(7-8 hours tour)
08:00: Depart Muscat for Nizwa, a major center in the Interior Region. Nizwa clusters around its historical buildings, traditional souq, and the imposing circular-towered Nizwa Fort built during the mid-17th century by Imam Sultan bin Saif Al Yar’ubi (adults’ fee is 5 OMR and children 10 – 15 years 3 OMR).
The town is a lush palm oasis stretching for 8 km along two wadis. Water canals run through all parts of the Nizwa area. The most important one is Falaj Daris (UNESCO Heritage Site), formed by two streams which irrigate a large part of the town. At the souq, built in traditional style, you will find exquisite silver jewelry, intricately hand-made “khanjars” (daggers), copper weaving, and other handicrafts. You will visit the Nizwa Fort, the souq, and Falaj Daris.
After lunch, it is a short distance to the mighty bastion of Jabreen and the crown seat of the Yaruba Dynasty. Then, we will stop at Misfat Al Abreen, a picturesque village strapped to the side of a mountain. As you walk around this beautiful village, where time has come to a standstill, you will be moved by the simplicity and friendliness of the people. End of the tour and return to Muscat (about an hour and fifty minutes drive).
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