Emirates and Classics of Arabia end Riad

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15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Dubai, UAE

Ends

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Itinerary

Explore the heart of the Middle East with the "Emirates and Classics of Arabia End Riad" city sightseeing tour. Beginning in Dubai and finishing in Riyadh, this ten-day guided journey is designed for travelers who value comfort and ease. With stops in both Dubai and Riyadh, as well as other key destinations, the itinerary features hotel accommodation, transport, and meals, making it simple to relax and soak up the culture. The special appeal of this trip is its mix of old-world charm and contemporary flair, offering seniors a balanced introduction to both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

day 1 - Dubai

Welcome to Emirates! Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. At the end of the afternoon, we will be transferred to visit the impressive city of DUBAI that shines in the night. We will go to witness the show of "Dubai Fountain", where the water dances to the rhythm of music and light; we are at the foot of Burj Khalifa which with its 828 meters is the tallest tower in the world; free time to walk and dine (dinner not included) in the immense Dubai Mall. Return to the hotel.

day 2 - Dubai

Today we have a spectacular day exploring Dubai. We include admission to the “Dubai Frame” viewpoint, where you can enjoy the views offered by the largest photo frame in the world. After that we will go to the old area to take a walk through the Bur Dubai Souq and the Spice Souq. We will take an Abra (traditional Emirati boat) to travel to the historic neighborhood of Al Fahidi. Visit of the Center for Cultural Understanding with its slogan “Open Minds, Open Doors”. In this neighborhood we will also include, in a traditional building, a typical food of the country and if the group is more than 15 travelers, we will have an explanation about the gastronomy of the Emirates. In the afternoon we will pass in front of the great Jumeirah mosque. After that we will continue our city tour passing by Burj Al Arab, an incredible sailshaped hotel, and the island of “Palm Jumeirah” in the shape of a palm tree. We will take a trip on the very modern monorail and have a walk through the La Marina area. Later we will have free time next to the most popular and active beach in Dubai, JBR beach.

day 3 - Dubai, Abu Dhabi

We will leave after breakfast for ABU DHABI, the most important Emirate and capital of the country. Before entering the city, we will make a stop to see the outdoor areas of Ferrari World, a theme park dedicated to Ferrari, the famous racing cars. After that we will visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, a beautiful white mosque, the largest in the Emirates, with an area of more than 12 hectares, which in turn represents a point for encounters with other cultures and other religions. We will pass in front of the Capital Gate, a 160meterhigh building known for being the most inclined skyscraper in the world. From the beautiful “Corniche”, next to the sea, we will get a great panoramic view of the city. We will also visit (admission included) the Heritage Village, a place that will allow us to learn about traditional life in the Emirates. We enjoy its views, we can buy in its craft stores and visit its small museums that enlighten us about the history of the Emirates. Time for lunch (lunch included) in the city center. In the afternoon we include the admission to the Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace of the Emirates, a magnificent white granite construction profusely decorated featuring its 37meter dome and its chandelier made of 350,000 pieces of glass. After the visit we will go to the “cultural district”, where there are several museums, among which the Louvre stands out, spectacular architecture by the sea and a firstclass collection. You will have the opportunity to visit one of the museums in the district or enjoy your free time in the area. Nearby is the Abrahamic Family House, where we will make a stop to see this impressive unique complex that houses a church, a mosque and a synagogue in the same space. In the evening we will go to The Founders Memorial, built in memory of Zayed, the first sultan of the Emirates, where The Constellation stands out with its magnificent night lighting.

day 4 - Abu Dhabi, Jeddah

A transfer to the airport to take a flight (included) to JEDDAH. Welcome to Saudi Arabia, a country of contrasts that will leave you with amazing memories. A transfer to your hotel in JEDDAH, on the shores of the Red Sea, the country´s second city, with four million inhabitants. 19. 00 We meet our guide at the hotel reception. We will take a walk through its historic center, better known as AlBalad, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its impressive set of medieval alleys and its houses made with coral and wooden balconies. The lighting of the neighborhood at night makes it especially attractive and there are very nice restaurants.

day 5 - Jeddah

Full day in Jeddah. With a local guide we will explore this city of astonishing contrasts. At the moment a large part of the city is being rebuilt to make it a great global megalopolis. The construction, among other things, of the Jeddah Tower stands out, which will be the tallest building in the world upon completion with more than a thousand meters high. We will continue towards the Corniche, with its beautiful views, its mosques by the sea and its recreational areas. We will contemplate the King Fahd Fountain, the highest of its kind in the world, its water jets reach more than 300 meters high. We will make a stop at the active and picturesque fish market. We will include admission to “Al Taybat International city”, an architectural complex of great beauty with very interesting history and ethnography museums. We will visit the historic center again, entering through Bab Makkah the most important gate in Jedah. We will see inside the elegant house of Beit Salloum, today converted into a museum. We will also pass through the Eve cemetery, where, according to the tradition, Eve, Adam´s wife and the first woman of humanity, according to the Bible, was buried. Free time for lunch in a shopping center Mall where you can choose among various restaurants and types of food offered there. In the afternoon we will visit the Al Rahma Mosque, better known as the floating mosque, as it was built on the shores of the Red Sea with pillars on the water. We will also enjoy the lively marina, very close to the tracks, where the Formula 1 racetrack is held.

day 6 - Jeddah, Medina

After breakfast we leave for the Arabia inland, large highways crossing deserts and mountains take us to the holy city of MEDINA “the luminous city”. Arriving at noon, we will make a stop at a large shopping center at the entrance to the city to have lunch in its “food court”, according to your preferences. We are in an imposing historical destination, one of the two most sacred cities in Islam, a destination, where millions of pilgrims arrive every year and a city prohibited for nonMuslims until very recently. It is in a holy place, respect for its inhabitants and beliefs and wearing an appropriate way of dressing is required. We will walk around the immense Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi), an amazing and luminous mosque with 10 minarets with capacity for a million visitors, built by the prophet himself and the place where he is buried. We will visit the UHUD mountain, an important pilgrimage site, where the prophet´s forces clashed against the troops of Mecca. You can walk along its immense esplanade and climb the mountain, but remember to do so in silence and respecting the hundreds of pilgrims who will surround us any day. In the Quba Mosque, in the year 622, the prophet and his followers laid the first stone of what would be the first mosque in history, although the current building is more recent. From this point we will walk to the nearby garden and well of Ethiq, where the different tribes of the place came out to greet and give water to the Prophet and his companions who had recently arrived in Medina after his persecution in Mecca. We will then have some free time in the city center so you can stroll through its shopping areas or if you’d like to visit the Hejaz Railway Museum (in the old Ottoman train station). In the afternoon we will visit the Al Madinah museum about the history of the city. At dusk we will go towards the Al Masjid mosque to feel once again the emotions, when we observe the thousands of people entering at prayer time and admire the illuminations. Dinner included.

Meals:Set menu with local dishes

day 7 - Medina, Buraidah

After breakfast we continue our route towards the east of the country. We cross a very sparsely populated region, desert areas with landscapes of multiple colors. Arrival in BURAIDAH, capital of the province of El Qasim with more than 600,000 inhabitants located in a large oasis. Free time for lunch. After that we will explore this city whose economy is based on agriculture of oasis products (dates, lemons, oranges, wheat). Annually, around August, a huge date market attracts numerous people from different places to buy this fruit. We will visit “the city of the date”, more or less active depending on the time of year, where we can taste this sweet fruit of the palm tree. After that we will have time to walk through the city center with its vegetable market, its great mosque, its jewelry souks and its activity. Dinner included.

Meals:Set menu with local and international dishes

day 8 - Buraidah, Riyadh

Early morning we will go to see the largest Camel Market in the world, located in Buraidah a city that also has a camel hospital. After that we continue along the ancient route of pilgrims who traveled from Iraq to Mecca, with its numerous historical cities and small oases that mark them. Arrival at USHAIQER and visit the Heritage Village, a town that was an important stop for pilgrims due to its springs and the beauty of its oasis. We will also be able to see its small museum and its Najdi architecture houses with their carved wooden doors, their beautiful windows and their triangular roofs. Lunch included. Dune desert landscapes take us to SHAQRA, a city that is growing next to its university. We will visit the wellfortified ancient city, with its picturesque old market and adobe alleys. We continue to AL QASAB which was known since ancient times for its production of salt and wheat, also for its poets. We will visit the walled city and the small saline lagoons, where 200,000 tons of salt are still produced per year. In the evening we will arrive to RIYADH, the capital of Arabia, a very active city with almost eight million inhabitants.

day 9 - Riyadh

Today (varying order of activities depending on time of the year) we will visit the impressive capital of Saudi Arabia. We will include the climb to the tower just over 300 m high, the “Kingdom Centre”, with its beautiful design and its “bridgeshaped” viewpoint that offers spectacular views over the city. We will also visit, surrounded by a beautiful park, the National Museum, the largest museum in the country, where we will learn about the history, culture and art of the Kingdom. After that we will visit the Masmak Fortress, the old fortress of the city, whose interior allows us to understand the incredible change that developed in this city during the last century. Next, we will have time to walk through the neighborhood, with its souks and commercial life. Free time for lunch in a shopping center Mall where you can choose among the various restaurants and types of food offered there. In the evening we will visit the Al Rajhi Mosque, the largest mosque in Riyadh with its Andalusianstyle architecture, we will witness a prayer and have an introduction to Islam that will surely make us learn something about this religion. At the end of the day we will include a transfer and admission to Riyadh City Boulevard, full of life and activity, the attractions, the numerous restaurants with specialties from numerous countries, its live shows, and above all the spectacle of colorful fountains. Free time for dinner and a walk enjoying this place. Return to the hotel.

day 10 - Riyadh

On the outskirts of Riyadh we will visit the beautiful city of Diriyah, which housed the first capital of the Saudi dynasty. After that we will transfer you to the airport (arrival to the airport at approx. 14 hrs. ). End of our services.

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Accommodation

Dubai - Asiana Grand (5 Star Hotel)Abu Dabi - Grand Millennium Al Wahada (5 Star Hotel)Yeda - Warwick (4 Star Hotel)Buraida - Cloud7 Residence (4 Star Hotel)

Meals

3 Lunch included in: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Buraidah2 dinner included in: Medina, Buraidah

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Includes arrival transferIncludes departure transferBoat: Dow in DubaiEvening transfer: Dubai Fountain in Dubai, The Founders Memoria in Abu Dabi, Al Balad Historical Center in Jeddah, Riyadh Boulevard in Riyadh

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General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.City tour in: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, MedinaExperiences: Monorail, Dubai Frame and explanation about the gastronomy of Emirates in Dubai, Camel Market and date tasting experience in Buraydah, Kingdom Center Tower and introduction to Islam at Al Rajhi Mosque in RiyadhTicket admission: Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, Heritage Village, Sheikh Zayed mosque, Qasr al Watan and the Founders Memorial in Abu Dabi, Tabeyat International City and Beit Sallum House in Jeddah, Tabeyat International City and Beit Sallum House in Jeddah, Ethiq Garden and Well, Kingdon Center Viewpoint, National Museum, Masmak Fortress, Ryad Boulevard in Riyadh; Diriyah in RiyadhFlights included: Abu Dgabi - Jeddah

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