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Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Discovery: Guided Small Group Experience
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Nizwa
Explore Nizwa Fort, shop at Nizwa souq, and visit Jebel Akhdar’s traditional village on this cultural Omani tour.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nizwa Souk - Exploring the Nizwa Souq is one of the top things to do in Oman. It is one of the oldest markets in the country and you will find fruit, meat, sweets, pottery, souvenirs and antiques… There is a lot to discover as you stroll through in the middle of the locals. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit. - Nizwa Fort Oman - The fort in Nizwa dates from the 17th century, during the Al Ya’rubi dynasty, and was built on top of the ruins of a 9th-century castle. The massive structure has been nicely restored, with many rooms set up to look as they did when the fort was in use; you’ll see interesting historic tidbits offered in various displays in many rooms. Be sure to check out the prisoner room and read about the wartime use for the local dates, which were turned into a deadly weapon in the form of a cauldron of boiling date syrup. The views from the central tower are spectacular and worth the climb. - Jebel Akhdar - Jebel Akhdar, known as the Green Mountains and considered one of the most scenic areas in Oman and part of the Hajar Mountains. Jebel Akhdar is named for the green terraced gardens surrounding the village that lead to the Saiq Plateau. For hundreds of years, this place was accessible only to donkeys. Pomegranates, apricots, apples, olives and grapes, roses, peaches, walnuts and many other fruits. All grow here. Wade Bani Habib, Shrejah, Al Ain and Al Aqur all have interesting hiking trails. - Birkat Al Mouz Ruins - The product duration inclBirkat Al Mouz (a.k.a Birkat al Mawz), Oman, is one of the most famous villages in ruins in the Sultanate. With the 2 sets of ruins, a large banana farm and the scenic surroundings, the site is also home to the old Falaj irrigation system listed as UNESCO World heritage.udes transfer time between locations.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets to the Nizwa Fort 13 USD
Additional Information
Embark on a historical and cultural tour that gives an insight into Omani life. Visit the impressive Nizwa Fort, haggle a bargain at the local souq, and end the day seeing a traditional villagein Jebel Akhdar .
Start with a spectacular drive through the Hajar Mountains via Fanjah for a photo stop. Then, arrive in Nizwa City to see the Nizwa Fort — the most popular monument of Oman.
Next up is a visit to Nizwa souq, the market where you can buy traditional knives, pots and other unique items. Head next to the Jebel Akhdar .
From Nizwa we drive to Jebel Akhdar, known as the Green Mountains and considered one of the most scenic areas in Oman and part of the Hajar Mountains.
- One way driving distance to Nizwa is 2 hours and road up mountain will take 1 hour.
- Pick up time from Hotels starting before 1 hour of the tour start.
Location
Nizwa Souk
City Center, Close to the fort
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Lee7546
Jul 28, 2024
A great day! - What a great day trip! Had three solo travelers and our guide Yaqoob who was great. Plenty of AC and water in the car to keep us cool. Saw the Grand Canyon, tried delicious foods at the souk, visited the fort, saw an abandoned village and had a great lunch in between. Highly recommend!
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_j9793lf
Jun 25, 2024
Nice trip to mountains! - Many thanks to the company GidOman and our guide for the amazing group tour to Nizwa and the mountains Jebel Akhdar!
We learned about the history of Oman and visited an ancient Nizwa fort. Then we had lunch in a nice restaurant and tried local dishes. After we went to the mountains, where we took amazing photos. Our guide was very attentive, he took into account all our wishes and answered all our questions.
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Zuligoder
Jun 18, 2024
Wonderful day out! - I thoroughly enjoyed this tour, even though a lot of shops at Nizwa souq were closed for the Eid holidays, just the fort itself and views from Jebel Akhdar were amazing and well worth it!
Our guide Mohammed was excellent, very friendly, patient and knowledgeable, made sure we were comfortable and ensured we got the best views in. It is very hot in June, but they had lots of water on hand. I highly recommend the Nizwa tour.
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