Guided 4-Hour Tour Salalah: Splendours Of The East

On this guided half day tour of Salalah, head eastward to discover the wonderful Taqa village and pass by the Royal Farm and Marmura House. Taqa village is known for dried sardines, traditional & old Dhofari Houses. Obtain a glimpse into the rich history of this area and spot a very interesting castle and the former official residence of the Governor of Taqa village.

Continue onward to see the ruins of Sumhurum (Khor Rori) which was once the outpost for an 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 and also believed to be the palace of the famous Queen sheba.

A drive along the coastal road leads you to Mirbat the old city of Arabian horses and Slave trade. Soon it’s time for a photo stop at Bin Ali tomb which dates back to the 14th century! Pass by the Mirbat Castle and the Old Merchant Houses, and the last stop will be at natural spring of Ain Razat, a beautiful park surrounded by hills located at the foot of the Qara mountains.

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