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Muscat Heritage Tour by 4WD , Jebel Shams Grand Canyon & Nizwa
(8) Reviews
Nizwa
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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First, take a morning drive through the Hajar Mountains to the township of Nizwa to see Nizwa Fort. Visit the traditional souq, the village of Misfah perched on the side of a mountain, and the region of Al Hamra.
Then travel to Jabal Shams (“Sun Mountain”) where you can see the country’s highest mountain loom over Wadi Ghul, Oman’s version of the Grand Canyon.
You will Explore the nature of Al Hajar mountains. Then you will enjoy your visit to the traditional Nizwa Souq and then Explore Jebel Shams, the village of Misfah, and the Al Hamra region.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Muscat Heritage Tour by 4WD , Jebel Shams Grand Canyon & Nizwa
(8) Reviews
Nizwa
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Discover the Beauty of Oman
First, take a morning drive through the Hajar Mountains to the township of Nizwa to see Nizwa Fort. Visit the traditional souq, the village of Misfah perched on the side of a mountain, and the region of Al Hamra.
Then travel to Jabal Shams (“Sun Mountain”) where you can see the country’s highest mountain loom over Wadi Ghul, Oman’s version of the Grand Canyon.
You will Explore the nature of Al Hajar mountains. Then you will enjoy your visit to the traditional Nizwa Souq and then Explore Jebel Shams, the village of Misfah, and the Al Hamra region.
Nizwa is an ancient city in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of northern Oman. It sits on a plain characterized by seasonal rivers and palm plantations. It's known for Nizwa Fort, a castle with a huge cylindrical tower built in the 17th century to defend the city's position on a major trade route. The adjoining marketplace, Nizwa Souk, is lined with handicrafts stalls and silversmiths working in small shops
1 hour
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Nizwa Fort Oman
It was built in the 1650s by the second Ya’rubi; Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi, although its underlying structure goes back to the 12th century It is Oman's most visited national monument. The fort was the administrative seat of authority for the presiding Imams and Walis in times of peace and conflict. The main bulk of the fort took about 12 years to complete and was built above an underground stream. The fort is a powerful reminder of the town's significance through turbulent periods in Oman's long history. It was a formidable stronghold against raiding forces that desired Nizwa's abundant natural wealth and its strategic location at the crossroads of vital routes.
40 minutes
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Nizwa Souq
This souq lies in the vicinity of the walls of the famous Nizwa Fort. Its building embraces both traditional and modern architectural lines
40 minutes
4
Jabal Shams
abal Shams or 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
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Al Hamra
Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. As a province, it is home to a number of villages including the mountainside village of Misfat Al Abryeen, with the village of Ghul to the northwest of the town, and Bimah to the north-northeast
