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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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- 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
- Lunch
Location
Nizwa Fort Oman
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ajayp1291
Oct 4, 2024
Views were breathtaking at Jebel Shams and tasty halwa/dates in Nizwa Souk. - Simply fabulous! Jebel Shams and Nizwa Souq were the highlights of the trip! Jebel Shams has breathtaking views of the canyon. I believe ~3200m in elevation. You can see very far! The drive up to it was amazing. It felt like I was on another planet.
We arrived in Nizwa on Friday so it was the cattle market and it was great to see the hustle and bustle of Nizwa Souk. In addition, we got to taste some really nice halwa and also a wide variety of dates. Definitely a must for anyone with a sweet tooth. There was a wider variety of goods in the market from pottery to unique antiques on the 1st floor.
It was also interesting to learn about the fort and how they used to defend and the prison within the fort. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Amer our guide and Oman Landscape Tours!
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Climber31863508033
Sep 30, 2024
Nizwa trip - The place was amazing. The buildings are modern and old in the same time. Very interesting place to visit. You can enjoy the scenes of farms
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Chook13brisbane
Sep 30, 2024
Amazing Jebel Shams - Ahmed was our guide for a great day visiting Nizwa Fort, Souq Misfah Al Arbyeen and Jebel Shams. Nizwa Fort and the adjoining castle was historic and interesting. Ahmed walked with us through the souq and gave valuable advice for our purchases. Afterwards we drove up to Jebel Shams. The canyon is amazing. Very enjoyable day
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T_travels_world
Sep 27, 2024
Great Tour - My time in Oman with our guide Khalid was absolutely amazing! Khalid's knowledge and friendly nature made the tour even better. He really knows how to show off the best of Oman and its beautiful sights. I'd definitely recommend Khalid as your guide for a fantastic and fun adventure in Oman!
Pro tip if you can do this tour on a Friday it’s even better as you get to witness the goat auction at the Nizwa souk which is definitely a highlight!!
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Departure17804400613
Aug 16, 2024
Amazing Tours - Amazing Experience. We had a great time visiting Nizwa the old capital of Muscat and Jebel Ahama the highest mountain of Oman. Mohammed was kind and knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Oman. Thank You, highly recommended.
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S3505uyjanetb
Aug 2, 2024
Wonderful Jebel Shams Tour - Wonderful experienced. We book a full day trip to Jebel Shams, the highest mountain of Oman. Mohammed was kind and very accommodating. He answered all our questions. The places that we visited was beautiful. Thank You, highly reccommended.
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119amatom
Jul 26, 2024
Excellent Experienced - Travelling solo was a bit scary. But I am lucky because I book with Oman Landscape Tours. They are professional specially my guide Said' he was kind and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Oman. And the places that I visited was beautiful. Definitely I will book again another tour with this Company. Thank You' highly recommended.
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Barbs25
Jul 7, 2024
Brilliant day trip - Our guide khalid was brilliant, we learnt a lot about Omani culture and saw some amazing places.
We first stopped at Nizwa town, it wasn’t market day (Friday) so it was quiet but very nice. Some lovely market stalls - definitely buy here if you want souvenirs, not mutrah souk in muscat as that’s full of rubbish nothing local. We also saw the dates shop and got to try different ones. We got some amazing pistachio tahini too. Nizwa fort was a nice stop, nothing like other forts/ castles we’ve seen and particularly loved the murder holes, very inventive!
Next stop was to the irrigation system where we saw their historic waterways. Little stop on the side of the road but really interesting.
We also saw the amazing jebel akhdar Mountain View’s and the local villages terraces from the viewpoint.
We stopped for lunch at a buffet restaurant, (layal Al jabal) some good choices but nothing special.
On the way back we drove through a local village and palm tree groves.
Great day out with a great guide. We would absolutely recommend.
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Inspire03532680070
Jul 5, 2024
Highly Recommended - Our trip was incredibly amazing. We visited Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souk, Al Hamra, Misfah Al Arbyeen, Jebel Sham the Grand Canyon of Oman. Our guide was kind and knowledgeable. We learn a lot about Oman. Thank You, we definitely book again next time.
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L7663jzronm
Jun 16, 2024
Amazing Experienced with Oman Landscape Tours - Amazing experienced. We visited the Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souk, Al Hamra and Jebel Shams the highest mountain of Oman. Our guide Mohammed was kind and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Oman. Thank You, highly reccomended.
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