What to do in Oman? Visit Oman! This tour is the most highly recommended tour among Oman Day Tours. The excursion begins in the morning with a visit to the old fishing village of Taqah, famous for the manufacture of Dried Sardines and its traditional and old Dhofari Houses. Visit the century-old Taqah Castle, the former official residence of the Wali (Governor) of the region, and obtain a glimpse into the rich history of the region. Continue onto the ancient ruins of the once-famous city of Sumharam (Khor Rohri). The city was the easternmost outpost of the Hadramawt Kingdom on the ancient incense route between the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf, and India. Khor Rori was an important port on the coast of Dhofar, and one of the major trading cities with frankincense, believed to have been the hub and harbour for the shipping of Frankincense (UNESCO World Heritage site).
A picturesque drive then leads you to Mirbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar, and the beginning of the Frankincense trail. Stroll through the streets lined with old Omani mud houses and visit the twin-domed Bin Ali Tomb as a photo stop, a classic example of medieval architecture. On our way back to western Salalah, explore the natural spring of Ayn Razat, beautifully laid out amidst the tranquil lush mountains and nourished every day of the year by natural underground spring water. Thereafter we proceed to the Qara mountains to explore the western part of Salalah. On a road steadily winding up a steep incline, herds of Camels and Cattle are a common sight which gives a scenic view of a traditional Dhofari rural beauty. Visit the ancient Tomb of Prophet Job situated in the scenic green mountains of the Salalah Plains. Experience the legendary story of Prophet Job and his devoutness. Proceed to the beach of Mughsail where the white sand touches the deep blue of the ocean and at high tide, where waves burst through the natural titanic Blow Holes, at the far end of the Rocky beach with a cave-like entrance. We thereafter continue along the “Hair-pin bend road towards the Western Border of Oman, with its breathtaking cliffs on either side, to see the historical Frankincense trees growing in their natural habitat, deep down in the valleys, dotting the dry and craggy countryside. We take a short walk into the valleys to smell the Holy Incense amidst the scenic view of the region. On our return journey, we make a photo stop at the lagoon at Mughsail where migratory birds, occasionally flamingos, are a common sight. Return to the hotel. This tour is highly recommended among Salalah Tours and Oman Day Tours.
*** Overnight at Salalah Beach Resort
What to do in Oman? Visit Oman! Drive towards the east of Salalah and visit the old fishing village of Taqah, famous for the manufacture of Dried Sardines and its traditional and old Dhofari Houses. Visit the century-old Taqah Castle, the former official residence of the Wali (Governor) of the region, the Taqa Castle, a fortified house of the Wali and Typical Dhofari Houses with carved doors. Continue through the mountain down to Wadi Darbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar: this is one of the famous wadis in Oman. There is a lovely lake which falls a 500ft vertical drop over. This is one of the world’s magnificent natural phenomena that exists in Oman. In Darbat caves, see paintings and inscriptions. Enjoy a picnic lunch and later find out Tawi Atayr one of the world’s largest sinkholes (211 m deep & 150 m in diameter), also known as the Well of Birds, where birds frequent this location, the year through. This is a magnificent site for bird watching among Salalah tours and its major attraction is the sound of singing birds.
On the way back, visit the Ain Hamran excavation site. Return to the hotel. This tour is highly recommended among Oman Day Tours.
*** Overnight at Salalah Beach Resort
What to do in Oman? Visit Oman! Visit the Al Baleed museum of the Frankincense land. Opened in July 2007 at Al Balid Archaeological Park, it is a large archaeological site that you can stroll through among Salalah Tours when you visit Oman, and the museum hosts an impressive collection about the archaeological and maritime history of Oman (Open Sat – Wed 8:00 -14:00 & 16:00 – 20:00, Thu – Fri 16:00 – 20:00). In the Heritage Souk, you can find different types of Omani crafts and incense burners.
You will have an exact view of the Arabian market after visiting the new souk. Drive to the Gold souk offers modern and olden-style Dhofari ornaments. Haffah souk is very attractive with its small shops lined up with straight piles of incense boxes, clay incense burners colorfully decorated with traditional patterns, and bags of incense crystals. Also, on your way to Haffah Souk, you can see some typical Dhofari houses with caravan windows and doors. Walking past the Sultan’s residential palace Al Husn, reaches to the Old Souk where Frankincense, Dho.
