Sultan Qaboos Mosque

Historical Salalah City Tour

Small Group
Digital
240 minutes
English

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.

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Historical Salalah City Tour

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FromNZD $151.90Per Person

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Itinerary

Sultan Qaboos Mosque

The largest mosque in Salalah is definitely an inspired place of worship that’s worth a visit if you are in Salalah. The Sultan Qaboos Mosque is located in the heart of the city, where people who come to pray and also the visitors stand in awe as they admire its architectural beauty inspired by the Islamic and cultural motifs from Oman’s history. Inside the mosque, the prayer hall is beautifully decorated with crystal chandeliers, handwoven carpets in shades of green, and patterned walls. The towering mosque welcomes thousands of worshippers for prayers each day. Make sure to visit the landmark during the visiting hours: 8am to 11am. please adhere to the dress code during the Visiting time in Sultan Mosque

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Al Hosn Palace

Photos Stop at al Hosn Palace Al Hosn Palace Salalah, also spelled as Al Husn Palace, is a royal palace along the Arabian Sea. This is the palace of Sultan of Oman in Haffa District

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Souq Shati Al Hafa

It is one of the distinctive markets in the Sultanate of Oman where you can get souvenirs. The market is conveniently located as it is located on Sultan Qaboos Road near the beach. It is a very beautiful old traditional Omani market where you can find everything you are looking for from traditional Omani things. Among the distinguished options in the market are incense, hats, tea, herbs and perfumes such as oud and many others.

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Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • A free coconut drink at local fruit huts
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

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