Nizwa Fort – Nizwa Souk – Birkat Al Mouz Old Village – Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn –Jebel Akhdar – Diana View Point
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Nizwa Fort Oman
We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman visits to the famous Nizwa Fortress, today the 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.
Duration: 2 hours
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Nizwa Souq
Next to the fortress is the large Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods including jewelry, pottery, fish, and meats. The list goes on!
Duration: 60 minutes
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Birkat Al Mouz Ruins
After, we drive to Jebel Akhdar, an old village called Birkat Al Mauz, then after visit the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the 5 irrigation system heritage by UNESCO.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Jebel Akhdar
From there we go up to Jebel Akhdar. Also known as the Green Mountain, Jebel Akhdar houses many fruit plantations and rose gardens. Take the time to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views. There is a lot Jebel Akhdar has to offer
Duration: 2 hours
Bahla Fort – Al Hamra Old Village – Misfah Al Arbyeen – Jebel Shams – Muscat
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Jebel Shams
We wake up to had breakfast in the hotel and soon depart to the biggest, most famous canyon in Sultanate of Oman — Jebel Shams. Just the canyon itself is so remarkable, you can easily lose yourself in wonder. There is so much to see as you walk through.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Bahla Fort
We will then drive down the mountains for approximately 25 km where we will visit Bahla Fort. This fortress is listed by the UNESCO as one of the oldest pieces of heritage in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
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Al Hamra
After a breakfast then a short drive through the ancient village of Al Hamra
Duration: 60 minutes
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Then we move on towards Misfath al Abreen. This picturesque village lies on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams, a few kilometres from the village of Al Hamra and consists of old homes and narrow streets. It has a large Falaj system which supplies water for many orchards, date palms, and vegetables. It is worth to spend at least 1 ½ hours walking around the village. There are marked footpaths through the village and surrounding area. In the late afternoon, we drive back to Muscat.
Duration: 2 hours
