Highlights
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Nizwa's castle and towers
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Bahla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Seeing the bazaars and places where cattle auction sales take place
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Comments from your guide
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Duration 9hrs
Audio-guide
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Starting time 9:00 AM
Description
Set off to discover the city of Nizwa, former capital of the Sultanate of Oman, a city with a rich heritage and traditions!
Forts and castles are the most iconic cultural sites of the Sultanate of Oman. They were historically used to defend the city against invaders. The country boasts over 500 forts, castles and watchtowers. The tour of Nizwa will ishow you some of them, being the most remarkable, set apart by their specific architecture and their style.
You will see the main bazaars, known for their authentic vibe and variety of available products. See cattle auction sales, which take place every Friday.
Stop by Bahla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its hand-made pottery and its defensive bastion, the Jabreen, which may be the most beautiful castle in Oman.
Good to know
- Availability: Tuesday, Thursday (from the 1st of May to the 30th of September) and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday (from the 1st of October to the 30th of April) (except exceptional dates)
- Departure time and location: between 8am and 9am at your hotel in Muscat, exact time will be confirmed after your booking
- Language: English speaking guide and audioguides in French, German, Spanish or Italian
- Concerning your hotel pick-up: if you are more than ten minutes late, the driver reserves the right to leave without you so as not to delay other participants
- You will be dropped off at the same spot you were picked up at
- Smoking is not permitted in the vehicles
- If you want to take pictures of local inhabitants, you must ask for their permission
- Out of respect for local culture, it is forbidden to take pictures of Omani women
No charges will be levied for cancellations made more than 3 days prior to the date of the activity (excluding special dates). After this time and in case of a no-show: 100% of the price. Any reservation made for special dates cannot be canceled, modified or refunded.
Price includes
- Transfers to and from your hotel in Muscat
- Explications and commentaries from a local guide
- Tickets to the museums and monuments
- Transport between the steps of the tour
- Lunch with non-alcoholic drinks
Not included
- Tips (optional)
- Any other extras
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