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Private Full Day Historical Journey from Muscat to Nizwa: Discover Oman's Rich History
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Nizwa
Travelers will find tours beneficial in experiencing what Muscat has to deliver. The tours offer cultural and historical insights and guarantee fun. The tour includes visits to Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, Zukait Tower Toombs, Birkat Al Mouq Old Village, The Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, and Birkat Al Mouz View before heading back to Muscat.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nizwa Souk - This historic marketplace, one of the oldest in the country, primarily offers fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish, each housed in separate sections behind the grand structure.
- Nizwa Fort Oman - Travel from Muscat to Nizwa, the former capital of Oman, to visit the renowned Nizwa Fortress. Now a museum, the fort displays the history of the fortress and its surroundings. Walking through it, you can enjoy stunning views of the ancient town and nearby mountains. This formidable fortress once served as a military base to withstand severe attacks and sieges.
- Zukait Tombs - Our next destination is the Zukait Tower Tombs in Izki. This remarkably well-preserved site was declared by UNESCO as a “fossilized bronze age landscape,” serving as a time capsule for the BCE era. Recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1988, the area continues to provide valuable archaeological data.
- Birkat Al Mouz Ruins - Birkat Al Mouz, a unique village nestled into a mountainside off the old Muscat-Nizwa road, translates to ‘Banana Pool’ due to its numerous banana plantations.
- Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman - Visit the Al Kattmyn irrigation system, one of the five UNESCO heritage irrigation systems. From there, ascend to Jebel Akhdar, also known as the Green Mountain, which features many fruit plantations and rose gardens. Take a walk through the hills to enjoy the valley views.
- Birkat Al Mouz Ruins - A photo stop to view The Old Village.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- English-speaking Omani tour guide
- Fuel included
- Comfortable 4WD vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off service (Muscat area)
- Entry to Nizwa Fort Oman included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Location
Nizwa Souk
City Center, Close to the fort
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Mfrancois
Jan 2, 2024
Nice tour - Interesting guide Said Al-Kiyumi and beautiful green mountains.
We did the city tour of Muscat also, and I will recommend it
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Arnelc2022
Oct 1, 2022
Hstorical full day trip - Our tour was great, thanks to our lovely tour guide he was arrived on time to pick us from our location. We leave Muscat at early morning and from the way we stop somewhere to had coffee, then we continue our tour to Nizwa were we visited the famous Nizwa Fort, Bahla Fort and the Jabrin Castle. Our guide he continue to explain to us about the history of each places we had visited. we had the great service. I would like to thanks Sunshine Tours Oman for our trup. Highly recommend.
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