Nizwa Fort, Souk, Birkat Al Mouz and Jebel Akhdar
Stop At: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman. We depart Muscat for Nizwa, the old capital of Oman, and visit the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the fort is a museum showcasing the history of the fortress and the surrounding area. As you walk through the fortress, you will enjoy amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress once served as a military base used to withstand the hardest attacks and sieges.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman. Visit the site of one of the oldest souks in the country. This extensive marketplace is dedicated chiefly to fruit and vegetables, meat, and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great souk area.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Birkat Al Mouz Ruins, Nizwa Oman. Birkat Al Mouz is a small town in Wilayat Nizwa in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. Located at the foothills of Jabal Akhdar, it is a place that everyone heading to Jabal Akhdar passes through.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jebel Akhdar, Al Hajar Mountains Range, Nizwa 611 Oman. Jebel Akhdar, or Al Jabal Al Akhdar, is part of the Al Hajar mountain range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 m and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 m above sea level.
Duration: 2 hours
