Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is located west of the Red Sea and east of the Persian Gulf, occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula in southwst Asia. It contains the globe's most impressive and largest continuous sand desert, also is named “ oil kingdom” for its ample oil resource in the world.
- Tour Code: WT - Riyadh 01
- 22 Days in Riyadh to Jaddah, Abha, Najran, Riyadh, Jouf, Hail, Al Ula, Taima, Tabouk, Dhoba, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Bethany, Amman, Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais
- Tour Code: WT - Riyadh 02
- 15 Days in Saudi Arabia to Riyadh, Hail, Jouf, Taima, Al Ula, Madinah, Abha, Najran and Jeddah
Departure: Daily
Day 01 - Entry RiyadhUpon arrival, then transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own for rest.
Day 02 - RiyadhVisit Dariyah, the ancestral home of the Al Saud dynasty. Then visit the camel market, after lunch, proceed to visit Faisaliah Tower, the Masmak Fortress and the Heritage Souq near the fortress for some shopping. Return to the hotel for dinner and have an overnight stay.
Day 03 - Riyadh/ HailTake flight to Hail. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel to check in and have lunch. Afterwards, start your tour in Hail. For centuries, Hail was regarded as the "key to the desert" for many pilgrims will enter the Makkah and Madinah through the way. Have an overnight stay at the local hotel.
Day 04 - Hail/ Jouf
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around Hail, visit ancient palaces, stone circles and rock with pretty design. Afterwards, return to the hotel, then check out and drive to Jouf. Have an overnight stay at Jouf.
Day 05 - JoufHave a whole day exploration in Jouf. The tour will be started from Dumat Al Jandal, then visit the Qasr Marid, stop at the Umar Mosque, the museum and the Old City. After lunch, this afternoon is schedulded to go to Sakaka and visit the Bir Saisra, Qasr Zabal and seeing the sunset. Have an overnight stay at Jouf.
Day 06 - Jouf /Taima / Al UlaThis morning, leave for Al Ula, visit the Taima Stone in Taima on the way. It is a key historical sites in that area and discovered in the 18 century. Continue on to Tabouk and check into the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 07 - Al UlaThis morning, visit the old city of Al Ula and the Al Ula Museum. Afterwards, the guide will show you around the ancient tombs and tell you some legendary about it. After lunch, afternoon is scheduled to visit Mada’in Saleh and an Islamic castle, the historic and now defunct Hijaz Railway station No. 21, have a panorama view of Al Ula valley from Al Harrah hill, and end the tour Mammoth Rock. Have an overnight stay at Al Ula.
Day 08 - Al Ula/ Madinah/ AbhaEarly this morning, head to visit Mada’in Saleh and Madinah on the way. Stop at the ancient sites of Khaiber and Zubaida Dam. Upon arrvial in Madinah, have dinner and then transfer to the airport for the flight to Abha. Have an overnight at Abha.
Day 09 - Abha This morning, visit the Al Habala village (2000m) located at the half way of the steep mountain. After visit here, return to the hotel for lunch, then proceed to the Bin Hamsan Cultural Village and Museum to taste the local resident's life in person.Visit the souq before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 10 - Abha
Your Abha exploration continues today. This morning, your local buddy will take you to visit the Al Soodah Park to acquire the natural beauty around the area. You will see terraced mountainsides, green vegetation and also enjoy the great scenery of Rijal Alma village and Sarawat Mountain. After lunch, afternoon is scheduled to visit the Abha Museum and end the whole day tour at the souq. Have an overnight stay at Abha.
Day 11 - Abha/ Najran
This morning, leave for Najran. Visit the Dhahran Al Janoub and Al Haraja old city midway. Then have a spectular view of Farrshah from the Tehama mountains. After arrvial, refresh yourselves and head for souq. Have an overnight stay at Najran.
Day 12 - NajranHave a whole day tour to the Al Ukhdood Museum, Al Ukhdood Site, Raoum Castle, Najran Gigantic Dam, the local Souq, and the Emarat Historical Palace. Have an overnight stay at Najran.
Day 13 - Najran/ JeddahTake a morning flight to Jeddah. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. The rest day is free for you to explore the flavor of this city on your own.
Day 14 - Jeddah
Start the day tour to the Nasif House, a complex of Arabian and Islamic style architecture. then visit the old Alawi Suq for jewelry, perfumes, fabrics, incense, coffee, and more. Tonight, you will be feasted with a tasty dinner at the popular restaurant at the Corniche. Return to the hotel and have an overnight stay there.
Day 15 - Exit Jeddah After breakfast and depart from the airport.
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