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Near Nakhal Fort, along a winding road framed by palm trees as far as the eye can see, are the hot springs of Ain Al Thawarah. This spring is used as a trusted water source and there is even a small pool to enjoy the therapeutic properties of mineral water.

Beyond the date plantations that surround Nakhal Fort, this hot spring emerges from the walls of the wadi and is channeled into a falaj (irrigation channel) for irrigation of the surrounding plantations. It is a series of hot springs that spring from Mount Silud all year round and flow through the valley for a distance of 300 meters before branching into two tributaries: Falaj Kabbah and Falaj Al Sarooj. Wilayat Nakhal depends on this source and its tributaries to irrigate its cultivated land. Spring is one of the most popular tourist spots in Al Batinah South Governorate.

Recently, together with my wife, Rose Lee and my son, Mariya Lee, I took part in the exquisite tour of Oman, which left us amazed and fascinated by its beauty and culture. The capital city of Muscat, Oman, spans various hills and valleys and has a glorious past, which is said to be much older than other Arab countries. It inspired our Italian family to discover Oman with a prominent tour operator in Oman - Smart Oman Tour. With them we booked the Oman tour with a seven-day itinerary, which turned out to be cheap.

Day One: When we landed at Muscat International Airport. In the general arrival hall, our family of three was met by a friendly and efficient driver from Mountain Valley Holiday LLC. After that, we took advantage of a luxury trip to one of the best hotels in Muscat (according to our preference) to spend a night.

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Day two: On a beautiful morning on Feb 28, we started the Amouage factory tour, a beautiful luxury perfume house in Oman. For Mariya Lee, it was an exhilarating experience to enjoy a safe and guided trip through the mountains.

First stop: Nakhal hot springs

Second stop: the spectacular Wadi Bani Auf

Third stop: the picturesque mountain village of Bilad Sayt

Fourth stop: Wadi Gul and Wadi Nakhar

Last stop: Grand Canyon of Oman - Jabel Shams

Our second day ended with a night at Jabel Shams Resort.

Day three:

After having breakfast on the morning of March 2nd, we started the tour from Nizwa to the pretty village of Bikrat Al Mauz, located at the foot of Jebel Akhdar. With an expert guide from Smart Oman Tour-Mr. Ibrahim, we strolled through the old streets of abandoned houses made of mud and thatch, exploring the pretty village of Birkat Al Mauz and the rose, fruit and nut plantations. Our guide, Mr. Ibrahim, was very nice and provided good information about Omani culture, tradition and history. From him we learned that the Arabic meaning of Jabel Akhdar is Green Mountain, also known as Sayq Plateau. Then, while walking, we explored the hanging gardens of Al Aqur village and witnessed Wadi Bani Habib, a charming abandoned village perched on a wadi. Day 3 of our Oman tour was a great escape into the cool, crisp mountain air.

Day four:

It was the morning of March 3 when we were guided and guided by the kind, helpful and friendly Mr. Ibrahim to visit the mighty Nizwa Fort, which is one of the most impressive forts in Oman, as well as to explore a traditional souk, where my wife had a great time. Later we visited Jabrin Castle built in the 17th century and witnessed its magnificent plasterwork, carved doors and painted wooden beams of the ceilings, After our trip to Oman; Continuation to Bahla, one of the oldest cities in Oman and well known for its pottery, where only a photo stop was planned. We then continued to explore:

Ruins of ancient Tanouf

The oldest villages: Al Hamra and Misfah

We concluded the fourth day with a night at the Al Diyar hotel in Nizwa.

Fifth day:

On the morning of March 5th, after breakfast, the tour started from Nizwa to Sinaw village market and then continued to Munsifa. Next, we strolled through the remains of the ancient village of Ibra, then walked to Wahiba Sands with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. At Wahiba Sands, we witnessed a large ocean of sand, which was tempting. It was exciting for us to know that the sands are home to Bedouins, nomadic tribes. We enjoyed an exhilarating, guided trip through the dunes and enjoyed incredible sunset photo opportunities among the spectacular dunes of Wahiba Sands.

It was a great way to end our fifth day with a night at Wahiba Sands in the Arabian Oryx camp.

Sixth day:

On the morning of March 6, after breakfast, we left behind the golden sand dunes and headed towards a Bedouin family. Then our next stop was Wadi Bani Khalid which is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the barren and arid mountains. Mariya Lee and I enjoyed a refreshing swim in one of Wadi Bani Khalid's pools with clear, deep blue waters, while Rose Lee loved watching us have fun without getting wet. We were then taken to the fishing town of Sur, recently famous for Oman's dhows. The guide informed us that the construction of Dhow in Sur dates back centuries and is closely linked to the maritime heritage of Oman We had an early dinner to visit the turtle sanctuary in Ras Al Jinz to see the green turtles, which gave us a blessed feeling.

Our sixth day ended with a night in a hotel in Ras Al Hadd.

Seventh day:

Jabel Akhdar

Our last morning of March 7 started after breakfast to visit the ruins of the tomb of Bibi Miriam in the village of Qalhat on the coastal road from Muscat. We then entered Wadi Tiwi, which was beautiful with blue-green pools of water surrounded by palm trees. It was a great experience as I enjoyed a walk through Wadi Shabwadi between the cliffs and enjoyed a refreshing swim in one of the pools. The path of the wadi is dotted with basins, waterfalls, green plantations of lemons, bananas and dates. Our journey included dynamic destinations such as:

Bimah Sinkhole - spectacular limestone crater with blue-green water

Pinna Beach

Wadi Arbayeen-ha deep and refreshing pools of water amid dates [alms

Hail Al Ghaf - Famous for mango plantations.

We were then driven to Muscat via Dubai, where the tour itinerary ended with an overnight stay at Muscat hotel (depending on our preference). This marked a wonderful Oman tour with my family.

Conclusion:

Our vacation trip to Oman was a wonderful experience, which was further enhanced by the professionalism and expert advice of the Mountain Valley Holiday LLC team. They helped us every step of the way in Oman making it fun and enjoyable to the fullest. With their multilingual guides, it was a comfortable and stress-free tour of Oman for our Chinese family. I look forward to exploring Oman with friends soon and will love being led by the Mountain Valley Holiday LLC team. We enjoy exploring unique destinations, culture and traditions, as well.