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You'll spend a day exploring some of Oman's history-culture-nature and landscape. Nizwa was the capital of Oman 500 years ago, and it was the capital of Islamic culture in 2015, We'll take you on a tour of the ancient market of Nizwa.
Next to the Nizwa market is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort its been build in 1649 and the castle been build in 888. The fort is a museum today.
From Nizwa we'll drive you to Jabal Shams ( The Grand Canyon of Oman) 3009 Meters, offering an exciting off-road experience and fantastic view.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up travelers from any place in Muscat: - Muscat harbor (for shore excursions passengers) - Muscat International Airport - Residence - Hotels
Itinerary
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1Nizwa Souq
The tour starts in the morning towards Nizwa, Nizwa was the capital of Oman during Al Yaruba Dynasty we'll visit the famous 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 come to sell their, goats, cattle, sheep and chickens in a circus-style open market place. Please Note: if you stay in Muscat and you want to catch the cattle market you have to start at 05:45 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll message you bake.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Nizwa Fort Oman
Next to the Souq are Nizwa Fort and Castle the Fort was built in 1649 and the castle was built 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Jabal Shams
From Nizwa we drive towards Jabal Shams Mountain (The Grand Canyon of Oman) This mountain road drives up to the Jebel Shams 3009 meters 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. From Grand Canyon we drive back to Muscat.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not stroller accessible
- Infant must not sit on laps
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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