Jebel Akhdar (Rose Factory, Nizwa UNESCO Site, Ancient Villages)

Jebel Akhdar (Rose Factory, Nizwa UNESCO Site, Ancient Villages)

DAY 1: Depart from Muscat and drive directly to Hajar Mountain Range. We will ascend Jebel Akhdar and drive directly to the Rose Factory, and tour the rose gardens. A moderate hike through the ancient and picturesque village of Balad Sayt and a photo stop to watch the sun setting, before descending the mountain and spending the night in a hotel in Nizwa City.

Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel we will tour the Nizwa Souq, and visit the imposing and beautifully renovated and restored Nizwa fort. The UNESCO world heritage site of Falaj al Daris, an interconnected waterway complex which will lead us to the historical town of Birkat al Mouwz. From here it is an hour and half trip back to Muscat.

Itinerary

Day 1: Jebel Akhdar

Stop At: Jebel Akhdar, Al Hajar Mountains Range, Nizwa 611 Oman
We will depart from Muscat and drive directly to Hajar Mountain Range. We will ascend Jebel Akhdar and drive directly to the Rose Factory, and tour the rose gardens
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jebel Akhdar, Al Hajar Mountains Range, Nizwa 611 Oman
A moderate hike through the ancient and picturesque village of Balad Sayt and a photo stop to watch the sun setting, before descending the mountain and spending the night in a hotel in Nizwa City.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Nizwa city

Day 2: Nizwa

Stop At: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman
After breakfast at the hotel we will tour the Nizwa Souq, and visit the imposing and beautifully renovated and restored Nizwa fort.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman
Nizwa Fort has been beautifully renovated and is an impressive display of early Islamic architecture
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Falaj Daris Park, Off Nizwa-Ibri Road, Nizwa 611 Oman
The UNESCO world heritage site of Falaj al Daris, an interconnected waterway complex which will lead us to the historical town of Birkat al Mouwz. From here it is an hour and half trip back to Muscat.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Birkat Al Mouz Ruins, Nizwa Oman
Birkat Al Mouz village, where you will see the banana and date palm plantations, Al Falaj and a restored Fort
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.