Oman · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour East Dhofar Sightseeing Tour with Samahram and Ayn Razat

8 Hours Round trip from Salalah Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the architecture of Taqah Castle
02 Explore the ruined city of Samahram, a UNESCO heritage site
03 Visit Mirbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar
04 Unwind at the manicured gardens of Ayn Razat

Embark on an 8-hour tour to the east side of the Dhofar Governate and discover historic landmarks, coastal towns, and UNESCO-listed heritage. Visit the fishing village of Taqah and its magnificent castle, explore the ruined city of Samahram, and continue to Mirbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar. On the way back to Salalah, unwind at the freshly manicured gardens of Ayn Razat, fed by natural underground springs.

Explore the ruined city of Samahram, a UNESCO heritage site and the capital of Arabia's frankincense trade.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Salalah, Taqah, Mirbat

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

East Dhofar Castles, Samahram and Ayn Razat

Get picked up from the hotel.
Visit the fishing village of Taqah, an old town with an interesting castle surrounded by watchtowers and stone houses.
Explore the ruined city of Samahram, a UNESCO heritage site and the capital of Arabia's frankincense trade.
Proceed to Mirbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar, which was an influential site for its trade in frankincense, horses, and slaves.
Relax, have some food, or meditate at Ayn Razat, a manicured garden fed by natural underground springs, on your way back to Salalah.