From Muscat: 3-Days Oman tour with Local guide

Muscat, Oman
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Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the beauty, history and culture of Oman on a private guided journey through Manah and Nizwa. Visit the Oman Across Ages Museum and explore the fascinating story of Oman, followed by an authentic experience of Nizwa’s heritage, traditional markets and historic landmarks. Enjoy comfortable transportation, a relaxed pace and personal guidance from a local Omani guide. Guests can choose our convenient pickup option from Muscat or Muscat International Airport, or meet us directly at the Oman Across Ages Museum in Manah for a lower tour price. Travelers arriving with a rental car can safely leave their vehicle at our private rest house area during the tour. At the end of the experience, guests return to the rest house and continue their journey in their own vehicle, or, for Muscat pickup guests, we provide return transportation to their hotel in Muscat. Experience authentic Omani hospitality, local culture and unforgettable moments away from the usual tourist routes.

What's included

  • Farm experience ✓ Fig\-picking during the season ✓ Horse-riding experience
  • ✓ Hotel pick-up in Muscat on Thursday ✓ Transportation throughout the experience ✓ ✓ Hotel drop-off
  • ✓ Traditional Omani hospitality Omani coffee and dates
  • Private car available
  • Licensed Omani tour guide throughout the experience
  • We can offer food or drive to restaurants but it will be paid by the tourist, Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Oman Across Ages Museum entrance tickets •
  • Personal shopping and souvenirs • Other personal expenses
  • Nizwa Fort entrance tickets
  • Accommodation

What to expect

Day 1: oman across age museum And Manah tour - farms experience and horse riding
  1. Oman Across Ages Museum
    1h 40m · Admission ticket not included
    Explore the history and heritage of Oman.
    Visit the exhibition galleries.
    Enjoy time for photography and exploration.
  2. Bahla Fort
    1.3 days · Admission ticket not included
    Visiting Bahla and its fort
Day 2: Complete Nizwa tour
  1. Nizwa Souq
    3h
    5:30 – 6:00 AM | Wake Up & Get Ready

    6:00 – 6:20 AM | Drive to Nizwa

    6:20 – 7:00 AM | Breakfast in Nizwa

    7:00 – 10:00 AM | Nizwa Friday Market Experience
    Experience the authentic Friday morning atmosphere, including:
    • Livestock Market
    • Fruit & Vegetable Market
    • Traditional Nizwa Souq
    • Omani handicrafts and traditional products
    • Khanjars and silverware
    • Dates and spices
    • Free time for shopping and souvenirs.
  2. Nizwa Fort Oman
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    10:00 – 11:30 AM | Nizwa Fort

    * Explore Nizwa Fort.
    * Learn about its history and importance.
    * Photography and free exploration time.

    ️ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Lunch
    Lunch at a restaurant near Nizwa Fort.

    ️ 12:00 – 3:00 PM | Rest Break
    Return to the farm accommodation in Manah for a long and comfortable rest.
  3. Falaj Daris Park
    2h
    3:30 – 5:00 PM | Falaj Daris

    Relaxed walk beside the traditional falaj irrigation system.
    Learn about its importance to Omani agriculture and daily life.
    * Enjoy nature and photography.

    ️ 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Nizwa Viewpoint
    Enjoy a beautiful view of Nizwa, the surrounding mountains and the oasis.
  4. 3h
    ️️️ 6:00 – 8:30 PM | Al Aqr Old Quarter

    * Explore the historic neighborhood.
    * Walk along the old wall.
    * Visit historic mosques.
    * Explore traditional houses and narrow pathways.
    * Learn about the history of the area.
    * Visit the nearby central market if you wish.
    * Photography time.
    * Dinner in the area.

    8:30 – 9:00 PM | Return to the maeen rest house
Day 3: Birkat Al Mouz → Muscat → Hotel
  1. Birkat Al Mouz
    1.3 days
    00 – 8:00 AM | Breakfast & Preparation
    Breakfast and packing before departure.

    8:00 – 8:30 AM | Drive to Birkat Al Mouz

    ️ 8:30 – 11:00 AM | Birkat Al Mouz

    * Explore the old village.
    * Visit the palm plantations.
    * See the traditional falaj irrigation system.
    * Walk through the old houses and pathways.
    * Learn about traditional Omani village life.
    * Photography and time to enjoy the scenery.

    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Drive Back to Muscat

    12:00 PM | Hotel Drop-off in Muscat

    END OF THE EXPERIENCE
  2. Muttrah
    5h
    Visit Muttrah soaq, forts and beach
  3. Samail Fort
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Samail fort and its surroundings

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We can meet in any hotel or airport in muscat

End point

We can meet in any hotel or airport in muscat

Pickup details

Travelers have two options for starting the tour. They can either meet me at the parking area of Oman Across Ages Museum in Manah, which is the designated meeting point or choose pickup from Muscat International Airport or any hotel in Muscat.

For travelers arriving with a rental car, they can leave their vehicle safely at my rest house area during the tour. At the end of the tour, they will return to the rest house, collect their vehicle, and continue to their next destination.

For travelers choosing the Muscat pickup option, I will pick them up from their hotel or Muscat International Airport and return them to the same hotel or a suitable location in Muscat at the end of the tour.

So we have two different ways for pickup with different prices.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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