Heritage of Saudi Arabia

8 Nights / 9 Days | 1 Country / 5 Cities

Heritage of Saudi Arabia

8 Nights / 9 Days - 1 Country / 5 Cities

Riyadh (2N)/Hail (1N)/Alula (2N)/Madinah (1N)/Jeddah (2N)

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Riyadh (2N)/Hail (1N)/Alula (2N)/Madinah (1N)/Jeddah (2N)

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  • day 1

  • MORNING TO NOON

    Arrival in Riyadh & hotel transfer

  • EVENING

    Free time to explore Riyadh (on own).Overnight in Riyadh

  • day 2

  • MORNING

    National Museum & Murabba Palace (outside)

  • NOON

    Local Saudi lunch

  • EVENING

    Masmak Fort. Drive past Kingdom Tower & Faisaliah. Overnight in Riyadh

  • day 3

  • MORNING

    High-speed train journey to Ha’il

  • NOON

    Hotel check-in & lunch at leisure

  • EVENING

    A’Arif Fort, Heritage Museum & traditional market walk. Overnight in Ha’il

  • day 4

  • MORNING

    Drive to Jubbah petroglyphs (UNESCO Site)

  • NOON

    Lunch at leisure. Nefud Al Kabir desert drive

  • EVENING

    Arrival & hotel check-in. Overnight in AlUla

  • day 5

  • MORNING

    Dadan ancient city & carving sites

  • NOON

    Jabal Ikmah inscriptions. Lunch at leisure

  • EVENING

    Elephant Rock (Jebel Al-Fil). Overnight in AlUla

  • day 6

  • MORNING

    Hegra (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

  • NOON

    Lunch at leisure. AlUla Old City

  • EVENING

    Drive to Madinah via Hijaz route. Overnight in Madinah

  • day 7

  • MORNING

    Explore Madinah outskirts, Qiblatain Mosque, Mount Uhud

  • NOON

    Dar Al Madina Museum

  • EVENING

    Drive to Jeddah. Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum. Overnight in Jeddah

  • day 8

  • MORNING

    Al-Balad walking tour. Beit Nassif (outside)

  • NOON

    Lunch & Visit Al Rahmah & Floating Mosque

  • EVENING

    Jeddah Corniche & traditional Saudi dinner. Overnight in Jeddah

  • day 9

  • MORNING

    Breakfast and Transfer to Jeddah Airport

Day 1

| Riyadh

Arrive at King Khalid International Airport. On arrival at Riyadh, you will be transferred to your hotel in Riyadh. Riyadh’s blend of medieval and millennial elements makes for a beguiling cultural union, where Arabia’s earliest roots can be traced and its bold future envisioned. The city’s fascinating, centuries-old history can be found within its atmospheric souqs, compelling museums, and ancient architecture, but it’s also a modern metropolis, with glittering high-rises and a burgeoning contemporary art scene. Evening you have free time to explore Riyadh (on your own)

Day 2

| Riyadh

Breakfast at the hotel. We will start our tour of mystic Riyadh by visiting the National Museum, which is the primary custodian of the Saudi national heritage and culture. The Museum is a place of learning and discovery, and it offers an overview of the history of Arabian civilization from Prehistory to our modern era. We continue thereafter to the nearby Murabba Palace (outside visit as in renovation), which is one of the historic buildings of the city. The palace was named after its square, with a form of 400 by 400 meters. We will stop then for lunch in a typical local Saudi restaurant. Afternoon we will continue our tour of mystic Riyadh by visiting the Masmak Fort and its museum that depicts the history of the conquest of Arabia by the Al-Saud family. The palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. to serve as a military garrison for the Abdullah bin Rashid army. His Majesty King Abdulaziz, the father of the nation today, captured the fort in 1902, making this fort the birthplace of the 3rd Saudi Kingdom, the modern one we live in. At the end of the afternoon, we will pass the Kingdom Tower & the Faisaliah, back to your hotel.

Day 3

| Hail

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, we depart for Riyadh’s railway station and board the fast train for Ha’il. The railway link was constructed very recently and allows us to reach Ha’il in just under 5 hours. The city of Ha’il lies at the foot of the imposing Shammar mountain range, whose name is also that of a large northern Arabian tribe. Renowned for its hospitable people, Ha’il is traditionally the home of Saudi Arabia’s poets and writers. An interesting fact about Ha’il is that most of the early European explorers passed by this city during the 19th century (Charles Doughty, Lady Blunt, Charles Huber, Julius Eutin). Lunch at leisure. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel. As it will be early in Ha’il in the early afternoon, we will visit the A’Arif Fort and the nearby heritage museum. Then we will have a walk at the traditional market, where we will find the local delicacies. We will also pass by the Ha’il Regional Museum, and if it is open, we will stop there to admire its collections.

Day 4

| Alula

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, we will start our journey to Jubbah that lies on an ancient lake. Several archaeological sites of human settlement from the Middle Paleolithic period were found around the margin of the paleolake. Jubbah is surrounded by large sandstone outcrops that are filled with ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions. If the animals that used to live there became extinct because of the desertification that started during the 6th millennium BCE, some men fixed their presence in Jubbah thanks to carvings of aurochs, cheetahs, lions…Those drawings are still visible today on several sandstone outcrops like the Jebel Umm Sanman. Jubbah and Shuwaymis, the other major carving sites of Hail Province, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage in 2015 for their numerous petroglyph panels and rich inscriptions. The region between Ha’il and Al-Ula offers some of the best desert experiences in the world …On our way, we will pass through the famous desert of Nefud Al Kabir, which literally means the “great extent of dunes”. It is 290 kilometers long and 225 kilometers wide, with an area of 103,600 square kilometers. Lunch at leisure. We continue our route to the famous Al Ula area. Early evening, we arrive and check in at our beautifully located hotel, our base for the night.

Day 5

| Alula

Breakfast at the hotel. Al-Ula is an ancient oasis that has been inhabited for the last 7000 years, as testified by ancient carvings in and around the oasis. During the 1st millennium BCE, the city of Dedan developed thanks to its strategic location on the frankincense trade road to become one of the oldest Arabian kingdoms that ruled over most of what is today the Tabuk and Madinah provinces. During the 1st century BCE, the Nabatean people, coming from Petra, settled 30 kilometers north of Dedan in Al-Hijr, where they built 94 monumental tombs similar to the ones they dug in Petra. We will start our exciting day with the visit of two ancient carving sites in Al-Ula, then will pass by the ancient city of Dedan that was an important oasis on the frankincense trade route between Southern Arabia and the Mediterranean World.. then visit the ancient sites of Ekma and Abu ‘Aoud where the people of the oasis wrote texts in ancient scripts that we will decipher for you, Our visit will be followed by a lunch at leisure. We continue to visit Jebel Al-Fil for a relaxing time next to the “Elephant rock”. In the afternoon Dinner & accommodation in Al-Ula.

Day 6

| Madinah

Breakfast at the hotel & head for the excursion to Hegra. Reach back into the past and encounter AlUla’s ancient cultures and learn about how people lived. Observe expertly carved stone blocks – or betyls – that acted as representations of the gods. Away from Hegra’s captivating tombs, this ancient Nabataean city also boasts examples of ancient engineering and craftsmanship, such as wells and stone-lined water channels. Defensive walls, gates, and towers that once encircled the city show the Roman influence at Hegra. Our visit will be followed by a lunch at leisure, then we continue to the Old City of Al-Ula that became at the beginning of the Islamic era an important staging post along the pilgrimage route to Mecca. We will drive towards the city of Madinah, passing the old HIJAZ route. On arrival, check in. Dinner & Overnight in Madinah.

Day 7

| Jeddah

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, we will visit the holy city of Medina. In the city center, the vast Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) is a major Islamic pilgrimage site. Its striking Green Dome rises above the tombs of the Prophet Muhammad and early Islamic leaders Abu Bakr and Umar. The Masjid al-Qiblatain (Qiblatain Mosque) is known as the site where the Prophet Muhammad received the command to change the direction of prayer to Mecca. We will visit the outskirts of the city ONLY, except the holy pilgrimage areas, and we conclude the day with a short walk near Mount Uhud to enjoy the sunset over the city. We will also visit the DAR AL MADINA museum that will relate the story of Islam and the Prophet's biography. Then we depart towards Jeddah that we will reach after a 5-hour ride. After arrive to Jeddah will visit Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum, which presents the local and Arabian heritage, A unique site. Check in hotel. Dinner & Overnight in Jeddah.

Day 8

| Jeddah

Breakfast at your hotel. We will hit old Jeddah. We will enjoy a wonderful walk in Al-Balad, the old part of the city. This walking tour of the old Town will take you along all the lesser-known must-see local spots: Old Market hidden gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries, local Jeddah food only for locals… While visiting Al-Balad, visitors will be taken to see Beit Nassif (from outside), one of the prominent renovated structures in the old city, which dates back to the mid 1800's. The five-story building provides a rare opportunity for visitors to experience the blend of traditional architecture with modernity. Lunch at leisure. We will pass by the Al Rahmah Mosque. After that, we will see The Floating Mosque, this single-domed architectural marvel that sits literally on the sea, symbolizing Jeddah’s bold storm into the modern age. Sitting in an enviable location, the mosque’s courtyard offers unencumbered views of the Red Sea. Our tour will end with the Jeddah Corniche, which is the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features a coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions, and large-scale civic sculptures, as well as King Fahd's Fountain, the highest fountain in the world. We will then head to a traditional Saudi restaurant to enjoy our Dinner and overnight in Jeddah.

Day 9

| Jeddah

After breakfast, our local representative will drop you off at King Abdul Aziz International Airport. We hope you enjoyed your time in this beautiful kingdom, and we look forward to welcoming you once again in the future.

Inclusions

Exclusions

Inclusions

  • 2 Nights’ Accommodation in Riyadh in Above Mentioned or Similar Hotels/resort
  • 1 Night Accommodation in Ha’il in Above Mentioned or Similar Hotels/resort
  • 2 Nights’ Accommodation in Alula in Above Mentioned or Similar Hotels/resort
  • 1 Night Accommodation in Madinah in Above Mentioned or Similar Hotels
  • 2 Nights’ Accommodation in Jeddah in Above Mentioned or Similar Hotels/resort
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel
  • Meals as Per Itinerary
  • Airport Arrival & Departure Transfers
  • Riyadh Full Day Tour
  • Visit Traditional Village “sadous of the Najd”
  • Train Tickets From Riyadh to Ha’il
  • Experiences of Alula: Dadan & Old Town
  • Visit Famous Hegra (Madain Saleh – Southern Petra) – Unesco Heritage Site
  • Visit Elephant Rock
  • Visit Old Market in Jeddah
  • Visit Madinah
  • Entrance to Ad-Diriyah
  • Local Taxes
  • All Tours & Transfers on Sharing Basis

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Visas
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, early check-in or late check-out, etc.
  • Anything that is not specified in Inclusions
  • Peak / Festival Period Surcharge to be paid extra. Will be notified at the time of booking confirmation
  • The above rates are indicative & are subject to availability at the time of confirmation

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy (Per Person)
Days before departure: Cancellation Charge:
10 days 100%
10 to 15 days 75% + Non Refundable Component
15 to 30 days 30% + Non Refundable Component
Hotel / Air 100% in case of non-refundable ticket / Hotel Room
Cruise / Visa On Actuals

Payment Policy

Payment Policy Online Advance as per Website
Within 45 to 30 days prior to the departure of the tour 75% of total tour cost or Non Refundable component whichever is higher
Within 30 days prior to the departure of the tour 100% of total tour cost

  • All Prices are in Qatar Riyal and subject to change without prior notice.

  • In case FIT flight inclusive package, full amount of flight will be payable at the time of booking.

  • **For Air tickets being issued / blocked on time limit: Full Qatar Riyal component to be collected before issuance,else price will be subject to change.

  • Booking confirmations are subject to availability.

  • All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability

  • We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.

  • Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable

  • Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.

  • Price on website //quoted are subject to availability at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.

Terms & Conditions

  • All Prices are in Qatar Riyal and subject to change without prior notice.

  • Price quoted are subject to availablity at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.

  • Booking confirmations are subject to availability.

  • All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability

  • We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.

  • Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable

  • Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.

About Explore Tour

Madinah, Jeddah, Al-Ula, Hail, and Riyadh collectively represent a diverse tapestry of Saudi Arabia's cultural, historical, and geographical richness. Madinah is revered for being the second holiest city in Islam, hosting the Prophet's Mosque. Jeddah, a bustling coastal city, harmonizes tradition with modernity. Al-Ula stands as an archaeological treasure with the UNESCO-listed Madain Saleh. Hail, located in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, showcases a blend of history and natural beauty. Riyadh, the capital, symbolizes the nation's economic and political prowess, epitomized by its modern skyline. Together, these cities weave a narrative of Saudi Arabia's dynamic balance between heritage and progress.

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