Full Day Private Historical Tour from Muscat to Nizwa Region

5.0 (11 reviews) Muscat, Oman
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Tours are especially helpful for travelers, who want to see what Muscat can offer Tours are cultural and historical and you can had fun either.
You can experience in this tour to visit Nizwa Souq - Nizwa Fort - Zukait Tower Toombs - Birkat Al Mouz Old Village - The Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn - Birkat Al Mouz View then back to Muscat.

What's included

  • bottled water during the tour
  • Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
  • Fuel
  • 4wd vehicle / comfortable
  • Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/airport/port (Muscat Area)
  • Entry/Admission - Nizwa Fort Oman
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Nizwa Souq
    1h
    The site of one of the oldest souk in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great
  2. Nizwa Fort Oman
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. Visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the for 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.
  3. 1h
    Our next stop is the Zukait Tower Tombs in Izki, this stunningly well-preserved site was declared by UNESCO to be an “array fossilized bronze age landscape”, acting almost as a time-capsule for the BCE era. The rich landscape that is home to these beehive tombs was recognized as a World Heritage Site in1988 and has continued to win plaudits for the treasure trove of data it has provided archaeologists from around the world.
  4. Birkat Al Mouz Ruins
    30m
    Birkat Al Mouz, a unique village nestle into a mountain face, located off the old Muscat-Nizwa road, translates to 'Banana Pool' as the area is home to many banana plantations.
  5. Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman
    30m
    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
  6. Birkat Al Mouz Ruins
    30m
    A photo stop view of The Old Village

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our tour guide mostly contacts every guest we have or else they have a signing board.

Additional information

  • 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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