DAY 1
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque – Nakhal Fortress – Nakhal Hotspring – Bait Al Ghasam Museum – Wadi Bani Awf – Bilad Sayt – Jebel Hatt
Depart the hotel after breakfast, then will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque which, among a couple others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. Shortly after, turn to inland of the famous Nakhal fortress. It lies at the foothills of the mountains in a nice small village which grows extensive date palm plantations. This magnificent 350 years old fortress rises out of the mountain rock, towering high above the ancient village as if still warning would-be attackers of its ominous strength It has witnessed many battles and is packed full of hidden escape routes and secret passages. You can stroll around the inside of this restored fortress and visit all the rooms which have been nicely decorated in the original old style. The view from the top of the fortress over the mountains and green date plantations is outstanding, After the fortress, we will drive through the old Village of Nakhal to visit Nakhal hot springs, here you will find a beautiful small green Wadi. The small river in the Wadi has hot spring water, in which you can bathe your feet in. You will see lots of locals here, who come to have a walk in the warm river water, then after drive towards to Bait Al Ghasham Museum which is Located in the village of Al Shal’li, in the town of Afi, the museum is a treasure house of archaeological and architectural wonders. The opening ceremony will also include a tour of the exhibition of artisans, exhibition of special artistic photography and the archaeological building constructed at the time of Sayyid Said bin Sultan al Busaidi, then afterwards continue drive to Wadi Bani Aouf is one of the largest wadis in wilayat Al Rustaq in the South Batinah Governorate of Oman; it covers a large area with several villages worth visiting, then afterward continue drive to Bilad Sayt is a mountain village tucked between the Western Hajar mountains bordering the Dakhiliyah and Batinah regions of Oman, Bilad Sayt is a stunning village in picturesque surroundings that should be part of anyone’s check-list of places to visit when coming to Oman, then after drive to Jebel Hatt which is Located at about 2000m above sea level, it is the perfect getaway for those wanting to escape the heat of the summer months. The mountain where Hatt village is located enjoys low temperature all throughout the summer from the top of the mountain, the visitors will have a sweeping view of the different wilayats then stay overnight on the top of Jebel Hatt.
Overnight Jebel Hatt (Camping)
DAY 2
Al Hamra Old Village – Misfah Al Abryeen – Nizwa Fort – Nizwa Souk – Birkat Al Mouz Old Village – The Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn – Birkat Views – Muscat
Depart Muscat, Our first stop on this day is in Al Hamra Old Village home to the mountain village of Misfah Al Abryeen, here some of the oldest preserved houses in Oman can be found, then continue drive to Nizwa, the former capital of Oman, and home of the famous Nizwa Fort, the fort is a museum and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains, and the Nizwa Souk, take a break to browse and purchase some Omani silver craft and other beautiful handmade items. After your time in Nizwa, head up to make a visit to Birkat Al Mouz, a unique village nestle into a mountain face, and the Irrigation system of Al Kattmyn in 2006, one of the five Irrigation Systems of Oman were added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites afterwards drive back to Muscat.
Including:
Water
Pick-up and drop-off (Muscat Area)
Guide English Speaking
Car (4WD)
Entrance fees Applicable
Accommodation
dinner & breakfast