Saudi Explorer: Across the Arabian Peninsula

While Muslims have made pilgrimage to the birthplace of Islam for centuries, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has only recently begun to open up to other travellers. This cultural tour of Saudi Arabia takes us to many of this vast country’s most intriguing destinations. We’ll take in several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Nabatean ruins at Hegra, rock art at Jubbah, Al Ahsa oasis and Jeddah’s historic centre. We’ll travel through landscapes ranging from desert through to high mountains and to the coasts of the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Along the way we’ll explore modern cities, carefully preserved traditional villages, the world’s largest camel market, Medina - Islam’s second holiest city and authentic souks. By visiting now, we’ll see a country beginning to open itself up more widely to the world and undergoing a period of considerable change.

We spend 11 nights in hotels and two nights in a desert resort in AlUla. Hotels are mostly modern and at least a four-star standard.



The desert resort has 80 rooms. All with proper beds, private bathrooms and air-conditioning.



Sahary Resort, AlUla:











Le Meridien Medina: