing local people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Muscat, Oman

Tour start

Muscat, Oman

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.