Join this tour to find out about the ancient Dilmun civilization that dates back to the 3rd Millennium BC. The tour covers most of the major archaeological excavation sites in the country. Bahrain Fort, Barbar Temple, Saar Ancient Settlement, Saar Burial Complex and Burial Mounds.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local guide
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ All monument fees
✔ Bottled water
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup Locations
1. Nooh Tower
2. Windsor Tower Hotel Bahrain
3. Holiday Gulf Hotel
4. OYO 112 Semiramis Hotel
5. Ramee Suites 3 Apartments
6. Windsor Tower, Bahrain
7. Atiram Olaya Suites Hotel
8. Samada
9. Grand Hotel
10. Juffair Avenue Suites
11. Landmark Suites Bahrain
12. Ramee California Hotel
13. Pearl Bahrain Suites
14. Swiss International Palace Hotel
15. Gulf Executive Residence Juffair
16. Concord International Hotel
17. Al Murooj Hotel
18. Excelsior Luxury Apartments
19. Baisan International Hotel
20. Ibis Styles Manama Diplomatic Area
Additional Info: From All the city hotels.
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Barbar Temples
Barbar Temple: The Barbar Temples are among the most remarkable architectural survivals of the ancient world without parallel in the region. This archaeological site, located in the North-western village of Barbar in Bahrain, is considered to be part of the Ancient Dilmun culture. The archaeologists found three temples built on top of each other belonging to different eras.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Dilmun Burial Mounds
Burial Mounds: These archaeological mounds are of great historical importance going back to the Dilmun civilization in the third millennium BC. Other archaeological mounds, which go back to the Hellenistic period of Alexander the Great (2500 BC) are also found in various areas in Bahrain. The most imposing mounds are those believed to be the Dilmunite Royal Tombs. These tombs are seen in A'ali close to modern dwellings.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Dilmun Burial Mounds
Burial Mounds: These archaeological mounds are of great historical importance going back to the Dilmun civilization in the third millennium BC. Other archaeological mounds, which go back to the Hellenistic period of Alexander the Great (2500 BC) are also found in various areas in Bahrain. The most imposing mounds are those believed to be the Dilmunite Royal Tombs. These tombs are seen in A'ali close to modern dwellings.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
