Highlights Of Doha

OVERVIEW

Bridge Doha’s past and present on this superb excursion to a bustling marketplace and the Katara Cultural Village, and drive past many of Doha’s landmarks. Begin at the Old Souq, which has evolved from a weekend market for Bedouin nomads into a modern bazaar that still appears centuries old. Meander through the maze of shops, a mesmerizing cacophony of colors, sounds and smells, and catch the whiff of aromatic herbs, the sight of falcons on sale and the animated haggling of vendors and shoppers. After your guided tour, enjoy free time to browse the wares, which include enticing Arab clothing and jewelry. Walk through the Souq Underpass to Msheireb Downtown & Msheireb Downtown Tram Tour and drive to Katara Cultural Village and visit Mosques, Amphitheater, Street Art Installations. As a leisurely finale, settle in for a panoramic drive through Doha, taking in sights such as Qatar University, the Doha Golf Club, Al Jazeera’s headquarters and The Pearl-Qatar, a series of manmade islands just offshore that are home to luxury residences, hotels, shops and restaurants.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Soak up the stimulating atmosphere of Doha’s Old Souq, a modern evolution of an ancient Bedouin market.
• Appreciate time on your own shopping for jewelry, Arabic clothing and much more, perhaps seeing falcons on display.
• Drive to Katara Cultural Village and visit Mosques, Amphitheater, Street Art Installations.
• Examine the museum’s collection of notable works of Islamic art created over 13 centuries.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.