Qatar Tour - November Midterm Break
Tour Detail
The Rising Star of the Modern World in the Desert: Qatar
Bringing together the captivating atmosphere of the desert and the splendor of the modern world, Qatar offers its guests an unforgettable Middle Eastern journey with its traditional bazaars, museums housing distinguished works of Islamic civilization, Doha’s impressive skyline, and unique desert safari experience. This special program, extending from the authentic texture of Souq Waqif to Katara Cultural Village, from sunset at the Inland Sea to luxurious city life, has been carefully designed for those who wish to experience culture, history, and comfort together.
Tour Region
Qatar-Doha
Tour Code
NİLKATAR2
Departure Location
BURSA-ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Transportation
Plane and Bus
Duration
3 Nights 4 Days
Tour Program
After completing check-in, passport, and customs procedures at the airport, we proceed with our scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Doha at 20:35. Upon arrival at 00:50 local time, we are met at the airport and transferred by private vehicle to our hotel.
Night stay at our hotel.
After breakfast, we begin our tour. Our first stop is the Museum of Islamic Art, which houses some of the finest examples of Islamic civilization. During our museum visit, we have the opportunity to see Fatih Sultan Mehmet’s portrait painting, valuable artifacts brought from Syria before the war, Persian silk carpets, and many unique collections gathered from numerous Islamic countries.
Following our museum visit, we embark on a pleasant boat tour along the Corniche waterfront lasting approximately half an hour. After this short journey offering views of Doha’s skyline from the sea, we proceed to the Fanar Mosque (Qatar Islamic Cultural Center), inspired by the Great Al-Mutawakkil Mosque located in Samarra, Iraq. There, after watching a 10-minute virtual promotional video explaining Islamic culture, we return to our hotel.
At 2:30 PM, we depart from in front of our hotel in 4x4 jeeps for a desert safari heading towards the Mesaieed area. First, we stop at an area with Bedouin tents, where we have the chance to take photos with camels and enjoy a short walk. After the break, during the safari between Mesaieed and the Inland Sea, we experience an unforgettable off-road adventure among sand dunes and take photo stops at designated points.
After this exciting journey, we reach the point where the desert meets the sea, one of nature’s rare formations. Here, we also have the opportunity to view the Saudi Arabian border region across the water. After watching the sunset in the desert, we enjoy our dinner in barbecue style at the Bedouin camp.
At the end of this enjoyable and memorable day, we make our return to Doha.
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we head to Souq Waqif, one of the most characteristic examples of Middle Eastern market culture. We will have free time in the evening when it becomes more crowded, while during the daytime we will have the opportunity to explore in a quieter atmosphere. Here, after seeing Royal Camels, Falcons and Horses, we get the chance to experience traditional market culture up close.
Following our visit to Souq Waqif, we move on to Imam Abdul Wahhab Mosque and are given free time. (Suitable areas are also available for female guests).
In our subsequent panoramic city tour; Kornish, one of the city's busiest districts; West Bay, where modern skyscrapers forming Doha's skyline are located; Katara Cultural Village, which is Doha's cultural and artistic center (Pigeon Towers and Katara Mosque); and The Pearl Qatar, one of the largest man-made projects in the Middle East, will be among the places visited.
After our city tour, we proceed with our visit to The Pearl Island, followed by dinner. After dinner, we perform our evening prayer at Hamad Bin Jassim Mosque, whose architecture resembles Ottoman mosques.
As the final stop of the day, we return to Souq Waqif and are given free time. After gathering at the specified location and time, we transfer to the hotel for rest.
After breakfast at our hotel, we visit the Msheireb Museums, located within the boundaries of the Msheireb district, one of Doha's oldest settlements and today redeveloped with a modern vision. These museums shed light on Qatar's history and collective memory. During our visit, we tour these four historic buildings known as Bin Jelmood House, Company House, Mohammed Bin Jassim House, and Radwani House.
Following the museum visit, we proceed to the Villaggio Shopping Mall for shopping. After free time, we have dinner at our restaurant. After dinner, we transfer to Doha Airport.
NOTE: Due to flight timing, no overnight accommodation will be provided tonight.
Turkish Airlines TK 781 scheduled flight departs at 01:45 and arrives at 06:35 local time, marking the end of our enjoyable tour.
What's Included
- Bursa-Istanbul Airport round-trip transfers
- Round-trip economy class flight tickets with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul – Doha / Doha - Istanbul
- Airport taxes
- Transportation services throughout the tour by luxury buses
- All highway, parking and customs fees
- 3 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels
- 3 dinners at a restaurant or hotel
- Professional guiding services
- Local guiding services
Not Included
- International departure tax stamp
- Lunches
- Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
To enable our tours, there is a minimum participation requirement of 15 people.
- If the required number of participants is not reached; international trips and Umra tours may be cancelled at least 15 days before the departure date, while domestic trips may be cancelled at least 7 days before the departure date.
- In case of cancellation by our company, all payments made by participants will be refunded without any deductions.
Applications made via our website, phone, or WhatsApp are considered pre-registrations. To confirm the registration, at least 30% of the tour fee must be paid.
The following conditions apply to cancellations initiated by the participant:
- For cancellations made 30 days or more before the start of the trip, the full amount paid will be refunded.
- For cancellations made 15–29 days before the start of the trip, a deduction of 30% of the tour fee will be applied.
- For cancellations made 10–14 days before the start of the trip, a deduction of 50% of the tour fee will be applied.
- For cancellations made less than 10 days before the start of the trip, no refund will be issued.
Cases of force majeure such as serious illness, accidents, death, or contagious diseases that prevent travel must be proven with documents obtained from authorized official institutions. In such cases; after deducting amounts already paid in advance to service providers (such as airline tickets, visas, accommodation, etc.) that cannot be recovered, the remaining balance will be refunded to the participant.
General Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NILTUR TOURS
At Niltur, we value ensuring that our guests are clearly and accurately informed about all details prior to their travel. When reviewing our tour programs, we kindly ask you to consider the following points:
HOTEL INFORMATION
The hotels listed in the tour programs are tentative accommodations. Depending on availability in the region and operational conditions, different hotels of the same or similar standards may be selected. Definitive hotel information can be obtained from Niltur 48 hours before the tour departure.
ALCOHOL SERVICE IN HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Niltur strives to prefer alcohol-free hotels and restaurants as much as possible, respecting the sensitivities of its guests. However, especially in European countries, alcoholic beverages may be served in the hotels and restaurants where services are provided. This situation falls within the general service policy of the respective establishments and is outside the direct scope of intervention for Niltur.
TRIPLE OCCUPANCY ROOMS
Triple occupancy rooms are allocated based on hotel availability. In these rooms, an extra bed may be used for the third person. The extra bed may be smaller than standard beds or of a foldable type. Guests opting for triple occupancy rooms are deemed to have accepted these conditions.
CHILD DISCOUNTS
Child discounts apply only to children staying in the same room with two adults. Discount rates may vary depending on the child's age, the tour content, and the policies of the hotel and transportation company.
VISA PROCESS AND TOUR REGISTRATION
Guests participating in tours requiring a visa are strongly advised to review Niltur's Cancellation and Refund Conditions before registering. It is recommended to register for European tours at least two months in advance and complete visa procedures at least one month before the tour departure. In cases where the visa is not obtained, results are delayed, or the application is rejected, Niltur's Cancellation and Refund Conditions apply.
VISA CONSULTANCY SERVICE
Niltur provides consultancy and intermediary services regarding the preparation, organization, and submission of required documents for visa applications to the relevant application center. The evaluation and finalization of visa applications are entirely at the discretion of the consulate or competent authorities of the relevant country. If the visa is rejected or not finalized in time, the visa service fee will not be refunded. For transactions related to the tour fee, Niltur's Cancellation and Refund Conditions apply.
PRAYER SENSITIVITY
As Niltur, we strive to plan our tour programs considering the faith and worship sensitivities of our guests. However, due to the conditions of the travel destination and the flow of the program, there may not always be access to a mosque or prayer room at every prayer time. Our guide will provide necessary guidance regarding suitable places and times. We strongly request that our guests carry prayer rugs and slippers with them.
PROGRAM CHANGES
Our guide may make changes to the sequence of the program under the knowledge and approval of Niltur due to weather conditions, transportation arrangements, local circumstances, force majeure events, or operational necessities. In necessary cases, some visit points may be removed from the program or replaced with suitable alternatives. Guests participating in the tour are deemed to have accepted these adjustments.
FEE REFUNDS
In case of tour cancellations by the consumer or Niltur, refunds are processed based on the currency and payment method used by the guest. Payments made in Turkish Lira via credit card are refunded in Turkish Lira to the relevant card; payments made in foreign currency are refunded in the same currency collected.
SEQUENTIAL USE OF FLIGHTS
According to airline regulations, flights included on the same ticket must be used in the specified order. If a guest does not use or misses any flight segment, subsequent flights covered by the same ticket may be cancelled by the airline. In such cases, cancellation, refund, or change procedures are subject to the airline's ticket rules.
CONNECTED DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
We strongly advise our guests not to purchase domestic flights connected to the tour individually due to potential changes and delays in international flight schedules. Domestic and international flights organized by Niltur as part of the tour are planned together. In case of delays or flight changes, available procedures will be carried out in accordance with the transport and ticket rules of the relevant airline company.
