Private Half-Day Salalah City Tour
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Private Half-Day Salalah City Tour gives you the opportunity to discover Salalah nature, culture, history and typical life. Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Salalah, visit Al Balid Archeological site, Luban Market (Al Hafah market) and Salalah Plantation
Inclusions
What's included
- All fees and taxes
- Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD or Saloon
Itinerary
The Sultan Qaboos Mosque towers over the city center, welcoming thousands of worshippers for prayers each day since its completion in 2009. Inside, a crystal chandelier hangs from an intricately carved 36-meter (118-foot) dome, and a 20-ton hand-woven carpet with 115 million individual knots covers the floor. Outside, the landscaped grounds provide a peaceful spot for rest. Non-Muslims can tour the interior from Saturdays to Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; visitors must dress modestly and women should cover their hair
From the Mosque to Khwar Al Balid This lagoon takes its name from the ancient city which lies on the banks of this lagoon, the lagoon flanks the city on the east and north. In ancient times, this lagoon was connected to the sea and used as a natural port due to its depth in some parts. The region is currently on the World Heritage List UNESCO and the khawr is protected, the importance of this place lies in its combination of archaeology, history, and nature. The archaeological park is considered to be the first of its kind in the Sultanate, serving to protect natural resources, attract tourists to the site, and inform people of this important ancient city in the Governorate of Dhofar.
From Al Balid to Luban Market (Al Hafah Market) it's a traditional market known as the city of Salalah, and the visitors of the city as a tourist and economic landmark, the Hafah market is located 3 km from the city of Salalah in Dhofar Governorate, surrounded by coconut trees, the market is known for the sale of incense and frankincense products and the market is full of many products, whether traditional textiles, traditional clothing, ornaments, gold and silver, and many other traditional products, it's considered the oldest market in Dhofar
In the end, we'll visit the coconut groves of Salalah to evoke the beauty of greenery, you can see this beauty on the way from Salalah town to Dharis Beach, Bananas, papaya, sugarcane, and other vegetables are mainly grown here, we'll allow you to learn about Salalah farming techniques and walk through the cold soils in between.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Discover Mazoon Tours Oman
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not stroller accessible
- Infant must not sit on laps
How it compares in Salalah
- Its from-price is 29% below the median of the 235 experiences we list in Salalah.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Salalah
Salalah is the main city of Dhofar in southern Oman, a palm-fringed coastal plain known for its monsoon-green summers, frankincense and ancient ruins.
Salalah is the main city of Dhofar, in the far south of Oman, on a coastal plain between the Arabian Sea and a wall of hills. Coconut and banana plantations line the roads, an unusual sight on the Arabian Peninsula. The city was the birthplace of the late Sultan Qaboos, and a mosque bearing his name stands in the town. The Al Hafa souq sells frankincense and incense burners.
Top-ranked sights in Salalah: Taqah Castle.
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