Full-Day Nizwa Fort, Bahla Fort and Jabreen Castle Private Tour From Muscat
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14 Ratings
Nizwa
Embark on a full-day private tour from Muscat to Nizwa, Bahla, and Jabreen Castle. Explore ancient forts, traditional souks, and witness the art of traditional post making.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Nizwa Fort Oman - Nizwa Fort is one of the oldest forts in Oman and lies in Aā€™Dakhiliyah Governorate. It has a unique large round shape. Its height reaches 24 metres, with an outer diameter of 43 metres and an inner diameter of 36 metres.Nizwa Fort was built by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Y`aribi in the middle of the 17th century.
- Nizwa - Nizwa is renowned for its silver jewelry, which is considered to be the best in the country. The people of Nizwa are masters in Khanjar making, recognized for its distinctive style and patterns, and noted for silver craftsmanship in general. They also make copper ware, coffee pots, swords, leather goods and pottery.
- Jabrin - Jabrin, also known as Jabreen, the town is known for its impressive castle, which was built by the Yaruba dynasty Imam Bilā€™arab bin Sultan, who ruled from 1679 to 1692 and who was buried on site.
- Bahla Fort - Bahla is a UNESCO World Heritage Site town, located 40 km away from Nizwa, and about 200 km from Omanā€™s capital Muscat which lies in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of Oman. It is notable as the home of one of the oldest fortresses in the country, the 13th century Bahla Fort and the townā€™s pottery.
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What's Included
- Bottled water
- English-speaking Omani tour guide
- Pick up and drop off in the Muscat area
- Comfortable 4WD vehicle
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Entrance Fees
Additional Information
From Muscat to Nizwa- the Ancient Capital of Oman to get a stunning view from the round tower of 17th Century fort and visit to Nizwa Souk famous traditional silver jewellery antiques and then move forward to Bahla to view the Art of traditional post making. Then proceed to Jabrin Castle, one of the most beautiful forts of Oman which is famous for its unique painting and ancient utensils.
Location
Nizwa Fort Oman
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Q9746arjeffreyb
Apr 15, 2024
5-Star Tour - Highly Recommend Star Tours Oman and Tour Guide Saif!!! - This is a fantastic tour that I would highly recommend to all of my family and friends! I had the pleasure of having Saif as my tour guide - he is very knowledgeable and truly went above and beyond to ensure I had the perfect tour. I canā€™t thank Saif enough for everything he did for me! 5 stars and highly recommended!
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Frankvc7018kz
Feb 14, 2024
Unforgettable trip to Nizwa and the forts of Bahla and Jabrin from Muscat - I booked this trip directly with Star Tours Oman via email. The communication went easily and correctly. The old town of Nizwa was very beautiful. There was plenty of time to visit the souk, to taste a dozen kinds of dates, and to visit the Nizwa Fort. In the afternoon we visited Fort Bahla and Fort Jabrin. These two forts were recently restored and are very beautiful. I cannot thank my guide Ali enough for the effort he made to make this trip unforgettable.
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Ahmedez5384tj
Dec 25, 2023
Day trip to Nizwa. - Abdel Majid's guide service in Nizwa, Oman, exceeded our expectations. His in-depth knowledge of the area and insightful commentary added immense value to our experience. From navigating Nizwa's historic sites to sharing local stories, Abdel Majid's guidance made our visit memorable. Highly recommended for a comprehensive and enjoyable exploration of this fascinating region.
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Jaclynjrk
Sep 27, 2023
Fun Day trip with Majid and Star Tours - We had a tour with Majid to see the Nizwa Fort, Bahla Fort, and Jabreen Castle. We also saw the Nizwa souq. It was a really great tour with Majid as our guide! We learned a ton about Muscat, Oman, the Omani people and traditions, as well as lots of great info about the places we visited. We had a lovely lunch from a local restaurant, and Majid had plenty of cold water for us - it was hot the day we went on our tour! I would recommend this tour and Majid to anyone looking for a great day trip from Muscat!
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Jeramit2023
Jun 30, 2023
A historical - A historical full day trip was a wonderful experience. The fortresses and the castles was amazing. Bahla fort, jabrin castle and the nizwa fort and nizwa souq. Our guide was kind and friendly tour guide.
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839dominicg
Jun 11, 2023
Historical day - A historical trip it was a fantastic and we enjoyed every places we had in our itinerary. The guide was super kind and generous he was help us for everything. I highly recommend
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Tourist10751128693
May 14, 2023
Jebel akhdar and nizwa souq & fort - Jebel akhdar is cooler than in Muscat it was a nice day trip to see this place. Really breathtaking and beautiful mountain views. Make sure that you have a 4WD vehicle because they are not allowing to use a salon car and to have a special guide who can drive safely. I highly recommend to use Star tours for this wonderful experience.
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87sheryllm
Apr 30, 2023
Awesome tours - This was the great tour we had and I would give it more stars however I'm unable to lol. It was a birthday trip for the wife and she absolutely loved every minute and it was worth every penny! We will be doing the big tour next time I do believe! Thank you guys for being AWESOME!
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936heshams
Apr 19, 2023
Experience the local foods and visited the old city - Amazing tour with Amazing people Our guide was super energetic and full of information about thr history and culture of Oman and he provide to us the best service and unforgettable trip.We loved it all the places we had un the iterinary.Worth it to visit
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Maraisfamily
Nov 26, 2023
Omani castles and forts and their historical context - This tour helped us get a good sense of the architecture of castles and forts in Oman, since 2 of each are on the tour. Our guide Said was extremely informative and takes joy in his country and the places we visited, even though he probably visits them almost every day. He knows his way through each place and tells about the features, sometimes asking us to guess about the purpose of a particular feature. We especially enjoyed the freshly made Omani bread in the courtyard near Nizwa Castle and Fort -- recommend it for a light lunch stop! We also tasted dates and Omani sweets (halwa). Said also taught us a lot about Omani history, the Ibadi branch of Islam, and the Omani economy and demographics. Note: if you want to see the suq (particularly the goat and cattle markets), you will need to go on a tour that leaves much earlier in the day in order to arrive around 7 -- this was not that tour.
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