From Muscat: Full-Day to Nizwa-Misfat Al Abriyeen-Al Hamra

Experience Nizwa and Surrounding Villages in Oman

This full-day tour suits travelers interested in history, culture, and traditional Omani markets in Nizwa and nearby villages.

Highlights

• Visit the Nizwa Souq with its diverse goods including vegetables, pottery, jewelry, and Omani sweets
• Explore Nizwa Fortress and learn about the Yaruba dynasty's history and architecture
• See the village of Misfah Al Abreyeen with its falaj system and traditional orchards
• Discover the ancient town of Al Hamra
• Learn about the falaj irrigation system and local date palm cultivation

Description

The tour begins at Nizwa Souq, where you will find vendors selling fresh produce, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts, Omani halwa, dates, spices, and souvenirs. On Fridays, the souq hosts a cattle market where locals sell goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in an open marketplace setting.

Next, visit the nearby Nizwa Fortress. This 17th-century fort, now a museum, offers panoramic views of the town and surrounding mountains. Walking through the fortress, you will see rooms, passages, defensive towers, and ingenious traps designed to protect against attackers during the Yaruba dynasty.

From Nizwa, the tour continues to Misfah Al Abreyeen, a village on a steep slope at Jebel Shams' base. The village features traditional homes, narrow streets, and a working falaj irrigation system supporting orchards and vegetable gardens. After exploring Misfah, the journey proceeds to Al Hamra, an ancient town known for its preserved mudbrick houses.

Includes

• Transportation by air-conditioned saloon or 4WD vehicle
• English-speaking guide
• Pick up and drop off
• Bottled water
• Taxes

Excludes

• Nizwa Fort entry fees
• Lunch

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in the morning for cooler temperatures and bring sun protection and a camera to capture the landscapes.