Silversea Luxury Cruises To DOHA

Enjoy the magnificent city of Doha with a comprehensive tour around the capital during this half day sightseeing excursion.

Departing the pier, drive along the waterfront Corniche and enjoy the splendid views across the deep blue Arabian Gulf. A photo stop will be made at the historic dhow harbour with its traditional sailing boats.

Proceed to the Old Souq, the local market where a wide array of goods can be found, from spices to Arabic perfumes, dried fruits, national dress and souvenirs. The visit here includes the recently opened Falcon Shops, where you can get a close-up look at these birds of prey and everything related to falconry can be viewed.

Leaving the souq, continue with the drive to the fascinating Museum of Islamic Arts. Designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, the newly opened Museum of Islamic Arts is putting Doha on the world art scene. Rising in angular tiers on the south end of Doha Harbour, the Museum of Islamic Arts is aiming to hold the largest collection of Islamic art in the world -a bridge from past to future of artworks dating from the 7th to the 19th century, representing the full scope of Islamic art. It includes manuscripts, ceramics, metal, glass, ivory, textiles, wood and precious stones from three continents. Enjoy a morning touring the museum's extensive collections. Enjoy some free time to explore the museum and the gift shop.

Lastly, re-board your vehicle for the short drive back to the pier.

Join this relaxing trip and set sail aboard a traditional Qatari wooden Dhow, one of the oldest types of wooden ships still in use and which, relatively unchanged over the years, remains an integral part of the Middle Eastern culture. Dhows in past were used for fishing, pearl diving & trading between Africa & India. Different types of Dhows are used from Oman to Bahrain, converting each sailing trip into a unique experience.

Doha bay and cruising by Dhow

Leaving from the Doha Dhow Port, the ship will take you slowly through the sparkling waters of the Doha bay where skyscrapers of all different shapes & forms will impressive you. The best Architects from around the globe have competed in creating a "state-of-the-art" horizon.

BBQ lunch and relaxing time/swimming time

On-board a sumptuous BBQ meal will be served, so taste it and simply relax and soak up the sun on board while cruising back to land at a leisurely pace. Have a bath in the Sea and enjoy the sunny day in the Doha Bay.

Depart the port in a comfortable 4-wheel drive vehicle and proceed on a 45-minute drive south through the towns of Al Wakrah and Umm Sa'id to the Sealine Beach Resort. Here, deflating the tires of your vehicle will get you ready for the exciting desert adventure ahead.

After a briefing by the Safari Coordinator you are off to a fun and exhilarating ride, known as dune bashing. The experienced driver will shoot up steep sand dunes, skirt edges of sheer drop-offs and slide down seemingly vertical mountains of sand. The experience can best be likened to that of a roller coaster ride. During photo stops you can enjoy the stunning desert vistas, while additional commentary will be provided by the Safari Coordinator. Your destination is the Inland Sea, a huge inlet surrounded by giant rolling sand dunes, known as Qatar's most impressive natural feature. At a Bedouin campsite, you will have the use of chemical toilet facilities.

Leaving the Inland Sea area, begin the return drive, stopping once more at the edge of the desert to re-inflate the tires for the final stretch back to Doha, concluding your adventurous quest into the desert at the port.

Discover the highlights of Doha, capital of Qatar, a city where the old and the modern architecture blend.

Panoramic drive & photo stop

Your tour starts with a panoramic drive through, from the south of Qatar passing to the famous Museum of Islamic Art on the Doha Dhow waterfront. A photo opportunity is made at the Corniche area to admire the astonishing skyscrapers of West Bay. Proceed on to the famous Pearl, an extraordinary artificial man-made island created in a shape of an oyster, spanning nearly four million square meters. Once fully completed, The Pearl will create over 32 kilometers of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 18,831 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2018.

Souq Waqif & shopping

Next stop is at Souq Waqif - "standing market" - an open-air working market covering about four blocks in the heart of the city, close to the Corniche, the curving road along Doha's seafront. Dating back to the XIX century, the souk was remodeled between 2004 and 2006 using traditional methods on an edict of the Emir. Artisans recreated walls of sunbaked bricks, avoiding steel reinforcements and using only wooden poles. Enjoy the exploration of the enormous variey of goods including gold, textiles, spices and falcons.

Lastly, re-board your vehicle for the short drive back to the pier.

Explore Doha at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Doha at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Doha at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Doha at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.