Highlights of Saudi Arabia
Full Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Riyadh international airport, where you are met and transferred to Holiday Inn Meydan for check-in and overnight.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
In the morning and drive to visit Diriyah, one of the most important sites, from where the history of the Al Saud Dynasty began. Visit Al‐Masmak Fortress which is one of the most important monuments in the city of Riyadh. This palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. The reason for building this historic palace was to serve as a military garrison for his army, which operated under a Governor in Riyadh from Hail. Ibn Saud captured the fort on 15th January 1902. Explore Chop square and Dira Souq carpet. Stop for lunch at Assaraya Turkish Restaurant. After, we will visit the National Museum, a place of learning and discovery meant to kindle pride in the Arab heritage and reverence for Islam. This National Landmark is composed of eight galleries telling the complete story of Arabian History from the creation of the universe to our modern era. We will drive nearby Murabba Palace which is among the most important palace built by King Abdulaziz in the year 1937 A.D. That same year the King and his family moved into this palace. This palace was built on the local traditional Najid style by using local building material only. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Morning at leisure to explore on your own the city, visit some of its elegant malls, and by 12-noon transfer to the airport for your 2.00 PM flight to Al Ula. On arrival, start by visiting the old deserted but very well preserved town and check‐in at Arac Hotel then dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
After breakfast depart to Elephant rock which is a wonderful natural rock formation. Also, we will visit Khuraiba Lion tombs but we will observe it from outside only. The lions are literally carved on the side of one of the Al Khuraiba Tombs. These small tombs are walking distance from a discovered old kingdom called The “Kingdom of Lihyan.” Our next stop is al Ula Hejaz Railway station. We will continue to Al Wajh and explore the old city. Continue to Tabuk, upon arrival dinner and overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5
After breakfast depart to Madain Shuaib which is another preserved Nabatean site located in Saudi Arabia. Tabouk province has a very ancient historical background and the archaeological monuments that are spread around the region indicate that many nations lived in the region for more than 8000 years. Some of the great prophets either lived or traveled by this region leaving historic signs. People of Thamood, Aramean, and the Nabataean lived here in addition to Prophet Shuaib and Prophet Moses whose water springs and well are living signs in the province of Tabuk. A great mixture of many civilizations are excavated and more waiting to be excavated. In the late afternoon, take a flight to Jeddah. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
A morning visit to some of the old Ottoman houses, mostly constructed from coral and reinforced with wood so that beams crisscross the interior walls. The most beautiful & well known is Nasif House which was built during the 1850s by the well‐known Nasif Family, one of the most influential trading families in the history of Jeddah. Also, we will visit Altaybat Int’l City for Sciences and Knowledge which is a very beautiful museum that houses endless collections of arts, ethnography, and archaeology artifacts. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will make a stop at the corniche of Jeddah (sea‐side promenade), a major attraction that acts as an open-air museum displaying an array of modern sculptures and gathering social place for locals. If the time will permit, we will visit the colorful fish market. Overnight at Red sea Palace hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
A free day to explore on your own, or just relax at your hotel. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Also Included: Domestic flights in Saudi Arabia. All taxes, service charges, port charges, and entrance fees to sights mentioned included as well. All transfers, meeting and assistance and baggage handling are also included.
Extensions & Optional Tours: Extra days and optional tours to sites are available upon request.
Pricing
$5679
Highlights of Saudi Arabia
$749
Single Supplement
**Please keep in mind that if you are traveling alone, you are single occupancy.
