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Complete Saudi Arabia
9 days
Riyadh, Ha’il, Jubbah, Al Ula, Mada’in Saleh, Tabuk, Neom, Hisma
SAUDI ARABIA Downtown Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
the archeological site of Al-Bada’ that was an ancient Nabatean city as attested by the monumental tombs that overlook the ruins of the ancient oasis city. Then we will drive to the coastal city of Maqna where are found the wells of Moses. Lunch en route. Few kilometers north along the shore we will explore the majestic Wadi Tayeb Ism also called the valley of Moses. After this fascinating exploration of the ancient land of Madyan. After that long day, back to TABUK for Dinner and overnight. [B/L/D]
Day 8 – Fri: Tabuk (Hisma - 4x4)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit a place called Hisma, which is also known as the Wadi Rum of Saudi Arabia because of its majestic grandiose formations similar to the ones found on the other side of the border with Jordan. Hisma is home to hundreds of ancient rock art and ancient inscriptions, some in pre-Islamic scripts dating back to the caravan trade, and some in old Arabic dating back to the first decades of Islam. We will have a picnic during the excursion in the middle of the magic sceneries of Hisma. In the afternoon we will drive up one of the highest mountains in Saudi Arabia, the Jebel Al Lawz, the mountain of almonds. People believe that this is the true site of the biblical Mount Sinai where Moses received the Tablets of Law. We will visit
some sites that have features reminding the story of Moses. At the end of the day we will head back to our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Tabuk. [B/L/D]
Day 9 – Sat: Tabuk, USA
Breakfast at your hotel, Transfer to TABUK airport for your departure flight [B]
start 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. Our visit will be followed by a lunch before we head towards Jibal Al-Rukkab & Leopard trail. We will then visit Jebel Al-Fil for a relaxing time next to the “Elephant rock”. In the afternoon, we will drive towards the city of Tabuk. On arrival check in, dinner and overnight in Tabuk. [B/L/D]
Day 7 – Thu: Tabuk (Neom)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will discover the ancient land of Madyan where Moses sought refuge after fleeing Egypt. Nowadays it is the area where is developed the gigantic Neom Project. Our visit will start with
Your Tour includes:
F Airfare New York/Riyadh//Tabuk/New York F Arrival and departure transfers
F 8 nights’ accommodation
F Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
F Riyadh full day tour
F Visit traditional village “Sadous of the Najd” F Visit the A’Arif Fort
F See the ancient petroglyphs in Jubbah
F See the Shuwaymis major carving site
F Nabatean experiences of Al Ula
F Visit the ancient sites of Ekma and Abu ‘Aoud F Tour the World Heritage site of Madain Saleh F See Jibal Al-Rukkab & Leopard trail
F Visit Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant mountain)
F Discover the ancient land of Madyan
F Visit Jebel Al Lawz (Mountain of Almonds)
F 4x4 Excursion to Wadi Rum (Hisma)
F Train from Riyadh to Hail
F Full time guide In English, Spanish or Russia F Transportation by A/C vehicle or 4x
F Entrance fees for sites visite
F All local taxes
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