Explore Nizwa and Jabal Shams: Oman’s Historical Treasures and Stunning Canyon

$400
Duration
8 hours 30 minutes
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4.4 /5

About This Tour

You'll spend a day exploring some of Oman's history-culture-nature and landscape. Nizwa was the capital of Oman 500 years ago, and it was the capital of Islamic culture in 2015, We'll take you on a tour of the ancient market of Nizwa.

Next to the Nizwa market is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort its been build in 1649 and the castle been build in 888. The fort is a museum today.

From Nizwa we'll drive you to Jabal Shams ( The Grand Canyon of Oman) 3009 Meters, offering an exciting off-road experience and fantastic view.

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Max People
10

Inclusions

  • Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence pick up and drop off
  • Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD
  • Bottled water
  • Taxes

Exclusions

  • Nizwa Fort entry fees
  • Lunch

Tour Plan

Nizwa Market (Souq)
The tour starts in the morning towards Nizwa, Nizwa was the capital of Oman during Al Yaruba Dynasty we'll visit the famous Nizwa Souq, a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk, where 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 market place.Please Note: if you stay in Muscat and you want to catch the cattle market you have to start at 05:45 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll message you bake.

Nizwa Fort
Next to the Souq are Nizwa Fort and Castle the Fort was built in 1649 and the castle was built 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.

Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman)
From Nizwa we drive towards Jabal Shams Mountain (The Grand Canyon of Oman) This mountain road drives up to the Jebel Shams 3009 meters this mountain is one of the most adventurous Mountains in Oman, offering existing off-road experiences and fantastic views, you reach canyon view which is 2000 meters stop there and enjoy the view and photo.From the Grand Canyon, we drive back to Muscat.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

What to Bring

Walking shoes or trainer

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infant must not sit on laps
  • We pick up travelers from any place in Muscat: - Muscat harbor (for shore excursions passengers) - Muscat International Airport - Residence - Hotels

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Reviews

4.4/5
Wonderful
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Location (4.5/5)
Amenities (4/5)
Services (5/5)
Price (4/5)
Rooms (4.5/5)

2 Comments

  1. 4.4

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    We had a fantastic day exploring Nizwa and Jabal Shams, immersing ourselves in Oman’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes. The ancient fort in Nizwa was a highlight, offering stunning views and a glimpse into the region’s past. While the drive to the canyon could be a bit long, the scenery along the way made it worthwhile. We loved experiencing the contrast between the historical treasures and the natural beauty of the mountains. Just be prepared for a few bumps on the road! Overall, it was a memorable adventure that beautifully showcased Oman’s charm.

  2. 4.4

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    Our day trip offered a wonderful blend of Oman’s historical treasures and stunning landscapes. Exploring Nizwa’s bustling souk and its fascinating architecture was an unforgettable experience, especially as we tried local delicacies and chatted with the friendly vendors. The drive up to Jabal Shams was a bit long, but the breathtaking views of the canyon made it worthwhile; we even stopped for a hike along the edge, which was thrilling. One small drawback was that our guide could have shared more historical context about some sites, but overall, we appreciated the insight he provided. We returned to Muscat feeling enriched by the culture and beauty we had witnessed.

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