Highlights:
National Museum and Murabba Palace – Riyadh
Visiting the Masmak Fort and its museum
See the Ushaiqer Heritage Village, a winding maze of alleyways and mud-brick houses.
Visit small town lies on the edge of the massive Jabal Aja protected area.
See the oasis of Jubbah was once a huge inland lake
Elephant Rock and oasis of AlUla. Al-Ula is an ancient oasis that is inhabited for the last 7000 years
Visit most dramatic natural wonders in Saudi Arabia Ta’if. More than 900 farms produce upwards of 300 million roses for worldwide export each year.
Visit the holy city of Medina
Visit the Shareef Heritage Museum and drive to Shada Mountain
Al Rahma floating Mosque and King Fahd’s fountain – Jeddah
UNESCO listed historic centre of Jeddah, Al Balad
Itinerary:
Start in Riyadh and end in Jeddah! With the Explorer tour Explore the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, you have a 13 days tour package taking you through Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and 6 other destinations in Saudi Arabia. Explore the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
There are few places in the world that could be described as outside the reaches of tourism, and Saudi Arabia may be one of them. Images of desert adventures or busy souks are only one side of this eclectic country, known as the birthplace of Islam. This trip will introduce a Saudi Arabia of high mountains, chaotic camel markets, diverse food and a history that spans prehistoric rock art, the ancient spice trade and Lawrence’s Arabian deserts.
AlUla – Discover this ancient Nabatean city, second in size only to Petra, in the middle of the desert
Al Bahah – Experience the mountainous side of Saudi in this region of cave-dwellings, hidden villages and hairpin roads
Red Sea – Explore the atmospheric alleyways of the UNESCO-listed old town of Jeddah, and enjoy a boat trip along the coast of Yanbu
From US $5800
– Age range: 16 to 85
– Operated in: English
– Tour id: 219737
What’s not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
Additional Services
What’s Included
Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Introduction
Day 1 Join trip in Riyadh
Day 2 Discover the old and new faces of Riyadh; walking tour with a Saudi lady
Day 3 Visit the Ushaiqer Heritage Village; drive to Buraidah
Day 4 Experience the Buraidah camel market; drive to Ha’il
Day 5 Discover the UNESCO-listed rock carvings at Jubbah; drive to AlUla and our desert accommodation
Day 6 Visit the Nabatean city of Hegra and the Lion Tombs of Dedan
Day 7 Drive through the desert, and past the Sarawat Mountains, to Medina
Day 8 Walk at the Al Wahbah crater; continue by bus to Ta’if
Day 9 Explore Ta’if; continue into the mountains at Al Bahah
Day 10 Visit the unexpected mountain village of Thee Ain
Day 11 Drive to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s second largest city on the Red Sea
Day 12 Walking tour of the UNESCO-listed old town; traditional evening meal
Day 13 Trip ends in Jeddah
Customer Reviews
Overall Rating Excellent: 4.8
Itinerary Excellent: 4.7
Guide Excellent: 5.0
Transport Excellent: 5.0
Accommodation Excellent: 4.0
Food Excellent: 4.0
Tour Operator Explore! : 4.5
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