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Private Friday Cattle Market-Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar-Full-Day Tour
Muscat, Oman
$400.00
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Overview
Nizwa Goat Market is a traditional cattle market in Nizwa city, in Al Dakhiliyah region of Oman that occurs every Friday morning! Nizwa Goat Market is technically an extension of the historic and famous Souq Nizwa but is used exclusively for the villagers to sell and barter for goats, sheep, cows and on extremely rare and unusual occasions, a donkey.
Nizwa is the Former Capital of Oman.
Nizwa is the Former Capital of Oman.
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Private Friday Cattle Market-Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar-Full-Day Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Entrance Fee (Nizwa Fort)
- Pick - Up and drop off (Muscat area)
- Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
- Water
- 4WD Vehicle / Comfortable
- Lunch
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NizwaWe depart early Morning at 5:30 AM, we drive towards Nizwa we first visit the Friday Cattle Market. Friday sees the ancient Omani capital of Nizwa come to life for the weekly livestock market where farmers and traders arrive from as far afield as Salalah with their animals to barter and trade at one of the finest traditional markets in the Middle East. See a Middle Eastern market operating in much the same way it might have done for centuries, with sheep, goats and cattle all traded alongside local honey and dates.
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Nizwa SouqNext is the large Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods including jewelry, pottery, fish, and meats.
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Nizwa Fort OmanThe next we will visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. The fort 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.
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Birkat Al Mouz RuinsThe list goes on! After, we drive to the foot of Jebel Akhdar, an old village called Birkat Al Mauz,
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Aflaj Irrigation Systems of OmanThen after visit the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the 5 irrigation system heritage by UNESCO.
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Jebel AkhdarFrom 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.
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Jebel AkhdarThen next is Dianna'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 vista. then drive back to Muscat.
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Private Friday Cattle Market-Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar-Full-Day Tour
Muscat, Oman
$400.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!