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Saudi Arabia Holidays
Classic Saudi Arabia
Classic Saudi Arabia
11 Days / 10 Nights from
£5795/ $7534 per person
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Classic Saudi Arabia is an immersive journey of discovery that will take you through the stunning heart of the Arabian Peninsula to reveal its cultural and scenic treasures. From watching the sunset from the Edge of the World, to exploring the magical rocky canyons of Al Ula, and cruising through the turquoise seas of the ‘Maldives of Saudi Arabia, you’ll behold an abundance of jaw-dropping natural beauty that is unequalled anywhere else in the Arabian Peninsula. While in the Kingdom, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the theatre of the world’s largest camel market at Buraidah, try your hand at sampling the tasty traditional Saudi cuisine, and relax beneath the shade giving canopy of a date garden and sip coffee with your host to experience an age-old Arabian way of life. Then, as the journey progresses, Saudi Arabia’s little known history is also revealed. At Jubbah you’ll see the exquisite rock art carved by Neolithic man; Hegra’s 2,000-year-old UNESCO tombs tell of the time when the city was an important stop on the Incense Route; and Al Masmak castle you’ll see where the modern Saudi State began. A taste of the country’s striking architectural heritage is another feature included within the Classic Saudi Arabia holiday. Picture perfect Ushaiger Heritage Village in central Najd showcases one of the finest examples of traditional mudbrick architecture in the Arabia; while in the Hijaz the atmospheric lane of old Jeddah, with its mansions built of coral stone, are considered to form one of the finest old towns in the Middle East. Last, but not least, a visit to the vast desolate volcanic Hutaymah Crater provides an unforgettable spectacle that is sharply contrasted by the welcoming deep blue waters of the Red Sea at the journey’s end.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day
Location/Route
Overnight
Sapphire Hotels
Diamond Hotels
Day
1
Arrive Riyadh International Airport, Saudi Arabia. Meet and private transfer to your hotel.
2 nights Riyadh
Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
Day
2
Visit the Coffee Bean Souq and Masmak Fort, then drive out to the dramatic Tuwaiq escarpment and watch sunset from the Edge of the World.
Day
3
Explore Ushaiger Heritage Village, a stunning example of traditional Najdi mudbrick architecture, then continue your journey to Unaizah.
1 night Unaizah
Al Malfa Resort
Al Malfa Resort
Day
4
Rise early and visit the Buraidah Camel Market and a date garden, then drive to Ha’il via the Hutaymah volcanic maar crater.
1 night Hail
Holiday Villa Hail
The Millennium Hotel
Day
5
Drive to Jubbah in the Great Nefud Desert where you’ll see the World Heritage rock art on before continuing to Al Ula.
2 nights Al Ula
Shaden MGallery Al Ula
Shaden MGallery Al Ula
Day
6
Visit Elephant Rock, then continue to Madain Saleh and see the tombs of ancient Hegra. After lunch on a date farm explore the magical scenery of Madakhil.
Day
7
Discover the abandoned Al Deera village and hike through a ‘hidden’ canyon, then drive through the Sarawat mountains to Yanbu on the Red Sea.
2 nights Yanbu
Movenpick Hotel & Resort Yanbu
Movenpick Hotel & Resort Yanbu
Day
8
Drive to Umluj (2.5 hrs) and explore the off-shore atolls of the Saudi Maldives in a private boat (4 hrs).
Day
9
Relax by the sea in Yanbu. Afternoon transfer to Jeddah.
2 nights Jeddah
InterContinental Jeddah
Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club & Spa
Day
10
Drive along the beautiful Red Sea Corniche and immerse yourself in Jeddah’s historic UNESCO World Heritage Al Balad quarter.
Day
11
Private transfer to Jeddah International Airport. Farewell to Saudi Arabia.
Day
1
Location/Route :
Arrive Riyadh International Airport, Saudi Arabia. Meet and private transfer to your hotel.
Overnight :
2 nights Riyadh
Sapphire Hotel :
Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana
Diamond Hotel :
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
Day
2
Location/Route :
Visit the Coffee Bean Souq and Masmak Fort, then drive out to the dramatic Tuwaiq escarpment and watch sunset from the Edge of the World.
Day
3
Location/Route :
Explore Ushaiger Heritage Village, a stunning example of traditional Najdi mudbrick architecture, then continue your journey to Unaizah.
Overnight :
1 night Unaizah
Sapphire Hotel :
Al Malfa Resort
Diamond Hotel :
Al Malfa Resort
Day
4
Location/Route :
Rise early and visit the Buraidah Camel Market and a date garden, then drive to Ha’il via the Hutaymah volcanic maar crater.
Overnight :
1 night Hail
Sapphire Hotel :
Holiday Villa Hail
Diamond Hotel :
The Millennium Hotel
Day
5
Location/Route :
Drive to Jubbah in the Great Nefud Desert where you’ll see the World Heritage rock art on before continuing to Al Ula.
Overnight :
2 nights Al Ula
Sapphire Hotel :
Shaden MGallery Al Ula
Diamond Hotel :
Shaden MGallery Al Ula
Day
6
Location/Route :
Visit Elephant Rock, then continue to Madain Saleh and see the tombs of ancient Hegra. After lunch on a date farm explore the magical scenery of Madakhil.
Day
7
Location/Route :
Discover the abandoned Al Deera village and hike through a ‘hidden’ canyon, then drive through the Sarawat mountains to Yanbu on the Red Sea.
Overnight :
2 nights Yanbu
Sapphire Hotel :
Movenpick Hotel & Resort Yanbu
Diamond Hotel :
Movenpick Hotel & Resort Yanbu
Day
8
Location/Route :
Drive to Umluj (2.5 hrs) and explore the off-shore atolls of the Saudi Maldives in a private boat (4 hrs).
Day
9
Location/Route :
Relax by the sea in Yanbu. Afternoon transfer to Jeddah.
Overnight :
2 nights Jeddah
Sapphire Hotel :
InterContinental Jeddah
Diamond Hotel :
Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club & Spa
Day
10
Location/Route :
Drive along the beautiful Red Sea Corniche and immerse yourself in Jeddah’s historic UNESCO World Heritage Al Balad quarter.
Day
11
Location/Route :
Private transfer to Jeddah International Airport. Farewell to Saudi Arabia.
Tour Highlights
Witness the theatre at Buraida’s camel market.
Wander through the lanes of Ushaiger Heritage Village.
Cruise through the ‘Saudi Maldives’ in a private boat.
Discover the fabulous 2,000-year-old tombs of Hegra.
Watch the sunset at the Edge of the World.
Discover Jubbah’s exquisite rock art.
Relax by the Red Sea in Yanbu.
Immerse yourself in Jeddah’s Al Balad.
Extend Your Stay
1 Night: Explore the rock art of Shuwaymis.
1 Night: Visit the volcanoes of the Harrat Khaybar.
1 Night: Relax in Yanbu & snorkel off Al Baridi Island.
Route Map: Classic Saudi Arabia
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