Saudi Arabia Explorer - Total Eclipse

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14 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Highlights

Witness the Eclipse of the Century with an astronomy expert

Stargaze under clear desert skies in Al

Ula, using traditional Bedouin navigation knowledge

Explore the Nabataean city of Hegra and the Neolithic rock art sites of Jubbah, both UNESCO World Heritage-listed

Spend a night in a family-run homestay in Asir, gaining insight into daily life in the southern highlands

Visit Medina and learn about its wider history beyond the Prophet’s Mosque

Discover the marble-built village of Thee Ain and travel through the forested mountains of southern Saudi Arabia

Visit Medina and learn about its wider history beyond the Prophet’s Mosque

Discover the marble-built village of Thee Ain and travel through the forested mountains of southern Saudi Arabia

Itinerary

Saudi Arabia has long been shaped by pilgrimage, trade and desert routes, yet only recently has it opened to wider exploration. Led by an expert Saudi tour leader, we journey from the heart of the Kingdom to the Red Sea, travelling through deserts, oases and mountain landscapes while visiting several World Heritage sites. A defining moment is witnessing a rare total solar eclipse from within the path of totality, guided by an astronomy specialist. Along the way, we explore Nabataean tombs at Hegra, ancient rock art at Jubbah, Medina beyond its holy sites, and stay in a village homestay in the Asir Mountains, gaining insight into a country in transition.

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day 1Adventure begins in Riyadh

Begin your adventure in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia and a city that has grown from an oasis settlement into the country’s political and administrative centre.
Around 6pm, we say marhaban (hello) to your tour leader and fellow travellers as we gather for our welcome briefing and an outline of the journey ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Saudi welcome by arranging a group dinner – our first chance to share food, conversation and get to know each other.
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Meals

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day 2Discover the contrasts of Riyadh

day 3Ushaiger heritage village • To Buraydah

day 4Visit Buraydah Camel Market • Train to Hail

day 5Admire 10,000-year-old rock art at Jubbah • To AlUla

day 6Explore the Nabatean city of Hegra • Marvel at the Maraya mirrored building • Stargaze with an expert

day 7See the mud city ruins of Khaybar oasis • To the holy city of Medina

day 8Explore the other highlights of Medina • Train to Jeddah

day 9Explore Jeddah, including Al-Balad World Heritage site

day 10Witness the Eclipse of the Century with an astronomy specialist

day 11Visit Al Malad Castle • To Al Shaaf homestay

day 12To Abha

day 13Discover Abha and the Asir region

day 14Adventure ends in Abha

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 2 Superior nights (hotel), 10 Classic nights (7 hotel, 2 farm stay in bell tents), 1 Simple night (homestay)

Meals

All breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (air-conditioned minibus or bus, plus two journeys by high-speed train) and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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