8th-9th October 2010  Forts and Castles

After breakfast the group gets together in the lobby of the Hotel and departs to Nakhal. We will drive through Oman’s expressway, past the airport and then drive along the Batinah Coast.
Arrive at the interesting Seeb Beach fish market and

watch fishermen at work as they bring in loads of glistening fish. Walk along the beach, overflowing with the daily catch or wander
leisurely through the Seeb Souq where Omanis purchase cattle, fruits, vegetables and clothing.
Photo stop at Barkha Fort enroute to Rustaq Arrive Rustaq and visit Rustaq Fort. Read more...

9th October 2010 Desert Experience and Wadi Bani Khalid
Assemble at hotel lobby and depart to wahiba Sands by 4WD. We drive westwards along Muscat’s busy and impressive highway, passing many beautiful and important sites and landmarks enroute.
Our first stop will be at Bid Bid. Visit Bid Bid Fort.
Bid Bid Fort is thirty meters high and has two towers at its western corners.

After visiting Bid Bid Fort we drive to Wadi Mudhaibi. Among its historical monuments are the castle of Al Jawabir, in the town of Al Rawdha, the two forts of Al Khabeeb and Khuzam in Samad Al Shaan, the Al 'Aqir fort, and the castle of Al Busa'idi in the town of Al Akhdar. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people in Al Mudhaibi, in addition to a number of traditional crafts and industries. Al Mudhaibi’s most famous agricultural specialties include palm trees, citrus fruit,Read more...