Nizwa et le Grand Canyon d'Oman : aventure d'une journée
Description
Découvrez le cœur culturel d'Oman et les paysages spectaculaires de ses plus hautes montagnes lors de cette aventure d'une journée à Nizwa et Jebel Shams - le Grand Canyon d'Oman. Commencez votre voyage par une visite de Nizwa, l'une des villes historiques d'Oman. Explorez le souk animé de Nizwa, avant de visiter l'emblématique fort de Nizwa, chef-d'œuvre architectural du XVIIe siècle offrant une vue panoramique sur la vieille ville. Poursuivez votre aventure dans les montagnes Hajar en montant vers le Djebel Shams, la plus haute montagne d'Oman, atteignant près de 3 000 mètres d'altitude. Vous y admirerez la vue imprenable sur le Grand Canyon d’Oman, l’un des paysages naturels les plus spectaculaires du pays. Ce circuit combine histoire, culture et paysages montagneux spectaculaires, ce qui en fait une expérience parfaite pour les voyageurs qui veulent voir à la fois le patrimoine traditionnel d'Oman et ses merveilles naturelles les plus impressionnantes en une journée inoubliable. Enfants de moins de 5 ans non admis sur cette visite.
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Site de l’un des plus anciens souks du pays, ce vaste marché est principalement consacré aux fruits et légumes, à la viande et au poisson, tous logés dans des blocs séparés derrière le grand pan de muraille crénelé qui surplombe le wadi. Une partie du souk (le plus proche du fort) est dédiée à l'artisanat et s'adresse spécifiquement au commerce touristique de passage.
Fort de Nizwa - le monument le plus fréquenté d'Oman. Le fort a été construit il y a près de 370 ans et est basé sur le courant d’eau sous-jacent. C’est sûrement l’un des meilleurs châteaux de cette période qui mérite d’être visité. Nous visiterons ensuite le souk de Nizwa. Au marché, vous pouvez acheter des couteaux traditionnels, des pots et d'autres objets uniques.
La plus haute montagne d’Oman, Jebel Shams (montagne du soleil; 3009 m), n’est pas plus connue pour son apogée que pour sa vue spectaculaire sur le profond Wadi Ghul qui la borde. Le Wadi Ghoul, bord droit, est connu localement comme le Grand Canyon de l’Arabie, car il se fissure abruptement entre les bords du canyon plat, exposant des falaises verticales de 1 000 m et plus.
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Informations importantes
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(67)
Nizwa was good with souq and fort being the main highlights. Jabal Shams was okay if you have already been to high view points. Guide was very helpful and overall trip was comfortable.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed visiting Nizwa, especially the souq and the fort — they are truly special places. It’s also great to hear that your guide made the trip comfortable and enjoyable. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring Oman and would love to welcome you again in the future.
Great experience & Ahmed is a wonderful tour guide! He's very friendly, told us all about Oman and answered any and all questions we had. Was a pleasure to spend time with him, and also we had a great group of travelers. The fort is amazing, and so is the souk. The best souk I've ever been to! The top of the mountain offers breathtaking views. Thank you again!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Ahmed made your tour enjoyable and that you loved exploring the fort, souk, and the breathtaking mountain views. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back to Oman for more adventures!
A long day in the car. Castle and markets were interesting. View from the canyon is quite spectacular and the drive up to it is also an experience. Good full day out.
Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the castle, markets, and the stunning canyon views. It’s great that the full-day experience was worthwhile for you.
Rashid was knowledgeable, funny, and an all around great guide. I loved the tour of Nizwa and Jebel Shams and would love to return again soon!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Rashid and that Nizwa and Jebel Shams left a great impression. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime! Best regards, Gidoman Team
Super tour guide👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Grand canyon you must have seen very impressive, the market also huge and recommended.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the impressive Grand Canyon, and the market. It’s also wonderful to know that you had a great experience with your guide. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Oman. Best regards, Gidoman Team
Amazing group!! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us to the best places in the city. Lunch was also super nice
Had a fantastic day with Asaad and a couple from France. Another Italian was supposed to come along but he had gone with another group. Left a bit later than planned so we changed the program and went first to Jebel Shams and then to Nizwa. In retrospect, I think much more fun! Asaad spoke good English and told along the way much, very nice! Enjoyed the views at Jebel Shams. Then lunch and to Nizwa Fort & Castle and finally to the souk. Asaad let us taste many local dishes and there was always coffee & dates. Super enjoyed this day 😃
We had the pleasure of visiting Nizwa fort and souk along with Jebel Shams with tour guide Abdullah A. He was warm, knowledgeable and a lot of fun to be with. He informed us about local customs and history which made our experience more meaningful. Nizwa fort was a place to explore Omani culture. The view from Jebel Shams was breath taking. Lunch was a sumptuous shared meal which allowed us to taste various dishes, in keeping with the local tradition. Overall, would highly recommend this tour.
A long day… but worth it. Nizwa is a cool experience. A bit commercial in places, but the old souq and fort are great. The real gem is the canyon. Truly spectacular!
Thank you for sharing your impressions 🌟 We’re glad to hear that, despite the long day, the experience felt worthwhile. Nizwa offers an interesting mix of history and modern life, and it’s great to know you enjoyed the old souq and the fort in particular. You’re absolutely right — the canyon is often the highlight for many travelers. Its scale and scenery are truly spectacular and make the journey especially rewarding. Thank you for choosing GidOman Tours. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable exploration of Oman!
I had a wonderful experience on this tour. As a solo female traveller I was quite nervous but Khalil and the group were wonderful. I was picked up and dropped off to my hotel in a 4x4. There were three other people in the car and they were wonderful. There were plenty of rest breaks given, water was supplied along with refreshments and lunch. Khalil the tour guide kept the group entertained and I really felt the omani hospitality. Nizwa was amazing and I enjoyed jebel shams as well.
