Salalah
Empty Quarter Rub Al Khali Lost City Full Day
Qara Mountains, Thumrait
7 hours
FromUSD 104per person for 4
Salalah
Splendours of the East (Half Day)
- 4 hours
- Guided in English
Overview
East of Salalah, the ruins of Sumhurum (Khor Rori) are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city was the easternmost outpost of the Kingdom of Hadramawt, on the ancient incense route between the Persian Gulf, India and the Mediterranean Sea. It was an important port on the coast of Dhofar, one of the biggest frankincense trading cities, and the hub and harbour for frankincense shipping. Here is the palace of the Queen of Sheba.
This half-day tour also takes you to the old village of Taqa and its castle, to Mirbat, famous for its Arabian horses, and to Ain Razat in the Qara Mountains.
Where you'll go
- Qara Mountains
- Salalah
Your day
Pickup from anywhere in Salalah.
On the way to Taqa, pass the Marmura house and the Royal Farm.
In Taqa village, see the traditional old houses in Dhofari style.
Visit Taqa Castle, in the past the official residence of the governor of Taqa village. Your guide tells you about its rich history.
Further east, explore the ruins of Sumhurum (Khor Rori), a UNESCO World Heritage site and once the hub and harbour for frankincense shipping. Here is the palace of the Queen of Sheba.
Drive along the coastal road to the old city of Mirbat, famous for its Arabian horses and its history of slave trading.
Stop for photos at Bin Ali tomb, 800 years old.
Take a look at the old merchant houses at Mirbat Castle.
Before the tour ends, visit Ain Razat, a place of great natural beauty among the hills of the Qara Mountains.
Return to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Pick up from your hotel.
- Drop off at your hotel.
- Expert guide driver (English speaking).
- Transferring during the tour by the determined vehicle.
- Fees of entrance to any site included in the itinerary.
- Taxes and service charges.
Not included
- Sultanate of Oman entry visa.
- Lunch.
- Personal spending, tipping and optional activities.
Good to know
- Confirmation
- Confirmed by our team
- A guide speaking a language other than English costs 130 USD more, shared by the group.
The more of you, the less each pays
Choose your group size.
- Ages 4 to 10
- · USD 100
- Under 4
- · free
We'll pick you up
Tell us where you're staying to see what pickup costs.
A hotel, an area, the airport or the cruise port.
Try
- Within 20 km of Salalah: free pickup
- Everywhere else: our team confirms the pickup after you book
If plans change
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- Full refund1 day or more before
- No refundOn the day
The policy is locked when you book.
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