Highlights of Saudi Arabia

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Highlights of Saudi Arabia

A multi-centre tour that takes in the desert oasis of AlUla, the historic sites of Hail, and the modern cities of Jeddah and Riyadh. This tour showcases the treasures of Saudi Arabia starting with the seaside town of Jeddah, the gateway city to holy Mecca, with its UNISCO world heritage sites, onto the first Islamic city of Madina. Uncover the archaeological wonders of Nabataean civilization in AlUla, explore the ancient rock art sites at Jubbah and the modern Capital city of Riyad.

Tour Nights

  • Jeddah: 2 nights
  • AlUla: 2 nights
  • Hail: 1 nights
  • Riyadh: 2 nights
  • Tour code: AWSAU10
  • Accommodation Grade
  • Group Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Discover Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed historical district, Al Balad
  • Visit the historic Islamic places in Madina
  • Tour of the rock-cut tombs of Hegra in a Land Rover
  • See the ancient petroglyphs at Jubbah
  • Take in the cultural highlights of Riyadh and Jeddah

Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 Jeddah
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    Jeddah

    Arrive in Jeddah. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel. 

  • Day 2 Jeddah
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    Jeddah

    After breakfast proceed for the city tour visiting Al Tayebat Museum superbly curated portraying the city’s 2,500‐year history & showcasing the traditional Hijazi architecture.Visit the Old City of Jeddah (UNESCO World Heritage Site) & experience the historical sights, old buildings with their intricate architecture. Learn about the inhabitants and merchants of the areas as you walk-through the secret passages and doors. Visit the Floating Mosque and walk on Jeddah cornice and see King Fahd's Fountain.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner  Read More

  • Day 3 Jeddah to Madina and AlUla
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    Jeddah to Madina and AlUla

    Morning train to Madina. Tour of City visiting Dar Almadinah Museum and the heritage sites including Uhud Mountain, the holy cemetery,Quba Mosque (The first mosque in Islamic Civilization), the outer courtyard of the Prophet’s Mosque and Hejaz Railway Station and Museum. Later drive to AlUla to your hotel for a two-night stay.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 4 AlUla
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    AlUla

    Morning visit Hegra (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the largest conserved site of the Nabataean civilization and home to over 100 tombs carved from giant rock formations. Afternoon visit Dadan, Jabal Ikmah and AlUla Old Town. Continue on to visit Elephant Rock Set in golden desert, one of AlUla’s many geological marvels.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 5 AlUla to Hail
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    AlUla to Hail

    Morning leave for Hail visiting enroute Jubbah famous for ancient rock art sites, with some carvings dating back to possibly 10,000 years including human and animal representation.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 6 Hail to Riyad
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    Hail to Riyad

    Tour of the Hail city including visit to A’Arif Fort built with mud and clay. Visit the Castle of Al-Qishlah - a two-floor mud palace, with long wall sand watch-towers, and Hail Regional Museum. After lunch train to Riyadh for a two-night stay. 

  • Day 7 Riyad
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    Riyad

    Morning tour visiting the state of art National Museum and King Abdulaziz historical center. The museum has well‐designed and informative galleries covering Arabian history, culture and art. Visit the Masmak Palace. This place is famous for its traditional mud‐brick architecture. Afternoon visit AdDiriyah, home to revitalized Al Bujairi, a pedestrianized maze of winding alleyways with cafes & craft shops and Diriyah Museum, a former palace. Experience the Sky Bridge at Kingdom Tower & take the high‐speed lift to the 99th floor for the panorama vi ews the Riyadh skyline.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 
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  • Day 8 Depart Riyad
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    Depart Riyad

    Transfer to the airport for your onward travel.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

Dates & Guide Prices

  • PERIOD OF TRAVEL
  • PRICE (PP)

Hotels

  • Centro Salama
    Centro Salama
    Jeddah
  • Shaden Resort
    Shaden Resort
    AlUla
  • Millennium Hail Hotel
    Millennium Hail Hotel
    Hail
  • Centro Olaya
    Centro Olaya
    Riyadh

Centro Salama

Jeddah
  • Centro Salama

Set along Route 271, this polished hotel is 2 km from the Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum and 20 km from King Abdulaziz International Airport.

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Shaden Resort

AlUla
  • Shaden Resort

The resort is located at the heart of Al Ulla city which is the main hub of the attractive area, the closest to the most important historical and vital facilities and entertainment. The resort is only a hundred meters away fr

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Millennium Hail Hotel

Hail
  • Millennium Hail Hotel

Offering views of the Nafud desert, this upscale hotel is 4 km from the University of Hail and 18 km from A'arif Citadel, a 17th-century hilltop fortress. It's 26 km from Hail Regional Airport.

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Centro Olaya

Riyadh
  • Centro Olaya

Hotel is 8-minutes' walk from both the Al Faisaliyah Center skyscraper and shopping at Centria Mall. It's less than 1 km from King Fahd Highway.

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What's Included?

  • Return International flight.
  • Meet & greet services on arrival.
  • All airport transfers on private basis.
  • Air-conditioned transportation for drives and sightseeing.
  • Train transfers.
  • Hotel accommodation on sharing basis as per the itinerary.
  • Meals as per the Itinerary.
  • Train tickets Jeddah to Medina & Hail to Riyadh in business class.
  • Return transfers to Winter Park/Husaak Centre AlUla.
  • Services of English-speaking guides/storytellers during sightseeing tours.
  • Entrance fee to the monuments as per the itinerary.

What's not Included?

  • Visa fees.
  • Health requirements, immigration requirements.
  • Any tips and gratuities.
  • Personal items (beverages, cigarettes, telephone calls, room service, laundry and other extras).
  • Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing. 

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