Rustaq Day Tour from Muscat

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Pink Stone Travel & Tourism LLC

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Al Rustaq Fort

one hour

Enjoy a relaxing day tour out to Al Rustaq, one of Oman's most historic cities, just outside of Muscat
Nakhal Fort

10 min

Enjoy the views of the Splendid Nakhl Fort and learn more about it.
Al Batinah Governorate

Passing by

Drive along the agricultural areas of Oman and see local produce being grown
Al Thowarah Hot Springs

30 min

Explore the picturesque wadis, oasis and warm springs of Thowrah, where the waters rejuvenate bodies
Barka

30 min

Learn about local culture with a visit to the fish market, souk and An Naman Castle in Barka