مسقط Trip Overview
Al Rustaq is known for being a center of Omani history, and features numerous activities for explorers. You’ll head out of Muscat and to this great city through a convenient hotel pick up. Your first stop is the Rustaq fish market, also known as the Nakhl-Barka Fish Market.In the Rustaq Souk, you next destination, you’ll be able to see one of the most popular and busiest markets in Oman. Then comes the An Naman Castle, a 17th century wonder just beyond Barka and full of history about the city. You’ll head past the Batinah plain, a rich agricultural area, where you’ll glimpse farms and workers at work. Then it’s off to the Rustaq Fort, famous for its imposing three-level structure, and the most famous in the city. In the next fort, Nakhal Fort, you can learn even more about Al Rustaq’s history. Your tour’s final stop is at the Thowarah Hot Springs, where invigorating warm water is the perfect way to relax. You’ll head back to your hotel in Muscat at the end of the tour.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: مسقط, Oman
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Al Rustaq is known for being a center of Omani history, and features numerous activities for explorers. You’ll head out of Muscat and to this great city through a convenient hotel pick up. Your first stop is the Rustaq fish market, also known as the Nakhl-Barka Fish Market.In the Rustaq Souk, you next destination, you’ll be able to see one of the most popular and busiest markets in Oman. Then comes the An Naman Castle, a 17th century wonder just beyond Barka and full of history about the city. You’ll head past the Batinah plain, a rich agricultural area, where you’ll glimpse farms and workers at work. Then it’s off to the Rustaq Fort, famous for its imposing three-level structure, and the most famous in the city. In the next fort, Nakhal Fort, you can learn even more about Al Rustaq’s history. Your tour’s final stop is at the Thowarah Hot Springs, where invigorating warm water is the perfect way to relax. You’ll head back to your hotel in Muscat at the end of the tour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Al Rustaq Fort, 13 Road, Ar Rustaq 318 Oman
Enjoy a relaxing day tour out to Al Rustaq, one of Oman’s most historic cities, just outside of Muscat
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nakhal Fort, Wilayat Nakhal, Nakhl 323 Oman
Enjoy the views of the Splendid Nakhl Fort and learn more about it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Al Batinah Governorate, Al Batinah Governorate
Drive along the agricultural areas of Oman and see local produce being grown
Stop At: Al Thowarah Hot Springs, Nakhal Fort, Nakhl Oman
Explore the picturesque wadis, oasis and warm springs of Thowrah, where the waters rejuvenate bodies
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Barka, Barka, Al Batinah Governorate
Learn about local culture with a visit to the fish market, souk and An Naman Castle in Barka
Duration: 30 minutes
