Half day Splendors of the East Tour

Half day Splendors of the East Tour

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Taqah, Oman

this is one of the rich tours among Oman Day Tours .Visit Oman ,Drive towards east. On the way to Taqa, you will pass by the Royal Farm and Marmura House. Taqa village is known for Dried Sardines, traditional & old Dhofari Houses.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Taqah Castle, Taqah, Salalah 211 Oman

A very interesting castle can be seen here in this spot ,which was the formal official residence of the Governor of taga village long time ago & obtain a glimpse into the rich history of this area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sumhuram Old City, 49 Sumhuram Street, Salalah 211 Oman

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mirbat, Mirbat, Dhofar Governorate

A drive along the coastal road leads you to Mirbat the old city of Arabian horses and Slave trade.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Bin Ali Tomb, Bin Ali Street, Mirbat 220 Oman

Now you will have a photo stop at Bin Ali tomb (dates back to the 14th century),

Pass By: Mirbat Castle, Center of Old Town, Mirbat 220 Oman

passing by Mirbat Castle and the Old Merchant Houses,

Stop At: Ayn Razat, Oman

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.

Duration: 30 minutes