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Book  tour Oman's souqs, mountains & old villages
Duration
1 Days
Tour Type

Oman's souqs, mountains & old villages excursion

Description

We will start our journey proceeding ,first, towards the spectacular Nizwa Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman.

We will also visit the Nizwa traditional Souq the old traditional market... A lively place and an ideal location to purchase handicrafts and souvenirs with a wide variety of vendors offering their goods in the streets of this place from 05:00 am to about midday.

Here we can find fish, meat, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts 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 from the nearby Villages come to sell their donkeys, goats, cattle, sheep and chickens in a circus style open market place.

After completing our "Souq" experience we will drive to the foot of Jabal Akhdar, where we will stop in an old village called Birkat Al Mauz.

Then, from there we go up to Jabal Akhdar, also known as the Green Mountain, a region that houses many fruit plantations and rose terrassed gardens all around the borders of the mountain.

We will take the time to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views. There is many spectacular landscapes thar offers Jabal Akhdar to visitors.

After an impressive cultural day, we will travel back to Muscat.

Destinations
Nizwa Fort, Souq, Jabal Akhdar, Birkat Al Mauz
Included
  • Pick up/ drop off and transfers IN/OUT. (Airport/Tour/Airport)
  • Official Professional English-Speaking Guide.
  • Transportation in a vehicle equipped with air conditioner (depending on the size of the group, transportation can be by 4x4/minivan/minibus/bus).
  • 4x4 vehicle for the Sahara and Dunes part. (If this service is mentioned in the initial program of the tour!)
  • Accommodation in local hotels sharing a double/twin room with breakfast included.
  • Accommodation in a tent in the desert (double/multiple: if this service is mentioned in the initial program of the tour!)
  • Entrances and visits fees mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Lunches/Dinners in local restaurants AND/OR in the passing hotels during the tour.
Excluded
  • Visas and international flights.
  • All types of drinks throughout the circuit.
  • Visits/Services that are not mentioned in the program and/or in the details of the “includes” section.
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