Doha — the cultural capital of the Gulf

Trip highlights

• The Museum of Islamic Art — the region's finest collection
• Souq Waqif — the traditional market and the falcon souq
• The National Museum of Qatar — the 'desert rose' building
• The Katara cultural village and amphitheatre
• The Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid) — where desert meets sea
• The Pearl and West Bay — the face of modern Doha

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 · Doha

   Arrival

   Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel (15 minutes). In the evening, the Corniche and Souq Waqif.

   Doha ★★★★
2. 2

   Day 2 · Doha

   Museums and the city

   The Museum of Islamic Art, the National Museum of Qatar and the Msheireb historic houses. In the afternoon, Katara and The Pearl.

   breakfastDoha ★★★★
3. 3

   Day 3 · Inland Sea

   Desert and the Inland Sea

   A 4x4 trip into the desert: dune bashing and Khor Al Adaid, where the desert runs straight into the sea. Lunch at the camp and a swim.

   breakfast, lunchDoha ★★★★
4. 4

   Day 4 · Doha

   Departure

   Free time or a short trip to Lusail and the 2022 stadiums, then transfer to the airport.

   breakfast

Prices and dates

Guaranteed departure dates

A 30 % deposit, the balance 21 days before departure. Cancellation terms: Payment and cancellation.

Included / not included

Hotels

Hotels may be substituted for equivalents of the same category.

Before you book

• Entry to Qatar is visa-free for up to 30 days, issued free on arrival.
• Alcohol is banned in public in Qatar — only licensed hotels serve it.
• The dress code is stricter than Dubai's: shoulders and knees should be covered.
• From May to September it reaches +45 °C; November to March is the best season.