Best Time to Visit Manama for 3 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

Bahrain National Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Wed-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm;Closed on Tue

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Shaikh Hamad Causeway, Manama

In the National Museum of Bahrain, cultural relics from the Stone Age to before the modern oil trade are preserved. You can see answers, sculptures, drawings of the Quran, and reproductions of tombs more than 6,000 years ago. Through these, you can learn about the history of Bahrain, culture and everyday life.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Bahrain National Museum, Bahrain Fort next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Bahrain Fort

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: 892 3618, Karbabad

During the Portuguese occupation of Bahrain, a group of bunkers were built on the seaside of Katra, among them the Bahrain Fort. During archaeological excavations, in the ruins below the bunker, an ancient city built before 3000 BC was found buried below. The site consists of many wide stone houses with tall stone walls on all sides.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Bahrain one of the most popular tourist attractions

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

Situated on the north coast of Bahrain, this 7-Story, 245 room hotel is located on 20 acres of private beachfront swept around a picturesque lagoon. The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa is only 11 km. from the Airport, 3 km from Manama City Center and just across the road from the Bahrain International Exhibition Center. The hotel offers a wide range of rooms which includes a combination of deluxe, club and suites, offering exclusive services and amenities. In addition, there are 15 3-bedroom villas each with their own private swimming pool. The hotel has some of the finest conference and banqueting facilities available in the Gulf, stunningly appointed and fully equipped with the latest technology. The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain boasts of 600 meters of secluded white sandy beach and a unique private island, extensive fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, Hammam, saunas, in-door squash court and 4 tennis courts. The hotel also has an exclusive Spa for ladies and offers as well treatments for gentlemen.

Day 2 | Morning

Al Fateh Grand Mosque

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Manama. Capital Governorate. Bahrain

The Fatah Mosque in the capital of Bahrain is one of the largest mosques in the world and the largest prayer place in Bahrain, which can accommodate more than 7,000 people at the same time. The dome of this mosque is currently the largest fiberglass dome in the world. The mosque also includes the National Museum, which opened in 2006.

Reviews from Real Guests:

iBelle: The mosque is primarily earth tones of tan, brown, and maroon in color. There is a central outdoor courtyard and a large indoor space with a giant chandelier. You will need to take your shoes off to enter. If you like to see mosques, it’s worth a short visit.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Al Fateh Grand Mosque, don’t forget pay a visit to Beit Al Qur'an.

Beit Al Qur'an

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,9:00am-1:00pm,4:00pm-6:00pm;Open on Thu,9:00am-1:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Bahrain,Manama,Road No.1901,

Reviews from Real Guests:

Kanyaphak18: very nice place 1

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay in advance, because all the tourists head to Beit Al Qur'an love staying at it.

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

Unparalleled in design, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay rises 68 storeys on a 5-hectare (12-acre) private island, accessed by causeway, boat or water taxi. Elevated on the 11th to 28th floors, the 273 extra-spacious hotel guest rooms – including 57 suites – all present sweeping views of the Manama skyline or the Arabian Gulf. Discover seven options for indoor-outdoor dining and drinks, including two signature Bahrain restaurants and a lounge by Wolfgang Puck. Heighten your relaxation with five swimming experiences and a light-filled spa with an array of unisex and women’s-only amenities – creating Bahrain’s best luxury resort destination.

Day 3 | Morning

Barbar Temple

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Manama. Capital Governorate. Bahrain

The Barbar Temple, built in 2500 BC, is located in the Barbar area in the northern part of the island of Bahrain. Today's temple still retains the gate, the altar, and the pool where religious cleansing rituals are performed.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Barbar Temple, Ahmed Al Fateh Islamic Center next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Ahmed Al Fateh Islamic Center

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Awal Ave. | Juffair, Manama, Bahrain

Named after the founder of Bahrain, Ahmed Arafat, this mosque is the largest mosque in the world. The dome of the mosque is entirely made of fiberglass. In the later period of the mosque, a library was added with a large collection of books.

Day 3 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Ahmed Al Fateh Islamic Center? Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area Bahrain is one of your top choices.

Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area Bahrain

Located in Manama, Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area features modern and elegant accommodations. It offers free WiFi in all areas, an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre. The property is 1 km from Bahrain World Trade Center (BWTC) and 1 km from The Avenues Mall, a waterfront shopping center along Bahrain Bay. Each air-conditioned suite here will provide you with a living area with a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and a dining area. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and an oven. Featuring a bath, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage and a kids' club. The hotel is 3.9 km from Wahooo! Waterpark and 7.1 km from Bahrain Fort. Bahrain International Airport is 5 km away.

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