Full-Day Salalah City Tour – approx. 8hrs (by Saloon, 4WD, Van, Coach bus)

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Begin the day by paying a visit to the magnificent Sultan Grand Mosque, which features exquisite artwork and stained tiles. We can visit the mosque every day in the morning (08:30 - 11:00), except Friday, and we recommend that you bring a headscarf or the equivalent of a hijab for ladies and dress modestly. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not permitted. Proceed to Salalah's Omani Heritage Gallery, which is managed by the Oman Woman Association. You can see the previous way of life, culture, and some everyday items. The Salalah-based Oman Woman Association is a social, cultural, and volunteer organization dedicated to promoting Omani women in all social and cultural arenas. The Association's goal is to raise the level of its members in social, cultural, and other areas. It also aims to raise social and cultural awareness among the community's residents. The next stop will be in the garden farms with the plantations of coconut, banana, papaya, and vegetables. After, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al Baleed and the Museum of the Frankincense Land. It exhibits the historical and archaeological heritage also the exceptional maritime tradition of the region. Al Baleed site opens Sun - Thu 08:30 to 20:00 and Fri - Sat 15:00 to 20:00. After visiting the historical site, we precede to the Al Haffa Souq (shops are closed from 13:00 to 16:30) and photo stop at Al Husn Palace. Al Haffa Souq is the best place to buy the best kinds of Frankincense gum and incense. The garden farms with coconut, banana, papaya, and vegetable plantations will be the next stop. Following that, we'll go to Al Baleed, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Museum of the Frankincense Land. It displays the region's historical and archaeological heritage, as well as its exceptional maritime tradition. The Al Baleed site is open from 08:30 to 20:00 on Sundays through Thursdays, and from 15:00 to 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Following our visit to the historical site, we proceed to the Al Haffa Souq (shops are closed from 13:00 to 16:30) and a photo stop at Al Husn Palace. The best place to buy Frankincense gum and incense is at Al Haffa Souq. The Souq also sells a wide range of products such as gold and silver jewelry, textiles, clothing, and other traditional artifacts. The world record for the longest grave is held by the Nabi Imran Tomb. It is the final resting place of another prominent Islamic prophet, Prophet Imran (PBUH). The burial is 41 feet long, and its enigmatic length continues to captivate devotees and tourists alike. A small mosque, complete with a well-kept garden, has also been built nearby, adding to the spirituality and pleasantness of the setting. We'll visit As Salam Street (Gold Souq) and have some free time in Salalah Gardens Mall. End of the trip.

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