Discover the highlights of Salalah City on this half-day tour. Visit the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, explore the Haffa Souq, and learn about the region’s history at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense. Don’t miss the chance to explore the silver and gold markets and enjoy the beautiful fruit plantations.
- Sultan Qaboos Mosque - Sultan Qaboos Mosque (Opened Sat - Thu 8:30 – 11:00, Fri Closed ) is the biggest mosque in Salalah the main hall can take about 3600 people in one time
- Al Haffa - Frankincense market, where the fragrances of the orient come together. In the souq you can see the four types of frankincense and the incense made by local woman
- Salalah - Salalah, is famous for its lush plantations, particularly of fruits like bananas, coconuts, and papayas. The region’s unique microclimate, influenced by the Indian Ocean monsoon, supports this verdant vegetation despite being in an otherwise arid desert environment. These plantations not only provide a picturesque landscape but also contribute significantly to the local economy. And you will Drive through lush green plantations of vegetables & fruits. Make a brief stop to taste a fresh coconut water drink at fruit stalls
- Museum of the Frankincense Land - Museum of the Land of Frankin¬cense Opened Sun - Thu 8:30 – 20:00, Fri – Sat 15:00 – 20:00) , at Al baleed , a UNESCO world heritage site.
- Bottled water included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Museum entry fees
Half day Salalah City Tour (Private Tour)
• Daily (AM or PM)
• Duration: 4 hours
Highlights
• Museum
• Silver and Gold market
• Plantation
• Haffa Souq
• Sultan Qaboos Mosque
Description
This half-day city tour takes you through Salalah, the largest city in Dhofar, also known as the “perfume capital of Arabia.” The journey begins with a visit to the Sultan Qaboos Mosque (Open Sat - Thu 8:30 – 11:00, Closed on Fri) (please follow the dress code) and then to the Museum of the Land of Frankincense at Al Baleed, a UNESCO World Heritage site. On your way to Haffa Souq (frankincense market), you will pass by the Sultan Qaboos Palace, where Sultan Qaboos was born in 1940. After that, drive to the gold souk and silver handicrafts market. The tour concludes with a drive through the lush fruit plantations, where we will stop at a fruit stall for refreshing coconut milk or to try small sweet local bananas or papaya.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
