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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 THAKIRA MANGROVE FOREST IS among Qatar’s oldest and largest forests. And then you will visit Al Zubara Fort. A pristine example of a typical Arab fort.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
we can do pick up from anywhere inside Doha.
Itinerary
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1Al Khor
Al Khor is a coastal city in northern Qatar, located 50 kilometeres north of the capital, Doha. Al Khor was ruled by the Al Muhannadi, a tribe which consists of several Bedouin families. Al Khor’s harbor, the country's center for pearl diving & fishing in the old times.And old ship repairing and renovating yard.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Purple Island - Al Khor Island
It is closely affiliated with Al Khor City, with both having been founded by the Al Muhannadi tribe. Like other coastal settlements in the area, its inhabitants historically relied solely on pearling and fishing for sustenance. Together with Al Khor City, roughly 1,392 hectares of mangroves are found just off the coast, making the coastline between Al Thakhira and Al Khor City the most densely populated mangrove habitat in Qatar. AL THAKIRA MANGROVE FOREST is among Qatar’s oldest and largest forests.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Al Zubara Fort
Al Zubara Fort is a historic Qatari military fortress built under the oversight of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938. 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. 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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Al Jumail
On the northwest coast of Qatar lies the small traditional village of Al Jumail. It was once inhabited by the Al Kubaisi family, and to date is a favourite weekend destination for local families since it represents their heritage, history, and ancestral roots. The village comprises a set of important traditional buildings, including a small mosque with its minaret still intact. This village dates back to the early nineteenth century and was still inhabited until the mid-twentieth century.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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