Itinerary
- Day 1
Medina
You'll arrive in Medina, Islam's second holiest city, and get settled into your accommodation. After that, head to the Prophet's Mosque to see its 10 minarets and take in the scale of the complex. Mount Uhud is nearby if you want to visit the pilgrimage site. The Quba Mosque comes next, followed by time at Ethiq Garden and Well. You'll have free time to shop or check out the Hejaz Railway Museum if it interests you. Finish the day by returning to the Prophet's Mosque as the sun sets for evening prayers.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Season Star)
Included Activities
- Walk around Prophet's Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi)
- Visit Mount Uhud pilgrimage site
- Visit Quba Mosque
- Visit Ethiq Garden and Well
- Visit Al Madinah Museum
- Evening visit to Prophet's Mosque during prayer time
Optional Activities
- Shopping in city center
- Visit Hejaz Railway Museum in old Ottoman train station
Landmarks Prophet's Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi) Mount Uhud Quba Mosque Hejaz Railway Museum Al Madinah Museum 
- Day 2
Medina to Buraidah
You're heading east through desert landscape toward Buraidah, the capital of El Qasim Province. The drive takes you through sparsely populated areas with varied terrain. Buraidah sits in a large oasis with over 600,000 people, and the local economy centers on agriculture. Walk through the city center and check out the vegetable market, then browse the jewelry souks. The date market is worth visiting though activity levels vary depending on the season you're traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Buraidah), Hotel (Cloud7 Residence)
Included Activities
- Visit the date market (City of the Date)
- Walk through city center with vegetable market
- Visit great mosque
- Walk through jewelry souks
Landmarks Date Market (City of the Date) Buraidah Great Mosque Buraidah Jewelry Souks - Day 3
Buraidah to Riyadh
Start early to see the world's largest camel market in Buraidah, where the activity is impressive. Then follow the ancient pilgrimage route through historical cities and oases. You'll reach Ushaiqer's Heritage Village with its traditional Najdi architecture and carved wooden doors. From there, explore Shaqra's growing city and its old market. Stop at Al Qasab, which historically was known for salt and wheat production. By evening you'll arrive in Riyadh.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Warwick Riad)
Included Activities
- Visit world's largest camel market in Buraidah
- Visit Ushaiqer Heritage Village
- See Ushaiqer museum and Najdi architecture houses
- Visit Shaqra ancient city with old market
- Visit Al Qasab walled city and saline lagoons
Landmarks Camel Market, Buraidah Ushaiqer Heritage Village Shaqra Al Qasab 
- Day 4
Riyadh
In Saudi Arabia's capital, visit the Kingdom Centre tower which rises over 330 meters and offers panoramic views of the city. The National Museum shows the kingdom's history and culture, while Masmak Fortress demonstrates how Riyadh has transformed. Walk through souks and shopping areas, then head to Al Rajhi Mosque for evening prayer observation and an introduction to Islam. Wrap up at Riyadh City Boulevard where fountains, restaurants, and live shows create an active evening atmosphere.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at shopping center (Mall) with choice of various restaurants and food types), Dinner (Free time for dinner with choice of restaurants at Riyadh City Boulevard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Warwick Riad)
Included Activities
- Climb Kingdom Centre tower and enjoy viewpoint
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Masmak Fortress
- Walk through neighborhood souks
- Visit Al Rajhi Mosque and witness prayer
- Introduction to Islam at Al Rajhi Mosque
- Visit Riyadh City Boulevard with fountains and shows
Landmarks Kingdom Centre National Museum Masmak Fortress Al Rajhi Mosque Riyadh City Boulevard - Day 5
Riyadh to Al Hofuf
You'll visit Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Riyadh's outskirts where the first Saudi dynasty capital was established. Explore palaces and the urban complex positioned on the oasis edge. Later, travel to Al-Ahsa Oasis, also UNESCO-designated, with its gardens, canals, and wells. Once you reach Al Hofuf, walk through Al Qaisariya souq, one of Arabia's oldest markets with elegant design and plenty of shops. In the evening, take a stroll through King Abdullah Park to see the artificial lake and dancing fountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Al Ahsa Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Diriyah UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Diriyah palaces and urban complex
- Visit Al-Ahsa Oasis UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Walk through Al Qaisariya souq
- Evening walk in King Abdullah Park
Landmarks Diriyah Al-Ahsa Oasis Al Qaisariya Souq King Abdullah Park 
- Day 6
Al Hofuf to Dammam
Start in Al Hofuf with Ibrahim Palace, a historic fortress from 1556 built during Ottoman times, featuring a white mosque. Check out the House of Allegiance palace, then explore the lively Mehaires Palace area with restaurants and shops. Head to Al Qara for its dramatic landscape of labyrinths, mini-gorges, and caves. Visit the Land of Civilizations museum before traveling to modern Dammam on the Persian Gulf. Stop at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), see the Khobar water tower, and finish at the Heritage Village fortress with its museums and auto collections.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Naviti Warwick Dammam)
Included Activities
- Visit Ibrahim Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - exterior viewing
- Visit House of Allegiance palace
- Visit Al Qara historical and landscape area with labyrinths, gorges, caves
- Visit Al Qara Land of Civilizations museum
- Visit King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)
- See Khobar water tower
- Visit Heritage Village fortress and museums
Landmarks Ibrahim Palace House of Allegiance Mehaires Palace Al Qara King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) Khobar Water Tower Heritage Village, Dammam 
- Day 7
Dammam to Manama (Bahrain)
Cross the 25-kilometer Friendship Bridge that connects Saudi Arabia to Bahrain and handle border procedures. Arrive in Manama, Bahrain's capital, and explore the historic Muharraq neighborhood with beautiful historical buildings and restored pearl merchants' houses. Check out the Beit Al Quran museum and National Museum of Bahrain. See the impressive Al-Fateh Mosque and Qalat Al Bahrain, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress, plus the country's first oil well. Visit the iconic 500-year-old Tree of Life. Walk through Manama souq and Little India neighborhood with its Krishna temple and Indian restaurants.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at mall food court with choice of restaurants), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Seven Manama)
Included Activities
- Cross Friendship Bridge to Bahrain
- Explore historic neighborhood of Muharraq
- Visit Beit Al Quran museum
- Visit National Museum of Bahrain
- Visit Al-Fateh Mosque
- Visit Qalat Al Bahrain UNESCO World Heritage fortress
- Stop at first oil extraction well
- Visit Tree of Life
- Walk through Manama souq
- Explore Little India neighborhood
Landmarks Muharraq Historic Neighborhood Beit Al Quran National Museum of Bahrain Al-Fateh Mosque Qalat Al Bahrain Tree of Life Manama Souq Little India Krishna Temple 
- Day 8
Manama to Doha
The morning is free to explore Manama's historic center or visit museums at your own pace. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Doha. Once you arrive in Qatar's capital, get to your hotel and you'll have free time to settle in and relax after the journey.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Doha), Hotel (Grand Regency Doha), Hotel (Central Inn Souq Waqif)
Optional Activities
- Walk through Manama historic center
- Visit one of Manama's museums
- Day 9
Doha
Explore Doha's blend of modern and traditional elements. Head to the Corniche for skyline and beach views, check out the Al Thumama football stadium from the 2022 World Cup, and tour the Museum of Islamic Art which holds the world's largest Islamic art collection. Walk through the Souq of the Falcons to learn about falconry's cultural importance, then wander the remodeled Waqif Souq built to look like a 19th-century market. See Arabian horse stables nearby. Have lunch at The Pearl of Qatar, an artificial archipelago with shopping in Qanat (Venice-inspired). End the day at Katara cultural village featuring world architecture replicas, dining, opera, and an amphitheater.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at The Pearl of Qatar)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Doha), Hotel (Grand Regency Doha), Hotel (Central Inn Souq Waqif)
Included Activities
- Visit Corniche with skyscrapers and beaches
- View Al Thumama football stadium
- Visit Museum of Islamic Art
- Visit Souq of the Falcons
- Walk in Waqif Souq
- See Arabian horse stables
- Visit The Pearl of Qatar and Porto Arabia
- Shop and walk in Qanat
- Visit Katara cultural village
Landmarks Corniche, Doha Al Thumama Stadium Museum of Islamic Art Souq of the Falcons Waqif Souq The Pearl of Qatar Qanat Katara Cultural Village 
- Day 10
Doha to Dubai
Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Dubai. After arriving and transferring to your hotel, you'll have free time to settle in. In the evening, take a transfer to see Dubai's nighttime spectacle. Watch the Dubai Fountain show with water dancing to music and light at the base of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower at 828 meters. Walk around and choose a restaurant in the massive Dubai Mall for dinner before heading back to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Asiana Grand), Hotel (Elite Byblos Dubai), Hotel (Asiana Dubai)
Included Activities
- Watch Dubai Fountain show
- Walk at foot of Burj Khalifa
Optional Activities
- Dinner at one of Dubai Mall's restaurants
Landmarks Dubai Fountain Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall 
- Day 11
Dubai
It's a full day exploring Dubai starting with Dubai Frame viewpoint, the world's largest photo frame offering panoramic views. Walk through old Bur Dubai and the Spice Souqs, then take a traditional Abra boat to the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood. Visit the Center for Cultural Understanding and enjoy typical Emirati food (groups over 15 get gastronomy explanation). Pass the Jumeirah Mosque, then see Burj Al Arab, the sail-shaped hotel, and Palm Jumeirah, the palm-shaped island. Ride the modern monorail and walk through La Marina. Finish with free time at JBR Beach, Dubai's most popular and active beach.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Asiana Grand), Hotel (Elite Byblos Dubai), Hotel (Asiana Dubai)
Included Activities
- Visit Dubai Frame viewpoint
- Walk through Bur Dubai Souq
- Walk through Spice Souq
- Take Abra traditional boat to Al Fahidi
- Visit Center for Cultural Understanding
- Enjoy typical Emirati food in traditional building
- Gastronomy explanation about Emirates (for groups over 15)
- Pass Jumeirah Mosque
- See Burj Al Arab
- See Palm Jumeirah
- Take monorail trip
- Walk through La Marina area
- Free time at JBR Beach
Landmarks Dubai Frame Bur Dubai Souq Spice Souq Al Fahidi Historic District Center for Cultural Understanding Jumeirah Mosque Burj Al Arab Palm Jumeirah Dubai Monorail La Marina JBR Beach 
- Day 12
Dubai to Abu Dhabi
Leave Dubai after breakfast headed toward Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital and most important emirate. Stop at Ferrari World's outdoor areas before entering the city. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the country's largest at over 12 hectares, representing a meeting point for cultures and religions. Pass Capital Gate, the world's most inclined skyscraper at 160 meters. Take in panoramic city views from the Corniche seafront and visit the Heritage Village to learn about traditional Emirati life. Lunch is included in the city center. Then explore Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace with magnificent white granite design, a 37-meter dome, and a 350,000-piece glass chandelier. Tour the cultural district museums including the spectacular seafront Louvre. See the Abrahamic Family House with its combined church, mosque, and synagogue. End at The Founders Memorial and The Constellation for magnificent night lighting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in city center)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Millennium Al Wahada), Hotel (Corniche Abu Dhabi), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi)
Included Activities
- See Ferrari World outdoor areas
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- Pass Capital Gate
- Panoramic view from Corniche
- Visit Heritage Village
- Visit Qasr Al Watan (presidential palace)
- Visit Louvre Abu Dhabi
- See Abrahamic Family House
- Visit The Founders Memorial and The Constellation
Optional Activities
- Visit one of cultural district museums or enjoy free time in the area
Landmarks Ferrari World Sheikh Zayed Mosque Capital Gate Corniche, Abu Dhabi Heritage Village, Abu Dhabi Qasr Al Watan Louvre Abu Dhabi Abrahamic Family House The Founders Memorial The Constellation 
- Day 13
Abu Dhabi to Al Ain
Travel over 2 hours through sandy desert to reach Al Ain, a UNESCO World Heritage oasis. Visit Qasr Al Muwaiji fortress-museum, the birthplace of Sheikh Zayed, the first president (who passed in 2022). Explore Al Jhaili fortress, one of the world's most representative adobe fortifications. Check out Sheikh Zayed Museum to see what life looked like a century ago. Lunch is included. In the afternoon, ride in small electric vehicles through the great Al Ain Oasis to see gardens, palm plantations, and irrigation systems. You'll have free time to shop in bazaars or relax by the hotel pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aloft Al Ain), Hotel (Radisson Blu Al Ain)
Included Activities
- Visit Qasr Al Muwaiji fortress-museum
- Visit Al Jhaili fortress
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Museum
- Ride in electric vehicles through Al Ain Oasis
- Explore oasis gardens and palm plantations
Optional Activities
- Shop in bazaars
- Relax by hotel pool
Landmarks Qasr Al Muwaiji Al Jhaili Fortress Sheikh Zayed Museum Al Ain Oasis 
- Day 14
Al Ain to Fujairah
Start at the Camel Market where the activity level surprises many visitors, with livestock including sheep, goats, horses, and especially camels. Travel through mountainous areas toward the Gulf of Oman. Stop at Al Hayl Fort next to a small oasis in a mountain valley. Continue to Fujairah for lunch with free time to explore this emirate capital near the Oman border. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the country's second largest with 100-meter-high minarets. See the adobe fortress and Fujairah Museum about the city's origins. Walk through the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Fujairah), Hotel (Royal M Fujairh By Gewan)
Included Activities
- Visit Camel Market
- Stop at Al Hayl Fort
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah
- Visit Fujairah adobe fortress
- Visit Fujairah Museum
- Walk through city center
Landmarks Camel Market, Al Ain Al Hayl Fort Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah Fujairah Fortress Fujairah Museum 
- Day 15
Fujairah to Sharjah to Dubai
Travel along the coast to Al Bidyah where you'll see the country's oldest mosque from the 15th century, built in adobe at a sea-overlooking fortress. Stop in pleasant Khor Fakkan for beach relaxation and optional swimming in the warm Gulf (changing rooms and showers available). Enjoy lunch at local restaurants and see ruins of an old Portuguese castle. Walk past an artificial waterfall and check out a massive sea-facing amphitheater. Continue to Sharjah, UNESCO's 'Cultural Capital of Arab World.' Visit Al Noor Mosque, considered the most beautiful of Sharjah's 600 mosques, with Ottoman architecture worth photographing on a green island. Tour the Sharjah Fort museum about the sovereign family. Explore the Museum of Islamic Civilization covering Arab and Islamic culture. Experience the Rain Room modern art installation where you walk through artificial rain without getting wet. Head for Dubai, arriving around 18:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Khor Fakkan at local restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Asiana Grand), Hotel (Elite Byblos Dubai), Hotel (Asiana Dubai)
Included Activities
- Visit Al Bidyah mosque (15th century)
- Stop in Khor Fakkan
- View Portuguese castle ruins
- Visit Al Noor Mosque in Sharjah
- Visit Sharjah Fort
- Visit Museum of Islamic Civilization
- Experience Rain Room modern art installation
Optional Activities
- Swim in Khor Fakkan beach
Landmarks Al Bidyah Mosque Khor Fakkan Portuguese Castle Ruins Al Noor Mosque Sharjah Fort Museum of Islamic Civilization Rain Room - Day 16
Departure
After breakfast, tour services end. Depart your accommodation for the airport or continue with your own arrangements.
- Meals
- Breakfast
