9D8N Saudi Arabia Heritage Quest

Day 1 Friday: Arrival Jeddah
No Meals
Upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Riyadh.

Day 2 Saturday: Riyadh City Tour
Breakfast/Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken for Riyadh City Tour. Begin your city tour by visiting some of the National Museum which is the primary custodian of the Saudi national heritage and culture. It offers an overview of the history of Arabian civilization from prehistory to modern era. Next, visit the Murabba Palace that is one of the historic buildings of the city. Afterwards, visit the Masmak Fort and its museum that depicts 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. Pass by the Kingdom Tower and Al Faisaliah Tower before returning to the hotel. Overnight in Riyadh.

Day 3 Sunday: Riyadh – Hail
Breakfast/Dinner
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, transfer to the Riyadh’s railway station to board the train to Hail (4 hours 25 minutes). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, you will be taken to visit the A’arif fort and the nearby heritage museum. Next, you will be taken to the traditional market where you can find the local delicacies before passing by the Hail Regional Museum. In the evening, return to the hotel and overnight in Hail.

Day 4 Monday: Hail – Jubbah – AlUla
Breakfast/Dinner
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, start your journey to Jubbah (1 hours 30 minutes) that lies on an ancient lake. This world-famous site features some of the best rock-art in Saudi Arabia. Strewn across the scorched rocks of Jabal Umm Sinman are thousands of intricate rock carvings, some of which are thought to be over 10,000 years old. On your way to AlUla, you will pass by Al Nufud Al Kabid which translates to ‘great sand dunes’. Upon arrival in AlUla, proceed to check in and overnight in AlUla.

Day 5 Tuesday: AlUla
Breakfast/Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to explore AlUla. Pass by the ancient city of Dadan that was once an important oasis on the frankincense trade route between Southern Arabia and Mediterranean World. Next, visit Jabal Ikmah which features more than 300 historically significant carved inscriptions. This spectacular mountain contains the largest concentration of Dadanitic and Lihyanite inscriptions in the world. Afterwards, visit Jabal Alfil or Elephant Rock. This natural marvel, shaped by millions of years of erosion, rises 52 meters high. In the afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight in AlUla.

Day 6 Wednesday: AlUla – Hegra – Madinah
Breakfast/Dinner
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, proceed to visit Hegra (35 minutes). 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 extensive settlement of the site took place during the 1st century AD, when it came under the rule of the Nabatean king Aretas IV Philopatris (Al-Harith IV) (9 – 40 BC), who made Hegra the kingdom’s first capital. Continue visit to old city of AlUla before heading to Madinah and pass by the Hejaz Railway. In the early 19th century BC, the Ottomans built a railway station at Hegra that was along the Hejaz Railway linking Damascus to the holy city. Upon arrival in Madinah, proceed to check in and overnight in Madinah.

Day 7 Thursday: Madinah – Jeddah
Breakfast/Dinner
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, you will be taken for Madinah City Tour. Visit the Al Masjid an Nabawi, also known as the Prophet’s Mosque and also Qiblatain Mosque before heading to Mount Uhud for a short walk. You will also be taken to visit the Dar Al Madina Museum which showcases the history of the city along with rare manuscripts. Continue journey to Jeddah and visit the Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum. Displaying the history of the pre-Islamic era, pre-modern civilizations and the rich Islamic cultural heritage, it exhibits ancient archaeological collections related to Saudi heritage and Ottoman Empire. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Jeddah.

Day 8 Friday: Jeddah
Breakfast/Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to old Jeddah for a city tour. Visit the Al Balad to see the old market and where you can find hidden gems such as local food and also Nassif house. It is one of the few historic buildings dated back to the 1800 that have been restored and now serve as a museum. Pass by the Al Rahmah Mosque and end the tour at the Red Sea corniche. It features a coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions and large-scale civic sculptures as well as King Fahd’s Fountain, the highest fountain in the world. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Jeddah.

Day 9 Saturday: Jeddah – Departure
Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you are free at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your departure.

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PRICE PER PERSON / PRICE QUOTED IN MYR (Twin Share)

Grand Plaza Riyadh Hotel 4☆
Al Takhassousi, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Riyadh 12312, Saudi
Website: https://grand-plaza.hotels-saudi-arabia.com/en/

Sahary AlUla Resort 4☆
Almotadel Area, AlUla 43515
Website: http://www.saharyalularesort.com/en/

Delights Inn Hotel 3☆
Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz St, Al Aridh, Madinah 42314, Saudi Arabia
Website: https://delights-inn.medinahotel.net/en/

Golden Tulip Hotel 4☆
Madina Road, 81451 HAIL, Saudi Arabia
Website: https://hail.goldentulip.com/en-us/

Ramada by Wyndham Continental Hotel 5☆
Al Sharafeyah, Palestine St.Corner Madinah Rd, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia
Website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/jeddah-saudi-arabia/

Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace Hotel 5☆
Ministries Area, 11461 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/riyadh/

Shaden Resort 5☆
Hail Street Alula 43515 Ksa, 0 AL ULA, Saudi Arabia
Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/B6T0/index.en.shtml

Le Méridien Medina Hotel 5☆
Khaled Bin El Waleed Road, Al Jamiah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/medmd-le-meridien-medina/

Holiday Villa Hail Hotel 4☆
King Saud Rd, Al Matar, Hail 55421, Saudi Arabia
Website: https://www.holidayvillahotels.com/holiday-villa-hail/

Movenpick Hotel Tahlia 5☆
8749 Hael, Al Andalus, Jeddah 23326, Saudi Arabia
Website: https://movenpick.accor.com/en/middle-east/saudi-arabia/jeddah/hotel-jeddah-tahlia.html

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
• In the event hotel is unavailable, hotel of similar class will be booked.
• Surcharge may apply (long weekend, public holiday, festival, etc.)
• Other terms & conditions apply.
• Visit https://vislamic.com/terma-syarat for more terms & conditions.
• Validity: 31st December 2025

DEPARTURE DATES

Low Season

• 6 and 20 September 2024
• 18 April 2025
• 9 and 23 May 2025
• 20 Jun 2025
• 12 and 16 September 2025

High Season

• 4 and 18 October 2024
• 1 and 15 November 2024
• 6 and 27* December 2024
• 10 and 24 January 2025
• 7 and 14 February 2025
• 10 and 24 October 2025
• 7 and 21 November 2025
• 5 and 19 December 2025

*Surcharge of New Year for USD250 per person