Jewels of Saudi Arabia

After breakfast we leave for the interior of Arabia, large highways crossing deserts and mountains take us to the holy city of MEDINA, “the luminous city”. Arriving at noon, we stop at a shopping center so you can have lunch according to your preferences in their “food court”. We are in an imposing historical destination, one of the two most sacred cities in Islam, a destination where millions of pilgrims arrive every year and a city prohibited for non-Muslims until very recently. It is in a holy place, respect for its inhabitants and beliefs and wearing an appropriate way of dressing is required. We will walk around the immense Prophet’s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi), an amazing and luminous mosque with 10 minarets with capacity for a million visitors, built by the prophet himself and the place where he is buried. We visited the hill of UHUD, where the forces of the prophet clashed against the troops of Mecca. You can walk along its immense esplanade and climb the hill, but remember to do so in silence and respecting the hundreds of pilgrims who will surround us any time day. In the Quba Mosque, in the year 622, the prophet and his followers laid the first stone of what would be the first mosque in history, although the current building is more recent. From here, we will walk to the nearby garden and well of Ethiq where the different tribes of the place came out to greet and give water to the Prophet and his companions who had recently arrived in Medina after his persecution in Mecca.
At nightfall we will go again towards the outside of the Al Masjid mosque to once again feel emotions when we observe the thousands of people who enter at prayer time and see the illuminations. Dinner included. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

After breakfast we continue our route, we travel to some of the most beautiful desert regions in the world. In a volcanic area with impressive landscapes, we know KHAIBAR, a historical region. It was a Jewish settlement on the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century and is famous for the Battle of Khaibar, which took place in 628 AD during the lifetime of the Prophet. In this battle, Muslim forces led by Mahomed defeated the Jewish tribes. We visit the historic KHAYBAR fortress and walk through its beautiful oasis (entrance included). Among impressive desert landscapes we continue towards one of the most spectacular places in the world, the region and oasis of Al-Ula: an authentic open-air museum surrounded by nature, where there are rock formations, canyons and ravines that compete with the majestic carved treasures by its former inhabitants. After arrival, we will go to Elephant Rock, “Jabal Al Fil”, an impressive geomorphological phenomenon, a 52 meter high rock in the shape of an Elephant. Dinner included and accommodation.

Breakfast. In the Al-Ula region we will visit the archaeological site of Nabatean culture and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO of HEGRA (Madain Saleh), “the Other Petra” that will amaze us with its tombs excavated in the rock in a charged desert environment. of mistery. Lunch included. Later, we will have free time to walk and enjoy its shopping streets and its magnificent Oasis. At the beginning of the afternoon we will leave for TABUK. city of more than half a million inhabitants, active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities in the country, we will have time to walk through the entire active commercial area of the city center. Dinner included. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

First thing in the morning we transfer to the airport to take the flight to Riyadh (Flight not included). Arrival at RIAD, from the airport we directly begin our visit (order of activities varies depending on time of year). We will visit the impressive capital of Saudi Arabia. We will visit, surrounded by a beautiful park, the National Museum, the largest museum in the country, where we will learn about the history, culture and art of the Kingdom. After that we will visit the Masmak Fortress, the old fortress of the city, whose interior allows us to understand the incredible change that developed in this city during the last century. Next, we will have time to walk through the neighborhood, with its souks and commercial life. Free time for lunch in a shopping center – Mall- where you can choose between the various restaurants and types of food offered there. At the end of the afternoon we will visit the Al Rajhi Mosque, the largest mosque in Riyadh with its Andalusian-style architecture, we will witness a prayer and have an introduction to Islam that will surely make us learn something about this religion. To end the day we will include transfer and entry to Ryad Boulevard, you will be surprised by its life and activity, the attractions, the numerous restaurants with specialties from numerous countries, its live shows, and – above all – the colorful fountain show. Time to walk, have dinner (free) and enjoy this place. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Riyadh airport to take the flight to Jeddah (Flight not included). Arrival in Jeddah. Hotel moving and lodging.

Breakfast. Full day in Jeddah. Today we will get to know this city that will surprise us with its contrasts. At this moment a large part of the city is being rebuilt to make it a great global megalopolis. The construction stands out, among other things, the Jeddah Tower, which will be the tallest building in the world with more than a thousand meters high. We will follow the Corniche, with its beautiful views, its mosques by the sea and its recreational areas. We will contemplate the King Fahd Fountain, the highest of its kind in the world, its water jets reach more than 300 meters high. We will stop at the active and picturesque fish market. We visit the historic center and will see inside the elegant house of Beit Sallum, today converted into a museum. Free time for lunch in a shopping center – Mall – where you can choose between the various restaurants and types of food offered there. Visit of the House of Islamic Arts which is the first museum of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as a museum specialized in Islamic arts. From the distant countries of China and India to the farthest countries of the Maghreb and Andalusia of various arts, where the museum contains more than a thousand works of art representing 15 centuries of the history of Islamic art from all countries of the Islamic world. Afterwards, we visited the Al Rahma Mosque, better known as the floating mosque, as it was built on the shores of the Red Sea with pillars on the water. We will also enjoy the lively marina, very close to the tracks where the Formula 1 circuit is held. Back to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Jeddah airport to take your departure flight.