DAY 1: Madinah, Dadan, Elephant Rock, Al Ula (205 miles)
Early departure to AL ULA from your hotel. After four and half hours of straight transfer we reach Al-Ula which is an ancient oasis that is inhabited for the last 7000 years. During the 1st millennium BCE the city of Dadan develops thanks to its strategic location on the frankincense trade road to become one of the oldest Arabian kingdoms that ruled over most of what is today Tabuk and Madinah provinces. During the 1st century BCE, the Nabatean people coming from Petra settled 19 miles north of Dadan in Al-Hijr where they built 94 monumental tombs similar to the ones they dug in Petra. Lunch on arrival. Then we depart for Al-Ula, an ancient oasis that is inhabited for the last 7,000 years as testified by ancient carvings in and around the oasis. During the 1st millennium BCE, the city of Dadan develops thanks to its strategic location on the frankincense trade road to become one of the oldest Arabian kingdoms that ruled over most of what is today Tabuk and Madinah provinces. Then will pass by the ancient city of Dadan that was an important oasis on the frankincense trade route between Southern Arabia and the Mediterranean World. Before heading back to the hotel, we will visit Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant rock) for a relaxing time. Check in. Dinner and overnight in Al-Ula. [L/D]
Day 2: Al Ula, Hegra, Tabuk (155 miles)
Breakfast at the hotel & check out. Today we will start our journey with the visit of the famous Hegra (Madain Saleh) which is the first site of Saudi Arabia that was listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. Madain Saleh, whose original name was Al-Hijr or Hegra in Greek, is the southernmost important city of the Nabatean Kingdom that flourished thanks to the caravan trade between the 2nd century BCE and the Roman conquest in 106 CE. It is the second richest Nabatean city in terms of monumental tombs with over a hundred decorated funeral monuments including some of the most vibrant and well conserved architectural prowess of the Nabateans builders. We will lead you through this fascinating site and reveal to you the secrets of its tombs, ancient inscriptions, stone structures, and many others Our visit will be followed by a lunch before we head towards the city of TABUK. After 4.5 hours, we reach our hotel & check in. Dinner and overnight in Tabuk. [B/L/D]
Day 3: Tabuk (Neom)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we head to Wadi Tayyeb Al Ism Valley (subject to approval by KSA authority), the possible location where Moses, brought his people out of Egypt. Tayyeb Al-Ism is the first place Mose's (Musa) reached when he crossed the Red Sea (as per researchers) and one of the magical natural wonders of Saudi Arabia that takes visitors by surprise. Visit wadi Tayyeb al ism valley one of the famous and most attractive places, surrounded by red-colored mountains and deep canyons this lush oasis was an ancient pit stop for weary travelers. The valley overlooks the sea and is known for its captivating nature and crystal. Lunch at leisure. Then proceed to visit the Springs of Moses it is one of 12 Springs of Prophet Moses (as) is a historical landmark located in the valley of Maqna, Saudi Arabia. The sprouting of water and its flow against gravity in the middle of the desert appears to be nothing less than magical. These springs also pump water in the famous valley of Maqna through the sand holes that are driven by water flowing from the ground. Drive to Al Suaedni Well Visit the Moses well at Maqna where it is believed that Moses took care of Jethro's (Prophet Shuaib) daughters and helped them take out water for their sheep and this is the first place where Mose's (Musa) met Zippora, Jethro’s daughter in this place and after married her. The Mugha’yer Shuaib seems to appear from nowhere in the reddish desert west of Tabuk. At the end of the tour, head to Tabuk city for dinner and overnight. [B/L/D]
Day 4: Tabuk, USA
Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on our flight departure time, transfer to Tabuk airport for departure. Standard check out time is 12:00 pm. [B]
[B] = Breakfast | [L/D] = Lunch and Dinner | [B/L/D] = Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Note: Schedule of visits are subject to change based on Holidays & Time.
Note: Some sightseeing will be closed without any prior notice from the Saudi Tourism Authority for renovation issues
