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Discover the Nizwa Souq and Nizwa Fortress on a guided tour. Visit the picturesque village of Misfah Al Abreyeen and the ancient town of Al Hamra.

Highlights

• Visit the Nizwa Souq and see the wide variety of goods on offer
• Explore the Nizwa Fortress and learn about the Yaruba dynasty
• See the picturesque village of Misfah Al Abreyeen
• Visit the ancient town of Al Hamra
• Learn about the falaj system and see the orchards and date palms

Description

Today, well visit the famous Nizwa Souq (market), a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souq, where you can find, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts, Omani sweet (Halwa), dates spice, and souvenirs which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast, especially interesting is the Friday cattle market when the locals from the nearby villages come to sell their, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus style open marketplace. Next to the Souq is Oman Fortress, the fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains, you can walk around in this impressive fortress and visit its many rooms, passages, and towers, the fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century, 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. From Nizwa we drive up to Misfah Al Abreyeen, this picturesque village lies on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams and consists of old homes and narrow streets, it has a falaj system for many orchards, date palms, and vegetables, it's worth spending some time walking around the village then continue your trip to visit the ancient town of Al Hamra.

Includes

Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle Saloon or 4WD English Speaking Guide Pick up and drop off Bottled Water Taxes

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund