Embark on a North Qatar Discovery Tour and uncover the rich history and natural beauty of the region. Visit UNESCO-listed Zubara Fort, explore the vibrant mangroves at Al Thakhira beach, and immerse yourself in the traditional Qatari village life. Don’t miss the stunning sea views at Al Ruwais, the country’s northernmost tip!
- Doha - Stop for pickup of your specified location, hotel or from airport.
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Al Khor - A visit to Al Khor, located at 50 kilometers north of the capital, Doha. Considered one of Qatar’s largest cities.
Al Khor is home to many employees of the oil industry due to its proximity to Qatar’s northern oil and natural gas fields and to Ras Laffan Industrial City. - Purple Island - Al Khor Island - Stop at the Purple Island, also known as Jazirat bin Ghanim, about an hour’s drive from Doha. It is a small island, connected to the mainland by a narrow path that is broken at different points to allow water to flow towards the mangrove forest.
- Al Thakhira Beach - Located about 35-40 km from Doha, the Al Thakira beach makes an ideal location for swimming, sunbathing or spending a laid-back day at the beach. The beach offers serene views of Qatarâs largest and oldest dense mangroves reserves.
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Al Zubara Fort - Al Zubarah is Qatarâs largest archaeological heritage site. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 and is the best-preserved example of an eighteenth Ââ nineteenth century trading and pearl fishing town in the Gulf region. Unlike its contemporaries, it is largely intact and has not been lost beneath the regionâs vast modern cities.
The site, located approximately 100 km northwest of Doha, stretches 2.5 km from the Al Zubarah Fort to the coast. Founded in the mid-eighteenth century, the town developed into the countryâs largest and most important settlement. Its success attracted the attention of other Gulf powers, and after several attacks the town was burned to the ground in 1811. By the first decades of the 20th century, it was abandoned. Today, the site covers an area of 60 hectares with remains of houses, Masajid (mosques), Madhabis (date presses), large, fortified buildings, and a market. - Doha - Stop for drop off to the hotel, specified location or at airport.
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- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Admission Fee for Al Zubara Fort QR 35 pp (10 USD)
Uncover the treasures of Northern Qatar with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Al Zubara Fort, and the rich wildlife at the mangroves of Al Thakhira beach. Take a trip to the utmost northern peak of the country, Al Ruwais, and experience the traditional lifestyle and culture of Qatar pre-oil era while soaking in the sea view towards Bahrain.
Tour the historically significant harbor of Al Khor, known as the heartland of Qatar’s pearl diving and fishing activities.
Explore the mangroves of Al Thakira.
Discover the rich history of the Zubara Fort, a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
Experience the authenticity of a typical Qatari village and observe houses constructed from limestone and mud.
Place your footsteps at Al Shamal, the furthest north point of Qatar.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.