AlUla: Madain Saleh, Elephant Rock, and Jabal Ikmah Tour
ID: GYG794429-1269903
Category:
Country: Saudi Arabia
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore the ancient city of Hegra, Elephant Rock, and Jabal Ikmah on this guided tour. Learn about the history of the Nabataeans and the pre-Islamic era.
Discover the archaeological site of Al-Hijr (Madain Saleh) and the Elephant Rock on a guided tour from AlUla. Learn about the Nabatean civilization and see inscriptions in Aramaic, Dadanitic, Thamudic, Minaic, and Nabataean at Jabal Ikmah.
Begin your tour with pickup from your hotel in AlUla. Meet your guide and set off to the archaeological site of Al-Hijr (Madain Saleh). Learn about the Nabatean civilization and see the largest conserved site of the civilization of the Nabataeans south of Petra in Jordan.
Admire the well-preserved monumental tombs with decorated facades dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. See some 50 inscriptions of the pre-Nabataean period and some cave drawings.
Continue to the Elephant Rock, one of AlUla’s many geological marvels. Admire the rock formation that resembles an elephant with its trunk touching the ground.
Next, visit Jabal Ikmah, an open-air library across AlUla’s Valley. See thousands of inscriptions in Aramaic, Dadanitic, Thamudic, Minaic, and Nabataean. Learn about the oldest inscriptions of the Islamic era dating back to 24AH (644 CE).
Travel back to your hotel in AlUla at the end of the tour.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient city of Hegra, also known as Madain Saleh
- See the Elephant Rock, a natural rock formation that resembles an elephant
- Visit Jabal Ikmah, an open-air library with thousands of inscriptions
- Learn about the history of the Nabataeans and the pre-Islamic era
- Enjoy a comfortable ride back to your hotel in AlUla
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry water to stay hydrated.
Photography is allowed, but respect the cultural and historical significance of the sites.
Smoking and consuming food and drinks are restricted at the archaeological sites.
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.
