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 Muscat –Salalah – Muscat
Day 01
Muscat – Salalah (by flight): Arrive at
Salalah airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of
the day is at leisure
Day 02
Full day Tour of West and East Salalah
The tour commences with a visit to a museum
to acquaint us with the rich history of Oman,
dating back to 5000 years.
Driving through the old town of 'Taqa' we
arrive at the bay of 'Sumhurum' believed to
be the location of Queen Sheeba, where trading of
Frankincense took place. The ruins are
spectacular, giving an insight into detailed
locations of storage & living conditions.
Continue on the coastal road & visit an
interesting '2 Onion-Domed' Mosque with an
old Cemetery. We also walk through the old village
of ‘Mirbat’, which displays traditional ancient
Omani architecture.
Return to Salalah City for lunch & thereafter,
proceed west, passing-by the ruins of 'Al Balid'.
The route to the 'Mughsail beach' passes
through isolated Frankincense trees where
we make a brief stop to smell & experience the
product. Visit the spectacular 'Blow Holes'
at the Mughsail beach and the Tomb of Prophet
Job, situated in the mountains.
Day 03
Salalah – Muscat (by Flight): Morning visit
the Gold and Frankincense Souk. Later transfer to
Salalah Airport for your flight to Muscat.
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