Start the day off with a visit to
Jeddah’s historical downtown
area Al-Balad which is the
historical area well known as the
"Old Town", where many of the
oldest families used to live and
work. It boasts of old buildings, a
traditional souk and many
restaurants. While visiting
Al-Balad, you will be taken to see
Beit Nassif, one of the prominent
structures in the old city dating
back to the mid 1800's. The
five-story building provides a rare
opportunity for the visitors to
experience the blend of
traditional architecture with
modernity. Next up, we shall visit
the famous Floating Mosque, the
Al Rahma Mosque, which is
amongst the most prominent
mosques and the local landmarks
in Jeddah. Also known as Fatima
Al-Zahra Mosque, it is present on
the northern tip of Jeddah's
waterfront and covers a massive
area of 2,400 m². Thereafter, visit
one of the most famous ancient
museums of Jeddah, Abdul Raouf
Khalil Museum that showcases
2,500-year-old history of the city.
Displaying the history of the
pre-Islamic era, pre-modern
civilisations, and the rich Islamic
cultural heritage, it exhibits
ancient archaeological collections
related to Saudi heritage and
Ottoman Empire. Take a stroll
along the Jeddah Corniche, the
shore of the Red Sea, where the
corniche features a coastal road,
recreation areas, pavilions, and
large-scale civic sculptures for all
to enjoy and take pictures.
Heading towards Taif, a city and
governorate in the Makkah
Province of Saudi Arabia. Taif is
often dubbed the “City of Roses”.
Visit The Rashid Husain Al
Qorashei Rose Farm and Factory,
a famous spot for seeing rose
perfumes being made. Make a
stop at the popular local
Strawberry Plantation Farm
located in Al-Hada area producing
high-quality strawberries and
strawberry-made products.
Experience Saudi’s longest cable
car ride to descend from Ah Hada
Mountain. A serpentine road sweeping elegantly down the
mountainside, as do ancient
zig-zagging camel trails and
passing through the old
pedestrian road towards the
tourist village of Alkar at the
bottom of the mountain. Taif’s
central market is a labyrinth of
narrow alleys, which snake
through sand-coloured buildings
to peaceful plazas. Laid out in
themed areas, explore sections
devoted to rich local honey,
perfume, Islamic clothing, and
jewellery. Head back to Jeddah for
dinner in the hotel.
After breakfast, depart via a
high-speed train to Medinah.
Start your visit with a Medinah
city tour and prepare to be
amazed by the city's most
stunning architecture. Drive
along and marvel the striking
Prophet's Mosque; one of the
most dominating buildings along
Al Madinah's skyline. Continue
along to the Al Baqee, a
cemetery famous for being the
resting place of Islamic Prophet
Mohammed’s many relatives and
companions. Explore the sights
along the Red Route, including
the Uhud Battlefield and The
Trench Battlefield. Both
locations are known for where
two of the Muslim Army's biggest
battles have taken place. Visit Dar
Al Medina Museum, which
focuses on the history of Medina
and its role during the
post-Hijrah Muslim period. The
museum exhibits around 2,000
exhibits that capture the heritage
and culture of al-Madinah and
document the landscape, the
people and how it has been
shaped over the years.
This morning heads to Alula,
nestled within the Wadi Al-Qura
in the heart of the region. Visit
Elephant Rock, this spectacular
rock formation resembles an
elephant with its trunk touching the ground, is one of Alula’s
geomorphological wonders and
one of Alula iconic landmarks.
Visit Hegra Heritage Site, the first
World Heritage property to be
inscribed in Saudi Arabia and the
largest conserved site of the
civilization of the Nabataeans
south of Petra in Jordan. It
features well-preserved
monumental tombs with
decorated facades dating from
the 1st century BC to the 1st
century AD. Proceed to Dadan &
Jabal Iqmah, a mountain near to
the ancient city of Dadan, the
capital of Dadanite and Lihyanite
Kingdoms, which has been
described as a huge open-air
library.
Kick off to Hail, capital of the
eponymous province, is located in
the center of northern Arabian
Peninsula on the eastern side of
the massive Jibal Aga and at the
fringe of the vast desert of the Rub'
Al-Khali. Visit the A’Arif Fort and
the nearby heritage museum
before taking a walk at the
traditional market where we will
find the local delicacies. Continue,
our journey next to Jubbah that
lies on an ancient lake. Several
archaeological sites of human
settlement from the Middle
Paleolithic period were found
around the margin of the
paleolake. Jubbah is also the most
important Rock Carving Site in
Saudi Arabia. There are copious
rock arts that still endure till today,
illustrating strange secret codes,
images and pictures that are left
by the nomadic and other ethnic
groups who had once colonized
this area.
After breakfast, head off to
Ushaiqer which is one of the
oldest towns in the Saudi region of
Najd and a major stopping point
for pilgrims. Pay a visit to the Ushaiger heritage village, takes a
stroll along the shaded and
charming pathways that meander
between the 400 mud houses and
25 mosques the village hosts.
Some of the houses that still today
carry the name of the family that
lived in them were renovated.
Drives back to Riyahd city. Upon
arrival, take the high-speed lift to
the 99th floor of the iconic
Kingdom Center for access to
Riyadh’s best urban panorama.
Suspended 300 meters above the
city, the tower’s curved Sky Bridge
offers spectacular views across the
Riyadh skyline. End of the day,
have some free time shopping in
Kingdom Mall and is one of the
unique and distinctive landmarks
of the city of Riyadh.
After breakfast, transfer to Riyadh
train station for a trip to Hofuf Al
Asha Oasis (2.5h by Train). Visit the
UNESCO World Heritage site Al
Asha, the city known as the home
to one of the world’s largest natural
Oasis. Drive around Palm Oasis,
which is not just palm oasis but
also its own civilization, culture,
mountains, and people providing
the city with a unique identity. Visit
the Princes School, the oldest
public school in Saudi Arabia and
linked to the history and
accomplishments of King
Abdulaziz Al Saud. Move towards
Al-Qarah Mountain, located to the
east of Al-Ahsa, a major tourism
attraction and natural and
historical landmark in the
Kingdom. You may scale this
limestone mesa and will be able to
hear the latter while witnessing
the lush green impact of the
former. Recently, Al-Ahsa Oasis has
been nominated as one of the
seven wonders of the world.
Thereafter, tuck-up your dinner at
the local restaurant before your
train journey back to Riyadh.
Start our tour today with a visit to
the Masmak Fortress who was
built using mud and clay and is an
incredible structure with a huge
wall. This large fortress is historically significant as it has
witnessed the Battle of Riyadh,
where Al Saud gained control
over Riyadh. Continue to Al Zal
traditional Flee Market & Dira
Souq, a treasure trove of
traditional Eastern artefacts, the
souk is one of the major tourist
attractions. While entering from
the main access, one always gets
to smell sandalwood fragrance.
Dira Souq is worth buying antique
carpets and other useful Saudi
heritage antiques. Thereafter, visit
National Museum followed by
visit to UNESCO Heritage Site of
historical Diriyyah (view from
outside). Thereafter, transfer to
the airport for your flight home.
• A minimum group size of 15 passengers is
required for a confirmed departure.
• The sequence of the itinerary, flight
schedules and hotels are subject to
change without prior notice in the event
of unforeseen circumstances.
• Activities are subject to prevailing
weather conditions.
• During major events, accommodation
may be relocated without prior notice.
Note
Do note that the third bed for triple room may be a "roll-away" bed.
The below chart serves a guideline and may not be applicable to all destinations.
For maximum comfort, we highly recommend a family of four to stay in two rooms.
If extra bed are not available, passengers will be put into : 1 Standard Double / Twin Room + 1 Standard Single Room
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