Welcome to Bahrain! Officially known as the Kingdom of Bahrain, it is a sovereign state in the Persian Gulf. Bahrain is an Arabic word meaning “Two Seas” and refers to the two sources of water surrounding the islands, fresh water springs and the surrounding seas. Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 small islands and enjoys a strategic location in the Arabian Gulf midway between the Qatar peninsula and Saudi Arabia. It is connected to Saudi Arabia by a 25km causeway. On arrival at Bahrain International Airport you will be met & transferred to hotel by our local representative. Check-In at your Hotel & Rest of the day is free for you to explore Manama.
Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Today we proceed for a Half Day Heritage Tour of Bahrain. Our first stop is Bahrain 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. Next we visit Burial Mounds, around 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 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. Then we will visit Jasrah Handicraft Centre, located close to Aljasra house and is worth visiting as it offers varieties of homemade handicraft. Last you will visit Camel Farm located at Janabiya. have your camera ready to pose with the camels, as they are very friendly creatures.
Today we proceed to Bahrain International Karting Circuit to enjoy 30 Mins Go-Karting. On arrival to BIKC you will first need to register on the system and sign a disclaimer form (legal guardian’s signature is required for drivers below the age of 18 – ID will be checked by reception). Once registered the customer service officer will add you to a racing session accordingly to your purchase. You will then proceed to the changing rooms to get ready for the experience. Fully closed flat shoes are mandatory. Helmets, racing suits, gloves and balaclavas will be provided by BIKC. Once geared up, a track coordinator will take you through safety briefing and explain how to operate the karts safely plus the track specifications. At the end of your session/race your lap times will be sent automatically to your email address. You will have the option to post your results on Facebook and of course go for another session if you are not tired
Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Today you have free time to relax in your hotel or you can opt to take Optional Excursions in Bahrain. Guest has option to take Half Day Tour of Bahrain Flora & Fauna or they can opt for a Full Day Trip to Al Dar Island (at extra cost).
After breakfast, depending on your departure time of flight we will transfer you to Bahrain International Airport. We hope you enjoyed your stay in Bahrain & we thank you for providing us opportunity to serve you & cater your travel requirements.
