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8-Hour Private Tour To Nizwa & Jebel Shams From Muscat

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    8 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on an excursion from Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman and visit the famous Nizwa Fortress. Explore the fortress and see views of the ancient town and surrounding mountains. Travel across the Al Hamra village and Misfah al Abryeen village to get an insight into the local lifestyle and culture and marvel at the Jebel Shams Mountain, the grand canyon of Oman. 

Highlights
  • Visit the glorious Nizwa Fort
  • Explore the rural life of Oman with visits to Al Hamra and Misfah al Abryeen
  • Look at the majestic Jebel Shams Mountain
  • Nizwa Fort - Nizwa Souq - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbeyeen - Jebel Shams expand_more
    • We will depart from Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman.
    • We will pay a visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the fort is a museum showcasing the fort's history and the surrounding area. Walking through the fortress, you see amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress was a base used in the military to hold off the most brutal attacks and sieges. Next to the fortress is the large Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods, including jewellery, pottery, fish, and meats. The list goes on! 
    • Afterwards, we will take off to Al Hamra to visit the village, where we experience how the locals create a lifestyle in the older times. 
    • After this quick tour, we will move on to Misfah al Abryeen, a new village that nestles at the base of Jebel Shams. Here, you will see the extensive Falaj water system that supplies water to the nearby vegetation. Numerous marked footpaths throughout the village are recommended for you to take your time and explore. 
    • From the village, we will drive up to Jebel Shams Mountain, the Grand Canyon of Oman. The canyon itself is enough to lose yourself in wonder. Walking around, there is so much to see and be amazed by. 
    • Once late afternoon arrives, we will depart back to Muscat.
What's Included
  • Water during the tour
  • Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel (Muscat)
  • English-speaking Omani tour guide
  • 4wd vehicle / comfortable
  • Entry fee for Nizwa Fort
  • Fuel
What's Excluded
  • Lunch
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 1 USD 331 Per Person
2 To 2 USD 191 Per Person
3 To 3 USD 134 Per Person
4 To 4 USD 105 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 331 / person