Guided Nizwa Tour With Market And Fortress Visit, Muscat

This tour takes you first to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman and walk through the Nizwa Souq rich in fish, meat, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts and souvenirs. Discover good 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 donkeys, goats, cattle, sheep and chickens in a circus style open market place.

Next to the Souq is Nizwa 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 defences.

Then you continue towards Misfath al Abreen. This picturesque village lies on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams, a few kilometres from the village of Al Hamra and consists of old homes and narrow streets. It has a large Falaj system which supplies water for many orchards, date palms and vegetables. It is worth to spend at least 1 hour walking around the village. There are marked footpaths through the village and surrounding area. Finally in the late afternoon enjoy a comfortable drive back to Muscat.

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