A'Dakhliya Tour

A'Dakhliya with its eight wilayats is regarded as a county for trade between the coast and the interior. The region has a multitude of forts and watchtowers to guard the caravans and a 17th century if the witness to the glorious past.
Nizwa being the trade capital is known as the "pearl of Islam". For the visitor, mountains, wadis, handicrafts and historical interests guarantee good sights and experiences.

Tourist Attractions

Nizwa - Bahla - Jabrin (Day Tour)
A journey to the past through the Sumail Gap that divides the Western and Eastern Hajars and onto the Old Capital of Oman, Nizwa, famous for its silver souq and big round fort.
After visiting the souq and fort, we take our lunch from a local restaurant.
After lunch move to Bahla, renowned for it huge loam fort which is under renovation at present. Bahla is also known as the pottery capital of Oman. Bahla has been placed in the UNESCO's heritage list because of its cultural value.
Next visit is Jabrin fort, where you will find one of the most magnificent forts of Oman with its painted ceilings, dungeons, and hidden passages.
Return to Muscat in the evening.

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Jebel Akdhar (Day Tour)
Leave Muscat at 8 am.
Drive through Sumail Gap and Izki.
We drive to the roof of Oman the Saiq Plateau and enjoy the cool weather
Picnic lunch or lunch at local restaurant
Return to Muscat late in the evening.

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Jebel Shams (Day Tour)
Leave Muscat at 8 am.
Travel via Fanjah, Izki and Nizwa.
Stop at Nizwa for a stroll through the Old Capital of Oman
Drive to Al Hamra and stop at the old village of Ghul to see the abandoned Persian ruins.
Travel up to the Canyon near the summit of Jebal Shams and feel the cooler atmosphere
Picnic lunch near the rim
Visit the local weavers and haggle for their wares.
Return to Muscat late in the evening.

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Jebel Akhdar (Overnight Tour)
Leave Muscat at 8 am and drive through the Sumail Gap and Izki by 4 WD
After Izki we drive up to the roof of Oman, the Saiq Plateau, which for hundreds of years has been accessible only on donkey's paths
The use of terraces on extremely steep mountain slopes is particularly impressive
Feel the change in climate on top of the mountain
Picnic lunch or lunch at local restaurant
A walk through the 'hanging gardens' along the falaj will be a lasting memory
Dinner and overnight at Jebel Akhdar hotel
After breakfast we stroll around to see some beautiful sights
Later, return to Muscat by lunchtime

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Jebel Shams (Overnight Tour)
From Muscat travel to the interior via Fanjah, Izki, Nizwa by 4WD
Stop at Nizwa for a stroll through the Old Capital and continuing on to Al Hamra.
Visit the old village of Ghul to see the abandoned Persian ruins
Travel up the Canyon near the Summit of Jebel Shams
Feel the change in climate on top of the canyon.
Picnic lunch near the canyon.
Visit with local weavers and haggle for their wares.
Camp overnight near the rim of the Canyon. BBQ and campfire
Following day after breakfast we drive back to Muscat.
On our way we will stop at Misfat to see a picturesque village strapped on to the side of a mountain

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Barricades and Beehive tombs (Overnight Tour)
A Journey to the past leading from Muscat through the Sumail to Nizwa, Bahla, Jabrin and on to Ibri by 4 WD
Visit the fortresses and castles, markets of past and present.
Dinner and overnight at hotel
Next day after breakfast, visit the ruined city of Sulaif and the Beehive tombs of Bat, that have stood since 3rd millennium BC without the help of mortar.
Pass through the mountains
Back to Muscat

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