We Love —
- Discovering the treasures of Salalah, a city famous for its natural beauty and its spectacular location on the shores of the Arabian Sea.
- Exploring the unique landscapes of the Omani desert.
- Wandering through maze-like souks filled with the sights and smells of spices, fruits, silver, and antiques.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Discover the treasures of Oman, with its hidden oases, mystical souks, warm stone streets, ancient fortresses, mighty canyons and small fishing ports. Sample delicious traditional dishes with a side of Omani hospitality in this unique country brimming with generosity and surprise.
Your itinerary :
Day 1 : Arrive in Salalah
Day 2 : Salalah - Haffa - Salalah
Day 3 : Salalah - Taqah - Sumharam - Mirbat - Qarat - Salalah
Day 4 : Salalah - Rub Al Nejd - Ubar - Wadi Dawkah - Salalah
Day 5 : Departure from Salalah
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1 : Arrive in Salalah
Touch down at Salalah Airport to be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation : Salalah Garden Residences **** or similar
DAY 2 : SALALAH - HAFFA - SALALAH
Discover the magnificent city of Salalah on a half-day guided tour. Visit The Museum of the Frankincense Land, which provides insight into the rich history of the Sultanate of Oman and its different regions over the centuries. You will also visit the Marine Hall, which exhibits many replicas of old boats.
Pass by green orchards, drink a refreshing coconut cocktail and stop to admire the Sultan Qaboos Mosque. Continue your route to the most important point of the day: a visit to Al Husn Palace, a royal palace resting by the Arabian Sea. End your day with a stroll through colourful Souk Haffah, the incense souk, and its many shops.
Accommodation: Salalah Garden Residences **** or similar
Day 3 : Salalah - Taqah - Sumharam - Mirbat - Qarat - Salalah
After breakfast, your day begins with a visit to the fishing village of Taqah, famous for its dried sardines. The old palm-framed castle was once the governor's residence and offers an interesting selection of historical relics. Explore the history of the region at the ancient ruins of the great city of Sumharam, an important trading port between the Mediterranean, the Persian Gulf and India.
Your scenic journey continues to Mirbat, the ancient capital of the Dhofar region and the starting point of the Frankincense Route. Walk through the old streets, marvel at the ancient mud houses and stop at the tomb of Bin Ali. You will pass the natural springs of Ayn Razat and continue along winding mountain passes into the Qara Mountains, where you are sure to see a camel or two! At the end of the day, approach the western border of Oman with its traditional incense bushes, and pause to admire magnificent views of flamingos.
Accommodation: Salalah Garden Residences **** or similar
Day 4 : Salalah - Rub Al Nejd - Ubar - Wadi Dawkah - Salalah
In the morning you will be picked up by a jeep and start your day of adventure with a drive into the Qara Mountains. After a short stopover in Thumrait, reach the Al Nejd desert and experience the first highlight of the day: Ubar, the lost city, a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city's location is supposed to be the reason for its inevitable demise. It is said that the sands of the desert swallowed the city, as the ocean did to ancient Atlantis. In 1992, it was recovered piece by piece and is now one of the most visited sights in the country.
Thanks to an exciting tour, you will discover the amazing desert and its dunes. Stop at Wadi Dawka, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest collection of incense trees in the region. Learn about the importance of incense in both the past and present.
Accommodation: Salalah Garden Residences **** or similar
DAY 5: SALALAH
After breakfast your tour ends with a transfer to the airport, port or next booked hotel.
Your Hotels —
Hand-picked Just For You
Throughout your tour, you will be staying in a comfortable Standard Room at Salalah Garden Residence Hotel 4*.
Hygiene and safety measures :
Throughout your tour, your establishments are committed to respecting the sanitary measures in force to ensure your safety and well-being.
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Half Board stay (breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks). Please note, not all hotel food and beverage outlets may be applicable to your Half Board basis and may be available at selected times only. Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), certain restaurants and buffets may be closed or places and tables may be limited. We strongly recommend that you contact the hotel for further information two days before your arrival.
Guests staying on 24/12/2022 are invited to join in a celebratory Christmas Eve dinner.
Guests staying on 31/12/2022 are invited to join in a celebratory dinner.
Your Included Services —
Handling Fees
Your supplier handling fee is included in this offer.
Your Journey to Salalah —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destinations —
Salalah
As the oldest independent state in the Arab world, Oman, a country that's perfectly positioned on the southeastern coast of the Arabian peninsula, is the perfect destination for those in search of fascinating history, colourful souqs, towering mosques, and even sun-kissed beaches.
Salalah is the country's tropical centre, a fascinating seaside city with a grand history, majestic natural beauty, and exciting attractions. In the city, the Museum of the Frankincense Land tells the story of the city's past and its link to the famed natural resource, while travellers might also admire the grand entrance to Al Hosn Palace, the residence of the Sultan of Oman! Outside the palace walls, admire the tropical coconut trees along the shore, a marker of the city's tropical climate - head to the city during Khareef, the monsoon season, and see the surrounding area transformed into lush forests.
