Essence Of Saudi Arabia

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ahsa caves
Diriyah

Essence of Saudi Arabia

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Experience the diverse beauty and heritage of Saudi Arabia with this 06-night journey through Dammam, Riyadh, and AlUla. Designed to offer a perfect balance of culture, history, and natural wonders, this tour takes you from the coastal charm of the Eastern Province to the dynamic capital city and onward to one of the world’s most remarkable ancient landscapes.

Day 1

Arrive Dammam

Arrive Dammam

Upon arrival at Dammam Airport, proceed to Passport Control for immigration followed by baggage collection and clearing customs formalities. After baggage collection, walk towards the arrival lounge where you shall be met by our representative who will assist while transferring to hotel and check in formalities.

Dammam, a vibrant port city in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, offers more than just its famous port. Enjoy the serene Arabian Gulf views, stroll along the Dammam Corniche, or visit the lush King Fahad Park, one of Saudi's largest. Explore Al Marjan Island, Saudi's first man-made island, or relax at Half Moon Bay. The city is becoming a hub for entertainment, with options ranging from movies at Ithra in Dhahran to shopping at Othaim Mall or the Dammam Souq, where local crafts and jewelry abound.

Day 2

Full day Dammam & Khobar tour

Full day Dammam & Khobar tour

Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Dammam with a city tour, capturing the scenic beauty of Marjan Island. Transition to Al-Khobar for a vibrant city tour, followed by an enriching visit to Ithra near Aramco. Relish Traditional Arabic Food at Recommended restaurant (own expense), Afternoon adventures include exploring the Heritage village. 

Day 3

Dammam - Riyadh (en-route Al Ahsa caves)

Dammam - Riyadh (en-route Al Ahsa caves)

Morning after breakfast, drive to Riyadh en-route visiting the Ibrahim palace, a historical fortress (World Heritage site) dominated by its white mosque, built in 1556 by the Ottomans. After that we will visit Al-Ahsa Caves and the serene beauty of Yellow Lake Later we will drive onto Riyadh (4 Hrs), upon arrival in Riyadh check in to your hotel. Overnight at Riyadh hotel

Day 4

Full Day city tour Riyadh

Full Day city tour Riyadh

Morning after breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of the city including  Murabba palace (Photostop only) is among the most important palace built by King Abdul-Aziz. this Palace was to accommodate his family. It was built on the local traditional Nadji style by using local building material only,  visit the Masmak fort and National museum, Enjoy and step back in time and explore Saudi Arabia’s roots. A short documentary also re-enacts the capture of the fortress by King Abdul Aziz, whose spearhead you can still see embedded in its wooden gate & Dira Souq is famous for its variety of old copper and brass objects including silver daggers, silver Bedouins Jewelry and dresses. Dira Souq is worth buying antique carpets and other useful Saudi heritage antiques. After the visit we will stop for lunch break at traditional Arabic restaurant -  at own expense.

After Lunch continue on a cultural journey of Historical Diriyah, exploring the richness of At-Turaif World Heritage Site and the traditional charm of Al Bujairy district Overnight at Riyadh hotel.

Day 5

Riyadh - Alula

Riyadh - Alula

After some rest at the hotel embark on a tour to Alula Old Town & Al Jadidah art district. Al-Ula Heritage Village (ghost town), also known as Ad-Deerah, is the traditional Arabian village where people of the oasis moved some 8 centuries ago and inhabited until the 20th century. It was built on a higher part of the valley to be clear from the floods that can occur during the raining season. At its maximum expansion the town contained over 1 000 houses that were built adjacent to one another thereby forming a wall around the town to defend the population. 

At sunset enjoy the majestic view of Elephant Rock.  Elephant Rock is particularly magical at dusk when the fading sun casts a bewitching deep crimson light over the trunk and body of AlUla’s famous geological pachyderm.  Overnight at AlUla Hotel.

Day 6

Alula

Alula

In the morning enjoy a visit to Hegra (shared tour). Hegra is the most iconic historical site of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the first to be listed as a UNESCO Word Heritage, back in 2008. The Nabateans, called it Hijra (as it appears in some ancient inscriptions at the site), and the Romans used to call it Hegra.

The extensive settlement of the site took place during the 1st century AD, when it came under the rule of the Nabatean king Arêtes IV Philopatries (Al-Harith IV) (9 – 40 BC), who made Madain Saleh the kingdom's first capital, before Petra, located 500 kilometers to the north.

Later visit Maraya (photostop) Maraya is an architectural wonder that has quickly reached icon status. Upon approaching this magnificent mirrored structure in AlUla’s Ashar Valley you may feel your eyes are deceiving you as Maraya seems to disappear into the surrounding sandstone cliffs before swiftly reappearing. Also visit Dadan & Jabal Ikmah (shared tour)The first stop on this journey back in time is Dadan, the ancient Kingdom of the Lihyanite and Dadanite civilisations. Next,  a 10-minute drive take you to Jabal Ikmah. Set in a stunning desert canyon, this ‘open-air library’ has the most impressive collection of inscriptions, rock art, and petroglyphs in AlUla and is the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia. Overnight at Alula Hotel.

Day 7

Alula - Fly Out

Alula - Fly Out

In time transfer to Alula airport to board your return flight back home (TBA).
Holiday Inn
Accommodation for 06 nights on above mentioned meal plans.
Arrival/departure transfers using private air-conditioned vehicle.
Assistance on arrival and departure.
Services of English speaking guide during the sightseeing including applicable entrances.
Shared bus for Hegra and Dadan & Jabal Ikmah tour.
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Flights
Any Personal Expenses
Drinks during Meals
Any services other than mentioned above.
Meals other than specified above.
Tips & Gratuities. 
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Flights not included in this package.
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