Oman · Rural Experiences

8-Hour Private Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Tour from Muscat

8 Hours Round trip from Jebel Akhdar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous Nizwa Fortress and its museum
02 Browse the large Nizwa Souq for jewellery, pottery, fish, and meats
03 See the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of Oman's 5 UNESCO-listed aflaj
04 Walk through Jebel Akhdar's hills, fruit plantations, and rose gardens
05 Enjoy views of the ancient town, nearby mountains, and green valleys

Embark on a tour from Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman, and visit the famous Nizwa Fortress. Explore the fortress museum and enjoy views of the ancient town and surrounding mountains before browsing the lively Nizwa Souq. Continue to Birkat Al Mauz and the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the five UNESCO-listed aflaj irrigation systems. Then head up to Jebel Akhdar, the Green Mountain, to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views among fruit plantations and rose gardens.

Then head up to Jebel Akhdar, the Green Mountain, to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views among fruit plantations and rose gardens.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nizwa, Muscat

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nizwa Fort, Birkat Al Mauz, and Jebel Akhdar

We depart from Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman.
Visit the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the fort is a museum showcasing the fort's history and the surrounding area.
As you walk through the fortress, you will see amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress was once used as a military base to withstand some of the hardest attacks and sieges.
Next to the fortress is the large Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace offering a variety of goods, including jewellery, pottery, fish, and meats. The list goes on.
Afterwards, we drive to the foot of Jebel Akhdar, to an old village called Birkat Al Mauz, and then visit the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the five irrigation systems recognized by UNESCO.
From there, we go up to Jebel Akhdar. Also known as the Green Mountain, Jebel Akhdar is home to many fruit plantations and rose gardens. Take time to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views. There is a lot that Jebel Akhdar has to offer.
Drive back to Muscat.