Visit Nizwa the old capital of Oman, visit the spicy, handcraft, silver, dates, Omani sweets, market, visit Nizwa fort. visit Misaft Al Abreyeen village lies on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams, spend one night in Jabal Shams ( The Grand Canyon of Oman)
Be ready the next day morning for trekking in the Grand Canyon for approximately 4 hours, visit Jebreen Castle, and see the old Omani architecture.
Places and sights you'll visit:
- Nizwa Fort & Market
- Misfat Al Abreyeen
- Jabal Shams (Grand Canyon)
- Trekking in Jabal Shams-W6 Bath (Balcony Walk)
- Jabreen Castle
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private tour
✔ Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence pick up and drop off
✔ 1 Night accommodation
✔ Dinner
✔ English speaking guide
✔ Breakfast
✔ Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD
✔ All fees and taxes
✔ Bottled water
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Dmas Hotel
2. Sultan Qaboos Port
3. Al Waffa Hotel Flats
4. Howard Johnson
5. Safeer Hotel Suites
6. Hotel Summersands Al Wadi Al kabir
7. Funduq Alfalak A Alfalak Hotel
8. Hotel Golden Oasis
9. OYO 136 Pioneer Hotel Apartments
10. Ramada by Wyndham Qurum Beach
11. Al-Saif Grand Hotel
12. Hala Suites
13. Rusayl Hotel
14. Haffa House Hotel
15. Golden Tulip Headington Ruwi
16. Al Falaj Hotel
17. Ruwi Hotel
18. Marina Hotel
19. Naseem Hotel
20. Corniche Hotel
Additional Info: We pick up travelers from any place in Muscat
- Muscat harbor (for shore excursions passengers)
- Muscat International Airport
- Residence
- Hotels
Itinerary
Muscat-Nizwa Market (Souq) and Fort-Misfat Al Abreyeen-Jebel Shams (Grand Canyon)
1
Nizwa Souq
In the morning we'll leave Muscat towards Nizwa, the old capital of Oman, once we reach Nizwa first we’ll visit the 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 from the nearby villages come to sell their goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open market place.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Nizwa Fort Oman
Next to the Souq is Nizwa Fortress, 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 Fortress and visit its many rooms, passages, and towers, 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.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Misfat al Abreyeen
From Nizwa we take you to Misfat Al Abreyeen village, This picturesque village on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams, a few kilometers from Al Hamra Town, and consists of old homes and narrow streets, it has a Falaj system that supplies water for many orchards, date palms, and vegetable gardens, its worth it to spend some time walking around the village.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Jabal Shams
Then we drive up to Jebel Shams Mountain (The Grand Canyon), 3009 meters high, 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, then we continue to our resort where we spend the night.
Duration: 2 hours
Jebel Shams (Trekking)-Jebreen Castle-Muscat
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In the morning you process trekking in the W6 path that takes 3 to 4 hours hiking, the Canyon edge offers spectacular views into the several Wadis and stunning valleys below.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Jibreen Castle
Then we drive down the mountain to visit the Jabreen Castle, his castle was originally designed as a residential palace in 1670 by Balarab bin Sultan bin Saif Al Ya'arubi Dynasty, an extensive renovation was carried out in 1984. The interior includes various furniture and traditional utensils to provide visitors with a taste of the period castle lifestyle, the building itself is decorated with elaborate wood carvings, ceiling paintings, and stucco work, after visiting the castle drive back to Muscat.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not stroller accessible
• Infants must not sit on laps
