Salalah - South of Oman
Salalah - South of Oman
Salalah - South of Oman
3 Days Starting and ending in Salalah
Visiting: Salalah
Tour operator:
Tour code:
27422
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 99
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Visit of Al Baleed Museum, Stroll through the frankincense souk , explore the ruins of Sumharam and Mirbat
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Salalah
Location: Salalah
Accommodation Name: Crown Plaza Salalah
Salalah welcomes you with large coconut, papaya, and Banana plantations. Salalah caters to most of the daily needs of Oman.
Day 2 : Salalah City And East Of Salalah
Location: Salalah
Accommodation Name: Crown Plaza Salalah
We first drive to the grand mosque of Salalah. Visit the beautiful Grand Mosque with Its exquisite artwork and stained tiles. (To visit Mosque, one has to be dressed in a conservative manner. One should not wear revealing or transparent clothes and should be covered from head to toe. Ladies have to cover their heads with a scarf. Grand Mosque is open for tourists from Saturday to Thursday from 08:00 hrs to 11:00 hrs)
Visit the Al Husn souq, where frankincense crystals of Dhofar and typical Dhofari frankincense burners are sold. Walk along the city’s promenade (waterfront corniche) where single-story houses are dwarfed by tall swaying palms. Photo stop at (view from outside) Al Husn Palace, the summer residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos stands at one end of the promenade. Visit the Al Balid Museum which is famous for the Dhofari costumes in the south (SUN – THU only).
Visit one of the farms where, coconut, Banana, and vegetables are cultivated. Short Walk in the farm to understand the cultivation. ( our guide will Explain )
The excursion begins with a visit to the old fishing village of ‘Taqa’. Visit the century-old ‘Taqa Castle, the former official residence of the ‘Wali’ (Governor) of the region & obtain a glimpse into the rich history of the region.
Continue onto the ancient ruins of the once-famous city of Sumharam (Khor Rohri). The city was the easternmost outpost of the Hadramawt Kingdom on the ancient incense route between the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and India. Khor Rori was an important port on the coast of Dhofar, and one of the major trading cities with frankincense believed to have been the hub & harbor for the shipping of Frankincense (UNESCO World Heritage site).
A picturesque drive then leads you to ‘Mirbat’, the ancient capital of Dhofar and the beginning of the ‘Frankincense trail. Stroll through the streets lined with old Omani houses & visit the ‘twin-domed Bin Ali’s Tomb’ as a photo stop a classic example of medieval architecture.
Day 3 : West Of Salalah
Location: Salalah
Proceed to the beach of Mughsail where the white sand touches the deep blue of the ocean & at high tide, where waves burst through the natural titanic ‘Blow Holes’, at the far end of the ‘Rocky beach’ with a cave-like entrance.
Continue along the ‘Hair-pin-bend’ road towards Western Border of Oman, with its breathtaking cliffs on either side, to see the historical ‘Frankincense trees’ growing in their natural habitat, deep down in the valleys, dotting the dry & craggy countryside. Take a short walk into the valleys to smell the ‘Holy Incense’ amidst the scenic view
of the region.
Departure transfer to airport
What's Included
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02 nights in Crown Plaza Salalah using Standard room in twin sharing ON BB BASIS
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Transfers and sightseeing using air-conditioned medium size saloon Car (01- 03-Pax) and 4WD vehicle for 04-Pax with the services of an English-speaking driver guide
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All entrance fees mentioned on the above program
What's Not Included
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Visa for the Sultanate of Oman Any meals other than specified in the itinerary
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All expenses of personal nature such as tips
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laundry
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telephone calls & mini-bar
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etc
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Muscat – Salalah – Muscat Airfare @ USD 285.00 per person (Economy Flight fare and availability is subject to change)
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Any lunches
Mode of Transport
Transfers and sightseeing are conducted using an air-conditioned medium-sized saloon car for 1-3 passengers and a 4WD vehicle for 4 passengers, with the services of an English-speaking driver guide.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Crown Plaza Salalah, featuring standard rooms on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast included.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transfers and sightseeing are conducted using an air-conditioned medium size saloon car for 1-3 passengers and a 4WD vehicle for 4 passengers, with the services of an English-speaking driver guide.
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Are entrance fees included in the tour package?
Yes, all entrance fees mentioned in the program are included in the tour package.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 2 nights at the Crown Plaza Salalah using a standard room on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast included.
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What should I wear when visiting the Grand Mosque in Salalah?
Visitors to the Grand Mosque should dress conservatively. Revealing or transparent clothes are not allowed, and visitors should be covered from head to toe. Ladies are required to cover their heads with a scarf.
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What activities are included on the second day of the tour?
On the second day, you will visit the Grand Mosque, Al Husn souq, Al Husn Palace (photo stop), Al Balid Museum, a farm where coconut, banana, and vegetables are cultivated, the old fishing village of Taqa, Taqa Castle, the ancient ruins of Sumharam (Khor Rohri), and the ancient capital of Dhofar, Mirbat.
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What can I expect to see at Mughsail beach?
At Mughsail beach, you can expect to see white sand touching the deep blue ocean and, at high tide, waves bursting through natural titanic 'Blow Holes' at the far end of the rocky beach with a cave-like entrance.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour package includes breakfast at the Crown Plaza Salalah. Other meals are not included and need to be arranged separately.
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Is airfare included in the tour package?
No, the Muscat – Salalah – Muscat airfare is not included in the tour package. It is available at an additional cost of USD 285.00 per person, subject to change based on flight fare and availability.
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