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- Duration
- 2 days · 1 night
Overview
Mountains and Castles runs for 2 days in Oman, starting in Nizwa and finishing in Muscat.
Along the way the route takes in Nizwa and Muscat.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Nizwa
Muscat - Nakhl - Nizwa
Day 2 · Muscat
Nizwa - Muscat
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Nizwa
Muscat - Nakhl - Nizwa
Upon arrival you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Activities: • At 0800 hrs depart for Seeb . Our first stop is the Seeb fish souk by the seaside. Drive through the date palms to the sparkling springs and Fort at Nakhl. Depart for Nizwa Nizwa, capital of the interior, is the birth place of Islam in the Sultanate of Oman. Enroute to Nizwa visit the pretty village of Birkat Al Mauz situated at the foothills of Jabal Akhdar (green mountains). Enjoy a walk through its oasis and dense date plantations. Overnight: Nizwa
Day 2 · Muscat
Nizwa - Muscat
Activities: Breakfast at the hotel Nizwa boasts of the famous Round Tower fort, built in the 17th century, and its Souq renowned for its Friday cattle auction, intricately hand-carved “khanjars” (daggers) & ornamental silver jewellery. Drive past the village of Bahla onto Jabrin. Jabrin, the finest of Oman’s castles built in the late 17th century, became a seat of Omani learning. The castle displays the highest achievement in Omani ceiling painting & beautifully executed wood carvings. Visit the ruins of an old village at Tanuf with its crumbling mud walls and serene atmosphere. Drive back to Muscat. – (B) Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Accommodation for this trip is tailored to your dates and travel style — your specialist will confirm the exact properties when shaping your itinerary.
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
Not included
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
- For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
- We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
- Thank you for choosing Tourcan Vacations! Providing Vacations of a Lifetime.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.
Your specialists
Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith
Roshan Matovu
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.
Edith
Senior Travel Consultant
Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America, helping travel advisors and clients plan customized journeys, tours and memorable destination experiences.