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Before you go ahead and book one of the Saudi Arabia holiday packages, you need to find out what makes the country unique and what are its cultural features. The birthplace of Islam, and also its spiritual home, Saudi Arabia on the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia is peppered with cultural and historical sights, and some stunning natural landscapes. While cities like Medina and Mecca have prophetic significance for the Muslims, there are the caved temples of Madain Saleh, popularly referred to as the second Petra, and Jubbah known for its rock art that interest the world, and are among Saudi Arabia's pre-Islamic gems. You will find an assortment of Saudi Arabia packages on Yatra that capture the essence of this desert nation. Rich in literary and cultural symbolism, Saudi Arabia is the land where the historical period drama Lawrence of Arabia was filmed based on the life of TE Lawrence. The red sand dunes, the Hejaz Railway, echoes abound. Riyadh, the capital is a modern-day metropolis, where as Jeddah, a historical one whose UNESCO World Heritage coral buildings take you back in time when it was a busy pilgrim transit point.
Day 1 : Riyadh (Arrival)
Arrival at Riyadh airport, after visa and immigration formalities our representative will meet and escort the guests to their air-conditioned vehicle for their transfer to the hotel. Overnight in RIYADH.
Day 2 : Riyadh
Breakfast at your hotel. We will start our tour of mystic Riyadh by visiting the National Museum which is the primary custodian of the Saudi national heritage and culture. The Museum is a place of learning and discovery; it offers an overview to the history of Arabian civilization from Prehistory to our modern era. We continue thereafter to the nearby Murabba Palace that is one of the historic buildings of the city. The palace was named after its square with the form of 400 by 400 meters. We will stop then for lunch in a typical local Saudi restaurant. Afternoon we will continue our tour of mystic Riyadh by visiting the Masmak Fort and its museum that depicts the history of the history of the conquest of Arabia by the Al-Saud family. The palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. to serve as military garrison for the Abdullah bin Rashid army. His Majesty King Abdulaziz, the father of the nation today, captured the fort in 1902 making of this fort the birthplace of the 3rd Saudi Kingdom, the modern one we live in. We will then visit the Dira Souq famous for buying antique carpets and other useful Saudi heritage antiques, while walking we will always smell sandal wood fragrance. We will finish our tour with a stunning viewpoint from one of the famous landmarks of Riyadh, the Kingdom Tower and the Faisaliah Tower, both great architectural achievements. Dinner on your own. Overnight in RIYADH.
Day 3 : Riyadh - Hail (623 KM): By Road
Breakfast at your hotel & check out. This morning we depart for Ha'il which is a 6 hrs driver approximately. We expect to reach Ha'il just in time for lunch (on your own). The city of Ha'il lies at the foot of the imposing Shammar mountain range whose is name also the one of a large northern Arabian tribe. Renowned for its hospitable people, Ha'il is traditionally the home of Saudi Arabia's poets and writers. An interesting fact about Ha'il is that most of the early European explorers passed by this city during the 19th century (Charles Doughty, Lady Blunt, Charles Huber, Julius Euting). Upon arrival, check in. As it will be early in Ha'il in the early afternoon, we will visit the A'Arif Fort and the nearby heritage museum. Then we will have a walk at the traditional market where we will find the local delicacies. We will pass also by the Ha'il Regional Museum, and if it is open, we will drop there to admire its collections. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Ha'il.
Day 4 : Hail - AlUla
Breakfast at your hotel & check out. This morning we will start our journey to Al Ula. Layer upon layer of human history and a wealth of natural wonders are waiting to be explored, from dramatic rock formations and sand-swept dunes to archaeological ruins that trace the lives of the ancient cultures who built cities here. We will embark in one such tour: Hegra tour (UNESCO site). Our journey with the visit of the famous Hegra (Madain Saleh) which is the first site of Saudi Arabia that was listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. Madain Saleh, whose original name was Al-Hijr or Hegra in Greek, is the southernmost important city of the Nabatean Kingdom that flourished thanks to the caravan trade between the 2nd century BCE until the Roman conquest in 106 CE. It is the second richest Nabatean city in terms of monumental tombs with 94 decorated funeral monuments including some of the most vibrant and well conserved architectural prowess of the Nabateans builders. We will lead you through this fascinating site and reveal to you the secrets of its tombs, ancient inscriptions, stone structures, and many others. Lunch on your own. Before heading to the hotel to check in, we will visit Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant rock) for a relaxing time. Dinner in hotel & overnight in Al-Ula.
| No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Above 12 years | INR 177990 / Adult ( With Tax ) |
* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.
Payment Terms & Methods :
* 65% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.
* Refund will be made within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the cancellation.
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