Full-Day Tour: Nizwa, Bahla & Jabreen Castle
Departure Time: 8 AM from Muscat.
Duration: 8 hours.
Includes: Licensed Omani guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water.
Main Stops:
Nizwa – The Historical Capital of Oman:
Nizwa Fort: Built in the 17th century by Imam Sultan bin Saif. Features a massive circular tower and exhibitions of Omani weapons, clothing, and traditions.
Nizwa Souq: A vibrant traditional market known for Omani silver jewelry, dates, pottery, and spices. Don’t miss the Friday cattle auction.
Bahla Fort – The City of Legends:
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating back to pre-Islamic times, it is surrounded by a 12-km long mud wall. Bahla is also famous in folklore for being a center of magic.
Jabreen Castle – A Jewel of Islamic Architecture:
Built in 1675, it was a center for Islamic learning. Known for its exquisite wooden ceilings, Arabic calligraphy, prayer rooms, and astronomical features.
Return to Muscat late afternoon.
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