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Saudi Arabia 16 day Group Tour

16 days
Start and end in Riyadh
4.4
5 traveler reviews
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 30
Age range 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore Riyadh's National Museum and Murabba Palace
  • Walk across the Sky Bridge at Kingdom Tower
  • Visit the UNESCO site of ancient Diriyah
  • Experience the world's largest camel market
  • Tour the rock art at Jubbah and AlUla's tombs

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 RIYADH - NATIONAL MUSEUM - MURABBA PALACE - KINGDOM TOWER - NAJDI VILLAGE
  2. Day 2 RIYADH - MASMAK FORTRESS - DIRIYAH - EDGE OF THE WORLD
  3. Day 3 USHAIGER HERITAGE VILLAGE - BURAIDAH
  4. Day 4 BURAIDAH CAMEL MARKET - HAIL
  5. Day 5 JUBBAH ROCK ART - ALULA
  6. Day 6 ALULA - HEGRA - MADAIN SALEH
  7. Day 7 LION TOMBS OF DEDAN - ELEPHANT ROCK
  8. Day 8 HEJAZ RAILWAY - LAWRENCE OF ARABIA SITES - MEDINA
  9. Day 9 MEDINA - OPEN TOP BUS TOUR
  10. Day 10 JEDDAH - AL RAHMA FLOATING MOSQUE - KING FAHD’S FOUNTAIN - CORNICHE
  11. Day 11 JEDDAH - AL BALAD OLD TOWN - AL SHAFEE MOSQUE - NASEEF HOUSE - TAYEBAT MUSEUM
  12. Day 12 FLY TO JAZAN - FERRY TO FARASAN ISLANDS
  13. Day 13 FARASAN ISLANDS BOAT TRIP - PEARL MERCHANTS HOUSE - QASSAR SANDSTONE VILLAGE
  14. Day 14 FERRY TO JAZAN - RIJAL ALMAA & THE FLOWER MEN - MUHAYIL
  15. Day 15 MT. SOUDAH - ASIR NATIONAL PARK - AL HABALA - AL YANFA - ABHA
  16. Day 16 FLY TO RIYADH - TOUR ENDS IN RIYADH
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What's Included

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  • Meals
  • Additional Services
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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
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Number of tours

18

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Good
    3.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    3.8
  • 4.6
  • AB
    · February 20th, 2024
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    Fahrer super gut und unheimlich nett und zuvorkommend, Guide genial - tolles Wissen, sehr umsichtig, Hotels sehr gut, es wäre fein gewesen mehr Zeit in Medina zu haben - zumindest einen ganzen Tag (am Tag davor, die Besichtigung des Löwentempels hätte man kürzen können)
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    Madventure commented on this review
    Hi Anneliese, Thanks for your review - I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your tour, Saudi is a wonderful country, and its fascinating to see it now, just at the beginning of the tourism boom - imagine what it'll be like in 10 years...! Haroon loved... Show more
    Trip date: November 2023
  • Saudi Arabia 16 day Group Tour reviewer 2
    · December 4th, 2023
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    The trip was very interesting, well organized and varied. The food was very good, there is a lot to see and definitely worth a recommendation.
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    Madventure commented on this review
    Hi Elena, Thanks so much for the great review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your tour so much. Haroon is definitely a wonderful guide, and very passionate about Saudi Arabia. Thanks for attaching the pictures too, the Concert Hall looks amazing!!!!... Show more
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    Trip date: November 2023
  • Saudi Arabia 16 day Group Tour reviewer 3
    · March 23rd, 2023
    I moderately enjoyed this trip. But the itinerary of sites was heavy on the old historical, which meant a lot of mud and straw buildings, though not specifically Muslim sites like early mosques (which Salafists themselves apparently destroyed during anti-idolatry campaigns). We did visit one new skyscraper and a couple modern malls. But the itinerary might have included more of the contemporary Saudi Arabia, revealing how all those billions of petrodollars have been spent—very intelligently, it would seem—on new infrastructure, large public and private buildings, including the many new universities, desalination plants and such. Also, the tour took us to Jazan, which is still listed (despite a recent truce) by Western foreign ministries a highly dangerous, due to periodic attacks from Yemen. Our tour leader was good at getting us from place to place in a timely fashion but is not, by his own admission a genuine tour guide; that would require a government license, obtained presumably after training in important aspects of the country’s history and society. In fact, he knew very little about the country and showed little interest in sharing with us what little he did know. And he certainly did not exude the kind of passion and curiosity about the place one finds in all the best touring guides (I’ve known many). So as not to embarrass him, we stopped asking him any serious questions after a few days.
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    Madventure commented on this review
    Hi Mark, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your Saudi Arabia tour, on the whole. Saudi is a fascinating country, with so much to see and do, and we are sorry that you felt there wasn't enough 'modern Saudi' sights. We... Show more
    Trip date: March 2023
  • JR
    · December 1st, 2022
    Saudi Arabia is spending billions on...
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    Madventure commented on this review
    Hi Jeanette, Thanks for your review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your tour of Saudi Arabia. Saudi is definitely at the beginning of its tourism boom, and no doubt in the near future, many things will change for tourists. You're one of the lucky ones... Show more
    Trip date: November 2022
  • KP
    · March 28th, 2022
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    A wonderful tour with so many highlights in a country that has so much to offer and is extraordinarily hospitable.
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    Madventure commented on this review
    Hello Karl, Thank you for your good review. It was very nice to travel with you and an honor to have you on board. Saudi Arabia is a fascinating country and with every visit there is something new to discover. Now we hope to see you again in South... Show more
    Trip date: March 2022

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16 days
Saudi Arabia 16 day Group Tour
From Riyadh to Riyadh

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    Layna

    Asked on March 22nd, 2025

    Are meals included in the tour?

    Meals
    • MadventureOperatorWritten March 2025

      The tour typically includes certain meals, but specific details will be provided in the itinerary.

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    Gloria

    Asked on March 18th, 2025

    Are any additional fees expected during the tour?

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    • MadventureOperatorWritten March 2025

      Some extra activities or meals may incur additional fees, which will be detailed in your itinerary.

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    Mehdi

    Asked on February 7th, 2025

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      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

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    Younes

    Asked on December 23rd, 2024

    Are flights included in the tour package?

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    • MadventureOperatorWritten December 2024

      International flights are not included; you will need to arrange these independently.

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    Fabrice

    Asked on December 1st, 2024

    What is the minimum number of participants required for the tour to run?

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    • MadventureOperatorWritten December 2024

      A minimum of 6 participants is required for the tour to proceed.

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    Tam

    Asked on September 19th, 2024

    Is accommodation provided for the night before the tour starts?

    Accommodation
    • MadventureOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, accommodation can be arranged for the night before the tour begins.

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    Kristin

    Asked on July 27th, 2024

    Is there an extra charge for domestic flights on the 16 day Saudi Arabia tour?

    Flights / Transfers
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    • MadventureOperatorWritten July 2024

      Domestic flights are currently included with no extra charge.

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    Carrie

    Asked on July 21st, 2024

    Are domestic flights included in the tour price for Saudi Arabia?

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    Tour Details
    • MadventureOperatorWritten July 2024

      At the moment we are not charging for the internal flights, but this is something we will be bringing in on future tours.

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    Melissa

    Asked on June 6th, 2024

    What has the mildest weather? What is the max number of people on a tour?

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    Tour Details
    • MadventureOperatorWritten June 2024

      The mildest weather would be in January. Regarding group sizes, 12 is average, minimum is 8, and the maximum is 30. The three tours scheduled for this winter all have numbers on the lower side though, so I wouldn't expect any of them to come close to having 30.

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    Anne

    Asked on May 9th, 2024

    Do I need to obtain a visa to go to Saudi Arabia?

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    • MadventureOperatorWritten May 2024

      You can apply for an easy online E-Visa, usually granted within a day. It's best to apply directly rather than through agents.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 224045

  • Currency
    ر.س
    Saudi Riyal
    Saudi Arabia
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Saudi Arabia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Madventure. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 135 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Madventure will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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