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Treasures of Saudi Arabia
7 days / 6 nights
Itineraries
Day 1
Jeddah
Arrival at Jeddah Airport, after border and customs clearance, transfer to your hotel. Welcome to Saudi Arabia! Jeddah, on the shores of the Red Sea, is the country's second-largest city, with four million inhabitants. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Jeddah
Full day in Jeddah. Today we will visit this city, which will surprise us with its contrasts. Highlights include the construction of the Jeddah Tower, which will be the tallest building in the world at over 300 meters high. We will follow the Corniche, with its beautiful views, seaside mosques, and recreational areas. We will admire the King Fahd Fountain, whose jets of water reach over 1 meters high. We will stop at the lively and picturesque fish market. We will include admission to Tabeyat International City, a beautiful architectural complex with interesting history and ethnography museums. We will visit the historic center and explore the interior of the elegant Beit Sallum house, now a museum. Free time for lunch in a shopping mall where you can choose from a variety of restaurants and cuisines. In the afternoon, we will visit the Al Rahma Mosque, better known as the floating mosque, for its pillars built on the shores of the Red Sea. We'll also enjoy the lively marina, very close to the Formula XNUMX racetrack. Return to the hotel.
Day 3
Jeddah - Medina
Breakfast. Departure for the interior of Arabia, to the holy city of Medina, "the luminous city." Arrival at noon at a shopping center. Free lunch in the food court. We are in an imposing historical destination, one of the two holiest cities in Islam, a destination visited by millions of pilgrims each year and a city that was forbidden to non-Muslims until very recently. It is a holy site; respect for its inhabitants and beliefs, and proper dress are required. We will stroll around the immense Prophet's Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi), a mosque with 10 minarets and a capacity for one million visitors, built by the Prophet himself and his burial place. We will visit Uhud Hill, where the Prophet's forces clashed with the Meccan troops. You may walk along its esplanade and climb the hill, but remember to do so in silence and with respect. At the Quba Mosque, in 622, the Prophet and his followers laid the foundation stone of what would become the first mosque in history. From here, we'll walk to the garden and well of Ethiq, where the different tribes of the area came out to greet and give water to the Prophet and his companions, who had just arrived in Medina after their persecution in Mecca. At dusk, we'll head outside the Al Masjid to experience the excitement of seeing the thousands of people who enter at prayer time and the illuminations. Dinner included. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 4
Medina – Khaibar – Al Ula
Breakfast. We continue our route and travel to some of the most beautiful desert regions in the world. In a volcanic area with stunning landscapes, we visit Khaibar, a historic region. It was a Jewish settlement on the Arabian Peninsula in the 628th century and is famous for the Battle of Khaibar, which took place in 52 AD during the Prophet's lifetime. In this battle, Muslim forces led by Muhammad defeated the Jewish tribes. We will visit the historic fortress of Khaibar and walk through its beautiful oasis (admission included). We will continue to one of the most spectacular places in the world, the Al-Ula region and oasis: a true open-air museum surrounded by nature, where rock formations, canyons, and ravines compete with the majestic treasures carved by its ancient inhabitants. Upon arrival, we'll head to Elephant Rock, "Jabal Al Fil," a stunning geomorphological phenomenon, a XNUMX-meter-high elephant-shaped rock. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
Al Ula – Tabuk
Breakfast. In the Al-Ula region, we will visit the Nabataean archaeological site of HEGRA (Madain Saleh), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, "the Other Petra," which will amaze us with its rock-cut tombs in a mysterious desert setting. Lunch is included. Afterward, we will have free time to stroll and enjoy its shopping streets and magnificent oasis. In the afternoon, we will depart for TABUK, a city of over half a million inhabitants, the provincial capital, and one of the oldest cities in the country. We will have time to walk through the bustling commercial area of the city center. Dinner is included. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 6
Tabuk - Riyadh
Breakfast. Early in the morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Riyadh (flight not included). Upon arrival, we will begin our tour (the order of activities varies depending on the season). We will explore the capital of Saudi Arabia. We will visit the National Museum, the largest museum in the country, where we will learn about the history, culture, and art of the Kingdom. Afterward, we will visit the Masmak Fortress, whose interior allows us to understand the incredible changes that have taken place in this city over the last century. We will then have time to stroll through the neighborhood, with its souks and commercial life. Free time for lunch in a shopping center. In the late afternoon, we will visit the Al Rajhi Mosque, the largest mosque in Riyadh, with its Andalusian-style architecture. We will attend a prayer and receive an introduction to Islam, which will provide us with insight into this religion. To conclude the day, we will include transfer and admission to Riyadh Boulevard, where you will be amazed by its lively atmosphere, attractions, numerous restaurants serving specialties from numerous countries, live entertainment, and the colorful fountain show. Time to stroll and enjoy the area. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 7
Riyadh – City of origin
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. End of our services.
Jeddah
Warwick Jeddah 4*
Medina
Season Star 4*
Al ula
Sahary Resort 4*
taboo
Skyline Tabuk 4* / Ewaa Express 3*sup
Riad
Warwick Riyadh 4*
- 5 nights bed and breakfast and 1 night half-board in Al Ula.
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Spanish-speaking guide.
- The visits indicated in the itinerary.
- 1 dinner at a restaurant in Medina + 1 dinner at a restaurant in Tabuk.
- Municipal tax on hotels.
- Travel insurance.
- Tabuk-Riyadh flight (it is recommended to book flight SV-1522 07:35/09:30 hrs).
- Visa.
- Drinks at the indicated meals.
- Tips.
- Anything not indicated in the itinerary or in the “price includes” section.
- Visitors should try not to wear transparent or overly provocative clothing.
- The local people have a fairly strict attitude toward alcohol. Being drunk in public is considered one of the most serious offenses.
- Tips in restaurants and cafes are essential; the amount depends on the establishment's standards. In fine dining, it's best to add 10% to the total amount; in small restaurants and cafes, tips can be around 5% of the total amount.
- Don't take photos of people without asking permission. Photographing people on the street can lead to a fine.
- Tap water is not drinkable.
- The order of the program may change due to unexpected circumstances, always respecting the content of the program.
- Prices valid for a minimum of 2 pax.
- Cancellation fees: 21% from 15 to 50 days; 14% from 8 to 75 days; 7% from 100 days before the start of the tour.
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