Nizwa Heritage & Jebel Akhdar Heights: (Exclusive Day Tour)
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Nizwa
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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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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Historical Richness: Nizwa is renowned for its historical significance, including the impressive Nizwa Fort, which provides a glimpse into Oman’s past with its intricate architecture and strategic design. The traditional souq adds to the cultural immersion with its lively atmosphere and local crafts.
Cultural Immersion: The tour delves into Omani heritage through the historical sites and the vibrant market. Visitors can explore ancient artifacts, traditional architecture, and authentic Omani crafts.
Natural Beauty: Jebel Akhdar, known as the "Green Mountain," offers stunning landscapes with terraced farms, traditional villages, and panoramic views. It contrasts beautifully with the arid su...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
bottled water during the tour
Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
4wd vehicle / comfortable
Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/airport/port (Muscat Area)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off • Fuel included for all transfers and tours
Lunch
Nizwa Fort Entry Ticket
• Entrance fees to forts, castles, and museums
• Meals and drinks (unless specified)
Nizwa Heritage & Jebel Akhdar Heights: (Exclusive Day Tour)
(2) Reviews
Nizwa
About
Historical Richness: Nizwa is renowned for its historical significance, including the impressive Nizwa Fort, which provides a glimpse into Oman’s past with its intricate architecture and strategic design. The traditional souq adds to the cultural immersion with its lively atmosphere and local crafts.
Cultural Immersion: The tour delves into Omani heritage through the historical sites and the vibrant market. Visitors can explore ancient artifacts, traditional architecture, and authentic Omani crafts.
Natural Beauty: Jebel Akhdar, known as the "Green Mountain," offers stunning landscapes with terraced farms, traditional villages, and panoramic views. It contrasts beautifully with the arid su...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
bottled water during the tour
Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
4wd vehicle / comfortable
Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/airport/port (Muscat Area)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off • Fuel included for all transfers and tours
Lunch
Nizwa Fort Entry Ticket
• Entrance fees to forts, castles, and museums
• Meals and drinks (unless specified)
Itinerary
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Nizwa Souq
The tour starts in the morning, we'll drive towards Nizwa. Nizwa was the capital of Oman during Al Yaruba Dynasty we'll visit the famous Nizwa Souq (Market). a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk from here 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 come to sell their, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus style open marketplace.
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1 hour
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Nizwa Fort Oman
Next to the Souq is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort it’s been built in 1649 and the castle been build in 888. 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 fort and castle with many passages rooms. 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.
2 hours
3
Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman
Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the 5 irrigation system heritage by UNESCO. 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
1 hour
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Jebel Akhdar
From Nizwa we drive up to (Jebel Akhdar) is known as “Green Mountain” it is considered one of the most scenic areas in Oman, it is a part of Hajar Mountain Range. Jebel Akhdar has so-called because of the presence of green terraced gardens surrounding the villages you precede to the Saiq Plateau; this place can be reached only by Donkey for hundreds of year’s a variety of fruits like pomegranates, apricot, apple, olives, Grape, Rose, Peaches, and Walnut. Are grown here There are interesting walks in Wadi Bani Habib, Shrejah, Al Ain, and Al Aqur.
3 hours
5
Birkat Al Mouz Ruins
Birkat Al Mouz is a small town in wilayat Nizwa in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. Birkat Al Mouz is a located at the foothills of Jabal Akhdar so everyone who is going to Jabal Akhdar ends up passing through must pass to go through.
