Ultimate Tour - Salalah city highlights
Discover Salalah, Where Tradition Meets Natural Beauty
Start at the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, an architectural gem with intricate mosaics and a grand chandelier.
Next, explore the vibrant Salalah Central Market and Municipal Market, filled with local spices, textiles, and handcrafted souvenirs. Don’t miss the Al-Husn (Haffa Traditional Market) Souq, a treasure trove of frankincense.
Stroll along Sultan Qaboos Street, then visit the Al Baleed Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing ancient Dhofar.
Relax at Dahariz Beach, ideal for birdwatching, and enjoy panoramic views from Attin Salalah City View.
This tour captures the rich culture, history, and natural splendour of Salalah, leaving you with lasting memories.
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Ultimate Tour - Salalah city highlights
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What's included in Ultimate Tour - Salalah city highlights
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sultan Qaboos Mosque
Visiting the Sultan Mosque will definitely leave you estonished. Apart from its religious purpose, every inch of this architectured building is piece of art. Starting from its outer inspiring 2 Manarats and Dome colors to its inside impressive chandeliers and the well fitted hand waven carbet. This is a must visit classic Islamic archetature place that reflects the ancient Islamic civilization. Additionally, the flowless clean garden in the surroundings is truly making it a complete piece of artwork. The mosque is located at the heart of the city and named after His Majesty the former sultan of Oman (Qaboos bin Said). Visiting hours: - 8am to 11am, after these timings, visiting will be limited to outside the prayer hall. - This spot will be excluded on Fridays tours. - Non-Muslim visitors must dress modestly and women should cover their head.
Salalah Central Market was established in 1979. It represents a new stage of commercial activates and marketing in Dhofar governorate. It was necessary to construct market that an answer all the needs of Salalah town and the neighboring areas. In this market you can find many local crafts, jewellery, frankincense, incense (bukhoor), bells, Omani dagger (khanjar) and traditional dress. The unique thing about this market is that you can always find a delicious outdoor meal, like, fresh grilled fish and fresh sea food cuisine.
Al-Husn Souq
Al Hafah Souq lies 3 kilometres from the city of Salalah in Dhofar Governorate. It is surrounded by lofty coconut trees and is the perfect place to buy the best kinds of gum and incense, not only in Dhofar, but also in the Sultanate. Al Hafah Souq is replete with a variety of products, including traditional textiles and clothing, gold and silver jewellery as well as many other traditional artefacts.
Inclusions
- English speaking guide/Driver
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- bottled water
- Gratuities
- Anything else that is not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Additional information
- Visitors are asked to dress modestly and in a way befitting places of worship. Women are also required to cover their hair.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Grand Mosque Visiting hours: - 8am to 11am, after these timings, visiting will be limited to outside the prayer hall. - This spot will be excluded on Fridays tours.
- Please be notified that visitors who select 2 pm start time will not be able to enter the Mosque prayer hall. Their visit will be limited to outside the area of the Mosque.
- For bookings of weekends (Friday & Saturday) frankincense land museum is only open at 3 pm.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
we pick up from any hotel in Dhofar region.
