Top Experiences in Land of Frankincense

This tours covers archaeological sites and natural reserves. It also offer a very relaxing beach holidays.

On this private tour by Takamul Travel you can enjoy exploring the historic and natural sites of Salalah in the evening and night time. You will escape the heat of the day and see the sunset scenery at Dahariz lagoon and al Baleed Archaeological Park. You will have also a better opportunity to see lively traditional markets like the Al-Haffa incense market and the Gold market and admire the beautifully lit up monuments. The tour includes visit to the Museum of the Frankincense Land with its History and Maritime Halls. You will also have a walk inside the plantations area to see the farms, wells and irrigated fields. In the end you will taste the fresh fruit and have a coconut drink at local stalls.

We offer You the most comprehensive city tour itinerary on the market. The tour includes a visit to all major monuments in Salalah and adds exploration of interesting natural sites as well. You will start the trip with a visit to the interior of Sultan Qaboos Mosque, the largest mosque in Salalah. Then you will take a walk in the heart of Salalah´s vast coconut and banana plantations where you can see the irrigation system and taste all kinds of local fruit. In the old Haffa quarter, you will take in the atmosphere of the traditional frankincense market. Next, you will proceed to the Museum of The Frankincense Land situated in the area of the medieval port of al Baleed. Our specialized tour guide will explain to you the details in the History Hall and Maritime Hall of the museum. You will end the tour by exploring the ecosystem of the Dahariz lagoon on the edge of the city where you can spot flocks of flamingoes, herons, and other waders.

This half-day city tour takes you through Salalah, the largest city in Dhofar, known as the "perfume capital of Arabia"

The journey begins with a visit to Sultan Qaboos Mosque, open from Saturday to Thursday from 8:30 to 11:00 and closed on Fridays; please adhere to the dress code.

you'll explore the Museum of the Land of Frankincense at Al Baleed, a UNESCO world heritage site On the way to Haffa Souq, the frankincense market, you'll pass by Sultan Qaboos Palace, where Sultan Qaboos was born in 1940 Finally, you'll drive through beautiful fruit plantations, such as Ain Razat before returning to your hotel.

Some of the highlights of this tour include visiting Sultan Qaboos Mosque, exploring the Al Balid Archaeological Site and Museum of the Frankincense Land, and exploring the Salalah Central Market, Al-Husn Souq, Al Haffa Beach, Haffa Souq, and various plantations and fruit shops You'll also pass by Al Hosn Palace and Al-Nahdhah Tower.

This half day city tour will show you the rich diversity of the city with lovely beaches, mountains, historical sites, museum, Palace, fruit farms and markets.

The first place will be Sultan Qaboos Mosque. The next stop is Haffa Souq - a traditional market that sells perfumes, clothes, souvenirs and the famous Frankincense, at the shores of Haffa Beach, with white sand beach and coconut trees.

Next place on the itinerary will be Al Baleed Archeological site, an open air Archaeological site across the Arabian Sea and a UNESCO World Heritage site, with an in-house museum - The Museum of Frankincense Land.

Before ascending to the mountains, you can see Salalah Gardens Mall, a modern mall.

Ayn Jarziz, & Ittin Mountains are two other attractions in the Dhofar mountain, and make you experience the mountain life and culture in Dhofar. In the mountain, the tomb of Prophet Ayub (also known as Prophet Job), is located, who is a prophet mentioned in the Bible and Quran.

Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Oman as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Salalah.

Discover the awe-inspiring allure of the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, marvel at the grandeur of Nabi Imran Tomb, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like the Qasr al-Hosn and many more.

Indulge in delectable local cuisine and explore a myriad of unique souvenirs to commemorate your journey.

Our excursions are meticulously designed to align with your ship's schedule, allowing you to savor every moment without the worry of returning to your ship on time.

We'll greet you directly at the port and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Salalah City Tour.Short on time but eager to explore Salalah City? Good News! You can explore Salalah City’s wonderful attractions in a half-day tour.

Salalah Tour Guide has a plan to make your half-day Salalah city tour truly memorable.

You will get a taste of Salalah’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Moreover, we plan a well-organized itinerary that includes the most popular tourist attractions in Salalah.

And our private tour guide considers the distance and time required to travel between the attractions.

Along the way, our knowledgeable guide will provide you with fascinating insights into the city's history, culture, and way of life.

We provide convenient pick-up and drop-off anywhere within Salalah City. This tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Salalah City in just half a day.

Are you ready for an unforgettable journey through the Arabian paradise of Salalah? Look no further; we have the perfect city tour experience waiting just for you.

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The four elements of the Land of Frankincense vividly depict the centuries-long frankincense commerce that thrived in this region. They are a remarkable testament to the civilizations that have existed in southern Arabia since the Neolithic period. The frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkha, as well as the ruins of the caravan oasis of Ubar in Shisr and the affiliated ports of Khor Rori and Al-Baleed, vividly depict the frankincense trade that thrived in this region for many centuries as one of the most important trading activities of the ancient and medieval world. The frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra) can still be found in Wadi Dawkha, and frankincense is still gathered there. The Wadi drains the north-south mountains seasonally, disappearing into the Rub al Khali desert in the 'Empty Quarter.' Under the severe heat of this region, trees flourish in the alluvial bed of the Wadi. 

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 leads you through Salalah, the biggest city in Dhofar, also called the “ perfume capital of Arabia’’ the journey starts with visit Sultan Qaboos Mosque (Opened Sat - Thu 8:30 – 11:00, Fri Closed ) (please adhere to the dress code) and then to Museum of the Land of Frankincenes, at Al baleed , a UNESCO world heritage site. In your way to Haffa souq ( frankincense market), you pass Sultan Qaboos Palace, In 1940 Sultan Qaboos was born there. After that drive to gold souk and silver handicrafts .
End of the tour drive through the garden-like fruit plantations. We stop at a fruit stall for a refreshing coconut milk. Or try small sweet local bananas or papay.

This 5 hour tour is designed to take tourists to a mix of options
For lovers of history and museums: Al Baleed Museum
For nature and scenery lovers: Haffa Beach and ittin Mountain
Also for shopaholics who want to explore and buy their own products, souvenirs and gifts for their loved ones, there is the Haffa Market.
Credit cards are accepted in the malls, but in the market Omani riyals in cash or US dollars are accepted. This tour does not include the purchases you will make during the tour.

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.

Enjoy a variety of old and modern cultural highlights of Oman’s Dhofar region and its Capital Salalah. First, we drive to the Sultan Qaboos Mosque for a Full Visit then we drive through the coconut, banana and papaya plantations. Stop to visit the plantation drinking coconut and tasting Sugar Banana of Salalah. before visiting Al Baleed Museum for an introduction to the history and culture of Dhofar. Drive to Al Hafa you can see typical Dhofari houses with caravan windows and doors. Walking past the old Sultan’s residential palace, Al Husn, we reach the Old Souk where Frankincense, Dhofari traditional clothes, Crafts and cosmetics are available. A photo stop at Al Hafa Beach one of the most beautiful beaches in all Oman with coconut trees and white clear sand. Return to the Hotel

This exclusive tour package is perfect to discover all the highlights of Salalah in a short time. You will be surprised by the diversity and certainly have unforgettable days. We will be happy to accommodate your individual wishes, should you wish to see a site that is not listed in our itinerary.

This tours cover the entire UNESCO Heritage route of Frankincense from Ubar to Wadi Dawkah (Trees) to Al Baleed port and Sumhuram (Khor Ruri) ports from where it was shipped to the world. Once Frankincense was traded as gold and silver.