Saudi Packages

• Arrive Riyadh and transfer to your
• Overnight at the hotel

• Morning visit historical city of Diryyah, Musmak Fort and Dira
• Afternoon visit National Museum followed by visit to Kingdom Tower Bridge for a panoramic view of
• Overnight at the hotel

The old city of Dirriyyah is located about 20km from the main city center of Riyadh. It is one of the most important archaeological sites from where the history of Saudi Dynasty begins. It is situated in the eastern part of the so-called Najd area in the valley known as Wadi Hanifa. The meaning of Najid is the high plateau, which forms the central part of Saudi Arabia. It is recorded by the chronicles that one of the person known as Ibn Dir, who was also the chief of al-Dir clan of Duru, which was belonging to Bani Hanifa tribe, was ruling this area. He had a vast fertile land in the valley, which he was not able to utilize completely due to lack of thin population of his clan. Therefore, he invited another clan of the same Banu Hanifa tribe to settle down on the fertile area of the Hanifa valley. Therefore, the clan named Murdah comes under the leadership of Mani al-Muraydi in 1446 A.D in Wadi Hanifa. Ibn Dir gave land for the cultivation to the clan in the Wadi

Hanifa and the clan settled down. They were the ancestors of the Al-Saud family who established their first rule at Dirriyya.

The Musmak Fort is one of the most important monuments in Saudi Arabia from where the modern Saudi History begins. It is an important historic landmark in the city of Riyadh. This palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1865

A.D. The reason for building this historic palace was to serve as military garrison for the Abdullah bin Rashid army who was operating under a Governor in Riyadh from the Hail. His Majesty King Abdulaziz on 15^th January 1902 captured the fort.

Dira Souq is famous for its variety of old copper and brass objects including silver daggers, silver Beduins Jewelry and dresses. While entering from main access, one always smells sandal wood fragrance. Dira Souq is worth buying antique carpets and other useful Saudi heritage antiques.

The National Museum, which opened in Riyadh in 1999 to celebrate the centenary of Saudi unification, was the result of an international design competition. The primary custodian of the Saudi national heritage and culture, the Museum is a place of learning and discovery, designed to sing out with quiet excitement and inspiration, to kindle pride in the Arab heritage and reverence for Islam. This national Landmark is composed of eight galleries telling the complete story of Arabian History from the creation of the universe to our modern era.

• Today fly from Riyadh to
• Arrive Abha and transfer to the
• Afternoon proceed for visit to Baskat Market, Muftaha Village Art Gallery, Shada Palace
• Overnight at the hotel

Basket Market of Abha is famous for these heavy duty colorful baskets which are made from reeds and sometimes vinyl. Most of which are handmade. They can be found at good prices and used for just about anything. It is run by mostly Saudi women.

Muftaha Village was founded in 1989 as an attempt to promote the arts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has now become a popular attraction and is frequented by tourists and locals alike. This cultural center offers artists studio and exhibition space, and therefore the opportunity to present their unique work to the community. This initiative was the first of its kind; with the Saudi Arabian government’s aim being to bring together individuals passionate about photography, traditional crafts, and fine arts and embrace them.

The city of Abha also includes the famous Shada Palace which dates to the year 1250H (1927 AD), and contains numerous archeological artifacts. It was as an office/residence for King Abdul Aziz’s governors. After being restored, it was reopened as a museum in 1987.

• Proceed for a full day excursion to Mountain Souda, Habala Village, Hamsan Village etc.
• Overnight at the hotel

Asir, with its capital at Abha, is mainly a highland province and includes the entire area of southwest Saudi Arabia till the Yemen border. Asir covers the modern administrative provinces of Jizan, Asir,Bahah, and southern Mecca. The region’s topography and vegetation are varied from the juniper forests of the highlands to the “dawm” palm thickets of the coastal plain. Protected Areas and the Asir National Park have been set up near Abha. Unlike the rest of Saudi Arabia, Asir enjoys quite a high rainfall; its highest mountain range runs from Taif south to the Yemen border and catches the highest rainfall

Mount Souda offers magnificent views and an unforgettable experience. Perched at the highest point accessible by road, the cable car takes visitors on its seven kilometre ride at an altitude of 2,500 metres. One of the most interesting aspects of the area is its distinctive local people — not least of which the colourful Flower Men of Tihama

Al Habala, the location of the first cable car in Asir, is named after an old village located on a steep 400 metre cliff made famous by the people of Al Habala. The inhabitants lived in stone dwelling clinging to the cliff-face for the security and safety found in the rock walls. So sheer was the cliffside that the villagers — men and women — lowered themselves down into ravine on ropes. These rugged and fearless people came to be known as the Rope People of Al Habala.

• Transfer to the airport for your flight to
• Arrive Madinah and drive to Al
• Arrive Al Ula and transfer to Tent
• Overnight at the tent village.

• Visit old houses and
• Continue visit to magnificent archaeological sites of Madain Saleh visiting old houses, museum etc in Al Ula. Then proceed for a full day excursion to archaeological site of Madain Saleh visiting Hijaz Railway Station, Nabatean Well, Qasr Al Bint, Diwan and Al Farid Palace.
• Overnight at the hotel

Wadi Al Ula, gateway to Madain Saleh is known for its Lion of the Lihyanites- predecessors of the Natateans (100 to 500 BC). Madain Saleh is the prime tourist attraction of the Kingdom. It was known as “Al Hijr” in the ancient times and served as a stopover on a very prosperous trade route. The cities lie on 9 square Km in an area of isolation about 845 Km from Jeddah in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia between Tabouk and Madinah.

• Morning drive from Al Ula to
• Arrive Hail and transfer to the
• Afternoon proceed for excursion to Jubbah rock
• Followed by visit to Qishla and Oraif
• Overnight at the hotel

Jubbah is one of the most interesting places of Saudi Ar abia. It is believed that camel figures carved at Jubbah are the oldest in the Arabian Peninsula. These rock carvings date back to approx. 4000 years.

• Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to
• Arrive Jeddah and transfer to the
• Morning visit old houses, Nasif House, Fish Market
• Afternoon visit Abdul Rauf Khalil Art Museum, Cornische area to visit Al Rahma Mosque and King Fahd’s
• Overnight at the hotel

Houses were constructed from coral and reinforced with wood so that beams criss- cross the interior walls. Wooden balconies and casement windows are a special feature of Jeddah’s style, with elaborate casements decorating the facades of the old houses – normally there is a small balcony fronting every window. Doors and windows shutters are intricately carved. Some are painted and some remain simply wood with varnish

The Nasif House was built during the 1850s by the well-known Nasif Family, one of the most influential trading families in the long history of Jeddah. In the 19th and early 20th centuries the house was one of the most important building in Jeddah. It was here that King Abdul Aziz spent his first night in Jeddah, as the guest of Mohammed Nasif, after he lead his victorious army into the capital of the Western Province. The Municipality of Jeddah recognized the architectural and historic value of the house and in 1964 it was converted into a museum and put under Government care.

Abdul Rauf Khalil Art Museum is one of the most unusual museums. Its four buildings comprise an electirc hodge-p0dge of more than10,000 weird and wonderful artefacts. One of its main buildings burnt out during 2002.

The cornische of Jeddah is one of the most important archievements of the city and is a major attraction for visitors to Jeddah. As Jeddah’s Red Sea coast extends for more than 80 km, the Munici- pality has made use of this long expanse of waterfront and turned it into place of fresh air for the city.

• Transfer to the airport for your departure