Classic Saudi Arabia

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.