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Muscat Cultural Tour: Explore Nizwa Fort and More
4.9
36 Ratings
Nizwa
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 also build your confidence in trying new things.
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 also build your confidence in trying new things.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nizwa Fort Oman - We depart 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…
- Nizwa Fort Oman - We depart 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.
- Nizwa Souk - 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
- 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.
- Jebel Shams - Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town.It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country.
What's Included
- Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
- Fuel
- 4wd vehicle / comfortable
- Bottled water during the tour
- Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/airport/port (Muscat Area)
- Nizwa Fort Entry Ticket
- Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
- Fuel
- 4wd vehicle / comfortable
- Bottled water during the tour
- Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/airport/port (Muscat Area)
- Nizwa Fort Entry Ticket
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Location
Nizwa Fort Oman
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(36 Ratings)
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Carelyne
Sep 26, 2024
Nice trip - Very nice trip in Jebel shams the weather was so cold and perfect trip for us to see the beautiful mountains. Our guide was so good Ahmed is kind guide best trip ever
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Colin_b
Sep 24, 2024
Grand Canyon experience - Wonderful day at Nizwa and Jebel Shams ( Grand Canyon ) with our tour guide Said who couldn’t do enough for us and was very knowledgeable both throughout the journey and at each place of interest along the way. A long day but well worth it.
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Bennyp_travels
Aug 3, 2024
Day in Oman, Well Spent! - Khalid took us on an amazing adventure on our trip to Nizwa, both the Fort (lots of information and Khalid has amazing photography skills!) and the Souq (even assisted us with the shopping!). We then made our way to Jabal AlAkhdar, followed by a trip to Birkat Al Mouz.
It was completely educational but also very fun. Khalid knew how to hold a conversation and also to take care of us during the whole tour. It was 50 degrees Celsius but he tried to keep us cool as much as possible. Overall, we had a great day and the only thing bad was the weather. Other than that, no complaints at all. Thank you, Sunshine Tours and Khalid! You made our trip to Oman memorable! 🇴🇲
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Stkuster
May 30, 2024
Great experience with knowledgeable staff - Phenomenal experience! Green Mountain is beautiful, and the drive has some amazing scenery along the way. The fort and souq were super interesting. My tour guide (Said Alkiyumi) was friendly and shared information about every place we visited. He was able to provide insight into the general history/culture of Oman and even provided restaurant recommendations.
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264tashak
May 25, 2024
Amazing views, interesting history, and an awesome tour guide! - This was my second tour with Sunshine Tours and it exceeded all my expectations! Hamood was our guide for the day and he was ready and waiting in the hotel lobby when we came down. We headed out for Nizwa and he gave us the outline for what to expect of the day which was nice. We chatted with him about everyday life in Oman on the trip to Nizwa. The Fort and Souq were great to visit, we got to taste some dates and other treats as we walked around the Souq and Hamood gave us a personal tour of the Fort, explaining clearly its history. Next we headed for Jebel Shams which is a very impressive drive up, and up, and up! Just when you think you’re at the top of the mountain, there’s more! The views at the top are worth the drive!! Hamood made some stops to point out abandoned villages we never would’ve seen as they’re built in to mountain/ hillsides. Our last stop was to an old village that has been restored into guest houses. It’s really neat to walk the narrow corridors and see the old irrigation system. We had an amazing time on this tour and would recommend to anyone who wants to learn about the history of Oman and have an adventure.
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Anneskuse2
May 17, 2024
Incredible tour, with the kindest Omani gentleman. - It’s hard to express how fantastic our experience with sunshine tours was, a day out with one of the most intelligent, interesting and kindest guides; Muhammed.
This is a tour company with a difference, delivering an experience of Oman that we will never forget, the passion and information we learned from Muhammed was just incredible. His vast knowledge of the country, the places we visited, the items they sold, his friends we met, the pictures he took and sent after; just amazing. You can’t pay a guide to have this, he has these skills gained over a lifetime of touring, living Omani life and a kind heart.
From the start, fresh cold water in hand, the tour then adapted to our specific interests, every detail listened too, staying longer in some places and with lots of local refreshments along the way, even sharing his lunch with us. None of which in the tour cost, just a kind and passionate man, making our trip the best it possibly could be.
We felt part of Muhammad’s family, his life, his soul, a gent we now call a friend with an ethos we both highly admire.
There is no other tour experience in my 50 years, that has been so incredible- thank you Mohammed, Zena and family - you made our entire holiday. X
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Swiss0723
Apr 10, 2024
Unforgettable Trip to Oman - We had a wonderful time in Oman and thanks to our very friendly guide, Aziz! We had a total of 3 1/2 day tours with him but my favourite were the Nizwa-Jebel Shams Tour and Wahiba Sands Tour. Aziz patiently answered all our questions, drove us safely around Oman, and proactively took pictures of my family. My son likes him very much and Aziz often entertained him. Through him, we learned so much about Oman and its culture. Also when I was booking the tours, Maymona from Sunshine was patient enough to answer all my questions and change some of the tour dates. Overall, I highly recommend Sunshine Tours for a pleasant and knowledgeable trip to Oman.
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Danimu9099nx
Mar 30, 2024
5* trip with Ahmed - Great day trip with Ahmed! Travelled on my own and felt very safe. Very friendly and helpful and prioritised a good experience!
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Mju923wt
Mar 20, 2024
Wonderful Day Trip! - I really enjoyed the day tour to Nizwa & Jebel Shams, it was a long trip but worth it, the old fort, castle, and amazing views of mountains and local houses. Aziz is a wonderful tour guide, gentle, friendly, and professional. Answered all my questions with patience and gave me enough time for taking photos. I learned so many things about Oman and Islam from this tour. High recommend it.
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12mirdif
Apr 11, 2024
Let down. - We were left waiting in hotel reception for tour that was cancelled without notification. Tour operator contacted and claimed they did not have a booking despite the fact we had received a confirmation e mail from Trip Advisor. Who was at fault? I don’t know, but caution recommended.
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