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Treasures of Saudi Arabia

Treasures of Saudi Arabia

Embark on a multi-faceted journey through Saudi Arabia, taking in historically significant sites, cultural landmarks and awe-inspiring desert landscapes. Starting in the port city of Jeddah, the tour visits the holy sites of Madinah, uncovers archaeological wonders in AlUla and explores the modern megacity of Riyadh.

Tour Nights

  • Jeddah: 2 nights
  • Madinah: 1 night
  • AlUla: 2 nights
  • Hail: 1 night
  • Riyadh: 2 nights

Tour At a Glance

  • Discover Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed historical district, Al Balad
  • Visit the Quba Mosque in Madinah, believed to be the first ever built
  • Tour the rock-cut tombs of Hegra in a vintage Land Rover
  • See the ancient petroglyphs at Jubbah
  • Take in the cultural highlights of Riyadh and Jeddah
  • Tour code: STSAU06
  • Accommodation Grade
  • Private Tour

09 Days / 08 Nights Guide Price on request

Treasures of Saudi Arabia Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 Jeddah
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    Jeddah

    You will be collected at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Jeddah. 

  • Day 2 Jeddah
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    Jeddah

    Start with a visit to Al Tayebat Museum for an insight into the city’s 2,500-year history, then make your way along the Jeddah Corniche. See the modern sculptures at the Open Air Museum and stop at Al Rahmah Masjid, known as the Floating Mosque.Continue to Al Balad historical district, where you’ll learn about Jeddah’s past inhabitants and visit Makkah Gate, which stands at the entrance of the road to Makkah.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 3 Jeddah - Madinah
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    Jeddah - Madinah

    Travel north by high-speed train to Madinah, historically the first Islamic capital, and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. On a city tour, you can enjoy the exterior views of Al-Masjid al-Nabawi with spectacular architecture, known as the Prophet’s Mosque, from the square (only Muslims can visit inside). Visit the Quba Mosque – one of the oldest mosques in the world. Other historically significant sites include Mount Uhud, where the famous Battle of Uhud took place, with spectacular views of the Holy City.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 4 Madinah - AlUla
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    Madinah - AlUla

    Drive to AlUla and take a tour of the Old Town, once a thriving hub on the incense-trading routes. Explore the maze-like remnants of mudbrick houses, shops and squares, and the mighty 10th-century fort.Stay at a hotel in AlUla for 2 nights.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 5 AlUla
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    AlUla

    Explore the ancient rock-hewn city of Hegra, once the second city of the Nabataean kingdom. Tour the UNESCO-listed site in a vintage Land Rover, accompanied by a rawi guide. Then visit Dadan, capital city of the Dadanites, to explore its rock-cut tombs, ruins and inscriptions. See the thousands of pre-Arabic rock inscriptions at Jabal Ikmah, then marvel at the towering rock formation known as Elephant Rock.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 6 AlUla - Hail
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    AlUla - Hail

    Travel west to Hail today, visiting the UNESCO-listed rock art site of Jubbah en route. Some of the carvings here are believed to date back 10,000 years and include elegant representations of humans, cattle and horses. Check in to your hotel in Hail for an overnight stay.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 7 Hail - Riyadh
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    Hail - Riyadh

    On a city tour of Hail, visit the fortified Castle of Al Qishlah, see artworks and artefacts at the Hail Regional Museum and do some shopping at Hail Souq. Later today, take a train to Riyadh and check in to your hotel for 2 nights.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 8 Riyadh
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    Riyadh

    Explore Riyadh, including a visit to Saudi’s National Museum, the heritage landmarks at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, and Masmak Palace in the city’s old quarter. Continue to historical Diriyah, birthplace of the Saudi state and the ancestral home of the Al Saud royal family. Enjoy panoramic views from the Sky Bridge at Kingdom Tower, Riyadh’s tallest building.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 9 Onward journey
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    Onward journey

    Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, or extend your stay in Saudi Arabia.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

What's Included?

  • All airport transfers on private basis.
  • Hotel accommodation on sharing basis as per the itinerary.
  • Meals as per the Itinerary.
  • Return transfers to Winter Park/Husaak Centre AlUla.
  • Services of English-speaking guides/storytellers during sightseeing tours on private basis except in AlUlah where it will be on group basis. 
  • Entrance fee to the monuments as per the itinerary.

What's not Included?

  • International flights and airport taxes.
  • Domestic flights.
  • Visas, 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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