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Barbar & Saar Private Tour + Bahrain Museum

Ever heard of the Dilmun civilization? Follow in their footsteps on this tour to Barbar and Saar. You'll discover major archaeological sites and also visit the Bahrain National Museum. Barbar & Saar Private Tour + Bahrain Museum.

  • 4 hours
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Ever heard of the Dilmun civilization? Follow in their footsteps on this tour to Barbar and Saar. You'll discover major archaeological sites and also visit the Bahrain National Museum.

Barbar & Saar Private Tour + Bahrain Museum

After picking you up at your hotel in Manama at the selected time, we'll head west to visit the Bahrain Fort. The drive will take about 20 minutes.

Upon arrival at the fortress, we will start to explore the Dilmun civilization and its trade connections, situated between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. Next, we will visit the temple of Barbar, which dates back over 3000 years.

We will then proceed to the town of Saar, home to the UNESCO-protected Honeycomb burial complex, which is a World Heritage Site. We will discuss its unique features and make a stop in A'ali, where additional tomb remains can be found.

The tour will continue with a guided visit to the National Museum of Bahrain in Manama, which showcases over 6,000 years of history.

The tour concludes with a return to your hotel after four hours of exploring the Dilmun civilization.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by car or minibus, depending on group size
  • English–speaking guide

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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