UNESCO World Heritage sites, Land of Frankincense (موقع اليونسكو)

5.0 (4 reviews) Salalah, Oman
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tours cover the entire UNESCO Heritage route of Frankincense from Ubar to Wadi Dawkah (Trees) to Al Baleed port and Sumhuram (Khor Ruri) ports from where it was shipped to the world. Once Frankincense was traded as gold and silver.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Pick and Drop from Hotel or Airport or Seaport
  • Gratuities
  • Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

What to expect

  1. Al Balid Archeological Site
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    This is old city and port of Al Baleed (8th century till 16th century AD), which was one of the 2 ports to ship Frankincense to the world
  2. Museum of the Frankincense Land
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    The museum has artifacts excavated from the ancient sites of Al Baleed, Sumharam and Ubar (Waber)
  3. Sumhuram Old City
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the 2 ports, which shipped Frankincense in the past and is located in Khor Rori (4th century BC to the 5th century AD)
  4. The Frankincense Trail
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Ubar Archeological site is important part of Frankincense Trail around 200 kms from Salalah city
  5. 30m
    This is Frankincense trees park where visitors can see the actual frankincense tree in the Dhofar Region of Oman, for which it is famous for.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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