From Muscat: Nizwa and Misfat Al Abriyeen Private + Lunch
ID: GYG872507-1392038
Category:
Country: Oman
Duration:
1 days
Description
guided historical cultural tour from Muscat to Nizwa with its famous traditional souq and great fort then walk between beautiful farms and old houses in a beautiful village (Misfat Al-Abriyeen).
Starting by visiting the famous Nizwa Souq (market) which has a wide variety of products, where you can find pottery, jewelry, handicrafts, Omani sweet (Halwa), dates spice, vegetables and souvenirs which are sold in authentic old market halls. Friday cattle market is a very interesting event to attend where the locals from the nearby villages come to sell their goats, cattle, sheep in a circus style open market place. Then will visit the fort which is 350 years old, it was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest of attacks at the time, even along the corridors, many traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the defenses. Next you will have a traditional Omani lunch in an Omani house inside a small farm in Nizwa . After lunch will drive up to Misfat Al Abreiyeen, this picturesque village that lies on a steep slope and consists of old houses, narrow streets and many heritage inn houses. The village has a falaj system (since more than 300 years), many orchards, date palms and vegetables
Highlights
- • Experience the sights and scents of Nizwa Souq reflecting the core of Oman
- • See the 17th-century Nizwa Fort and its great defense system from 350 years
- • Walk through farms of orchards/palms , old houses of Misfat Al-Abryeen village
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Transportation by 4WD Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Local English Speaking Guide from Nizwa
- Pick up and drop off
- Homemade Omani coffee with dates from local farm
- Omani homemade traditional lunch inside an Omani house in a small farm inside Nizwa
- Bottled Water
- Taxes
- Many illustrations about Oman culture
NOT INCLUDED
- Nizwa Fort entry fees (13 $)
- Lunch other than the lunch in the included list
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
