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0208 385 6861Bahrain in Style: A Luxury Arabian Gulf Escape Detailed Itinerary
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01
Arrival in Bahrain
Arrive at Bahrain International Airport, where a private representative will meet you in the arrivals hall before transferring you by private vehicle to Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. After check-in, spend the remainder of the day settling into your surroundings, relaxing beside the pool, walking along the private beach or enjoying views across Bahrain Bay. In the evening, dine at the hotel or request a private transfer to one of Manama's waterfront or fine-dining restaurants.
Overnight at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
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02
Manama Culture, Faith and the Capital
After breakfast, meet your private English-speaking guide and begin your introduction to Bahrain's capital. Visit Al Fateh Grand Mosque, one of the country's most significant places of worship, before continuing to the Bahrain National Museum for an engaging introduction to Bahrain's archaeology, pearl-diving history, traditional communities and Dilmun civilisation. Proceed towards Bab Al Bahrain, the historic gateway leading into Manama Souq, and walk through atmospheric lanes filled with spices, perfumes, textiles, gold jewellery and traditional sweets. The remainder of the afternoon is free for shopping, hotel leisure or an optional dining experience in Adliya.
Overnight at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay with Breakfast
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03
Muharraq and Bahrain's Pearling Heritage
Following breakfast, travel privately to Muharraq, Bahrain's former capital and the historic centre of the country's pearling economy. Walk selected sections of the UNESCO-listed Pearling Path with your guide and discover restored merchant houses, traditional architecture and stories of the divers, traders and families who shaped Bahrain's international pearl trade. Continue through Souq Al Qaisariya, where traditional products, fragrances and local crafts sit beside carefully restored heritage buildings. Subject to operating schedules, the experience may also include access towards Bu Maher Fort by boat or an additional visit to Arad Fort before returning to your hotel during the afternoon.
Overnight at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay with Breakfast
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04
Ancient Bahrain and the Southern Desert
After breakfast, depart on a private full-day journey through Bahrain's ancient and natural landscapes. Begin at Qal'at al-Bahrain, the archaeological site associated with the ancient capital of Dilmun, where you can explore the remains of settlements from different historical periods and view the Portuguese fort overlooking the coast. Continue towards A'ali, known for its pottery traditions and the surrounding Dilmun Burial Mounds, and where available visit a local pottery workshop to observe craftspeople using methods passed down through generations. Travel farther south through Bahrain's desert landscape before reaching the Tree of Life, a mature tree standing independently in the desert. Pause for photographs as the afternoon light begins to soften before returning privately to Manama.
Overnight at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay with Breakfast
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05
Departure from Bahrain
Enjoy breakfast and a final period of leisure at the hotel, with time to relax beside the pool, enjoy the beach or take in the views across Bahrain Bay. At the agreed time, meet your private driver for the journey to Bahrain International Airport and your return flight to the United Kingdom.
Breakfast and End of Tour
