2 Days Private tour to Jebel Shams Nizwa from Muscat

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Immerse yourself in Oman’s spectacular Hajar Mountains and their forts, towns, and villages on a scenic 2-day tour from Muscat. Skip the worry of driving unfamiliar roads, and travel by climate-controlled 4WD with a driver-guide for navigation and narration you’d otherwise miss. Stand on Oman’s highest peak, Jebel Shams, to gaze over what’s known as Arabia’s Grand Canyon; see Nizwa Fort, Jabreen Fort, and traditional mountain hamlets; and stay overnight in a beautifully situated stone-built hotel.

What's Included

Bottled Water during the tour
Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
Dinner
Room: Standard Double Room for 2 PAX
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Room: Standard Double Room + Extra Bed for 3 PAX
Lunch
• Entrance fees to forts, castles, and museums

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Allow travelers to specify their own pickup point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams

    6 stops
  • 1
    Birkat Al Mouz Ruins

    We will continue our way to the old village of Birkat Al Mouz. This village runs up the side of a small mountain that is home to its own oasis containing gorgeous plantations of banana trees and various data palms. You can see the one of a kind irrigation system in Oman known as Aini, Dawoodi, and Ghaily.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Nizwa Souq

    We will move on to the city of Nizwa. The old capital of Oman, Nizwa is the home of the famous souk markets. We will stop here for a chance to browse and purchase various souvenirs such as Omani silver crafts and other handmade items.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Nizwa Fort Oman

    We will pay a visit to the Nizwa fort for a cost of 5 Omani rial. This fortress was built by Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi and remains to be the biggest fort in Oman. After, we will visit the old village Al Hamra, a 400-year-old town in north eastern Oman.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Misfat al Abreyeen

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle - Muscat

    2 stops
  • 7
    Bahla Fort

    Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands in Oman and the country's only UNESCO-listed fort added in 1987. The fort underwent massive restoration efforts and reopened in 2012. However, the complex lacks in visitor information.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Jibreen Castle

    Built in 1675 by Imam Bil-Arab Bin Sultan, Jabreen Castle was an important centre of learning for astrology, medicine and Islamic law and, unusually for Oman's forts and castles, there's quite a lot to discover inside the vast battlements. There is an interesting date store, for example, to the right of the main entrance on the left-hand side. The juice of the fruit would have run along the channels into storage vats, ready for cooking or to assist women in labour.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Oman Tour Guide

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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