BAHRAIN HERITAGE TOUR

General information

Destination	Category
Bahrain City, Bahrain	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Bahrain Fort (also known as the Portuguese Fort)
This structure is one of the most fascinating examples of forts in Bahrain. The first section is dating back to 2800 BC and it is surrounded by legends and interesting tales. Many excavations have uncovered treasures from the different eras they first lived through. The Museum is worth visiting at the north east tower of the fort.

Burial Mounds:
172,000 burial mounds belonging to the Bronze Age from about 3,000 BC making it the site of the world’s largest prehistoric cemetery. Al Jasrah House:
It is the house where the former Amir of Bahrain shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa the Amir was born. The house was built in 1907 and was vacant since the thirties. Al Jasra house was renovated in1986 and has been open to the public since then. It indeed represents the traditional Bahraini House. Al Jasrah Handicraft centre:
It is located close to Aljasra house and is worth visiting as it offers varieties of homemade handicraft. Camel Farm: You will enjoy visit to camel farm located at Janabiya. Have your camera ready to pose with the camels, as they are very friendly creatures.


Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel lobby at 8.30am.

Start/opening time: At 9am.

End/closing time: At 1pm.

Languages: English.