Half day Splendors of the East Tour

5.0(1)5 hFree cancellationBy Oman Day Tours

About this activity

Drive towards east. On the way to Taqa, you will pass by the Royal Farm and Marmura House.

To the East of Taqa lies the ruin of Sumhurum (Khor Rori), The city was the easternmost outpost of the Hadramawt Kingdom on the 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, believed to have been the hub & harbour for the shipping of Frankincense (UNESCO World Heritage site) this place is 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. Now you will have a photo stop at Bin Ali tomb (dates back to the 14th century), passing by Mirbat Castle and the Old Merchant Houses, then heading to Salalah, . 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.

What's included

✓Private tour
✓Bottled water
✓National Park fees
✓Round-trip private transfer
✓Driver/guide
✓Local taxes
✓Fuel surcharge
✓Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
✓Transport by private vehicle

Not included

✕Gratuities

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide with Extra charge
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation policy

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

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