Visit Bahrain Manama
Shore excursion from port of Manama, Bahrain
- Duration 4h
- Activity level low
What you'll do
Our guide will meet you at the port of Manama.
The Kingdom of Bahrain, whose name means "Kingdom of the two seas", is an archipelago of about thirty islands, located in the Persian Gulf. It shares maritime borders with the east coast of Saudi Arabia and with the cove formed by the peninsula of Qatar. It has an area of 727 square kilometers and a population of 1,039,000 inhabitants: 60% are Bahrainis and the rest are foreigners, mostly Asian workers. The capital is Manama, located on the largest island, which gives its name to the country.
In our excursion today we will see the following monuments (entrance included):
The Great Al-Fateh Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world. It has capacity for more than 7 000 people, was built in 1987 and named after the Bahraini conqueror, Ahmed Al Fateh.
The great dome of the mosque is built entirely of fiberglass, weighs 60 tons and is the largest fiberglass dome in the world.
We will see the National Museum of Bahrain, the largest and oldest in the country with its rich collection of archaeological pieces, covering 6,000 years of its history.
During our tour we will also make a photo stop at the Bahrain World Trade Center, two twin towers 240 meters high (50 plants) each.
From there to the Muharram Souk, an old and very cozy souk with a wide range of goods and preserves. We recommend you to try their sweet star, the Halwa.
We will also enjoy a panoramic view of King Fahad Causeway, a combined bridge and viaduct that connects Saudi Arabia with Bahrain. Its construction began in 1981 and was completed in 1986.
Return to the port.
Details
- NO SUPPLEMENTS
OBSERVATIONS
- Easy level / Panoramic / Nature tour.
- Mandatory to wear appropriate clothing in places of worship that will be visited.
- Comfortable shoes required.
- Customers who use a wheelchair must be accompanied by another person who can help them. Please use folding wheelchairs, since buses do not have elevators or ramps.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: THE ORDER OF THE VISITS MAY VARY WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
The Mosque will remain closed to the public on Fridays, by religious celebration, as well as the holidays of the country, some are variable according to the Muslim calendar, such as the feast of lamb, etc.
Other national holidays are: 1 January, 1 May, 16 December, 17 December.
Meeting point
Meeting point at the exit of the Bahrain Port Khalifa Bin Salman where the guide will wait with a sign Shorexc