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Private Day Tour to Nizwa and Jabal Shams in Grand Canyon of Oman
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Nizwa
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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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Escape the busy streets of Muscat and spend a day in the great outdoors on this excursion to Nizwa and Jabal Shams. With a private guide, head to the former capital of Oman, Nizwa, to explore the fort and castle.
Then, head to Jabal Shams, otherwise known as the “Grand Canyon of Oman” for an off-road adventure and unparalleled views of the region.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking Guide
Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up and drop off
Bottled water
Private Tour
Entry/Admission - Nizwa Souk
Private Transportation
Lunch
• Entrance fees to forts, castles, and museums
Private Day Tour to Nizwa and Jabal Shams in Grand Canyon of Oman
(1) Reviews
Nizwa
About
Escape the busy streets of Muscat and spend a day in the great outdoors on this excursion to Nizwa and Jabal Shams. With a private guide, head to the former capital of Oman, Nizwa, to explore the fort and castle.
Then, head to Jabal Shams, otherwise known as the “Grand Canyon of Oman” for an off-road adventure and unparalleled views of the region.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking Guide
Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up and drop off
Bottled water
Private Tour
Entry/Admission - Nizwa Souk
Private Transportation
Lunch
• Entrance fees to forts, castles, and museums
Itinerary
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Nizwa Souq
The tour starts in the morning we'll leave Muscat 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 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. Please note: if you stay in muscat and you want to catch the cattle market on Friday you have to start at 06:00 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 back.
1 hour
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Nizwa Fort Oman
Next to the Souq is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort 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
Wadi Ghul - Oman's Grand Canyon
Then 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 experience and fantastic views, you reach canyon view which is 2000 meters stop there and enjoy the view and photo. From there we drive back to Muscat
3 hours
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Al Hamra
Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. The town is thriving and lively but holds a secret. The 400-year-old town popped up around an amazing abandoned village. The Al Hamra ruins are estimated to be between 700-1000 years old and are left completely untouched.
Duration: 1 hour
1 hour
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Misfat al Abriyyin
Misfat Al Abriyeen is a unique mountainous village located 1,000 m above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding wilayat Al Hamra in Al Dhakhiyla Governorate. The village derives its name from the Al Abri tribe, who originally come from Misfat Al Abriyeen and Al Hamra.
