Discover Saudi Arabia Tour

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ID: GYG852697-1347366
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Country: Saudi Arabia

Duration: 10 days


Description

Explore the history and natural beauty of Saudi Arabia on a 10-day tour. Visit the Kingdom Centre, the ancient oasis town of Al Ula, the Mosque of the Prophet Mohammed, and more.
Day 1: Arrival
After you arrive in Riyadh and go through customs and immigration, meet and greet your guide at the airport. Get private transportation to the hotel and ensure that you have everything that you need to get settled in.

Day 2: Diriyah & the Kingdom Centre
Discover the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and explore its capital city, Riyadh. Head to Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the place where it all started. About 300 years ago, the First Saudi State (the predecessor to modern-day Saudi Arabia) was initially established in Diriyah, the hometown of the Royal Family.

Afterwards, head to the Kingdom Centre, one of the tallest towers in Saudi Arabia.

Day 3: Al Masmak & Al Muraba'a Fortresses
Further delve into the Kingdom's history by touring these two historical fortresses:

Al Masmak Fortress: A 150-year-old fortress was one of the first battlegrounds in King Abdulaziz’s campaign to unify Saudi Arabia.

Al Muraba'a: The official residence of King Abdulaziz (modern-day Saudi Arabia’s founder) and a place for the King to greet and host world leaders and foreign delegations.

Day 4: Goodbye Riyadh, Hello Al Ula
After having breakfast at the hotel and checking out, head to the airport for your flight to al Ula, an ancient oasis town in the northwest of Saudi Arabia.

Day 5: Al Ula
Explore the history and natural beauty of al Ula. Visit Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first-ever UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is rich with tombs, artistic drawings, and imagery that date back to the 1st century AD. After that, walk along the Heritage Oasis Trail, which is covered by native palm trees and surrounded by picturesque mountains and rocks.

Day 6: Drive to Medina
Start your day by having breakfast. Afterwards, start driving towards the next destination: Medina, the first capital of Islam (622-661 AD) and home to the Mosque of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), the second holiest site in Islam.

In Medina, have an open day to allow you to explore and discover this historically and religiously significant city.

Day 7: Head to Jeddah
After having breakfast and checking out of the hotel, start the journey towards Jeddah via the scenic route along the beautiful Red Sea coast.

Day 8: Al Balad
Get an authentic taste of local and Islamic history in the Old City of Jeddah (al Balad). A UNESCO World Heritage Site, al Balad is rich with 500-year-old buildings, Umayyad, Abbasid and Ottoman-era architectural designs, cultural centers, and museums.

Day 9: The Corniche & Tayebat Museum
Alongside discovering Islamic and local history at the al Tayebat Museum, spend the day at the Jeddah Corniche. Walk along the beautiful and scenic coast of the Red Sea, and choose between many types of authentic cuisines to satisfy your taste buds, a variety of designer stores to shop at, and multiple live music venues to enjoy.

Day 10: Departure
After having breakfast and checking out, get transportation to the airport based on your flight's departure time.

Highlights

  • Discover the history, culture, and cuisine of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Visit the Kingdom Centre, one of the tallest towers in Saudi Arabia
  • Explore the ancient oasis town of Al Ula and its heritage sites
  • See the second holiest site in Islam, the Mosque of the Prophet Mohammed
  • Walk along the beautiful and scenic coast of the Red Sea in Jeddah

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress modestly at religious and historical sites
Respect local customs and traditions
Check visa requirements for entry into Saudi Arabia (we can help you apply for a visa for free).
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.