Private Day Tour to the Enchanting Forts of Nizwa

Description

The tour starts with a spectacular drive through the Hajar mountains via the oases of Fanjah and Birkat Al Mauz, to reach Nizwa and the impressive 17th century fort.

Nizwa is located about 1.5 hours drive from Muscat, and is today of the most popular tourist attractions in Oman, with its historical buildings and imposing fort built in the mid 17th century by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'ribi. Nizwa's palm oasis stretches for 5 miles (8 kilometers) along the course of two wadis.

After a tour of Nizwa you will continue on to the cattle market and the souk, famous for its Bedouin silver jewelry.

The drive continues via Tanuf and Bahla to Jabreen, to visit one of Oman's most beautiful forts, famous for its wall and ceiling murals, before returning to your hotel in Muscat.

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Schedule details

Departure point

Tour departs from centrally located Muscat hotels

Departure time

Morning - approximately 8:00am

Exact pick-up time from your hotel to be arranged with the supplier at time of re-confirmation

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Return details

Tour returns to original point of departure.