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Kingdom of Bahrain
• 6 – 8 October 2024
Complimentary Tours
Our hosts have arranged a selection of Complimentary Tours to enable delegates to experience Bahrain during their stay for Routes World 2024.
Delegates will have the opportunity to attend one of the following Complimentary Tours. Tours will take place on Saturday 5 October and Wednesday 9 October.
To book your complimentary tour please email reservations@bestofbahrain.com
All delegates must include the following information when booking:
- Name of Complimentary Tour
- The date you wish to attend: 5 October or 9 October
- Full Name
- Name of your Official Hotel
- Personal Registration Code (PRC)
- Company
- Job Title
- Email Address
- Contact Telephone Number
Explore Souq Al Manama and its delicious street food
Tour will take place on Saturday 5 October and Wednesday 9 October
Time: 09:00-13:00
Maximum capacity per tour date: 50 delegates
Experience and enjoy Manama‘s street food scene through our walking tour in one of the most historic areas in Bahrain. The tour gives you a glimpse into the Kingdom’s cultural diversity and you will also get the opportunity to experience the Souq with all its unique offerings. Dont miss out on tasting the famous Bahraini dessert - Halwa.
Experience Bahrain’s Cultural Sites
Tour will take place on Saturday 5 October and Wednesday 9 October
Time: 09:00-13:00
Maximum capacity per tour date: 237 delegates
Tour Overview:
- Grand Mosque
- Bab al Bahrain and post office
- Basket Weaving House
- Bahrain Fort
First stop on this tour is the Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, with its impressive architecture. You will then stroll through Souq Al Manama and Bahrain’s historic Post Office – make sure to look for your country’s stamp!
Next, you will head to Bahrain Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The impressive seaside fortress was built 4000 years ago. Walking distance to the fort is the Bahraini Basket Weaving House where you can experience one of the oldest crafts in Bahrain still practiced by locals and passed down through generations.
The Old Capital of Bahrain
Tour will take place on Saturday 5 October and Wednesday 9 October
Time: 09:00-13:00
Maximum capacity per tour date: 162 delegates
Tour Overview:
- The Pearling Path
- Traditional Houses of Bahrain in Muharraq
- Souq Al Baraha
Walk through the past through the historic and picturesque neighborhood of Muharraq, where, in its pedestrian alleys, you can find some of the most beautiful buildings in the country, such as royal residences and restored houses of pearl merchants. The Pearling Path is a UNESCO World Heritage site that tells the story of the pearling history in Bahrain and its significance to the region.
Next is a short stop at Souq Al Baraha, a place where authentic local influence blends with contemporary comforts to create a unique shopping and entertainment experience.
If you would like more recommendations of things to do during your stay in Bahrain, please visit our dedicated webpage.
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