In a nutshell

An evocative visit to the city of Nizwa and Oman's most beautiful fort.

Main stops

The programme

We will leave the port of Mina Qaboos and after a journey of approximately two and a half hours we will arrive in Nizwa, a city in the country's hinterland that was once its historic capital. From here we go to Jabrin Fort, built in the 17th century as an elegant country house by Imam Bil'Arab bin Sultan. It is considered, with good reason, as one of the most picturesque and imposing forts in Oman, a wonderful example of defensive architecture which preserves numerous interesting finds inside, as well as everyday objects of the time.
At the end of the visit we will have lunch at the Falaj Daris Hotel.
In the afternoon we visit the majestic Nizwa Fort. Built in 1668, in addition to being the oldest in Oman it is also the most visited monument in the country. The enormous round central watchtower with a diameter of 45 metres which took 30 years to build is particularly impressive. From the top of the tower we can enjoy a magnificent view of the city, the mosque and the mountains that surround Nizwa.
At the end of our visit to the fort, we head to Nizwa's souk (the old market) where we find locally crafted items such as silverware, copperware and fabrics.
At the end of the excursion we return to the port of Muscat.
Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions in order to safeguard your health and comply with regulations and the safety protocol.

Good to know

Guests must abide by appropriate dress code, modest, no revealing or see-though clothing.
Visitors should be dressed appropriately according to the culture of the country being visited.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
This excursion is not recommended to guests with mobility problems.
Places are limited, so please reserve in advance.
The bus ride between Muscat and Nizwa takes about 2,5 hours each way.