A journey through Oman’s history
Travel inland to the foot of the Hajar Mountains, where Oman’s most important forts and castles stand among green palm oases. On this private full-day tour you will climb the great tower of Nizwa Fort, wander one of the country’s most authentic souqs, see the UNESCO-listed walls of Bahla Fort and step inside the elegant Jabrin Castle.
Highlights
- Climb the round tower of Nizwa Fort for views over the palm groves
- Shop for silver, pottery and halwa in Nizwa Souq
- See Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore the painted ceilings and rooftop of Jabrin Castle
- On Fridays, start early to see the famous Nizwa goat market
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
- Bottled water
Not included
- Entry fees to the forts
- Lunch (we will recommend a local restaurant)
Good to know
- Duration: about 9 to 10 hours
- Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the forts have many steps
Learn more about Nizwa and Bahla & Jabrin.
Itinerary
- 07:30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Muscat and drive to Nizwa (about 1.5 hours).
- 09:00 – Nizwa Fort and the old town.
- 10:30 – Nizwa Souq: free time for shopping and coffee.
- 12:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant (own expense).
- 13:30 – Bahla Fort and a short stop in the oasis town.
- 15:00 – Jabrin Castle.
- 16:00 – Drive back to Muscat, arriving around 17:30.
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- Photo: Taha Al-Hayali / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Photo: Albinfo / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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- Photo: Muck / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Price
Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.
