Salalah & Southern Oman, Eastern & Southern Oman, Oman
Discover Salalah City
Spend half a day with your private guide discovering Salalah, a city shaped by the frankincense trade and the seasonal khareef.
Discover Salalah’s rich history with a visit to the local museum, where you’ll explore the ancient Frankincense Trail, traditional maritime trade, and shipbuilding. Your guide will then lead you through vibrant fruit and vegetable plantations, pausing to sip refreshing coconut water at the bustling stalls near Haffah, the city’s old town.
Finally, admire the gleaming official palace of the Sultan before wandering the historic Haffah souq, where locals carry on centuries-old traditions, trading in prized frankincense and other regional treasures.
What you’ll do
- Visit the Museum of the Frankincense Land to learn about the ancient incense trade and maritime history.
- Drive through lush fruit and vegetable plantations and sample refreshing local coconut water.
- Wander the traditional Haffah souq, where locals trade high-quality frankincense and goods.
- See Salalah’s cultural landmarks, including the Sultan’s official palace and old town scenes.