Salalah East & West Combination(Salalah tours):Oman Shore excursions

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Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  this tour is the most highly recommended tour among oman Day Tours The excursion begins in the morning with a visit to the old fishing village of Taqah, famous for the manufacture of Dried Sardines& its traditional & old Dhofari Houses.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Taqah Castle

  Visit the century old Taqah Castle, the former official residence of the Wali (Governor) of the region & obtain a glimpse into the rich history of the region.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Sumhuram Old City

  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, 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 & harbour for the shipping of Frankincense (UNESCO World Heritage site).

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Mirbat

  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 mud houses

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Visit the twin-domed Bin Ali Tomb as a photo stop a classic example of medieval architecture.

  Admission ticket free
• 5
  Ain Razat

  On our way back to western Salalah, explore the natural spring of Ayn Razat, beautifully laid out amidst the tranquil lush mountains & nourished every day of the year by natural underground spring water.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
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  Salalah

  Thereafter we proceed to Qara mountains to explore the western part of Salalah. On a road steadily winding up a steep incline, herds of Camels & Cattle are a common sight which gives a scenic view of a traditional Dhofari rural beauty.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Nabi Ayoub's Tomb

  Visit the ancient Tomb of Prophet Job situated in the scenic green mountains of the Salalah Plains. Experience the legendary story of Prophet Job and his devoutness.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Al Mughsail Beach

  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. We thereafter continue along the 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. We take a short walk into the valleys to smell the Holy Incense amidst the scenic view of the region. On our return journey we make a photo stop at the lagoon at Mughsail where migratory birds occasionally flamingos are a common sight.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant meals not included
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

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