Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Misfah Al Arbyeen-Jebel Shams - Private Full Day Tour
Overview
Oman’s highest mountain, Jebel Shams (Mountain of the Sun; 3009m), is best known not for its peak but for the view into the spectacularly deep Wadi Ghul.
What To Expect
1. Nizwa Fort Oman
We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. Visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, for is a museum that showcases the history of the fort and the 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 sieges
2. 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
3. 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.
4. Misfah 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.
5. 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.
Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Misfah Al Arbyeen-Jebel Shams
The main city in Oman’s Ad Dakhiliyah Region and the former capital of Oman itself is Nizwa. Muscat and Nizwa are separated by 140 kilometers (1.5 hours). With the two communities of Burkat Al Mooz and Al Jabel Al Akhdar included, the population is estimated to be over 700,000. One of Oman’s oldest cities, Nizwa previously served as a hub for trade, religion, culture, and the arts. Once, the Jama (great mosque) served as a center for Islamic education. Nizwa gained notoriety as a result of its significance as a hub of activity at the foot of the Western Hajar Mountains.
It is strategically situated at the intersection of highways connecting the interior with Muscat and the lower regions of Dhofar, acting as the link for a significant portion of the country. It is surrounded by a lush spread of date palms. Nizwa is a varied, prosperous city today with a wealth of historical, agricultural, and recreational resources. Date cultivation is concentrated in Nizwa, which also serves as the local market.
