Daily
Excursion Tours |
| 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. |
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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 |