This tour takes you first to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. The Nizwa Market (Souq) is among the largest of its kind in the country. A wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souq. Here you 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 marketplace.

Next to the Souq is Nizwa Fort The fort is a museum of rich history and architecture of Oman and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains. You can walk around in this impressive fort and visit its many rooms, passages, and towers. 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 defenses.

Then we move on towards Jibreen Castle in Bahla. It is a historic fortress and situated in the town of Jabrin, approximately 175 kilometers west of the capital city, Muscat. The castle is renowned for its architectural beauty, historical significance, and cultural value. it was built in the 17th century, Jabreen Castle is a fine example of Omani Islamic architecture. It was commissioned by Imam Sultan bin Saif al-Ya'arubi, who was a prominent ruler during the Ya'arubi dynasty. The castle served as a fortified residence for the Imam and his court, as well as a center for administrative and educational activities.

Then we drive to Al Hamra, and into the old part of the village, to visit a cute little museum housed in one of the old, restored houses within the village. Local Omani woman will show you around a traditional 7-bedroom house. They will also demonstrate how they used to make coffee, food, and pottery in the old days.

Nizwa Souk, City Center, 1 Hour
Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman, 1 hour
Jibrin Castle, Jabrin 612 Oman, 1 hour
Al Hamra, Ad-Dakhiliyah Governorate