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From Muscat: Day Trip to Jebel Shams, Oman's Grand Canyon

Desde USD 244,00 US$

Duración: 8 Horas (aproximadamente)
Ubicación: Muscat, Oman
Código de producto: P0SYBY

From Muscat: Day Trip to Jebel Shams, Oman's Grand Canyon

Overview

Explore Nizwa by strolling through the souqs and ancient forts. Enjoy photo stops at Al Hamra & Misfat Al Brein en-route to the Jebel Shams and marvel at the highest peaks in the area. End the tour with an outside photo stop at the Sultan Qaboos Mosque.

Highlights

Admire the marvelous architecture of the Sultan Qaboos Mosque with an outside photo stop
Explore the ancient city of Nizwa and delve into its rich history
Witness the sprawling valleys and lofty mountains during the drive
Visit Al Hamra and gaze at a 300-year-old human settlement

What You Can Expect

The tour begins with 8:00 AM pickup from your accommodation in Muscat and you will be accompanied to Nizwa, the city that once served as the capital of the country, the birthplace of Islam in Oman Sultanate and a cultural hotspot of the country. Travel exploring the enchanting beauty of the elevated towers, which includes the Nizwa Souk and the Round Tower Fort of the 17th century, located close by the historic forts and the ancient Souks. Visit and shop at the different souks at the place that is known among the travelers and the tourists for the handicrafts, the hand-carved daggers that are mostly referred to as the ‘Khanjars’ and the exquisite silver jewelry.

Later you will be directed to Jebel Shams. While enjoying the ride o the place you will be allowed to enjoy a stopover to capture the best pictures at Al Hamra, which is a town, that is 300-year-old and located close to a flourishing oasis & Misfat Al Brein which is a village belonging to the 13th century located at the border of a Canyon. Stroll through the mountain roads to arrival at Jebel Shams and awe at the majestic peaks at the range that touches the clouds with a height of almost 3000 meters.

As the trip comes to an end you could enjoy a ride back to Muscat by passing through the fascinating Muscat embassy quarter and an outside photo stop at the most charming Sultan Qaboos Mosque that would entice you with the magnificent beauty of the Islamic Architecture. The Jebel Shams day trip comes to an end with a drop-off back to your hotel in Muscat.

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