The tour starts in the morning, when we’ll leave Muscat for Nizwa. Nizwa was the capital of Oman during the Al Yaruba dynasty. We’ll visit the famous Nizwa Souq, where a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souq. Here, you can find vegetables, pottery, jewellery, handicrafts, Omani sweets (Halwa), dates, spice, and souvenirs, which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast of. The Friday cattle market is especially interesting, when locals come to sell goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open marketplace.

Next to the souq are Nizwa Fort and Castle. The fort was built in 1649, and the castle was built in 888. The fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains, you can walk around in this impressive fort and castle with many passages rooms, the fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century. It was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest of attacks at the time even along the corridors, many traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the defences.

Then we drive towards Jabal Shams (Grand Canyon). Jabal Shams reaches 3,009 metres and is one of Oman’s most adventurous mountain destinations, offering an exciting off-road experience and fantastic views. You’ll stop at a canyon viewpoint at 2,000 metres to enjoy the view and take photos.