Saudi Arabia Explorer

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duration 13 days
tour type Small group
age requirement 16-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-40184
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ends Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Discover Hegra - the UNESCO-listed Nabatean ruins and ancient rock art at Jubbah
Explore the highlights of a kingdom only just opening to the world
Experience local life with a night in a homestay in Aseer
Witness the largest camel market in the world
See Medina, the second holiest Islamic city
Delve into the historic Al Balad district of Jeddah
Visit Thee Ain Marble Village and the mountains of the south
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The "Saudi Arabia Explorer" tour starts in Riyadh and ends in Jeddah. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 13 days taking you through Hail, Dammam, AlUla and 8 other destinations in Saudi Arabia. "Saudi Arabia Explorer" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Muslims have made pilgrimage here for centuries, yet the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has only recently begun to open to outsiders. Discover it with an expert Saudi leader, visiting several World Heritage sites as we travel through desert, mountains and to the Red Sea. Along the way, we explore modern cities, stay in a village home, visit the largest camel market in the world, and explore Medina, Islam’s second holiest city. Visiting now, we see a country beginning to open to the world and undergoing a period of considerable change.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Start in Riyadh
Day 2: Discover Riyadh
Day 3: Ushaiger heritage village; drive to Buraydah
Day 4: Buraydah Camel Market; train to Hail
Day 5: UNESCO rock art at Jubbah; drive to AlUla
Day 6: Hegra, Maraya and AlUla Old Town
Day 7: Khaybar oasis; drive to Medina
Day 8: Medina; train to Jeddah
Day 9: Jeddah, including Al-Balad World Heritage site
Day 10: Thee Ain village; drive to Al Bahah
Day 11: To Al Shaaf homestay
Day 12: To Jeddah via Baljurashi and Taif
Day 13: End in Jeddah

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

All accommodation

Meals

All breakfasts, three lunches and one dinner

Transport

All transport and listed activities

Guide

Tour leader throughout

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Saudi Arabia Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 02 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 02 October 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Saudi Arabia Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Saudi Arabia Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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