Saudi Arabia day trip from Manama: King Fahad Causeway crossing

Drive across the King Fahad Causeway into Saudi Arabia and back in a single day from Bahrain.

This day trip from Manama crosses the King Fahad Causeway into Saudi Arabia, where you drive the Khobar Corniche and Dammam Corniche, visit the Heritage Village and King Abdulaziz World Cultural Centre ITHRA, and return to Bahrain the same day. A local guide speaks English or Arabic. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Manama, transportation in an air-conditioned SUV, bottled water, and entrance fees to the cultural sites are included. The Heritage Village opens at noon. ITHRA is closed Sundays. Lunch and coffee stops are optional.

The experience

The King Fahad Causeway is the bridge that connects Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and this tour uses it as the spine of the day. You start with pickup from your Manama hotel, then drive across the causeway into Khobar, where you follow the corniche along the coast. From there the route continues to Dammam, where you can browse the souk or visit a shopping mall before lunch (your choice, and you pay separately if you eat). The Heritage Village in Dammam opens at noon, so the timing lets you see it without rushing.

The second half of the day centers on King Abdulaziz World Cultural Centre, ITHRA, a major museum and cultural venue in Dammam. Entry is included, and a local guide who speaks English or Arabic walks you through the sites and explains what you're seeing. A coffee stop is optional. The return drive crosses back over the causeway to Bahrain, with drop-off at your hotel. The whole outing runs 6 to 8 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop.

Transportation is in an air-conditioned SUV with bottled water provided. The tour requires at least two travellers to run. Pickup from hotels outside central Manama or from the airport carries an extra charge. Entrance fees to the Heritage Village and ITHRA are covered. Any personal purchases, souvenirs or meals beyond the optional lunch are on you.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Manama.
• transportation in an air-conditioned SUV.
• bottled water.
• guiding services in English or Arabic from a local guide.
• entrance fees to the Heritage Village in Dammam and King Abdulaziz World Cultural Centre ITHRA.
• car insurance in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 24 Jun 2027

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (10 to 98 years) · Child (1 to 9 years)

GroupUp to 6 · max 5 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by Bahraintours Guide

Is this one for you?A guide who speaks English or Arabic means you follow the commentary comfortably in your preferred language. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours, so it fits a half-day or full morning outing from Manama without eating into an evening.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 9 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the King Fahad Causeway and why does this tour cross it?

The King Fahad Causeway is the 25-kilometre bridge connecting Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. This tour uses it as the main route to reach the Saudi cities of Khobar and Dammam, where the cornices, Heritage Village and ITHRA cultural centre are located.

Does the tour include lunch, and can I choose where to eat?

Lunch is optional and not included in the price. You stop in Dammam before visiting the Heritage Village, and you can choose to eat at that point or skip it. If you eat, you pay the restaurant directly.

What time does the Heritage Village open, and is there time to see it?

The Heritage Village opens at noon, and the tour timing is built around that schedule so you can visit without feeling rushed. Entry is included in the tour price.

Is ITHRA open every day, and what is it?

King Abdulaziz World Cultural Centre, ITHRA, is a major museum and cultural venue in Dammam. It is closed on Sundays. Entry is included in your tour price, and your guide will walk you through the exhibits.

Does the tour price include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from hotels in central Manama are included. Hotels outside the central area or airport pickups are charged as an extra fee.