Nizwa Heritage & Jebel Shams Canyon – Private Tour from Muscat

Overview

Pick-up is available from your hotel or any location within the Muscat area. Your journey begins with a visit to the historic Nizwa Fort and the bustling Nizwa Souq, followed by a stop at the charming Al Hamra village. From there, you'll head up to Jebel Shams, known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, where you’ll enjoy a scenic photo stop at the top (no hiking involved). After taking in the breathtaking mountain views, you’ll drive back to Muscat. Please note: The Jebel Shams tour is the longest day trip in Oman, offering some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the country.

What's included

• Transportation 4WD Vehicle
• Pick up and Drop off anywhere in Muscat area
• Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
• water
• Lunch
• Nizwa Fort Entrance Fees 5 OMR per person
• All personal things

Meeting and pickup

Pickup available, or meet at the start point

What to expect

1. Pick up anywhere in Muscat area then drive from Muscat to nizwa will take around 2 hours

   2h

2. Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods including jewelry, pottery, fish, and meats. The list goes on! After, we take off to Al Hamra to visit the village where we get to experience how the locals create a lifestyle in the older times. After this quick tour, we move on to Misfah al Abryeen, a truly pristine village that nestles at the base of Jebel Shams. Here you will get to see the large Falaj water system that supplies water to the nearby vegetation. There are numerous marked footpaths throughout the village that is recommended to take your time and explore.

   1hAdmission included

3. We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. We pay a visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the fort is a 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.

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4. From al hamra village you'll head up to Jebel Shams, known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, where you’ll enjoy a scenic photo stop at the top (no hiking involved). After taking in the breathtaking mountain views, you’ll drive back to Muscat. Please note: The Jebel Shams tour is the longest day trip in Oman, offering some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the country.

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5. We then drive to the Jebel Shams Mountain. Next, we will take you on a small tour in a small museum in the small ancient village of AL Hamra. The locals will show you the traditional Omani lifestyle in the village amongst other routines.

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6. After the trip, enjoy a scenic drive back to Muscat, which takes approximately 3 hours.

   3h

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• 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

Cancellation policy

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

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