Excursion Local cooking experience in bahraini kitchen tour at Al Manamah

Al Manamah & Manama Souq

Our first stop of the day will be visit the Manama Souq - the old bazaar of Bahrain's capital, Manama. The souq is located in the heart of the capital, which are a vast area and the great advantage of most of the stores with some of the old design dating back to 19th Century. The souk with it labyrinthine lanes and alleys is best explored on foot. You can find everything from clothes to spices, antiques, traditional medicines with reasonable prices that suit all the classes. And you will discover religious diversity of Bahrain. Hindu Temple, Mosque Church all close to each other.

Fish Market - Fruit & Vegetable Market

Next visit fish market, which was a major source of employment and income for Bahrain in the pre-oil era, which remains an important activity today. The Manama fish market is a great place to see the wide variety of fresh fish and shellfish (catch of a day) available from Bahrain's waters - recommended to wear closed shoes due to water spilled all over the place. Most of the market do not exists in Europe.

Then we proceed to fruits & vegetable market which was established in 1978. Bahrain is an agriculturally-gifted area in the Gulf. Bahrain is a small island which has very good and richly-producing gardens - a rarity in this region which produces fresh fruits and vegetables for the local market.

Old Quarters of Muharraq - Cooking Class - Bahraini Lunch

Our next stop is in one of the old city of Muharraq - was the country's capital in the 19th Century and still has much of the charm of an old-world Arab city, with its low-rise buildings, narrow streets, tiny alleyways and fine historic building with their traditional Arab-Gulf style of architecture. The ruling family and many allied families lived in this town. We have arranged cooking classes in one of the old houses which have turned into Bahraini authentic cuisine kitchen, where you will learn to cook 2-3 different Bahraini dishes with a Bahraini chef. Enjoy lunch in the old house converted into a boutique restaurant.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Al Manamah, Old Quarters of Muharraq, Old House, Cooking Class with Local Chef, Bahraini Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal to moderate amount of walking for approximately 500 metres, at times over uneven surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, and some steps at the market and at the old houses. The floor at the market may be slippery. Guests should walk carefully when moving around the market. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or for guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes. Photography/videography with a personal camera or cell phone is permitted; however, guests must receive permission to conduct professional camera photo shoots in all areas of Bahrain. The tour sequence may vary.