- Nizwa Souk - The tour starts in the morning, weā€™ll drive towards Nizwa. Nizwa was the capital of Oman during Al Yaruba Dynasty weā€™ll visit the famous Nizwa Souq (Market). a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk from here 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 come to sell their, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus style open marketplace.
Please note: if you stay in muscat and you want
to catch the cattle market you have to start at 06:00 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and weā€™ll message you back.
- Nizwa Fort Oman - Next to the Souq is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort itā€™s been built in 1649 and the castle been build in 888. 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 fort and castle with many passages rooms. 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.
- Jebel Akhdar - From Nizwa we drive up to (Jebel Akhdar) is known as \
- Hotels, Port. Airport, Residence Pick up and Drop off
- Bottled Water
- Private Tour
- Transportation By Air-conditioned Vehicle 4WD
- Taxes
- English Speaking Guide
- Nizwa Fort Entry Fees
- Lunch
Embark on a historical journey to Nizwa, the ancient capital of Oman dating back 500 years. Meander through the old marketplace, spice market, dates market, handicraft market, and silver market. You also have the choice to explore Nizwa fort and castle to immerse yourself in local life.
From Nizwa, venture to the lush Green Mountain and roam among the terraced gardens. Step back in time with a visit to the rustic Wadi Bani Habib village on the green mountain, a 1000-year-old village now deserted, intricately constructed from stones and clay.
Subsequently, travel from Green Mountain to Birkat Al Moz and wander along the ancient water channel recognized by world heritage and culture UNESCO.
ā€¢ Get a glimpse into Omanā€™s culture/ history/ nature
ā€¢ Journey comfortably in a 4x4 air-conditioned vehicle
ā€¢ Enjoy a private day excursion
ā€¢ Convenient pick up and drop off at your Hotels, Port (For shore excursion passengers), Airport, Residence
ā€¢ All fees and taxes are included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.