Salalah City Tour with History, Culture, Souq Shopping, Halwa

Salalah City Tour with History, Culture, Souq Shopping, Halwa

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About This Tour in Salalah

This half day city tour will show you the rich diversity of the city with lovely beaches, mosque, fruit farms and markets. The first place will be Sultan Qaboos Mosque. The next stop is Haffa Souq - a traditional market that sells perfumes, clothes, souvenirs and the famous Frankincense, at the shores of Haffa Beach, with white sand beach and coconut trees. The souq is located in Haffa Beach (the beach can be seen from the souq and not as a separate stop). The next stop is halwa tasting stop, where you can taste local Omani halwa - saffron, date, honey and nuts flavor and buy to take back home as a gift. See the farm of banana, coconut and papaya at the next stop. This place has coffee and tea shop, good place to sit and observe the farm. A small walking track is there in the farm. The last stop is Salalah Grand Mall, the largest mall in Salalah. Variety of shops for perfumes, garments and food court, cafes and departmental store for shopping. See locals and culture.

Why Visit Salalah?

Salalah, Oman offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Salalah provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Salalah

You can reach Salalah, Oman by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Pick and Drop from hotel
  • Experienced Omani guide who can speak English and Arabic
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transport by private vehicle: 4x4 Car for up to 4 adults, van for 15 adults, coaster for 25 adults

What's Not Included

  • Breakfast / lunch / dinner not included, but can be provided at additional cost (5 Omani Rial per person)
  • Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Gratuities / Tips are welcomed but not included in mentioned price
  • Entrance fees to Al Baleed Archaeological site and Frankincense Land Museum

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guide availability in some European languages, such as German, Italian, French, and Polish, are limited in numbers and might not be available for your tour date. In such situations, an Omani English-speaking guide will be arranged for your tour.

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Sultan Qaboos Mosque is the largest mosque in... 20 minutes

Sultan Qaboos Mosque is the largest mosque in Salalah, named after the King of Oman. This is a iconic Islamic Architecture and a must see when in Salalah

Also know as Haffa Souq, it is a... 20 minutes

Also know as Haffa Souq, it is a traditional market which sells perfumes, clothes, souvenirs and the famous Frankincense

The beach has white sand, coconut trees and many shops besides the beach 30 minutes

The beach has white sand, coconut trees and many shops besides the beach. The beach also have a old traditional market place, called Haffa Souq.

A traditional local Omani halwa shop with options... 15 minutes

A traditional local Omani halwa shop with options to taste halwa and buy as a gift to take too home.

Coconut, Banana and Papaya farm with modern coffee shops 30 minutes

Coconut, Banana and Papaya farm with modern coffee shops.

This is the largest and the modern shopping mall, built with Arabic architecture 1 hour

This is the largest and the modern shopping mall, built with Arabic architecture. The mall has many coffee shops, restaurants, shops and departmental store. There are Shops for perfumes, garments and watches.

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