Itinerary
Day 1: Nizwa Fort – Nizwa Souk – Birkat Al Mouz Old Village – Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn –Jebel Akhdar – Diana View Point
Stop At: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman
We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman visits to the famous Nizwa Fortress, today the 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman
Next to the fortress is the large Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods including jewelry, pottery, fish, and meats. The list goes on!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Birkat Al Mouz Ruins, Nizwa Oman
After, we drive to Jebel Akhdar, an old village called Birkat Al Mauz, then after visit the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the 5 irrigation system heritage by UNESCO.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jebel Akhdar, Al Hajar Mountains Range, Nizwa 611 Oman
From there we go up to Jebel Akhdar. Also known as the Green Mountain, Jebel Akhdar houses many fruit plantations and rose gardens. Take the time to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views. There is a lot Jebel Akhdar has to offer
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Al Diyar Hotel
Day 2: Bahla Fort – Al Hamra Old Village – Misfah Al Arbyeen – Jebel Shams – Muscat
Stop At: Jebel Shams, Al Hamra Oman
We wake up to had breakfast in the hotel and soon depart to the biggest, most famous canyon in Sultanate of Oman — Jebel Shams. Just the canyon itself is so remarkable, you can easily lose yourself in wonder. There is so much to see as you walk through.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bahla Fort, Oasis of Bahla, Nizwa 611 Oman
We will then drive down the mountains for approximately 25 km where we will visit Bahla Fort. This fortress is listed by the UNESCO as one of the oldest pieces of heritage in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Al Hamra, Al Hamra, Ad-Dakhiliyah Governorate
After a breakfast then a short drive through the ancient village of Al Hamra
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Misfah al Abriyyin, Oman
Then we move on towards Misfath al Abreen. This picturesque village lies on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams, a few kilometres from the village of Al Hamra and consists of old homes and narrow streets. It has a large Falaj system which supplies water for many orchards, date palms, and vegetables. It is worth to spend at least 1 ½ hours walking around the village. There are marked footpaths through the village and surrounding area. In the late afternoon, we drive back to Muscat.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
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