Nakhal Fort (Half Day Tour)

Departing in the morning from Muscat we will drive north towards Barka, and then turn inland to the famous Nakhl fortress. It lies at the foothills of the mountains in a nice small village that 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 Nakhl to the 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. You will see lots of locals here, who come to have a walk in the warm river water, a picnic or just to relax under the Date Palm trees.

We will drive back to Muscat around 13:00.