Private full-day Nizwa tour with lunch

See the 17th century round fort and the souq famous for silver jewelry, major attraction of Nizwa. Built on a scold base of rock, the huge tower was designed to withstand the vibration of 24 cannons. We move on to see Bahla (under renovation) and Jabreen fort. Built as a defensive stronghold, the Jabreen is perhaps the finest of Omani castles. The castle has dungeons, passages, rooms and ceilings decorated with fine carvings & paintings. Forts and castles are Oman’s most striking cultural landmarks and together with its towers and city walls, they have historically been used as defensive bastonsor look-out points. It is estimated that there are over 500 forts, castles and towers in Oman and your visit would include a few of them which are remarkable and striking in their architecture and style. The ancient capital of Oman, Nizwa was a seat of learning and the birthplace of Islam in Oman.