Private Historical Tour - Nizwa Fort, Bahla, Jabreen Castle
ID: GYG565546-967743
Category:
Country: Oman
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover Nizwa's history effortlessly on a private full-day tour from Muscat. exploring Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Soup, and Jabreen Castle with a local guide, and gaining insights with included entry fees.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman
We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. Visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the for is a 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
The site of one of the oldest souk in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bahla Fort, Oasis of Bahla, Nizwa 611 Oman
Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands in Oman and the country's only Unisco-listed fort added in 1987. The fort underwent massive restoration efforts and reopened in 2012.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jibreen Castle, Jabrin 612 Oman
Jabreen Castle is famous for its battlements which is one of the most well-preserved monuments. The castle was built in the year 1675 by Imam Bil Arab Bin Sultan. In the ancient days, the castle was a Centre of learning for various branches like astrology, medicine and Islamic law.
Duration: 30 minutes
Highlights
- Amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains.
- Get Insights into Forts and Castles
- Discover the way of selling in the Old Market in Nizwa and the Auction Place
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Bottled Water
- Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/airport/port (Muscat Area)
- Omani Tour Guide English-Speaking
- Transportation 4WD or Salon Vehicle with Fuel / Comfortable
- Entrance Fees - Nizwa Fort - Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle
- Entry/Admission - Nizwa Fort Oman
- Entry/Admission - Bahla Fort
- Entry/Admission - Jibreen Castle
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Other Personal Expenses
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.