Private Full Day Tour: Discover Nizwa Fort, Explore Souq, and Trek Mountain of the Sun in Oman
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Nizwa

Jebel Shams, the tallest peak in Oman at 3009 meters (Mountain of the Sun), is most celebrated not for its summit, but for the breathtaking view it provides into the profound depths of Wadi Ghul.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nizwa Fort Oman - We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. Visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the for is a museum that showcases the history of the fort and surrounding area. Walking through the fortress you get to 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 hardest attacks and seiges.
  • Nizwa Souk - The site of one of the oldest souk in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great
  • Al Hamra - Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. The town is thriving and lively but holds a secret. The 400-year-old town popped up around an amazing abandoned village. The Al Hamra ruins are estimated to be between 700-1000 years old and are left completely untouched.
  • Misfah al Abriyyin - Misfat Al Abriyeen is a unique mountainous village located 1,000 m above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding wilayat Al Hamra in Al Dhakhiyla Governorate. The village derives its name from the Al Abri tribe, who originally come from Misfat Al Abriyeen and Al Hamra.
  • Jebel Shams - Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town.It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country.
What's Included
  • English-speaking Omani tour guide
  • Fuel included
  • Comfortable 4WD vehicle
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Hotel/airport/port pick-up and drop-off in the Muscat area
  • Nizwa Fort entry ticket included
  • Admission to Nizwa Fort Oman
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Location
Nizwa Fort Oman
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Saarthak
May 31, 2024
Amazing Nizwa and Jabel Shams - Our first day in Oman.. and we were enchanted! All thanks to Khalid (of Landmark tours) to weave stories of Oman and Omani people with history of Nizwa and Nizwa Fort. The Nizwa Souq transports you back to old world charm. An array of pottery, jewellery, spices, dates overwhelms all our senses. Heading further to Jabel Shams, the Canyons of the East. Enjoy the 6 km off - road stretch on the steep and windy mountain roads. The cool winds were a balm on the sunny day, as were the majestic canyons. Al Hamra is an unmissable 400 year old village, complete in itself giving a perfect end to the day! Once again a big thank you to Khalid for his hospitality!!
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Britta_r
May 14, 2024
Nizwa and Jebel Shams - Culture and Nature - Very nice trip to Nizwa and Jebel Shams - Yassir is a great guide and driver, sharing loads of knowledge about Oman. Amazing canyon :-) But be prepared for long drives.
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Stephentsoi614
May 2, 2024
One of my best experiences in Oman - The day trip was amazing. Firstly, our tour guide Khalil is extremely helpful. Even though the weather is not ideal, Khalil helped us to arrange the visit to Jebel Shams in a safe manner. Secondly, Khalil was on time and polite. He was really talkative and willing to share a lot of the Omani culture to us during the trip, which we think fascinating. Lastly, Khalil also recommended us some really good and reasonably priced souvenir at the Nizwa Souq which we can share with our friends. Of course, views at Jebel Shams and the visit in Nizwa Fort were amazing. In general, I would highly recommend this tour to all of you if you would like to visit these places.
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O2644cdangelicah
Apr 30, 2024
Amazingly beautiful Oman - This is our first visit to Oman, we didnā€™t expect much, but what a surprise! Oman is amazingly beautiful, and the Omani people are kind and friendly. Specially our tour guide Mr Ali, so wise and knowledgeable, answered all our questions with patience and humor, and satisfied all our curiosity. At the end of the tour, he took us to his village as his guests, and showed us the true Omani hospitality. We will come back again surely!
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Sammysharifeh
Apr 17, 2024
Trip to Nizwa - Khalfan is an amazing guide, knowledgeable, conscientious and very eager to share his love for Oman with us, thank you Khalfan
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Funwhale
Apr 13, 2024
Fun tour to Nizwa and Jebel Shams - We really enjoy our day trip to Nizwa Fort, Jebel Shams and two historic houses. Our tour guide was Said Alkiyumi and he is very knowledgeable and always manage to answer our questions. We enjoy the good mix of activities, allowing us to engage with a diverse array of cultural and natural attractions. We have learned a lot from the trip. Lastly, we want to appreciate his amazing driving skills, particularly on the winding and steep roads leading to the view point at Jebel Shams. Overall, we highly recommend this tour.
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Gregbi3582wh
Apr 10, 2024
Amazing natural beauty and history. - Amazing natural beauty of Oman and the views from Jebel Sham. Our tour guide Ahmed was so friendly and informative and gave us some flexibility based on our interest. Highly recommend!
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Anna_a
Apr 10, 2024
Lived up to expectations - We enjoyed our trip with Khalid - he is a very knowledgeable and accommodative guide. The views and landmarks were also great, especially in the mountains.
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Yuhongz663
Mar 16, 2024
A day trip to Oman Mountains - The trip was a well scheduled full day tour. Our guide Amer is very knowledgeable and friendly. He helped to make our experience enjoyable even though we chose to visit during the holy month of Ramadan. We learned from Amer a lot about the history and tradition of Oman. We will definitely come back again!
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K489ofjosephr
Mar 15, 2024
Great Experienced with our guide Mohammed - Oman has a lot to offer. We had a great time visiting Nizwa and Jebel Shams. The places that we visited was amazing. Mohammed was kind and knowledgeable and we lot about Oman through him. Will definitely book again with this agency when we come back to Oman. Thank You, highly reccommended.
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