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Private Half Day Bahrain Heritage Tour: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Exploration
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2 Ratings
Manama
Embark on a half-day exploration of Bahrain’s rich history. This excursion takes you to key historical landmarks like the Bahrain Fort (Qal’at Al Bahrain), recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Qal’at al-Bahrain - Bahrain Fort: Thought to be once the centre of power for the ancient Dilmun civilization, Qal’at Al Bahrain (Bahrain Fort) has UNESCO World Heritage status. The Bahrain Fort occupies a strategic military position where the navigation movement
could be watched. Excavations have revealed ancient soldier’s barracks, horse stables, an ammunition depot, a secret passageway, ceramic utensils and Islamic and Chinese
currency coins.
Bahrain Fort Museum : Open to the public since 2008, the site museum display area consists of 5 exhibition halls organized around a massive Wall. With 500 artefacts showcased, the long settlement history of the site is evoked to the unique backdrop of the wall, which recreates the different archaeological layers uncovered at the site.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- All monument fees
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Qal'at al-Bahrain
Karbabad Area, Seef District
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nana
Feb 20, 2018
Highly recommend this tour. Our... - <p>Highly recommend this tour. Our Guide Abbas Al-Faraj was quite informative and made learning the History of Bahrain exciting and fun. This is the perfect way to learn so much about Manama.</p>
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Agrundy
Jan 21, 2018
Very Educational. Great for history buffs. - I really enjoyed this tour, given by a local Bahrani who was very informative on the history of Bahrain dating back for centuries.
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