From Doha: Private North Qatar, Fort, and Mangroves Trip
ID: GYG428915-772616
Category:
Country: Qatar
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Discover the north of Qatar on a private tour from Doha. Visit Al Khor's harbor and the Al Thakira mangroves. Explore the UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort and the abandoned village of Al Jumail.
This special tour will take you to the past of Qatar. From where it all began. The northern part of Qatar, which plays a great role in the country’s rich cultural history.
Starting the tour with Al Khor’s harbor, the country's center for pearl diving & fishing in the old times. And old ship repairing and renovating yard. After that you will visit Al-Thakira mangroves. Which is one of the hidden gem of Qatar.
Al-Thakhira mangroves forest is among Qatar’s oldest and largest forests. And then you will visit Al Zubara Fort.
This 20th century fort is the youngest and most prominent feature of the Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A pristine example of a typical Arab fort, its one-meter-thick walls warded off invaders and helped keep rooms cool during the hot summer.
Originally built by Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938 to serve as a Coast Guard station, the Zubara Fort now serves as a museum displaying a varied collection of exhibits and artworks, with a focus on contemporary topical archaeological findings.
The fort, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in recognition for its preservation and as a unique example of a formative period, is the perfect place for fans of Middle Eastern history to learn more about military life in Qatar in the 18th and 19th centuries.
After all this, you will also be able to see an old traditional Qatari village.
Highlights
- Al Khor harbor, the country's center for pearl diving & fishing in the old times
- Al-Thakira mangroves. Which is one of the hidden gem of Qatar.
- Al Zubara Fort. A pristine example of a typical Arab fort.
- Al-Jumail Abandoned Village. An old traditional Qatari village.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.