On this 6-day tour, you will travel to locations that are key to understanding Saudi history and its lasting impact on the country. The first two days focus on the oasis of AlUla, which has been inhabited for the last 7,000 years. Ancient carving sites are plentiful here and you will visit some of them, including Ekma and Abu ‘Aoud, and will decipher ancient scripts. You will also explore one of Saudi’s six UNESCO World Heritage sights, Mada’in Saleh, featuring monumental tombs of the Nabatean people. Upon reaching Tabuk, you will visit Hisma to see its ancient Kufic Arabic inscriptions, and will journey to the archaeological site of Madyan, home to striking monumental tombs known by locals as the “Caves of the Prophet Shuaib.”
Your travel will be abo...
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5 nights hotel accommodation
Meals as per itinerary
All transfers and luggage handling within Saudi Arabia
All hotel taxes and service charge
Sightseeing, including English speaking guide
- Visit Ekma & Abu Aoud- Visit the famous Hegra (Madain Saleh) – UNESCO site- Visit Jabal Al-Fil (Elephant mountain)- Visit Wadi Qaraqir & Dissah- Visit Jabal Al Lawz- Explore Hisma – Horne of unique rock formation- Visit MADYAN
EXCLUDES
- Arrival Visa
- Porterage & Tips
- Insurance: assistance, cancellation, luggage
- Beverages & meals not above mentioned
- Visits not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses (telephones, minibar, etc.)
- Tips to the guide & driver (we suggest USD 3 per person per day for the guide and USD 2 per person per day for the driver)
- Exhibition / Event supplements, New Year, Xmas, Islamic Holiday supplements
