Daily Excursion Tours
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| TOUR 1 - CLASSICAL HERRITAGE
TOUR |
On this tour we begin visiting the Kuwait National
Museum & Bayt Sadu (Traditional House of Weaving) and
go onboard the Al Mullahab II (the replacement magnificent
trading dhow from the 1930’s). We then pass-by the Old
& New Seif Palace and stop-by for a photo shot of the
Grand Mosque in Kuwait. Passing through the Banking Area of
Kuwait, we visit the Traditional Heritage Market (Souq of
Kuwait), experiencing the old & new market exhibiting
& selling antiques, rugs, carpets. Walking through the
market we stop by the Gold Souq & Bedouin Women Souq.
We end the tour by ascending to 120 meters to get a picturesque
view of Kuwait City from the Kuwait Towers, which is the landmark
of Kuwait.
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2 - TRADITIONAL EXPERIENCE |
On this tour we take you to one of the largest
private collections of ethnic & Islamic Artifact’s
in the Tareq Rajab Museum. We then, drive to visit the Martyr’s
House (Al Qurain Museum), which gives a glimpse of the ruins
& history of the resistance force of Kuwait that fought
during the invasion of Iraq in 1990. Moving along, we head
to one of the Largest Wooden Dhow Boat in the World known
as the Al Hashemi II and then visit their Marine Museum that
exhibits 12 large models of Arabic Dhows locally made for
pearl diving and fishing in the olden days. We then pass-by
the Pyramid Mosque and drive along the Arabian Gulf Street
& have a photo-stop at the Kuwait Towers.
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3 - BLACK GOLD ERA |
In this tour, we visit the originally
house owned by a Kuwaiti merchant in the 19th century and
later became the house of Colonel Dickson (UK Commissioner
to Kuwait) in 1929. We then head to visit the Kuwait Oil Display
Museum located nearly 40kms away from the city center, which
teaches the history of the oil-era in Kuwait & the destruction
that took place during the Invasion of Iraq in 1990. We end
the tour by visiting the Fish Market of Kuwait & Dhow
Harbor.
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4 - SHOPPERS DELIGHT |
In this tour, we take you to experience
the Traditional Shopping in Kuwait where one can bargain &
find various middle-class prices. Then, we move into the cities
busiest shopping street in Salmiya where you will have ample
of time to explore the best & latest in fashion. One can
find the best & latest in fashion in the Marina Mall with
beautiful architecture, brand names, cinema’s, cafes’
& restaurants and also becoming a meeting place for either
hot afternoons or evenings.
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5 - MARKET MANIA |
Here, we give you leisure time
to experience all the shoppin’ you could have in just
one day by first visiting Hareem Souq where endless array
of shops are kept by Bedouin women dressed in traditional
attire, Gold Souq where you will find cheaper gold than any
other country you have last visited with a wide range of latest
models & tastes. The Persian Carpet Souq which is a tourists
dream to experiencing 1001 Arabian nights that are waiting
for you to pick up. We break for a traditional Arabic luncheon
at a famous local restaurant and then continue to catch the
bidding that occurs in the Fish Market and is a must see experience
that you can appreciate with your naked eyes. Have a photo-stop
at the New Dhow Harbor used by fisher mongers for fishing
& their favorite traditional sport of pearl diving. The
shopping spree never ends by lastly visiting the Sharq Waterfront
Project (Mall) that is located on the Arabian Gulf Street
with a Marina and around 200 well-known brands.
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6 - AQUARIUM ADVENTURE |
On this tour we visit one The Scientific
Center which is dedicated to the advancement of the sciences
& cultural heritage of Kuwait that promotes public awareness
& knowledge. It is the largest Aquarium in the Middle
East where you will travel through the desert, over the coastal
edge and into the sea. Here we experience regional animals
and marine life by viewing the wildlife in their habitats
& walking through underwater passages. Located outside
the Center we enjoy a walk along the Dhow Harbor and imagine
life in a time when pearl diving and cargo trading were important
parts of life in Kuwait. The largest among the 8 wooden sailing
vessels is the Fateh El Khair, which is last surviving dhow
from the pre oil era. We conclude the tour by visiting the
Gift Shop and discover an exciting collection of gift items
from around the world.
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7 - ENTERTAIN ADVENTURE |
Have a picnic at the largest amusement
park in Kuwait “Entertainment City” includes a
full day of fun and enjoyment for a family or group and travel
through different theme parks like ‘The Arab World’,
‘The International World’, ‘The Future World’,
& ‘The Provisional Garden’. This is your chance
to have unlimited rides in all the Theme Parks till your hearts
content.
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8 - LEISURE ADVENTURE |
Excite yourself at the Al Shaab
Leisure Park located in the city center where you can ice
skate, or get scared in the Haunted Castle, roller coater
all day long, and sit on the Chook – Chook all the way
along the park with family or friends in their trackless train.
Bump a car, get on a terminator ride, and much more to discover
& explore.
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9 - FRIDAY SHOPPIN' |
| On this tour in the afternoon we delight
ourselves in the Friday Market located in Shuwaikh where absolutely
everything thing is sold at very cheap prices. Here you have
an opportunity to see how an empty area is transformed every
Friday to a busy buzz of a market where rugs & carpet merchants
try to win your heart with also antique dealers sell the oldest
of the oldest artifact’s. The markets charm lies in the
endless array of items you can bargain & purchase, from
the tinniest to the biggest, and from metallic incense burners
to must have prayer beads. |
| TOUR 10
- HISTORY WITH AN ALGHAZEER VOYAGE |
Take a trip on our traditional Arabic
Dhow. A great way to impress your family, relatives or friends
for the event of the year! Sail the Gulf waters in this authentic
Dhow and rekindle the seafaring spirit of past generations.Aboard
Al-Ghazeer two air-conditioned Diwaniyah areas can comfortably
seat upto 30 guests. Complimentary Arabic Coffee and dates are
served during the trip. • A souvenir gift for
each sailor on a full day trip. • You have a choice
to time your trip between 3 hours, 6 hours or 9 hours.
• Delicious menus for the cruises are catered by the Radisson
SAS Hotel (5 Star Hotel) which are included in the cruises.
• Special food arrangements are available upon requests.
• A minimum number of 20 persons are required for
each trip – not exceeding a total of 30. •
Departures are scheduled from 8.30AM onwards and return latest
by 7.00PM • GTK has the right to reschedule or cancel
a reservation booked if any force majure occurs. |
| PLACES OF
INTEREST WHICH CAN BE TAILOR-MADE |
• National Museum & Sadu
House • Planetarium • Dickson House
• Al Qurain Museum • Kuwait Oil Company Display
Museum • Kuwait Memorial Museum • Grand
Mosque • Entertainment City • Marina Mall,
Sharq Water-front Project & Al Qut Mall • Tareq
Rajab Museum • Kuwait Towers & Liberation Tower
• Al Shaab Leisure Park • The Scientific
Center • Traditional Souq • Al Hashemi
Marine Museum |
• Fish Market • National Assembly
• Seif Palace • Water Towers •
Bayt Al Lothan • Tareq Rajab Museum •
Kuwait Ice Skating Rink & Musical Fountain •
Arab Organizations Headquarters Building • Traditional
Museum • Red Palace • Failaka Island
• Green Island • Kuwait Zoo • Al
Atraf Camel Racing Club • Aqua Park |