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Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites of Nabataean Kingdom

5 Days 4 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1 :
RIYADH
  • Arrive by flight ____ and proceed for visit historical city of Masmak Fort and Dira Souq followed by visit to Kingdom Tower Bridge for a panoramic view of Riyadh.
  • Lunch at local restaurant.
  • Afternoon visit King Abdulaziz Historical Center (National Museum) and UNESCO heritage site of historical Diriyah,
  • Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

The Masmak 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 1895 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 15th 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.

The UNESCO Heritage site of historical Diriyyah 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 Najd 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 Bani 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 Diriyyah.

Day 2 :
RIYADH – AL ULA
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to the airport for your flight ______ at _______ hours to Al Ula.
  • Arrive and transfer to the resort.
  • Lunch at the local restaurant.
  • Proceed for half day 4x4 Desert Safari including visit to old town and highest point of Al Ula to enjoy Sunset View.
  • Dinner and overnight at Sahary Resort.

Wadi Al Ula, gateway to Madain Saleh (UNESCO Heritage site) is known for its Lion of the Lihyanites-predecessors of the Nabateans (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 Tabuk and Madinah.

Day 3 :
AL ULA / MADAIN SALEH
  • Breakfast at the resort.
  • Morning visit UNESCO heritage site of Hejra consisting of Qasr Bint, Diwan, Qasr Farid, Elephant Rock.
  • Lunch at local restaurant.
  • Afternoon visit Dedan and Jabal Ikmah.
  • Dinner and overnight at resort.

Qasr Bint means “Palace of Daughters”. This is the largest tomb at Madain Saleh sites. It is raised above ground level about 16 Meters.. An inscription plaque is indicated on the doorway.

There are many archaeological inscription on the sand rocks which are considered by archaeologists to be Lihyanite script on top of the Athleb Mountain These inscriptions date back to the 3rd–2nd century.

Day 4 :
AL ULA – MADINAH - JEDDAH
  • Breakfast at resort.
  • Drive to Madina (380 Kms).
  • En route visit Khayber.
  • Continue drive to Madinah.
  • Arrive Madinah and enjoy your lunch at local restaurant.
  • Visit Holy Mosque, Museum, Jabal Uhud etc.
  • Transfer to the Railway Station for Fast Train to Jeddah Sulaimaniyah Station at _____ hours.
  • Arrive Jeddah and transfer to Hotel.
  • Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 :
JEDDAH
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning visit Abdul Rauf Khalil Museum, Corniche etc.
  • Drive back to your hotel for some rest.
  • Lunch at local restaurant,.
  • Afternoon UNESCO Heritage site of historical old houses, Nasif House, Alawi Market
  • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Historical Houses (UNESCO Heritage site) were constructed from coral and reinforced with wood so that beams crisscross the interior walls. Wooden balconies and casement windows are a special feature of Jeddah's style, with elaborated casement 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 buildings 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 thecapital 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 consists of the main buildings, the mosque, the façade of the castle and the home of the Saudi Arabian heritage as well as the home of the Islamic heritage, the home of the World Heritage, exhibit heritage overall. This museum is worth visiting.

The Corniche of Jeddah is one of the most important attractions for visitors to Jeddah. As Jeddah's Red Sea coast extends for more than 80 km, the Municipality has made use of this long expanse of waterfront and turned it into a place of fresh air for the city.

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