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
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Informations générales
ID de la tour219737
Durée de la tournée14jours
LangueEnglish
Taille du groupe16
Tranche d'âge16 - 85
Exécuté par
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Day 1: Join trip in Riyadh
Day 2: Discover the old and new faces of Riyadh walking tour with a Saudi lady
Day 3: Visit the Ushaiqer Heritage Village drive to Buraidah
Day 4: Experience the Buraidah camel market drive to Ha'il
Day 5: Discover the UNESCO-listed rock carvings at Jubbah drive to AlUla and our desert accommodation
Day 6: Visit the Nabatean city of Hegra and the Lion Tombs of Dadan
Day 7: Discover AlUla Old Town Optional Stargazing
Day 8: Drive through the desert, and past the Sarawat Mountains, to Medina
Day 9: Yanbu, antique port city on the Red Sea
Day 10: To the mountains at Al Bahah via Ta'if
Day 11: Visit the unexpected mountain village of Thee Ain
Day 12: Drive to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's second largest city on the Red Sea
Day 13: Walking tour of the UNESCO-listed old town traditional evening meal