Bahrain History Tour

Highlights / General details

Beit Al Quran;

Al Fateh Grand Mosque;

Bahrain national Museum;

Twin Tower Photo Stop;

King Fahad Causeway.

Inclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop-off; All Entrance charges included during the tour; Bottled Mineral Water onboard; Professional English speaking Tour Guide.

Exclusion

Items of personal nature; Food and beverages; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available daily at 9:00am.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Itinerary

BEIT AL QURAN:

Beit al Quran means house of Quran’s. It is one of the island’s most attractive pieces of architecture and is the home to an immensely fair and valuable collection of Islamic manuscripts collected from all around the Islamic world including North Africa, Iran, India and china along with number of rare Islamic artefacts like jewelry, gold ornamental glasses and utensils. The interesting collection of calligraphy prints and books dating back to 7th and 8th centuries are unique

AL FATEH GRAND MOSQUE:

Al fateh grand mosque has its architectural beauty. It has the world's largest fiber glass dome and the entire mosque is tastefully designed. Its interior truly reflects the Islamic beauty. The mosque can accommodate more than 7,000 Muslims to offer prayer. Non Muslims visitors are most welcome and it is mandatory to wear decent clothes and cover head (for women) and remove shoes before entering the mosque.

BAHRAIN NATIONAL MUSEUM:

Bahrain international museum offers a comprehensive view of Bahrain and houses a wonderful collection of exhibits from contemporary Bahraini paintings, sculptures and ceramics to scenes depicting life in the Dilmun civilization more than 5,000 years ago. The most attractive part of the museum “the walls” where a replica of an ancient burial mound dating to 2,800 BC is placed. The mound is taken from original place and reinstalled in the museum.

TWIN TOWER (PHOTO STOP)

The Bahrain World Trade Center (also called Bahrain WTC or BWTC) is a 240 m (787 ft.) high twin tower complex located in Manama, Bahrain. The towers were built in 2008. It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design.

KING FAHAD CAUSEWAY:

King Fahad causeway is approximately 25 KM long, build at the cost of $1 billion connecting Bahrain to Saudi Arabia. It is one of the world's longest bridges over the sea and between two countries. The drive through this causeway is pleasure and visit to the tower restaurant near the Saudi Arabian.

Additional Information

Ladies will be provided Abaya at the Grand Mosque during the visit.

Grand Mosque & Bait Al Quran will remain closed on Friday.

Participant restrictions

Children younger than 3 years may participate free of charge.

Policies

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**