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Day02
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Dammam
Start your tour by visiting the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture for a photo stop. It rises 90 meters from the desert, The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture also known as ITHARA is situated in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. It was built by Saudi Aramco and inaugurated by King Salman bin Abdulaziz on December 1, 2016. Then you will visit the Alfan Sharqy Urban Art Exhibition Bayoniya, Al Khobar. The historic neighborhood of Bayoniya got a makeover in 2018, courtesy of a coterie of young Saudi artists who turned its streets into a giant canvas, complete with an explosion of graffiti. Then we will move on to the next visit to Taybeen Museum, It is a passion project, powered by nostalgia. The 300-square meter museum in Al Khobar was born of Majid Al Ghamdi’s urge to preserve the vintage finds of his youth. This pastime grew into a collection of retro toys, board and video games, posters, televisions, cameras, and branded food and drink containers 10,000 pieces are strong, at the end drive to Heritage Village in Dammam, Part museum, Part restaurant, Dammam’sturret-topped. Curl up on traditional floor cushions and sample delicious local fare, including delectable mezze spreads and platters of grilled meats and rice, for an experience close to eating in a Saudi home.
Overnight stay in Dammam.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day03
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Dammam - Al Ahsa - Riyadh
This morning we will discover Al-Hofuf which is the main city of Al-Ahsa a region in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Al-Ahsa is the largest oasis in the world with an area of around 85.4 km2 (33.0 sq mi), and more than 2.5 million palm trees that are fed from a huge underground aquifer that allows agriculture all year round in a region that is otherwise desert. Later proceed to Riyadh. On arrival check in the hotel.
Overnight stay in Riyadh.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day04
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Riyadh - Ushaiger Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to Ushaiger. We reach the traditional village of Ushaiger after a two-hour drive. One of the most vibrant examples of Najdi architecture, Ushaiger is typical of the central plateau of Saudi Arabia. Ushaiger is one of the oldest towns, existing for “over a millennium” and it was a major stopping point for pilgrims coming from territories that are now Kuwait and Iraq to perform Hajj or Umrah in Makkah. We get the opportunity to roam its narrow alleyways that run between elegant traditional houses, palaces, and old mosques. We also visit a private collection of old antiques at a museum in one of the most beautiful old houses in the village. We conclude our visit from an impressive viewpoint overlooking the area. After that, we will have an authentic Arabian lunch at a traditional restaurant before returning to Riyadh.
Overnight stay in Riyadh.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day05
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Riyadh - Diriyah Tour
We drive for 30 minutes to Ad-Diriyah, located on the western bank of the Wadi Hanifah, a dry riverbed where water flows only after big rains. Ad-Diriyah used to be the capital of the Najd (the central plateau of the Arabian Peninsula) from the 15th century until the beginning of the 18th century. It is the birthplace of the first Saudi Kingdom and its importance in the history of the Arabian Peninsula was highlighted when it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 2010, as the most brilliant example of Najdi architecture. The history of Ad-Diriyah goes back thousands of years as it was on an ancient trade and pilgrimage route, acting as a meeting point for those traveling to or from Asia, Africa, and Europe. Our visit to the site allows us to admire its incredible architecture before returning to downtown Riyadh. As we drive towards the city, we have the opportunity to admire the rapid development of this cosmopolitan capital, planned by the Saudi government to become the biggest metropole in the Middle East in the next 10 years.
Overnight stay in Riyadh.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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