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Culture and Heritage tour to Nizwa

Culture and History tour in Nizwa

Tour Price : $300 Duration : 1 day Languages: English, Russian, French

Today we are going to drive to the silver capital of Nizwa and visit the round tower fort built in 17the century, the famous silver souk and Friday cattle's auction. We then pass the UNESCO listed Bahla Fort and village famous for pottery, you enter Oman's finest castle Jabrin which was built at the end of 17th century. Here we will find it's beautiful ceiling paintings and woodcarving.

One of the highlits of our trip is Bait Al Safah heritage house nestled at 16th century building of abandoned village at Al Hamra. Here we can lern how the local Omani women and children live their daily life and experience their great hospitality.

We then stop at beautiful village of Misfat Al Abryeen and walk through the palm plantations with its Falaj, the traditional Omani irrigation system.

Once we drive back to Muscat, we explore an abandoned village and UNESCO protected falaj of Birkat Al Muaz at the foot of Jebel Al Akhdar.

Additional information

Tour information:
Tour Price: $300
Duration: 1 day
Group Size: minimum of 2 guests
Languages: English, Russian, French
Tour package includes:
Airport Transfer :NO
Hotel pick-up:YES
Drop-off :YES
Tour Transportation (car, van, limo, boat, etc…):YES
Food and Drinks :YES
Other services (fees apply):
Attraction tickets (concerts, theater, museum, circus...) :NO
Translation services :NO
Reservations (hotels, restaurants, airline) :NO
Visa support :NO
Additional information:
This tour must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your travel date :YES
Tour groups must include a minimum of 2 passengers :YES
Tour prices are flexible and based on your requirements :YES
This Tour is Kid Friendly :YES
Attractions:Muscat