Oman · Culture

Full Day Nizwa Tour from Muscat

9 Hours Round trip from Muscat Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day cultural tour from Muscat to Nizwa and nearby heritage sites
02 Photo stop at the traditional village of Birkat Al Mawz
03 Outside visit to Nizwa Fort and time in the traditional Nizwa Souq
04 Visit Jabrin Castle, known for its plasterwork and painted wooden ceilings
05 Pass by Bahla Fort, one of Oman’s oldest historic towns
06 Lunch at a local restaurant with soft drinks included
07 Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish

Discover some of Oman’s most striking historic landmarks on this full-day journey from Muscat to Nizwa and beyond. Travel through changing landscapes to visit Birkat Al Mawz, explore the heart of Nizwa with its famous fort and traditional souq, and continue to the elegant Jabrin Castle, known for its beautiful plasterwork, carved doors, and painted wooden ceilings.

Along the way, pass Bahla and its historic fort, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Muscat. With transportation, entrance to JABREEN fort, lunch, soft drinks, and multilingual audio commentary included, this tour offers an easy way to experience Oman’s culture, architecture, and heritage in a single day.

Travel through changing landscapes to visit Birkat Al Mawz, explore the heart of Nizwa with its famous fort and traditional souq, and continue to the elegant Jabrin Castle, known for its beautiful plasterwork, carved doors, and painted wooden ceilings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nizwa, Muscat, Jebel Shams

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Stop At: Birkat Al Mouz Ruins, Nizwa Oman

Photo Stop at Birkat Al Mawz: Birkat Al Mawz is a traditional village in the Nizwa region. Located on the way to Jebel Akhdar, it is an enchanting stop that will transport you back in time. you can find the ruins of the Tribes that lived in those mountains surrounded by plantations. Duration: 15 minutes

Day 02

Stop At: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman

Nizwa Fort Outside Visit : We will the head to visit the beautiful Nizwa center with its fort and its massive circular cannon tower, making it one of the most impressive forts in Oman. Duration: 1 hour

Day 03

Stop At: Jibreen Castle, Jabrin 612 Oman

After lunch we will proceed to the Jabreen Fort .The Jabrin Castle, built in 17th century , is one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings makes this castle amazingly different

Day 04

Pass By: Bahla Fort, Oasis of Bahla, Nizwa 611 Oman

After we visit the Jabrin castle, we will drive towards the JEBEL SHAMS one of the most famous mountains in OMAN , passing one of the oldest small towns of Oman Bahla with its fort ( outside visit )

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Muscat 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

TOUR INCLUDES: Transportation, Entrance fees to JABREEN fort, lunch with soft drinks, Multiple audio system allowing guest to listen for commentary in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish.

PICK UP TIME: 15 - 30 minutes before departure time, Please co-ordinate with us with your local contact, so we contact with you with accurate pickup details and time.

PICK UP PLACE: Your Hotel in Muscat

DROP OFF PLACE: Your Hotel in Muscat

What's Not Included

Food & Beverages

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
TOUR DEPARTURE TIME: Tour starts @ 09:00 am
DURATION : Approximately 9 hours.
CANCELLATION: Cancel Free of charge up-to 24 hours from date of service local time, after that full charge.
CHILDREN POLICY: Discount 30% up to 11.99 y
LANGUAGES: Audio guiding in SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, ENGLISH.
Supplement Pickup: $15 supplement per person for Hotels after Airport.
Smoking is prohibited in all our vehicles
Before Photographing any local residents, kindly ask their permission
Photographing local ladies is not permitted
Schedules are likely to change during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Please contact our representative for updates
Meals are based on food only basis, any beverages (alcoholic / non alcoholic) will be charged as per consumption and to be paid directly at the spot. When mentioned during visits, lunch will be provided.
Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their head with scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered
Men visiting the Mosque should wear long trousers
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.