Nizwa use to be the Capital of Oman. On this Nizwa Oman day trip, we will explore this ancient center of art, education, religion, and trade.
Nizwa Oman Day Trip Itinerary
Explore Nizwa Souk – In Nizwa Souq, you can find a large number of touristic shops selling traditional Omani products Spices, rose water, dates, Hand made carpets, silverware, and lamps.ย ย
Visit Nizwa Date Souk– Oman is known for its Dates, the country has over 11 million date palm trees, this is the market only dedicated to dates because an Omani date is a treat to any date lover.
Dates are a sign of hospitality in Oman and are essentially served at every event. if you thought there was only one type of date, the date souk in Nizwa has over 60 varieties of dates with different sizes, colors, and even the taste. Find variants of Dates in form of syrup, honey, or even Nutella!
Silverware and Pottery – From Silverware to pottery to fancy lights, Nizwa Souk is reminiscent of Old Oman. In fact, the “art of pottery” has been in Oman for more than 4000 years old. In the olden days when the temperature use to be soaring and there were no refrigerators, Omanis use to cool the water in these clay pots! Take home hand-made vintage pieces of Bedouin-inspired silver jewelry!
Traditional Omani Lunch – Humble yourself as you share a sumptuous Omani meal seated on the ground!
Explore forts and Castles – Visit Nizwa fort, Bahla fort, and jabreen castle. All these historic monuments have a story to tell about Oman’s glorious history. Nizwa Fort was built in the 17th century, still remains in pristine condition.
Indulge in Omani Halwa –ย Omani Halwa is the staple of the Omani dessert table. the secret recipe remains safely guarded by each halwa-making family through generations.
Falaj Daris Park – A UNESCO world heritage site discoversย this unique underground channel that divides water equally between the farms.
Birkat Al Mawz or pool of Banana: one of the famous villages located in the ruins with banana and Dates plantation.
Al Tanuf Village – known for the ruins and Wadi. the village was severely damaged and abandoned by locals during the Jebel Akdar War with rebellions in the 1950s.
Oman Day Trip to Nizwa Includes
Pick up and Drop off by a luxury car from any location in UAE.
Guided Day Tour of Ancient Nizwa City.
Refreshments and Sumptuous Omani Lunch in a local restaurant.
Entry Fees as applicable.
Pricing Details
Adult
:
999 USD
Meals
:
Delicious lunch at a traditional Arabic restaurant.
Refreshments
:
Included
Duration
:
15 hours
Visa
:
Provided
Conducted
:
Daily
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