Half day Salalah City Tour with Souq Visit

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(3 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Visit Salalah to explore the local tropical paradise while also learning about Dhofar's culture and history. It is also well-known for producing high-quality frankincense. One of the destinations you will see is the Al Baleed Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the four routes on the Frankincense Trail. Haffa Souq is one of the sites where you can buy souvenirs, frankincense, and other types of incense.

What's Included

Entrance fees for Al Baleed Archaeological Site and Museum
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Additional from Mirbat Hotels USD 50 per person
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

From the hotel pick-up, our driver/ guide will wait for you in the lobby. From the Airport / Port our representative will welcome you with your name upon arrival gate of the airport or port gate.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • Sultan Qaboos Mosque (Pass by)

    Visit the magnificent Sultan Grand Mosque, which features exquisite artwork and stained tiles. We can visit the mosque every day in the morning (08:30 - 11:00), except Friday, and we recommend that you bring a headscarf or the equivalent of a hijab for ladies and dress modestly. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not permitted. The next stop will be in the garden farms with the plantations of coconut, banana, papaya, and vegetables.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Al Balid Archeological Site

    We'll go to Al Baleed, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Museum of the Frankincense Land. It displays the region's historical and archaeological heritage, as well as its exceptional maritime tradition. The Al Baleed site is open from 08:30 to 20:00 on Sundays through Thursdays, and from 15:00 to 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Museum of the Frankincense Land

    We will visit the Museum of Frankincense which you can see the ancient historical and cultural in Dhofar, Sultanate of Oman. It also showcase some artifacts and how the ancient civilization do their daily life.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Souq Shati Al Hafa

    We proceed to the Al Haffa Souq (shops are closed from 13:00 to 16:30)and photo stop at Al Husn Palace. You can buy local products and some Frankincense and souvenirs.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Strollers should be foldable and please advise us if there is
Supplied by Marhaba Dhofar

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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