Muscat Heritage Tour by 4WD , Jebel Shams Grand Canyon & Nizwa
Description
Discover the Beauty of Oman First, take a morning drive through the Hajar Mountains to the township of Nizwa to see Nizwa Fort. Visit the traditional souq, the village of Misfah perched on the side of a mountain, and the region of Al Hamra. Then travel to Jabal Shams (“Sun Mountain”) where you can see the country’s highest mountain loom over Wadi Ghul, Oman’s version of the Grand Canyon. You will Explore the nature of Al Hajar mountains. Then you will enjoy your visit to the traditional Nizwa Souq and then Explore Jebel Shams, the village of Misfah, and the Al Hamra region.
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Nizwa is an ancient city in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of northern Oman. It sits on a plain characterized by seasonal rivers and palm plantations. It's known for Nizwa Fort, a castle with a huge cylindrical tower built in the 17th century to defend the city's position on a major trade route. The adjoining marketplace, Nizwa Souk, is lined with handicrafts stalls and silversmiths working in small shops
It was built in the 1650s by the second Ya’rubi; Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi, although its underlying structure goes back to the 12th century It is Oman's most visited national monument. The fort was the administrative seat of authority for the presiding Imams and Walis in times of peace and conflict. The main bulk of the fort took about 12 years to complete and was built above an underground stream. The fort is a powerful reminder of the town's significance through turbulent periods in Oman's long history. It was a formidable stronghold against raiding forces that desired Nizwa's abundant natural wealth and its strategic location at the crossroads of vital routes.
This souq lies in the vicinity of the walls of the famous Nizwa Fort. Its building embraces both traditional and modern architectural lines
abal Shams or 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
Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. As a province, it is home to a number of villages including the mountainside village of Misfat Al Abryeen, with the village of Ghul to the northwest of the town, and Bimah to the north-northeast
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Dear Value Guest Please Write your Hotel Name and the tour Guide will be waiting on time for you at the Hotel Lobby Thanks and Best Wishes
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
We had an excellent day out courtesy of Mr Said of Arabian Travel Service. The scenery was amazing and we enjoyed our trip to Nizwa. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and a good driver, all in all a lovely day.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It was truly our pleasure to meet you and assist during your time in Salalah, Oman. and sure we are totaly understand your point of view Wishing you a fantastic weekend ahead, and we hope to welcome you back to Oman again soon! Warm regards, Adam & the Arabian Travel Service Team
This is an incredible tour and a must-do in Oman. My tour guide Saeed arrived on time and was welcoming and friendly throughout. He was thoughtful and provided so much interesting information about the history and culture of Oman and was generally just really fun to talk to on the long drive. The itinerary was perfect and the views from Jebel Shams are unbeatable. We stopped off for an awesome lunch at a really nice restaurant and got to experience the local culture. Thanks for an amazing tour! Hope to see you again next time.
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Wonderful private tour with an excellent driver/guide Saied. His knowledge and communication is excellent, the car is a modern SUV, and his driving is first class. A wonderful experience.
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Really nice tour and nice tour guide. He asks where you want to go and shows you everything. All in all a really good experience and easy communication.
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We were picked up punctually at the agreed location. The car was very comfortable. We have seen very nice scensry and interesting places. Our guide, Saleed, explained much about country and people. But for the next trip, a bit more historical telling would be appreciated. Drop off was also as agreed.
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Everything according to the plan, sharp on time, and the driver was a very nice and helpful person. The program is very interesting and the tour well executed.
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Our tour guy was very knowledgeable. He was willing to accommodate due to unexpected weather conditions but managed to still present us with a wonderful time with in expected sites and views.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Nizwa and Jebel Shams. A side trip to an abandoned village on the way back was interesting. Very comfortable large vehicle and a considerate driver/ guide made it more enjoyable.
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