Oman · Mountain Exploration

Full-Day Nizwa Fort and Jebel Akhdar Tour with Diana Point

1 Day Round trip from Muscat Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the 17th-century Nizwa Fort and its lively Souq
02 Ascend Jebel Akhdar, the Green Mountain of Oman
03 Walk through the hanging gardens along the original Falaj system
04 Visit Diana Point for spectacular canyon and terraced village views

Enjoy a great day out in Oman, visiting the 17th-century Nizwa Fort and its lively Souq before heading up to Jebel Akhdar, the Green Mountain. Admire scenic views from this high plateau, rising to 2,980 m and encompassing the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 m above sea level. Take a leisurely walk through the hanging gardens along the original Falaj system, and visit Diana Point for spectacular views across the canyons and terraced villages of Jebel.

Visit Diana Point to marvel at the spectacular views across the canyons and terraced villages of Jebel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nizwa, Muscat

Languages Arabic, English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nizwa Fort, Jebel Akhdar and Diana Point

Drive to Nizwa Fort, built in the 17th century, and visit its Souq, renowned for its Friday cattle auction.
Continue to the top of Green Mountain, called Jebel Akhdar.
Marvel at the scenic view from the top of the mountain, which rises to a height of 2,980 m and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 m above sea level.
Take a leisurely walk through the hanging gardens, which run along the side of the original Falaj system.
Visit Diana Point to marvel at the spectacular views across the canyons and terraced villages of Jebel.