Half day Salalah City Tour with Souq Visit

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Marhaba Dhofar

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees for Al Baleed Archaeological Site and Museum
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Additional from Mirbat Hotels USD 50 per person
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Sultan Qaboos Mosque

Passing 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.
Al Balid Archeological Site

45 min Admission included

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.
Museum of the Frankincense Land

45 min Admission included

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.
Souq Shati Al Hafa

45 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Bristol Hotel Long Stayer
The Plaza Hotel & Resort
Souly Ecolodge
Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG
Hilton Salalah Resort
Fanar Hotel and Residences
Salalah Rotana Resort
Atana Stay Salalah
Beach Resort Salalah
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Salalah Gardens Hotel
Al Dyafa Hotel Suites

and 7 more pickup points

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.