Name: Explore the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Brand: Explore!
SKU: KSA
Price: 6130 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.3 (34 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

Discover the hidden treasures and natural beauties of Saudi Arabia
Spend two full days in the middle of the desert in the ancient Nabatean city of AlUla
Experience the seaside by the Red Sea before travelling to the mountainous side of Saudi

What's this trip about?

There are few places in the world that could be described as outside the reaches of tourism, and Saudi Arabia may be one of them. Images of desert adventures or busy souks are only one side of this eclectic country, known as the birthplace of Islam. This trip will introduce a Saudi Arabia of high mountains, chaotic camel markets, diverse food and a history that spans prehistoric rock art, the ancient spice trade and Lawrence's Arabian deserts. AlUla - Discover this ancient Nabatean city, second in size only to Petra, in the middle of the desert Al Bahah - Experience the mountainous side of Saudi in this region of cave-dwellings, hidden villages and hairpin roads Red Sea - Explore the atmospheric alleyways of the UNESCO-listed old town of Jeddah, and enjoy a boat trip along the coast of Yanbu

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path

Group sizeOperator does not provide

Age rangeOperator does not provide

Flights and transportN/A

Start CityRiyadh

End CityJeddah

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Itinerary

Day 1 Join trip in Riyadh

Arrive in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Once a desert trading post on the caravan route, this skyscraper-filled city is fighting a battle between the old and the new. Riyadh has a more traditional atmosphere than its red sea sister, Jeddah, and its historical s...

Day 2 Discover the old and new faces of Riyadh; walking tour with a Saudi lady

Riyadh is a chaotic, sprawling city, where ancient palaces and palm trees are found just a few traffic-laden streets away from bright, modern architecture. We'll get a feeling of both the old and new today. Before the 1930s, Riyadh was a small, walled oasis town in...

Day 3 Visit the Ushaiqer Heritage Village; drive to Buraidah

Leaving Riyadh this morning, we'll drive north-west to the Ushaiqer Heritage Village, a winding maze of alleyways and mud-brick houses. Nearby springs and palm groves made this a convenient stopping point for ancient pilgrims to Mecca. The village is a glimpse into an...

Day 4 Experience the Buraidah camel market; drive to Ha'il

Rise early this morning to drive to the dusty outskirts of Buraidah, where we find the Kingdom's famous camel market. A chaotic melee of people, sounds and smells, the daily market sees hundreds of camels, as well as sheep and goats, being bought and sold by local Sau...

Day 5 Discover the UNESCO-listed rock carvings at Jubbah; drive to AlUla and our desert accommodation

The oasis of Jubbah was once a huge inland lake, rich in wildlife and plant life and on the edge of the windswept Nafud Desert. On a set of sandstone rocks, which pop out of the sandy floor at the western edge of this oasis town, we'll find some of the Middle East's m...

Day 6 Visit the Nabatean city of Hegra and the Lion Tombs of Dadan

A short drive this morning brings us to the Lion Tombs of Dadan. Pre-dating the Nabatean Empire, the kings of Dadan, later named Lihyan, ruled from the 6th to the 2nd Century BC. At their capital, Dadan, the remains of ancient tombs have been found hewn into the rockf...

Day 7 Discover AlUla Old Town; Optional Stargazing

In the morning the tour leader will guide you through AlUla's Old Town. A maze of tightly packed streets, hundreds of mudbrick buildings, and an impressive watchtower fort, Old Town was inhabited from before the 12th century up until the early 1980s. In the afterno...

Day 8 Drive through the desert, and past the Sarawat Mountains, to Medina

Driving south to Medina, the desert extends before us, with the Sarawat Mountains flanking us to the left. En route, we will stop at Khaybar, a sister oasis of AlUla. It is considered one of the natural wonders of northwest Arabia and its landscape was shaped by lava ...

Day 9 Yanbu, antique port city on the Red Sea

After many days inland surrounded by the beautiful red sand of the desert, today we head to the coast for a change of scenery and for a load of Vitamin Sea. Yanbu is an ancient Red Sea port town whose history date back approximately 2,500 years. As expected of virtual...

Day 10 To the mountains at Al Bahah via Ta'if

We set off early in the morning leaving the Red Sea behind us. Today will be a day of long drives with key stops for rest and refreshments along the way. We aim to reach Ta'if for a quick lunch and a wander. Ta'if is surrounded by lush wadis and mountains that bloo...

Day 11 Visit the unexpected mountain village of Thee Ain

Spend a day of adventure exploring everything that this wonderful area has to offer. We set out from our hotel onto the 25 tunnels road - a deeply dramatic road of tight hairpin bends that descends hundreds of metres in a short time. We'll visit the 600 year-old marbl...

Day 12 Drive to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's second largest city on the Red Sea

We meet the Red Sea again today, as we journey back northwards towards the coastal city of Jeddah. It's a long day of driving, but we'll make stops en route. Jeddah is the largest commercial city in Saudi Arabia. A major port, an historical Red Sea trading point, and ...

Day 13 Walking tour of the UNESCO-listed old town; traditional evening meal

We'll explore Jeddah today, beginning with a visit to the enormous fish market. Seafood is essential to the economy of Jeddah, and a visit to this thriving fish market puts this into perspective. We'll also explore Jeddah's corniche, which extends many miles along the...

Day 14 Trip ends in Jeddah

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Jeddah. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Jeddah at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to...

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$438

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Dec 2023

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Tour leader Yannis did an excellent job and it all went so smoothly. Culturally it was a real eye opener and I suspect Saudi will continue to change a lot in the nea...

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Flights & transport:

Bus, 4WD

Maximum number of people in group:

20

Cancellation policy:

These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%

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Meals included:

Breakfast : 13
Dinner : 5
Lunch : 2

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