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Bahrain, Oasis and Dream Arabia end Jeddah

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Itinerary

Day 1:
Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2: Bahrain.-
Free morning in MANAMÁ, capital of BAHRAIN, a small country that always had great historical importance, inhabited by just under two million inhabitants and located on an island in the Persian Gulf. In the middle of the afternoon, we will visit the historic district of Muharraq, where, in its pedestrian alleys are located some of the most beautiful historical buildings in the country, such as royal residences and houses of rich pearl merchants very well restored. At the end of the day we will walk through the souk of Manama, with its active life and we will visit Little India, a neighborhood that preserves its life and traditions, the temple of Krishna and numerous small restaurants of India since more than 300 000 inhabitants of Bahrain were born in India.
Day 3: Baharain
We will get to know thoroughly this small country; by coach we follow the coast, we include the entrance to Beit Al Qur´An, museum on the Qur´an, the Muslims’ holy book. We also visit the fantastic Bahrain National Museum that allows us to see the art, ethnography and traditions of this country and understand the importance it had throughout history. We will visit with a guide the impressive Al Fatih Mosque the most important in the country. Lunch included.

In the afternoon we will leave Manama, on the outskirts is located QALAT AL BARHEIN, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, an impressive fortress by the sea inhabited for 4000 years (the current castle was built by the Portuguese). We enter one of the most important oil production areas in the world, between refineries and pipelines we will stop next to the first oil extraction well opened in the country. We will also stop at the "tree of life", which with its more than 500 years being alive in the desert is a symbol of this country.Return to Manama, free time.


Day 4: Bahrein- Dammam – Al-Hofuf
We leave in the morning from Manama, take the long bridge of 25 km that separates this country from SAUDI ARABIA. Border procedures. We enter a country that until very recently has been closed to tourism.

We will be surprised by the city of DAMMAM, provincial capital with almost a million inhabitants. By the sea we get the chance to take a photo of the water tower of Khobar. Following its modern maritime strip we follow the Heritage Village, next to the sea, in the form of a fortress we´ll visit its small museum of ancient objects (including its collection of historical cars); Lunch included. We continue towards the impressive Ithra site and its very modern King Abdulaziz center for world Culture - an architecturally very striking place (being rock shaped), with its leisure areas, its museums, its library.


Mid-afternoon continuation to the oasis of AL-AHSA, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Arrival at AL-HOFUF, the main city of the oasis. We will take a night walk through the King Abdullah Park, a pleasant park where its artificial lake and the fountains that dance to the rhythm of the music are a stand out.


Day 5: Al-Hofuf- Riyadh
We visit the Oasis of AL AHSA, with its gardens, canals, wells. Inhabited since the Neolithic; it is considered the largest oasis in the world with its almost 3 million date palms. In the center of Al-Hofuf we visit the Ibrahim Palace, historical fortress (World Heritage Site) dominated by its white mosque, built in 1556 by the Ottomans. After that we visit the "House of Allegiance" that shows us a small palace characteristic of the oasis. We will stroll through the elegant souk of Al Qaisariya, one of the oldest markets in Arabia, reflecting the commercial tradition of the region. We will approach the lively area where the Muhaires Palace stands, with its many restaurants, shops and parks where the local population goes.

Later we travel through the oasis, we go to AL QARA , a spectacular landscape area, labyrinth of mini-gorges-caves in the mountain, and a historical site; it will seem that "you penetrate the mountain", all year round the temperature is around 25 degrees. We also visit its museum "land of civilizations" that describes the history of the area.

Note: At the time of writing this itinerary, the Ibrahim Palace was closed for restoration. During the period when it is closed, the palace will be visited from the outside.


In the afternoon we take a modern high-speed train, in two hours and 20 minutes we travel almost 350 kilometers of desert that separate us from Riyadh.- RIYADH, arrival. To end the day, we will include transfer and entrance to the Boulevard Riyadh, you will be surprised by its life and activity, the attractions, the numerous restaurants with specialties from numerous countries, its live shows, and -above all- the spectacle of colorful fountains. Time to stroll, dine (dinner not included) and enjoy this place. Return to the hotel.




Day 6: Riyadh
Today (the order of activities may vary depending on the time of year) we will visit the impressive capital of Saudi Arabia. We will include the climb to the tower of just over 300 m high, the "Kingdom Centre", with its beautiful design and its "bridge-shaped" 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 ancient fortress of the city, whose interior allows us to understand the incredible change that took place in this city during the last century. Afterwards, we will have time to stroll through the neighborhood, with its souks and commercial life.

Free time for lunch in a shopping center- Mall- where you can choose from the various restaurants and types of food offered there.

In the afternoon we will also visit the district of Al Turaif DIRIYA, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place - on the outskirts of Riyadh - was formerly the first capital of the Saudi dynasty, which we will be able to discover thanks to the vestiges of its numerous palaces and the urban complex at the edge of the oasis of Ad-Diriya.


At the end of the day, we will visit the Al Rajhi Mosque, the largest mosque in Riyadh with its Andalusian style architecture, where we will witness a prayer and have an introduction to Islam that will surely make us learn something about this religion. Return to hotel.
Day 7: Riyadh - Al Qasab - Shaqra - Ushaiqer – Buraydah
Today we follow the ancient route of pilgrims traveling from Iraq to Mecca, with its many historic towns in small oases. AL QASAB was known since ancient times for its salt and wheat production, also for its poets. We will visit the walled city and the small salt ponds where 200,000 tons of salt are still produced each year.

Desert landscapes of dunes lead us to SHAQRA, a city that is growing along with its university. We visit the well-fortified ancient city, with its picturesque old market and adobe alleys. Continue to USHAIQER. Lunch included before transferring to Ushaiqer Heritage Village, a village that was an important stop for pilgrims because of its springs and the beauty of its oasis. We will also visit its small museum and its Najdi architecture houses with its carved wooden doors, its beautiful windows and triangular roofs. Continuation to BURAYDAH, capital of the province of El Kasim with more than 600 000 inhabitants located in a large oasis. Arrival in the late afternoon and free time.


Day 8: Buraydah – Medina.-
Early in the morning we will visit the largest Camel Market in the world, located in Buraydah - a city that also houses a camel hospital. The city´s economy is also based on agriculture of oasis products (dates, lemons, oranges, wheat), and annually, around August, holds a huge date market that attracts many people from different places to buy their date annual requirement. We will visit "the city of dates" -more or less active depending on the time of the year- and we will be able to taste this sweet fruit of the palm tree. Afterwards, we will have time to stroll through the city center, with its vegetable market, its great mosque, its jewelry souks and its activity. We will visit the Al Oqilat Museum that tells us about the traditions of Arabia and the customs of the region. Free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, we continue our route by an excellent highway through the desert. Arrival in the evening to the holy city of MEDINA, "the luminous city". We find ourselves in an outstanding historical and religious destination as it is one of the two most sacred cities of Islam. Medina is visited by millions of pilgrims every year and has been forbidden to non-Muslims until very recently. Respect its inhabitants and beliefs and remember to use the required mode of dress. In the evening, we will go to see - today from outside - the Al Masjid Mosque, built by the prophet himself and the place where he is buried. We will be touched to see the thousands of people who enter at prayer time. Dinner included.


Day 9: Medina – Jeddah.
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the immense Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi), an amazing and luminous mosque of 10 minarets with a capacity for one million visitors. On the hill of UHUD, an important pilgrimage site, the prophet´s forces clashed with Meccan troops. You can walk through its vast esplanade and climb the hill, but remember to do so in silence and respecting the hundreds of pilgrims who will surround us any day. At the Quba Mosque, in the year 622, the prophet and his followers laid the first stone of what was to be the first mosque in history, although the present building is more recent. From here, we will walk to the nearby garden and well of Ethiq where the different tribes of the place went out to drink water and greet the Prophet and his companions recently arrived in Medina after their persecution in Mecca. Afterwards we will have some free time in the city center to stroll around the shopping areas or -if you wish- visit the Hejaz Railway Museum (in the former Ottoman railway station).
In the afternoon we travel to JEDDAH, on the shores of the Red Sea, the second largest city in the country, with four million inhabitants. Before going to the hotel, we will visit the Al-Rahma mosque, better known as the floating mosque, because it is built on the shores of the Red Sea with pillars over the water. We will also enjoy the lively sportive port, very close to the tracks where the Formula 1 circuit is held.




Day 10: Jeddah.-
Full day in Jeddah. With a local guide we will visit this city that will surprise us by its contrasts. At this time, a large part of the city is being rebuilt to make it a great world megalopolis. Among others, the construction of the Jeddah Tower, which will be the tallest building in the world with more than a thousand meters high, stands out.

We will follow 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 stop at the lively and picturesque fish market. We will include the entrance to “Tabeyat International city” an architectural complex of great beauty with its very interesting museums of history and ethnography. We will then visit the historical center, entering through Bab Makkah – the most important gate of Jeddah – and we will also pass by the cemetery of Eve, where tradition says that 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 from the various restaurants and types of food offered there.

In the afternoon, we will take a walk through its historic center, better known as Al-Balad, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its impressive set of medieval alleys and its houses made with coral and wooden balconies. We will visit inside the elegant house of Beit Sallum, today converted into a museum.
Day 11:
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.

Price includes

Included

  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • Includes departure transfer
  • City tour in: Riyadh, Medina, Jeddah
  • Evening transfer: Little India in Manama, King Abdullah Park in Al Hofuf , Boulevard Riyadh in Riyadh , Historic centre in Jeddah
  • Experiences: Kingdom Centre Tower and introduction to Islam in Al Rajhi mosque in Riyadh, Camel Market and date tasting experience in Buraydah
  • Ticket admission: Beit al Quram museum, Al Fatih mosque and national museum of Bahrain in Manama; Qalat al Barhein fortress, Heritage Village and King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dammam , King Abdullah Park, Ibrahim palace, House of Allegiance, Al Qara and Land of civilizations museum in Al Hofuf , Boulevard Riyadh, National Museum, Masmak Fortress and Al Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh , Ushaiqer Heritage Village , Oqilat Museum in Buraydah , garden and well of Ethiq in Medina , Tabeyat International City and house of Beit Sallum in Jeddah
  • High speed train: Al Hofuf/ Riyadh
  • 3 Lunch included in: Bahrain, Dammam, Ushaiqer
  • 1 Dinner Included in: Medina



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Planned Hotels

BAHRAIN
RAMADA BY WYNDHAM MANAMA CITY CENTRE
****
17104000
Building 3236, Road 4654, Block 346, Al Seef District , 0 , Bahrein , BAHREIN
THE SEVEN MANAMA
****
77997779
6JF6+577, Manama, Bahrain , 0 , Bahrein , BAHREIN
SAUDI ARABIA
WARWICK RIAD
****
545543049
Al Malaz - 11564 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia , 11564 , Riad , ARABIA SAUDITA
BEST WESTERN PLUS BURAIDAH
****
163820606
Faisal Bin Misha´L Road, Al Montaza Area, Buraydah , 51451 , Buraida , ARABIA SAUDITA
MEDINA SEASON STAR
****
148355333
6055 King Abdul Aziz Rd, 6055, Al Aridh, 2712, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah 42314, Saudi Arabia , 6055 , Medina , ARABIA SAUDITA
WARWICK RIAD
****
545543049
Al Malaz - 11564 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia , 11564 , Riad , ARABIA SAUDITA
LE MERIDIEN MEDINA
****
148460777
Khaled Bin El Waleed Road, Al Jamiah, Medina , 42351 , Medina , ARABIA SAUDITA
WARWICK
****
126072470
002 King Abdallah Rd, JBNA40021548; 6142, Jeddah , 23233 , Yeda , ARABIA SAUDITA
AL AHSA GRAND HOTEL
****
13589000
Al Omairiyah, Al Hofuf , 31982 , Al Hofuf , ARABIA SAUDITA
INTERCITY MALAZ
****
112018700
Jarir Street, Al Ihsa Interchange 12831 Riad Saudi Arabien , 0 , Riad , ARABIA SAUDITA
SEASON STAR
****
14835533
6055 King Abdul Aziz Rd, 6055, Al Aridh, 2712, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah 42314, Saudi Arabia. , 6055 , Medina , ARABIA SAUDITA
CENTRO SHAHEEN ROTANA JEDDAH
****
12618888
Al Madinah Al Munawarah Road, Al Sharafeyah, , 23434 , Yeda , ARABIA SAUDITA
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