{"id":12871,"date":"2024-10-12T12:55:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-12T12:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer.satgurutravel.com.qa\/?post_type=product&#038;p=12871"},"modified":"2024-11-26T11:08:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T11:08:25","slug":"story-of-doha-city","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/developer.satgurutravel.com.qa\/ar\/shop\/holidays\/inbound-tour\/story-of-doha-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Story of Doha City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This half-day guided tour will cover some of the best highlights of Doha City. Drive to the Old Port of Doha (Mina<br \/>\nDistrict), a picturesque neighbourhood of quaint cobbled streets and pastel-coloured buildings where you can spot<br \/>\ncruise ships docking and visit a stunning fish market. Next is Box Park, one of the most vibrant and trendy destinations<br \/>\nin Qatar. Shipping containers are repurposed into colourful shopping and food outlets, making Box Park a photogenic<br \/>\nand Instagram-friendly location.<\/p>\n<p>Next, head towards Katara Cultural Village, enroute you pass by Doha Corniche, a waterfront promenade extending<br \/>\nfor seven kilometres, and Westbay district where you can witness the Skyscrapers of Doha, which has been pictured<br \/>\nin every postcard image of Doha city. Upon arrival at Katara Cultural Village, the guide will take you to some of the<br \/>\ncity&#8217;s iconic buildings \u2013 The Katara Blue Mosque which features Persian and Turkish tile and enamel work in shades<br \/>\nof blue and gold, proffering a stark contrast to the surrounding buildings. Next to it is the Pigeon towers \u2013 oblong<br \/>\nstructures with holes and perches for pigeons. Following is the visit to the Amphitheatre, spread over 3,275 sqm, this<br \/>\nclassical Greek-style amphitheater reflects Islamic influences, with a capacity of 5,000 spectators. Next Explore 21 High<br \/>\nStreet, a giant gift box marks the start of this ultra-luxe high street, or follow the trail of high-end cars dropping shoppers<br \/>\noff at Galleries Lafayette, with a powerful outdoor cooling system, and Murano glass 21 High Street offers year-round<br \/>\ncomfort.<\/p>\n<p>Finally visit the most famous Souq Waqif, the old trading market, on the banks of the Wadi Musheireb. With its mud<br \/>\ndaubed buildings, the market harkens to a bygone era while remaining a hub of activity, where commerce and gossip<br \/>\ncollide. Visit the Spice Market, the spot for exotic Arabic aromatics like saffron, zater, sumac, dried flowers, dried black<br \/>\nlemons, and endless varieties of, dates honey, tea leaves and coffee beans. Visit to the Falcon Souq, where you can see<br \/>\nthe majestic birds up close and, under the shopkeeper\u2019s watchful eye, pose with a falcon perched on your arm. Pass by<br \/>\nthe Camel pen near the Falcon Souq to see these doe-eyed creatures, or wander to the Emiri Stables where beautiful<br \/>\nArabian horses hold sway in between taking the heritage police on their daily rounds of the souq. The Excursion ends<br \/>\nwith a transfer back to the residing location\/Hotel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour Plan\/Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Visit to Mina District<br \/>\n\u2022 Old Port and Box Park<br \/>\n\u2022 Fish Market in Old Port Mina<br \/>\n\u2022 Corniche and Doha Skyline<br \/>\n\u2022 West-bay District<br \/>\n\u2022 Katara Cultural Village<br \/>\n\u2022 Souq Waqif<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This half-day guided tour will cover some of the best highlights of Doha City. 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