Nizwa Fort Oman

We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. Visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the for is a museum that showcases the history of the fort and surrounding area. Walking through the fortress you get to see amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress was a base used in the military to hold off the hardest attacks and sieges.

Nizwa Souq

Next to the fortress is the large Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods including jewelry, pottery, fish, and meats. The list goes on!

Birkat Al Mouz Ruins

After, we drive to the foot of Jebel Akhdar, an old village called Birkat Al Mauz,

Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman

then after visit the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the 5 irrigation system heritage by UNESCO.

Jebel Akhdar

From there we go up to Jebel Akhdar. Also known as the Green Mountain, Jebel Akhdar houses many fruit plantations and rose gardens. Take the time to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views. There is a lot Jebel Akhdar has to offer, then drive back to Muscat.

Jebel Akhdar

After breakfast we drive towards Diana's Viewpoint. The rim of the cliff here, with its celebrated panoramic view of the farmed terraces below, has a royal connection. Diana, Princess of Wales, enjoyed this spot on a royal visit to Oman with the future British king in 1986. The tourist office receives numerous enquiries about the location, a point not lost on two neighboring hotels that both encircle a potential viewpoint. They may be capitalizing on Diana's memory, but this doesn't detract from the spectacular visit.

Wadi Bani Habib Hiking

Wadi Bani Habib refers less to the wadi of walnuts and pomegranates that are still grown here, and more to the ruined village that lies wrapped around the bottom of the valley. An easy walking path leads down 200 steps to the wadi bottom, across the irrigation channel that keeps the orchards fertile, and up to a cluster of slowly decaying mud buildings on the other side. The whole area is picturesque but best avoided at weekends when it gets crowded and parking is difficult.

Jebel Akhdar

The village preserves its stunning natural splendor and ancient history, which extends for more than 450 years, and continues to tell its story through its carved walls and rocks that have become part of its historical heritage. It was uprooted more than 80 years ago due to rain.