Muscat-Nizwa Market (Souq) and Fort-Misfat Al Abreyeen-Jebel Shams (Grand Canyon)

Nizwa Souk - In the morning we’ll leave Muscat towards Nizwa, the old capital of Oman, once we reach Nizwa first we’ll visit the Nizwa Souq, a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk, where you can find vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts, Omani sweets (Halwa), dates, spice, and souvenirs which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast especially interesting is the Friday cattle market when the locals from the nearby villages come to sell their goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open market place.

Nizwa Fort Oman - Next to the Souq is Nizwa Fortress, the Fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains, you can walk around in this impressive Fortress and visit its many rooms, passages, and towers, the Fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century, it was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest of attacks at the time, even along the corridors, many traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the defenses.

Misfat al Abreyeen - From Nizwa we take you to Misfat Al Abreyeen village, This picturesque village on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams, a few kilometers from Al Hamra Town, and consists of old homes and narrow streets, it has a Falaj system that supplies water for many orchards, date palms, and vegetable gardens, its worth it to spend some time walking around the village.

Jabal Shams - Then we drive up to Jebel Shams Mountain (The Grand Canyon), 3009 meters high, this mountain is one of the most adventurous mountains in Oman, offering existing off-road experience and fantastic views, you reach canyon view which is 2000 meters stop there and enjoy the view and photo, then we continue to our resort where we spend the night.

• Private tour
• Pick up and drop off: Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence
• 1 Night accommodation
• Dinner
• English speaking guide
• Breakfast
• Transportation by Air-Conditioned 4WD Vehicle
• All fees and taxes
• Bottled water

• Lunch

Visit Nizwa, the historic capital of Oman. Explore the vibrant markets filled with spices, handicrafts, silver, dates, and traditional Omani sweets. Discover the impressive Nizwa Fort. Head to Misfat Al Abreyeen, a charming village nestled on a steep slope at the base of Jebel Shams. Spend a night at Jabal Shams, known as the Grand Canyon of Oman. Prepare for a morning trek in the Grand Canyon, lasting approximately 4 hours. Visit Jebreen Castle to admire the ancient Omani architecture.

Places and sights you’ll visit:

• Nizwa Fort & Market
• Misfat Al Abreyeen
• Jabal Shams (Grand Canyon)
• Trekking in Jabal Shams-W6 Bath (Balcony Walk)
• Jabreen Castle
• Not stroller accessible
• Infants must not sit on laps

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.