Itinerary

1. Nizwa Souk

   The tour starts in the morning. We'll leave Muscat towards Nizwa. Nizwa was the capital of Oman during the Al Yaruba Dynasty; we'll visit the famous Nizwa Souq. A wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk. From here, you can find vegetables, pottery, jewellery, handicrafts, Omani sweets (Halwa), Dates, spices, and souvenirs, which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast. Especially interesting is the Friday cattle market, when the locals come to sell their goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open marketplace. 

   Please note: if you stay in Muscat and you want to catch the cattle market on Friday, you will have to start at 06:00 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll message you back.

2. Nizwa Fort Oman

   Next to the souq is the Nizwa Fort and castle. The fort was built in 1649, and the castle in 888. 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 fort and castle with many passage rooms. 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.

3. Wadi Ghul - Oman's Grand Canyon

   Then, we drive towards Jabal Shams Mountain (the Grand Canyon of Oman). This mountain road drives up to the Jebel Shams, 3009 meters; this mountain is one of the most adventurous mountains in Oman, offering existing off-road experience and fantastic views. You reach the canyon view, which is 2,000 meters. Stop there and enjoy the view and photos.

4. Al Hamra

   Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region of Ad Dakhiliyah in northeastern Oman. The town is thriving and lively but holds a secret. The 400-year-old town popped up around an amazing abandoned village. The Al Hamra ruins are estimated to be between 700-1000 years old and are left completely untouched.

5. Misfat al Abriyyin

   Misfat Al Abriyeen is a unique mountainous village located 1,000 m above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding Wilayat Al Hamra in Al Dhakhiyla Governorate. The village derives its name from the Al Abri tribe, who originally come from Misfat Al Abriyeen and Al Hamra.