Visiting Jeddah in a day offers a fascinating blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. Explore souks brimming with spices, textiles, and antiques, absorbing the area's rich cultural heritage. Transition to Jeddah's modern face with a visit to the iconic King Fahd's Fountain and the bustling Corniche, where the Red Sea's azure waters meet the city skyline. End your journey in the historic Al-Balad district, where narrow alleys lead to traditional coral houses adorned with intricately carved wooden lattices. Don’t miss the opportunity to sample the local cuisine at a seaside restaurant, enjoying panoramic views of the city's juxtaposition of past and present.
Day 1: Jeddah
On arrival at Jeddah Airport, your driver will welcome and assist you and transfer you to your chosen hotel. Rest of the day is free to rest and relax.
Day 2: Jeddah (Experience the best of the city)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your full-day tour of Jeddah. Start at the Taybat Museum for a fascinating look into Jeddah’s long and cosmopolitan past and admire a superbly curated representation of the city’s 2,500-year history. Located in the Al Faisaliyah district, the museum is housed in a multiroom complex that recreates the traditional Hijazi architecture of the old city, with bay windows overlaid with intricate wooden lattice work and ornate coral masonry. Continue your enriching experience at the fish market, a lively coastal hub where fishermen offload their catches and vendors showcase a variety of fresh seafood. With the salty aroma of the sea in the air, visitors can browse through rows of stalls displaying an array of fish, shrimp and other marine delicacies. It's not just a place to buy seafood but also a cultural experience, offering insight into the local fishing industry and culinary traditions. To understand the local culture, there’s no better place than the House of Islamic Arts, the first museum of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Specialized in Islamic arts from the eastern countries of China and India to the western countries of the Maghreb and Andalusia, the museum contains more than a thousand pieces of art representing 15 centuries of art history from all countries of the Islamic world. You can’t be in Jeddah without visiting the Old Town! It boasts of old buildings, a traditional souk and many restaurants, where visitors get to walk amid the old streets and experience the traditional landscape of ancient times. Being in historical Jeddah will take you back to the old era of Saudi Arabia! All your senses will be in action and you’ll hear and learn amazing stories about Jeddah and go through secret doors during your wonderful walk-through Al Balad that will take you along the less known, but must see, local spots like Beit Nassif, Makkah gate, historical Jeddah North gate, all must photo-stops, that, together with other historical houses provide a rare opportunity to experience the blend of traditional architecture and modernity: Old Market hidden gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries and local Jeddah food shops used by locals but unknown to tourists. Back to the hotel for overnight. [B]
Day 3: Jeddah (Departure)
You may have some time to continue discovering Jeddah on your own depending on your flight schedule. At the appointed time, your driver will pick you up at the hotel for your transfer to the airport to board you flight to your next destination. [B]
[B] = Breakfast
