Khasab & Bukha Fort City Tour
Time: 2-3 hours (any time between 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
Khasab is a port city on northern Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Our city tour drives through the town of Khasab with its **old and new souk** and visits **Khasab Fort**, also known as Khasab Castle. The Portuguese built Khasab Fort at the beginning of the 17th century, and it is the main attraction in the city. Unlike many forts, which were built on high ground for defensive purposes, Khasab Fort has crenellated stone turrets, model wooden boats, a museum with handicrafts, and archaeological finds.
Next, we visit **Bukha Fort**. It is located in the tip portion of the Arabian Peninsula that reaches out toward Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The 25 KM coastal road from Khasab to Bukha is a thrilling and winding ride with the sea to one side and blasted mountain on the other. While passing through the village of **Al Harf**, you will have a closer view of Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. This magnificent fort is in the most picturesque location – the sea is just in front of it in a perfect crescent bay while tall mountains rise precipitously just above.
The fort was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese and has changed many hands since then. There are two forts awaiting your exploration here. The first, **Al Qala’a Fort**, actually lies in ruin; but you can still climb its imposing central tower to get a great view of the fort’s crumbling walls and the bay below. Nearby, you’ll find the better preserved **Bukha Fort**. Restored in 1990, Bukha Fort is possibly even older than Khasab Fort.
Toward the end of our trip, you will visit the **Wadi Qadah** and the old village of **Tawi**, where you will see traditional stone houses and ancient **rock carvings** delineating camels, ships, and warriors, said to be more than 2000 years old.
Including:
- Pick up & Drop off from hotels in Khasab
- 4 hours City tour with suitable vehicle
- Drive through the panoramic coastal road from Khasab to Bukha and back
- Fresh Fruits & Assorted Packed Snacks
- Khasab Fort visit
- Bukha Fort visit
- Visit to Wadi Tawi
- Photo Stops
Exclusions:
- Tips and personal expenses
- Pickup from UAE (Will be charged extra)
- UAE Exit fee & Oman Visa fee
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