Our first stop is “The Museum of the Frankincense Land”. Opened in July 2007 at Al Balid Archaeological Park, a UNESCO heritage site located in Salalah, the Frankincense Land Museum is the latest addition to Oman’s heritage and cultural scene. It houses two main halls, namely the History Hall, depicting the geography, history of the ancient Frankincense trail and the historical background of the Sultanate through a number of archaeological findings, and The Marine Hall, featuring displays about the development of Oman’s rich marine history. A complete history of the Maritime trade & ship building industry of Oman could be experienced here, with meticulously carved replicas of the ancient boats & ships of the Omani Maritime trade.
“The Museum of the Frankincense Land”
Drive through lush green plantations of vegetables & fruits. Make a brief stop to taste fresh coconut water drink at famous fruit stands of Dahariz lining the streets within the periphery of the old Salalah town (Haffah).
Fruit stands in Dahareez
Vist the impressive Sultan Qaboos Mosque . Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Salalah is the largest mosque of Dhofar Governorate in Oman and the largest mosque in the southern part of Oman.This masjid is the landmark of Salalah The architecture of mosque is Islamic, It has two domes and two tall minarets. The minarates are on the Northern and Southern part of the mosque.
Sultan Qaboos Mosque
View the Official Palace of His Majesty the Sultan (Al Husn Palace) & stroll through the old Haffa souk, famous for the sale of high quality Frankincense & numerous other Dhofari traditional souvenirs. The smell of frankincense fills the souk.
Haffa Franincense Market
Tour Information
Duration: Approx. 04 hours Guiding Language: EN, DE, AR, IT Included: Water, Cocunut, Museum Tickets Tour dates: SUN , THU
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Group Tours: 15,- OMR p. PersonPrivate Tours: 25,- OMR p. Person
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