Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Jeddah
You'll arrive in Jeddah and head to your hotel on the Red Sea coast. Later at 19:00, your guide meets you for an evening walk through Al-Balad, the historic center that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The medieval alleys and coral houses with wooden balconies look beautiful when they're lit up at night.
Included Activities
- Evening walk through Al-Balad historic center
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants in Al-Balad neighborhood
Landmarks/POIs Al-Balad - Day 2
Jeddah City Tour
This morning starts with exploring Jeddah's different sides. You'll walk along the Corniche to see Red Sea views and mosques, then check out the King Fahd Fountain. After stopping at the active fish market, head to Al Taybat International City complex to see the museums. From there, visit Beit Salloum house museum and the Al Rahma floating mosque built on the sea. Grab lunch at a shopping mall, then spend your afternoon at the marina near the Formula 1 racetrack.
Included Activities
- City tour of Jeddah with local guide
- Visit to Al Taybat International City (admission included)
- Tour of historic center including Bab Makkah gate
- Visit to Beit Salloum house museum
- Visit to Al Rahma Mosque (floating mosque)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at various restaurants in shopping mall
- Eve cemetery visit
Landmarks/POIs Al Taybat International City Beit Salloum Al Rahma Mosque King Fahd Fountain Jeddah Fish Market - Day 3
Jeddah to Medina
After breakfast, you'll travel inland through deserts and mountains toward Medina. Upon arrival, stop for lunch at a shopping center. Then visit the Prophet's Mosque, an immense structure with 10 minarets that can hold a million visitors. Later, explore Uhud mountain, Quba Mosque, and the Ethiq garden and well. You'll have free time in the city center with an optional visit to the Hejaz Railway Museum. Before evening, check out Al Madinah museum and return to the Prophet's Mosque at dusk to watch prayer time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Prophet's Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi)
- Visit to Uhud mountain pilgrimage site
- Visit to Quba Mosque
- Visit to Ethiq garden and well
- Visit to Al Madinah museum
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Hejaz Railway Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Prophet's Mosque Mount Uhud Quba Mosque Ethiq Garden and Well - Day 4
Medina to Al-Ula
After breakfast, travel through desert regions to Khaybar, a historic area with volcanic landscapes. You'll explore the fortress and oasis there, then continue on to Al-Ula, an open-air museum with rock formations, canyons, and ravines. Visit Elephant Rock (Jabal Al Fil), a 52-meter-high natural formation that actually looks like an elephant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Khaybar fortress and oasis (admission included)
- Visit to Elephant Rock (Jabal Al Fil)
- Dinner included
Landmarks/POIs Khaybar Fortress Elephant Rock - Day 5
Al-Ula
You'll explore Hegra (Madain Saleh), a UNESCO World Heritage site known as 'the Other Petra,' with Nabataean tombs carved into rock in a desert setting. After lunch and free time to walk through commercial streets and the oasis, you'll depart for Tabuk in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hegra (Madain Saleh) UNESCO World Heritage site
- Lunch included
Optional Activities
- Stroll through oasis commercial streets
Landmarks/POIs Hegra - Day 6
Tabuk to Riyadh
Early morning brings an airport transfer for a just-over-one-hour flight to Riyadh. When you arrive, start with the National Museum, then see the fortress-like Masmak and historic neighborhoods and souks. Grab lunch at a shopping mall. Later in the evening, visit the impressive Al Rajhi Mosque, then head to Riyadh City Boulevard for dinner and watch the spectacular fountain show.
Included Activities
- Flight to Riyadh (included)
- City tour of Riyadh
- National Museum visit
- Masmak Fortress visit
- Al Rajhi Mosque visit with prayer witness
- Transfer to and admission to Riyadh City Boulevard
- Fountain show at Riyadh City Boulevard
Optional Activities
- Lunch at shopping mall
- Dinner at Riyadh City Boulevard restaurants
Landmarks/POIs National Museum Masmak Fortress Al Rajhi Mosque Riyadh City Boulevard - Day 7
Riyadh to Al Hofuf
Start by visiting Diriyah in the Al Turaif district, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the first capital of the Saudi dynasty, with palaces and urban complex by an oasis. Then head to Al-Ahsa Oasis, also UNESCO World Heritage listed, with gardens, canals, wells, and nearly 3 million date palms. Once you arrive in Al Hofuf, explore the elegant Al Qaisariya souq and take an evening stroll through King Abdullah Park.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Diriyah UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit to Al-Ahsa Oasis UNESCO World Heritage site
- Walk through Al Qaisariya souq
- Evening walk through King Abdullah Park
- Dinner included
Landmarks/POIs Diriyah Al-Ahsa Oasis Al Qaisariya Souq King Abdullah Park - Day 8
Al Hofuf to Dammam
After breakfast, explore Al Hofuf's Ibrahim Palace, a historic fortress and World Heritage Site with a white mosque built in 1556. Visit the House of Allegiance and the lively area around Mehaires Palace where local restaurants are. Continue through the oasis to Al Qara to see its spectacular labyrinth landscapes, mini-gorges, and caves where the temperature stays at 25°C/77°F. Check out the Land of Civilizations museum. Later you'll journey to Dammam on the Persian Gulf coast to explore Ithra (the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture), the Khobar water tower, and Heritage Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Ibrahim Palace (World Heritage Site)
- Visit to House of Allegiance
- Visit to Al Qara historical area with mini-gorges and caves
- Visit to Al Qara Land of Civilizations museum
- Visit to Ithra/King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture
- View of Khobar water tower
- Visit to Heritage Village
- Dinner included
Landmarks/POIs Ibrahim Palace Al Qara Ithra Khobar Water Tower Heritage Village - Day 9
Dammam to Bahrain
You'll cross the 25-kilometer Friendship Bridge connecting Saudi Arabia to Bahrain, go through border procedures, and arrive in Manama. Tour the historic Muharraq neighborhood with its pedestrian alleys, royal residences, and well-restored merchant houses. Visit Beit Al Quran museum dedicated to the Koran and the National Museum. See the impressive Al-Fateh Mosque, then visit Qalat Al Bahrain fortress by the sea, inhabited for 4,000 years. Stop at the first oil extraction well and the 500-year-old Tree of Life. End with an evening walk through Manama souq and Little India neighborhood with its Krishna temple and Indian restaurants.
Included Activities
- City tour of Manama
- Visit to historic Muharraq neighborhood
- Visit to Beit Al Quran museum (admission included)
- Visit to National Museum of Bahrain (admission included)
- Visit to Al-Fateh Mosque
- Visit to Qalat Al Bahrain fortress UNESCO World Heritage site
- Stop at first oil extraction well
- Stop at Tree of Life
- Evening walk through Manama souq
- Visit to Little India neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Lunch at mall food court
Landmarks/POIs Muharraq Beit Al Quran National Museum of Bahrain Al-Fateh Mosque Qalat Al Bahrain Tree of Life Manama Souq Little India - Day 10
Bahrain to Doha
You have a free morning to explore Bahrain's historic center or visit museums on your own. In the afternoon, you'll transfer to the airport for a flight to Doha, Qatar. After arriving there, head to your hotel with free time to settle in.
Included Activities
- Flight to Doha (included)
Optional Activities
- Visit historic center of Manama
- Visit museums in Bahrain
- Day 11
Doha City Tour
Discover Doha's mix of modern and traditional. Visit the Corniche with skyscrapers and beaches, see the modern Al Thumama football stadium from the 2022 World Cup, and pass the National Museum. Check out the Museum of Islamic Art with the world's largest Islamic art collection. Explore the Souq of the Falcons to learn about falconry, then walk through the remodeled Waqif Souq and nearby Arabian horse stables. Have lunch at The Pearl of Qatar with time at the Qanat shopping area inspired by Venice. Later visit Katara cultural village with architectural replicas from around the world.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at The Pearl of Qatar)
Included Activities
- City tour of Doha
- Visit to Al Thumama football stadium
- Visit to Museum of Islamic Art (admission included)
- Visit to Souq of the Falcons
- Walk through Waqif Souq
- Lunch included at The Pearl of Qatar
- Visit to Katara cultural village (admission included)
Optional Activities
- Time at Qanat shopping area
Landmarks/POIs Doha Corniche Al Thumama Stadium National Museum of Qatar Museum of Islamic Art Souq of the Falcons Waqif Souq The Pearl of Qatar Katara - Day 12
Doha to Dubai
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Dubai. Once you arrive, head to your hotel with free time. In the evening, see Dubai's impressive nighttime skyline. Visit the Dubai Fountain show where water dances to music and light at the foot of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower at 828 meters. Walk and grab dinner at a restaurant of your choice in Dubai Mall before returning to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Flight to Dubai (included)
- Evening transfer to Dubai Fountain area
- Dubai Fountain show viewing
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Dubai Mall restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Burj Khalifa Dubai Fountain Dubai Mall - Day 13
Dubai Exploration
You'll have a spectacular day exploring Dubai. Visit the Dubai Frame viewpoint for views from the world's largest photo frame. Walk through old Bur Dubai and Spice Souqs, then take a traditional Abra boat to the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood. Visit the Center for Cultural Understanding and enjoy traditional Emirati food in a traditional building. See Jumeirah Mosque, the Burj Al Arab sail-shaped hotel, Palm Jumeirah island, and ride the modern monorail. Walk through La Marina and spend free time at JBR beach, Dubai's most active beach.
Included Activities
- Visit to Dubai Frame viewpoint (admission included)
- Walk through Bur Dubai Souq
- Walk through Spice Souq
- Abra traditional boat ride to Al Fahidi
- Visit to Center for Cultural Understanding
- Traditional Emirati food experience
- View of Jumeirah Mosque
- Monorail ride
- Walk through La Marina
Optional Activities
- Free time at JBR beach
Landmarks/POIs Dubai Frame Bur Dubai Souq Spice Souq Al Fahidi Center for Cultural Understanding Jumeirah Mosque Burj Al Arab Palm Jumeirah Madinat Jumeirah JBR Beach - Day 14
Dubai to Abu Dhabi
After breakfast, travel to Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital and most important emirate. Stop to view Ferrari World outdoor areas before visiting the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the largest in the Emirates with over 12 hectares of area. Pass the Capital Gate, the world's most inclined skyscraper at 160 meters. View the city from the Corniche by the sea. Visit Heritage Village to learn about traditional Emirati life and see craft stores and history museums. Lunch is included in the city center. Explore Qasr Al Watan presidential palace with its magnificent 37-meter dome and glass chandelier. Check out the cultural district with museums including the Louvre, and the Abrahamic Family House with its church, mosque, and synagogue. End at The Founders Memorial with its magnificent Constellation night lighting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Ferrari World outdoor view
- Visit to Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- View of Capital Gate
- Corniche visit
- Visit to Heritage Village (admission included)
- Lunch included in city center
- Visit to Qasr Al Watan presidential palace (admission included)
- Visit to cultural district museums
- Visit to Abrahamic Family House
- Visit to The Founders Memorial
Optional Activities
- Visit to Louvre museum in cultural district
Landmarks/POIs Ferrari World Sheikh Zayed Mosque Capital Gate Abu Dhabi Corniche Heritage Village Qasr Al Watan Abrahamic Family House The Founders Memorial Louvre Abu Dhabi - Day 15
Abu Dhabi Departure
After breakfast, your tour services end. You'll depart Abu Dhabi with memories of your journey across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE.
- Meals
- Breakfast
