Explore Oman’s diverse landscapes, rich heritage, and vibrant culture with this group tour from Muscat, offering five unique options:
Option 1: Nizwa Friday Market & Al Hamra – Visit the traditional livestock market, Nizwa Fort, and the historic mudbrick village of Al Hamra.
Option 2: Nizwa, Bahla & Jabreen – Explore Nizwa Fort, the UNESCO-listed Bahla Fort, and the beautifully decorated Jabreen Castle.
Option 3: Nizwa & Oman Across Ages Museum – Discover the past and future of Oman at Nizwa Fort and the award-winning interactive museum in Manah.
Option 4: Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar – Enjoy the cool mountain air as you visit Nizwa Fort, Birkat Al Mouz village, and the panoramic heights of Jebel Akhdar.
Option 5: Nizwa & Jebel Shams – Take in dramatic scenery with stops at Nizwa Fort, Al Hamra, and the breathtaking Grand Canyon of Oman at Jebel Shams.
All tours include pick-up/drop-off from Muscat, transport, and a professional guide.
Pickup Information* Our pick-up service begins 30 to 60 minutes before the tour start time. Please be ready in your hotel lobby or designated pick-up location during this window. Look for a vehicle with our company logo and a friendly driver who will confirm your booking details.
Exploring the Nizwa Souq is one of the top things to do in Oman. It is one of the oldest markets in the country and you will find fruit, meat, sweets, pottery, souvenirs and antiques... There is a lot to discover as you stroll through in the middle of the locals. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit.
The fort in Nizwa dates from the 17th century, during the Al Ya’rubi dynasty, and was built on top of the ruins of a 9th-century castle. The massive structure has been nicely restored, with many rooms set up to look as they did when the fort was in use; you'll see interesting historic tidbits offered in various displays in many rooms. Be sure to check out the prisoner room and read about the wartime use for the local dates, which were turned into a deadly weapon in the form of a cauldron of boiling date syrup. The views from the central tower are spectacular and worth the climb.
The Falaj Daris is the biggest falaj in Oman, and one of the five collectively listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2006. Nizwa’s former prosperity was due to its plethora of water supplies, with over 134 aflaj (plural for falaj) in the Nizwa wilayat (village). One hundred of these are still in use today.
This quirky museum is more open house than historical display. Three ladies accompany guests around their traditional house in the aged and crumbling village of Al Hamra. They demonstrate the culinary arts of juniper-oil production, Omani bread-making and coffee-bean grinding, and there's an opportunity for a photo shoot in traditional regional costume. Sitting cross-legged in the majlis (reception room), surrounded by photos of local sheikhs, sampling coffee and dates, and exchanging sign language with the ladies is an experience not to be missed.
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