Discover the History
Bahrain is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Qal’at al-Bahrain (the Bahrain Fort), The Dilmun Burial Grounds and the Bahrain Pearling Trail.
The Bahrain Fort is a fascinating archaeological site and was once the capital of the Ancient Dilmun civilisation. For an unforgettable Bahraini experience, you can travel to the fort on horseback and finish your tour at a nearby beach for sunset.
Bahraini pearls have long been considered the best in the world, attracting the praise of many from Alexander the Great to Jacques Cartier. Take the UNESCO Bahrain Pearling Trail to follow in their footsteps, visiting palaces and merchant houses, each one an opulent example of traditional, Arabic architecture.
The Al Fateh Grand Mosque, which has incredible architecture and has space for up to 7,000 worshippers at a time. Visitors are welcomed warmly on arrival and can be dressed in traditional clothing by locals and made to feel like part of the community throughout the tour.