Nizwa & Al Hamra Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
This shared historical and cultural tour 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 village.
The tour starts with a spectacular drive through the Hajar Mountains via Fanjah for photo stop. Then, you'll arrive into Nizwa City to see the Nizwa Fort — the most attended monument of Oman. Next up is a visit Nizwa souq, the market where you can buy traditional knives, pots and other unique items.
Al Hamra with Bait Al Safah museum where we get to experience how the locals create a lifestyle in the older times.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Falaj Daris Park, Off Nizwa-Ibri Road, Nizwa 611 Oman
The Falaj Daris is the biggest falaj in Oman, and one of the five collectively listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2006. Nizwa’s former prosperity was due to its plethora of water supplies, with over 134 aflaj (plural for falaj) in the Nizwa wilayat (village). One hundred of these are still in use today.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Al Hamra, Al Hamra, Ad-Dakhiliyah Governorate
This quirky museum is more open house than historical display. Three ladies accompany guests around their traditional house in the aged and crumbling village of Al Hamra. They demonstrate the culinary arts of juniper-oil production, Omani bread-making and coffee-bean grinding, and there's an opportunity for a photo shoot in traditional regional costume. Sitting cross-legged in the majlis (reception room), surrounded by photos of local sheikhs, sampling coffee and dates, and exchanging sign language with the ladies is an experience not to be missed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Muscat, Muscat, Muscat Governorate
The product duration includes transfer time between locations.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
07:00 AM
Duration: 7 To 10 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Ports- Sultan Qaboos Port, JHH8+F97, Muscat, Oman
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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