Summary
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
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Join Trip In Riyadh
- Day 2
- Discover The Old And New Faces Of Riyadh On A Guid...
- Day 3
- Visit The Ushaiqer Heritage Village; Drive To Bura...
- Day 4
- Experience The Buraidah Camel Market; Drive To Ha'...
- Day 5
- Discover The Unesco-Listed Rock Carvings At Jubbah...
- Day 6
- Visit The Nabatean City Of Hegra And The Lion Tomb...
- Day 7
- Discover Maraya Theatre And Alula Old Town
- Day 8
- Drive Through The Desert, And Past The Sarawat Mou...
- 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 Cit...
- Day 13
- Walking Tour Of The Unesco-Listed Old Town With A ...
- Day 14
- Trip Ends In Jeddah
Travel Cities (5): Ḥaʼil, Hegra, Mecca, Medina, Riyadh
Details
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