15 days tour

Saudi Arabia 15 Day Group Tour

$ 4,540 .00 USD

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Saudi Arabia 15 Day Group Tour

This tour includes:

Guide

1 english speaking local tour leader is provided.

Meals

All breakfasts will be provided during this tour, usually at the hotel before we start the dayโ€™s activities. We include 6 evening meals during this tour, usually a welcome dinner in Riyadh, a few traditional group dinners along the way and a farewell dinner in Abha. The rest of the evening meals are at your own expense. We do not include any lunches during this tour so this is a good time to sample the local food. Arabian food is absolutely delicious and also inexpensive by western standards so we are sure you will enjoy sampling the local dishes as much as possible. Please bear in mind that in Saudi Arabia the availability of western style food may be limited outside of the big towns. Hotels and restaurants do cater for vegetarians but the dishes may not be exactly what you are used to at home so please be prepared to try a few new things.

Others

Services of your tour leader and driver Transportation in private buses & 4ร—4โ€™s Domestic flight from Jeddah to Jazan Domestic flight from Abha to Riyadh 14 breakfasts & 6 evening meals All accommodation costs in 3 & 4 star hotels, resorts & guest houses Tours & entrance fees to all sites specified in the itinerary

Transport

We have designed this tour to be comfortable and avoid long drives wherever possible. Most of the time we will be travelling in private air-conditioned buses and 4ร—4โ€™s. We also include 2 domestic flights, from Jeddah to Jazan and from Abha to Riyadh, as the drive between these places is time consuming without much to see along the way.

Accommodation

We stay at 3 & 4 star hotels, resorts and local guest houses throughout this tour. All the accommodation we provide is comfortable with modern conveniences and private bathrooms. Accommodation is provided on a twin share basis so if you are travelling alone be prepared to share your room with another member of the tour, male or female. Your tour leader will always strive to put you in a room with a suitable partner. Couples can request a room with a double bed. There is a single room supplement fee of ยฃ600 if you are a solo traveller and prefer to have a private room just for yourself.

Not included:

Others

Personal travel insurance Personal spending money (ยฃ150 โ€“ ยฃ200 per week recommended) Visas (most nationalities can now get an e-visa issued online) All lunches & 8 evening meals Snacks & soft drinks Accommodation upgrades Any optional activities International flights Tips ($50 per crew member recommended)

Flights

International flights to and from Saudi Arabia are excluded. 2 domestic internal flights in Saudi Arabia are included.

Insurance

It is compulsory that every person who travels with Madventure obtain travel insurance for the complete duration of the tour. Proof of travel insurance must be shown before joining a tour. You may be covered under your credit cardโ€™s travel insurance so it might be worth checking with your credit card provider first. There are various travel insurance companies to choose from and a Google search will bring up a vast selection but for a comprehensive reliable policy that includes Covid Cover and Medical Repatriation we recommend a London based company named Campbell Irvine, Telephone: +44 20 7938 1734, https://microsite.campbellirvinedirect.com/madventure/. They are familiar with what we do so if you mention Madventure and the tour you are travelling on they should be able to provide excellent cover for you. For people based in North America a company called Allianz offers good cover โ€“ Telephone: +1 866 884 3556, www.allianztravelinsurance.com If you choose to obtain your travel insurance through another company please ensure you read the small-print and make sure your policy includes Covid Cover and Medical Repatriation.

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Itinerary of your trip Saudi Arabia 15 Day Group Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Riyadh - National Museum - Murabba Palace - Kingdom Tower - Najdi Village
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Riyadh - National Museum - Murabba Palace - Kingdom Tower - Najdi Village

      This tour starts in Riyadh where we meet at our hotel at 14H00 to check in and have a quick pre-departure meeting. This afternoon we will then visit the National Museum and Murabba Palace, 2 of Riyadhโ€™s most historically interesting sites. This evening we will take the 180kph lift up the 99th floor of the Kingdom Tower where you can brave a walk across the Sky Bridge for unsurpassed views over the city. We end our evening at the Najdi Village where you are invited to join us for a group welcome dinner at a traditional Saudi restaurant before retiring to the comfort of your 4 star hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Riyadh - Masmak Fortress - Local Markets - Edge Of The World
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Riyadh - Masmak Fortress - Local Markets - Edge Of The World

      This morning after breakfast we will venture into the old part of the city and visit Masmak Fortress, a mudbrick museum showcasing one of Saudiโ€™s most important historical landmarks. We continue to the mud-brick ruins of the ancient town of Diriyah, a UNESCO heritage site where the At-Turaif open-air museum showcases quintessential Najdi architecture. This afternoon we will take 4ร—4โ€™s to visit The Edge of the World, a dramatic escarpment that rises steeply out of the rocky desert floor offering uninterrupted views of the horizon, best viewed at sunset. This evening we return to our 4 star hotel in Riyadh where you have the rest of the night free to relax and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ushaiger Heritage Village - Buraidah
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ushaiger Heritage Village - Buraidah

      After breakfast we travel to the cultural heritage village of Ushaiger, a living museum where you can wander through the maze of twisting alleyways that lead to hundreds of yellow mud houses displaying traditional Najdi architecture. We end our day in the town of Buraidah, famous for its date farms and a camel market which we visit early the following morning. Tonight we stay at a 4 star hotel in Buraidah and you have the evening free to relax or explore the town at your leisure.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Buraidah Camel Market - Hail
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Buraidah Camel Market - Hail

      An early rise today and we are off to the worldโ€™s largest camel market on the dusty outskirts of Buraidah where thousands of camels, goats and sheep are traded each morning. This lively market is an attack on the senses and a true Saudi experience! This afternoon we reach the town of Hail where we have sunset at Hail Hilltop for outstanding views over Hail city including views of the mud fort of Aarif and the Qishla mud palace. This evening we will stay at a 3 star hotel in Hail where you have the evening free to relax or explore the town at your leisure.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Jubbah Rock Art - Alula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Jubbah Rock Art - Alula

      This morning we will visit the ancient rock art at Jubbah. This area was once an oasis where thousands of years ago the Arab ancestors left traces of their passages in numerous petroglyphs in the rock face including representations of humans, lions, ibex, horses, camels and ostrich. In the afternoon we continue our journey to the oasis of AlUla where we will have the following day free to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty & history. After checking into our 3 star accommodation in AlUla you will have the option to visit the old town at night where you are free to explore this quaint area and have dinner at a local restaurant. 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Alula - Hegra - Madain Saleh - Lion Tombs Of Dedan - Elephant Rock
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Alula - Hegra - Madain Saleh - Lion Tombs Of Dedan - Elephant Rock

      We start the day by visiting the UNESCO world heritage site of Hegra (Madain Saleh) where we find well-preserved tombs with magnificent facades carved into the sandstone rocks by the Nabataean civilization nearly two thousand years ago. This afternoon we will visit the Lion Tombs of Dedan, a site that predates Hegra where the kings of Dedan were laid to rest with some of the most important tombs displaying lions carved at their entrances. AlUla is an area not only famous for its ancient tombs but also for its natural beauty and today we spend sunset at the iconic Elephant Rock where nature has created an enormous geological feature resembling an elephant.  Please note that our timings to visit all the sites at AlUla today may vary depending on how many tourists are at each of the sites so be prepared to be fluid. We will spend this evening at our local guest house in AlUla where you are free to relax or explore more of AlUla by night if you so wish.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Hejaz Railway - Lawrence Of Arabia Sites - Medina
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Hejaz Railway - Lawrence Of Arabia Sites - Medina

      Today we will drive through Lawrence of Arabia country where in WW1 the Arab tribes frequently sabotaged the famous Hejaz Railway line that ran from Damascus to Medina. Along our route we will stop at an historic site that displays the remnants of this bygone era including rusting train carriages and an abandoned train station. This afternoon we will arrive at the holy city of Medina. Officially the city centre and Prophetโ€™s Mosque remain off-limits to tourists but muslims are welcome to visit and reports of non-muslims visiting these sites are becoming more common. Your time in Medina is free for you to explore as many of the historic sites as possible on your own. This evening we will stay at a comfortable 3 star hotel in Medina.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Al Wahba Crater - Taif City Of Roses
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Al Wahba Crater - Taif City Of Roses

      This morning we will visit one of Saudiโ€™s most dramatic natural wonders, Al Wahbah crater. At 4km wide & 250m deep this volcanic crater offers you the chance to walk along the rim for outstanding views over the vast hollow with an opaque lake at its centre. This afternoon our journey ascends into the mountains and on a cool plateau we reach Taif, the City of Roses, famous all over Arabia for its colourful rose farms. Tonight we will visit the Central Market where we wander through the labyrinth of narrow alleys and discover stalls selling everything from rich local honey to fragrant rose water. This evening you are invited to a group dinner before spending the night at our 3 star hotel in Taif.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Taif Rose Farm - Jeddah - Al Rahma Floating Mosque - King Fahdโ€™S Fountain - Corniche
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Taif Rose Farm - Jeddah - Al Rahma Floating Mosque - King Fahdโ€™S Fountain - Corniche

      This morning we will visit a rose farm in Taif before reaching the ancient port of Jeddah, the cosmopolitan hub of the country displaying a vibrant mix of new and old. After checking into our hotel and a quick lunch you have the opportunity to visit the lively corniche, a beautiful walkway along the Red Sea coast which also offers a wonderful view of the Al Rahma floating Mosque and King Fahdโ€™s fountain which at 312 metres high makes it the worldโ€™s tallest fountain. This evening you are invited to a traditional Arabic group dinner at a popular local restaurant before returning to our 3 star hotel.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Jeddah - Al Balad Old Town - Al Shafee Mosque - Naseef House - Tayebat Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Jeddah - Al Balad Old Town - Al Shafee Mosque - Naseef House - Tayebat Museum

      This morning we will visit the UNESCO listed historic centre of Jeddah, Al Balad, where narrow alleyways lead you to spice-scented souqs, art galleries, quirky cafes & traditional bakeries. Some of the old coral merchantsโ€™ houses and mosques have been carefully restored and turned into living museums of which Naseef House and Al Shafee Mosque are two of the finest examples. This afternoon we take a trip to the Tayebat City Museum where you can learn all about Jeddahโ€™s 2500 year history through a collection of over 60,000 items including ancient coins & manuscripts, Arabic weaponry, traditional Saudi costumes and fine art. You will have this evening free to explore more of Jeddah at your leisure and enjoy the comforts of our 3 star hotel.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Fly To Jazan - Ferry To Farasan Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Fly To Jazan - Ferry To Farasan Islands

      This morning we will fly to Jazan in the southeastern part of the country and from there we catch the afternoon ferry to the Farasan Islands, an idyllic archipelago made up of more than 80 islands with pristine coral reefs and white sand beaches. After checking into our resort you are invited to a group dinner to sample some of the countryโ€™s best seafood.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Farasan Islands Boat Trip - Pearl Merchants House - Qassar Sandstone Village
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Farasan Islands Boat Trip - Pearl Merchants House - Qassar Sandstone Village

      This morning you are invited to join the group for a 4 hour boat tour around the archipelago to enjoy some of the areaโ€™s best beaches & snorkelling. After lunch we will then visit Al Qassar sandstone village and explore the historic Pearl Merchants Neighbourhood, the 2 most historic highlights of the Farasan Islands. This evening you are free to explore more of the islands at your leisure or relax in the comfort of our resort.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Ferry To Jazan - Rijal Almaa & The Flower Men - Muhayil
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Ferry To Jazan - Rijal Almaa & The Flower Men - Muhayil

      Today we catch the early ferry back to Jazan where we meet our bus and continue up to Rijal Almaa, a village displaying dark block-like fortresses elegantly studded with white quartz. The men of the village wear colourful wrap-around skirts and adorn themselves with floral wreaths which give them the nickname the Flower Men. Later in the afternoon we reach the town of Muhayil where we spend the night at our 3 star hotel and you have the evening free to enjoy some of Saudiโ€™s more modern conveniences.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Mt. Soudah - Asir National Park - Al Habala - Al Yanfa - Abha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Mt. Soudah - Asir National Park - Al Habala - Al Yanfa - Abha

      This morning a snaking road leads us up to the Asir province, so named after the local Asir tribe. This is an entirely different face of the Kingdom with the area boasting big mountains and lush vegetation, a huge contrast to the desert landscapes further north. We head directly into the beautiful Asir National Park and explore this area of outstanding natural beauty which is home to troops of Hamadryas baboons and incredible views of Saudi Arabiaโ€™s highest peak, Mt. Soudah (3000m). After lunch we visit the hanging village of Al Habala which is dramatically perched on the ledge of a sheer cliff. Built nearly 400 years ago by the Qahtan tribe and only accessible by rope ladders, this village is the only one of its kind in the Kingdom. We continue on to Al Yanfa, a village that sits atop a warren of underground tunnels which resembles something out of a fairytale. Wandering through the labyrinth of low ceilinged tunnels is an experience not to be missed. Tonight we spend our final evening of the tour in a 3 star hotel in Abha, a town famous for its mud-walled Shada Palace, a showpiece of traditional Asir architecture. This evening you are invited to attend a group farewell dinner to say goodbye to your crew and fellow travellers.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Fly To Riyadh - Tour Ends In Riyadh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Fly To Riyadh - Tour Ends In Riyadh

      After breakfast today we catch a flight from Abha to Riyadh where our tour ends upon arrival at Riyadh airport, usually around midday. For your own peace of mind please do not book your flight home before 18H00 today. You can arrange a 3 hour PCR test at the airport if you need one to return home. If you need any extra nights accommodation in Riyadh your tour leader will be happy to help arrange that for you.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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