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Bahrain Tour |
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Part of the Middle East region, Bahrain boasts of a long and illustrious history and civilization. One comes across repeated mentions of this land in Babylonian, Assyrian and Sumerian inscriptions and historical records. With a small area of about 707 sq km, Bahrain an archipelago of 33 islands has recorded impressive economic growth in recent times. From an array of historic sites to shopping malls and plazas, marine life, water sports, camel and horse racing to a profusion of moderate Islamic culture, a Bahrain tour brings to light all this and more.
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Built in 19th century, Siyadi House with its elaborate ceilings, carved screens and stained-glass windows is an impressive historic structure of Bahrain. The Bahrain Mosque, believed to be constructed around 2800 BC has undergone many renovations and last modified in 16th century and Barber Temple of the 3rd century, are some of the most ancient structures that provide for an insight into the history and civilization of Bahrain. Museum of Pearl diving is a must see for all the tourists and travelers to Bahrain. Constructed in 1937, this building currently houses the Courts in Bahrain.
Arad Fort is a 16th century creation and explorations are underway to know more about its background. However, the architectural splendor of the fort is worth seeing and experiencing. Bait Al Qur’an comprises of a mosque, a library, a museum with five exhibition halls, a school and an auditorium. It provides for a comprehensive and valuable collection of Holy Qur’an and the manuscripts and is regularly seen by people from all over on a tour to Bahrain.
King Fahad Causeway is a 25 km long bridge displaying remarkable engineering skills that connects Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The causeway traverses Umm Nasan Island that is a prominent wildlife sanctuary and at a halfway point provides for a facility area, that includes a restaurant. Al Jasra House and Salman bin Ahmed Al fateh Fort are the other major attractions of Bahrain. Horse riding, horse racing and golf are the popular sports that make up the sporting life of kingdom of Bahrain.
Bahrain does have many major travel and tour operators like Al Amal Travel & Cargo, Al Bander Travel & Tours, Al Bander Travel & tours, Capital Travel, Falcon Travel & Tours, Trans World Travel and many others who provide for immaculate travel and tour arrangements to make a tour of Bahrain a smooth and pleasant one. a good number of good hotels of all classes and plenty of restaurants offering all sorts of continental cuisines ensure that travelers do not have to face any problems on food. American Express, Master Card, Visa and Diners Club are the popular modes of credit card payments in Bahrain. On the whole, a Bahrain tour could very well offer the best of Middle East that one can hope to experience in any other part of the region.
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