Monday 27th January – Muscat, Oman

Morning

• Arrive into Muscat, the capital city of Oman, largely connected to many airports in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Muscat has been home to numerous civilizations and empires, from the Portuguese to African and Arab influences.
• Upon arrival, you will be met with our driver and transferred to the hotel in downtown Muscat.

Afternoon

• Pre-tour meeting will be held at the lobby of our hotel at 2:00pm to discuss tour itinerary and to meet your fellow travellers and YPT guide.
• We will start our grand tour with a short photo Visit the Opera House – a stunning structure built on the orders of Sultan Qaboos in 2001, who had an obsession for opera and classical music.
• Visit Al Alem Palace, one of the most prestigious buildings in Oman!
• Explore Muttrah Souq – one of the busiest markets for locals and foreigners in the capital for textiles, spices, soaps, sweets, perfumes, souvenirs, crockery and more
• Dinner downtown as you try your first bites of Omani food, usually made up of meat and flagrant rice dishes.
• Overnight in Muscat

Tuesday 28th January – Muscat – Bimmah Sinkhole – Wadi Shab

Morning

• After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll start our day with a first taste of the Gulf by visiting the Sultan Qaboos Mosque – the largest mosque in Oman with what was once the world’s largest chandelier. Here we can have a tea break and eat dates with the local volunteers of the mosque.
• we’ll depart south of Muscat, outside of the urban areas and drive along the pristine coastline of Oman. While many people might initially think Gulf countries are all desert, Oman has some incredible sights along the Gulf Sea. We will stop for photos and breaks along the way.
• Arrive at Bimmah Sinkhole – a crystal-clear natural swimming pool. Here’s your chance to take a dip with locals at the sinkhole. The Bimmah Sinkhole was, according to legend, formed after a falling star.

Afternoon

• A picnic lunch will be prepared for you by the sinkhole
• Continue our journey towards Wadi Shab – Oman is famous for its Wadis that provide the desert areas with an incredible oasis, filled with fresh water, fish and palms that make you feel like you are in a mirage.
• We’ll begin a 1 km hike through the Wadi’s winding ravines and swimming areas. At the end of the trek is another chance for a swim in the Wadi’s famous waters. 
• After drying off, we’ll begin our way to the Wahiba Desert where we will stay tonight like true Bedoins under the stars!
• We will explore the 4×4’s through the desert to reach our camp run by Bedouins. Bedouins are nomadic people, in Oman they make their living mostly through goats and camel trading – Omani camels are considered to be some of the most valuable camels in the world!
• We will scale a dune to catch a beautiful sunset, overlooking the vastness of the desert.
• Back at camp, we will share stories under the stars with Bedouins, drink tea and enjoy a homemade dinner provided by our hosts. Dinner is included in cost.
• Overnight in Wahiba Desert Camp.

Wednesday 29th January – Wadi Shab – Muscat – Nizwar – Jebel Sham – Misfat Al Abriyeen

Morning

• Breakfast at the camp with a stunning sunrise, and begin our trek towards Nizwar – the second largest city in Oman and previously the capital. The city’s majestic architecture is nestled at the foothills of the Oman mountains. It is also the centre of Ibadi Islam, the unique form of Islam practiced by Omanis that is neither Sunni nor Shia. 
• Nizwar is famous for its fort which offers an incredible view of the city and is filled with an intricate maze of rooms inside. If we are lucky, we may catch a traditional performance by Omani men!

Afternoon

• Lunch at a local restaurant in the winding streets of Nizwa’s market. 
• Visit Wadi Nakhr – a geologically spectacular narrow canyon!
• Continue our drive to Jebel Sham – the highest point in Oman. Jebel Sham (Sun Mountain) provides a completely different natural side of Oman. So far we have seen cities, deserts, beaches and Wadis – but today we will be amongst the mountainous regions. Here there will be an opportunity for a short hike and exploration of the area, nicknamed the ‘Grand Canyon’ of Oman.
• Tonight we will lodge in Misfat Al Abriyeen – an ancient village of mud houses located in Mountain-side oases showcase how Omanis lived before modernization. 
• We’ll overnight in a traditional mud house hotel, we’ll enjoy an Omani feast prepared by our hosts. 
• Overnight in Misfat Al Abriyeen

Thursday 30th January – Misfat Al Abriyeen – Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Morning

• Breakfast at our guesthouse and begin our drive to the UAE. We’ll pass through winding mountains of Jebel Akhdar (also known as the green mountain) – this mountain is said to be one of the favourite places of the late Princess Diana, who admired it for its breathtaking beauty. 
• You’ll then cross the border to the UAE, where we’ll have an Emirati lunch on the outskirts of the city of Al Ain.

Afternoon

• Al Ain is one of the oldest cities in the UAE, and it is the original home of the UAE’s ruling family, the Al Nahyans. It is also the city that best preserves the UAE’s culture and heritage.
• Visit the Al Ain Camel Market – this is one of the few places where you can still see the importance of camels in Emirati culture, even today. Thousands of camels are bought, sold, and traded here each year. You’ll have the chance to mingle with locals and camel herders and to witness the purchase of famed Emirati camels (some of which sell for millions of dollars!)
• We’ll head to Al Ain Oasis for the striking sunset – this impressive date palm Oasis is one of the largest in the middle east. It is also one of the first places where large-scale civilization became possible in the Gulf, as the oasis developed the Falah system of irrigation to make the otherwise inhospitable desert green.
• Wander the streets of Al Ain – unlike Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Al Ain still retains a very local feel of traditional Gulf villages.
• We’ll grab dinner at a local restaurant before heading out to experience the (small) nightlife scene that Al Ain has to offer!
• Overnight in Al Ain. 

Friday 31st January – Al Ain – Jebel Hafit – Manarat Al Saadiyat – Abu Dhabi

Morning

• Breakfast at hotel and drive up to Jebel Hafeet – is one of the tallest mountains in the UAE – we’ll spend some time exploring the area that offers spectacular views
• Visit Manarat Al Saadiyat – a seaside town where you can stroll along the beachfront and visit a modern art centre showcasing local interactive displays and international exhibitions.

Afternoon

• We’ll have lunch nearby and begin our drive to the UAE’s capital city – Abu Dhabi.
• Explore downtown Abu Dhabi – here, you will witness a grittier side of the city, where millions of foreign workers live and make Abu Dhabi their home. Our guide will lead you on a tour of the best street food of Abu Dhabi where you’ll try budget cuisines made by migrants from around the world – namely East and South Asian cuisine and Middle Eastern!
• We will check into our hotel in Abu Dhabi for some much needed rest.

Saturday 1st February – Abu Dhabi

Morning

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit one of the most iconic modern mosques in all of the Gulf – the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. This large unique mosque complex offers a pristine white and gold appearance, with beige and green floral design consistent throughout the whole designs of the mosque. It is home to some extremely grand accents including a multi-million dollar chandelier.
• You’ll have an opportunity to shop for souvenirs in the attached shopping centre located below the mosque. Here you can find abayas, UAE themed knickknacks, and delicious chocolate covered dates which are a delicacy in the UAE.
• Visit the newly-opened Abrahamic Family House – this beautifully designed complex includes an Islamic Mosque, Christian Church, and Jewish Synagogue within the same complex. It is the first Jewish synagogue built in the Arab World in hundreds of years. It was built to celebrate the UAE’s 2019 “Year of Tolerance” and its recent establishment of diplomatic ties with the State of Israel. Beneath the religious sites, there is an audio-visual museum dedicated to exploring the common themes between the three Abrahamic religions. 

Afternoon

• Lunch in town and head to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, coined Abu Dhabi’s “island of fun” – it’s home to the Formula One Circuit as well as numerous theme parks. 
• Now is your chance to explore the Formula One circuit yourself by taking part in the Train Yas program. Sponsored by the UAE government to promote healthy living, this opens the entire circuit up for cycling or walking. Bicycles and helmets are available. Alternatively, the arena is open to explore to your heart’s content, and cafes are available if you prefer to observe with a cold iced drink. 
• After returning to the hotel, we’ll head out to explore Abu Dhabi’s nightlife scene. In the UAE, alcohol consumption is permitted and interestingly, in Abu Dhabi women often drink for free, even at the fanciest of nightclubs. Due to the disproportionate number of men to women, all of Abu Dhabi’s bars and nightclubs have “ladies nights”, where women can partake in a variety of drink specials, often for completely free. 
• Overnight in Abu Dhabi

Sunday 2nd February – Abu Dhabi – Doha, Qatar

Morning

• Breakfast at hotel and transfer to the airport to depart on our flight to Doha, Qatar. We recommend booking and boarding the Etihad Airlines flight EY661 departing Abu Dhabi at 9:20am and arriving 9:25am in Doha. Flight cost not included in tour cost.
• Upon arriving in Doha, we will head to Msheireb Downtown Doha – this area boasts an entire city district where all buildings are either Gold or Platinum LEED-certified, setting the highest standard for green building services and also has the Guinness World Record for the largest underground car park with over 10,000 spaces.
• Next we will check into our hotel and begin our city tour.

Afternoon

• For lunch, we’ll head to Souq Waqif. Arguably the best and most authentic souq in the Gulf, we’ll grab street food from a local vendor and will get to know the vendors whose families have lived and worked at Souq Waqif for generations. 
• Drop by the Bin Jelmood House – this museum tackles the Gulf’s history of slavery in an unflinching way that is otherwise unheard of in other GCC countries. We’ll learn about the Arab system of slavery, hear from Qataris who realized that their own grandparents were slaves, and learn about Qatar’s issue of modern-day slavery. 
• Visit the Katara Cultural Village – an incredible structure that includes an amphitheatre and mosque, created to show architecture, modernity, and global unity.
• We’ll have dinner tonight (included in cost) and drive along the Doha corniche, spotting monuments related to the 2022 Qatar World Cup Championships which provided a boom to tourism in Qatar.
• Overnight in Doha

Monday 3rd February – Doha – Al Khor – Manama, Bahrain

Morning

• Breakfast at hotel, check out, and head North to Al Khor – an area that was established long before Doha, however is much smaller in size and population. Al Khor is located an easy 50 kilometres to the north of Doha. It used to be the centre of the pearling industry in Qatar but lost its importance after the introduction of cultured pearls. It instead has a scenic harbor where you can find traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies and a museum showcasing the fishing, pearling and dhow building industries.
• Visit Al Thakhira Beach – known for its mangrove population – the largest in Qatar.
• Explore Al Zubarah – a UNESCO site established as a pearling city by Kuwaitis that was destroyed in 1811. We can view the fort and explore the archaeological site.
• Transfer to Doha Airport. We recommend booking and boarding Qatar Airlines flight QR1110 departing Doha at 3:30pm and arriving 4:20pm in Manama, Bahrain. Flight cost not included in tour cost.

Afternoon

• Arrive in Bahrain’s capital, Manama – Bahrain is often described as one of the most ‘boring’ countries in the world. However – we aim to show you the alternative side that has much to offer!
• Explore Manama Souq – the most famous in all of Bahrain! The Souq has merchants selling many items – local food, jewellery, souvenirs, textiles and much more. We’ll also taste the famous Bahraini Halwa Sweet. 
• Bahrain is one of the only places in the region where both pork and alcohol is openly permitted, and we’ll go out to rub shoulders with Saudi holiday-makers and expats alike. 
• Dinner in town at Bahrain Block 338
• Overnight in Manama

Tuesday 4th February – Manama

Morning

• Breakfast at hotel and out head to Manama Port
• As the only remaining country that practices pearl diving in the gulf, you’ll get to try your hands at the centuries-old craft! Whether you want to snorkel, or simply relax on the boat, each person will be able to harvest up to 60 oysters! 

Afternoon

• We will enjoy a local Bahraini lunch before continuing west (lunch included in tour cost)
• Visit the Tree of Life – this tree stands unique in the desert, covered in graffiti, and the size of it makes an impressive sight amongst the oil wells and desert, especially considering it doesn’t have an obvious water source!
• After a long day of adventuring, we’ll see the sunset from the top of the Qala’at al-Bahrain, the Bahrain Fort. Built on Dilmun settlements over 3000 years old, it was built during the 14th century but has since been renovated. The fort is located just outside of Manama and offers stunning views of the area.
• Return to Manama for dinner and drinks
• Overnight in Manama

Wednesday 5th February – Manama – Kuwait City, Kuwait

Morning

• Breakfast at hotel and take a morning stroll to the World Trade Centre building – a 50 floor twin tower skyscrapper with 3 wind turbines attached between the buildings that power 15% of the complex. It looks like something straight out of a steampunk city.
• Last chance to shop for souvenirs in the attached shopping centre of the WTC. 

Afternoon

• Lunch in the city
• Group A members: tour concludes – YPT is able to arrange post-tour accommodation or advice for ongoing flights
• Group D & E members: transport to Manama Airport. We recommend booking and boarding the Jazeera Airways flight J9102 departing Manama at 4:15pm and arriving 5:20pm in Kuwait City. Flight cost not included in tour cost.
• Transit to our hotel in Kuwait City
• Group B members: arrive at your convenience to Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait. We will meet in the lobby of our hotel at 5:00pm for a pre-tour meeting before we head out for a stroll near the harbour for dinner
• Overnight in Kuwait.

Thursday 6th February – Kuwait City

Morning

• Our first stop of the day is Kuwait’s Grand Mosque – a dress code is required for women visiting which can be borrowed from the gatehouse. This enormous mosque is fairly unique in the region for its Andalusian architectural influence.
• Visit Sadu House – a traditional Bedouin Kuwaiti house and culture center
• Visit the National Museum which houses the knowledge of the Arabian peninsula, the geography, history and civilization.
• Stop by the Al-Qalalif Diwaniyah – the most important craft and profession in Kuwait of the past, manufacturing wooden sailing ships. This was taught down by generations. With over 450 members, most of whom are elderly.

Afternoon

• Lunch in the city
• Visit the must-see museum of Kuwait, which is not for the faint-hearted, the Al-Qurain Martyrs House which depicts the Iraqi invasion during the Gulf War. One of the documents on display is an official order found in an Iraqi vehicle instructing troops to “burn and destroy all homes on which there were slogans hostile to our leadership.”
• Make a special visit to the Ahmad Al Jaber Oil & Gas Exhibition – named after Kuwait’s 10th ruler from 1921 to 1950, it was during his reign that the birth of Kuwait’s oil industry began. The exhibition explains and shows in great detail the formation of oil, to its discovery and all of the ways that oil products are produced today.
• Watch the sunset from the top of Kuwait Towers with great views over the city
• Visit the old Souq Al Mubarakeya – one of the oldest souqs in Kuwait, and was the centre of trade prior to the discovery of oil.
• Explore Kuwait’s central fish market and Dhow Harbour
• Dinner in town
• Overnight at hotel

Friday 7th February – Kuwait City – Failaka Island – Kuwait City

Morning

• Breakfast at hotel and pick up in our private transport to the ferry dock
• 9:00am departure on ferry for an hour cruising along the harbour front of Kuwait before reaching the forgotten Failaka island
• Visit the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Palace – the eleventh ruler of Kuwait, built out of sea rocks and mud. Portraits of all the former rulers of Kuwait are displayed in the majestic foyer.
• We’ll then head to the location where the Failaka battle took place
• Explore around an old resort on the island damaged during the war and completely abandoned

Afternoon

• We’ll have lunch on the island at a nearby cafe (lunch included in cost)
• Visit what remains of the former Bank al Watani – one of the most war damaged yet standing buildings on the island
• Head to the tank graveyard. Discarded Soviet tanks, APCs, artilleries, military trucks and vehicles left behind by Saddam’s military.
• Drop by the heritage village to see how villagers lived on the island before the invasion
• Board the 4:00pm ferry back to mainland and dropped off at hotel
• Head out downtown for dinner
• Overnight at hotel

Saturday 8th February – Kuwait City – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Morning

• Breakfast at hotel
• Group B members: tour concludes – YPT is able to arrange post-tour accommodation or advice for ongoing flights
• Group D & E members: transport to Kuwait City Airport. We recommend booking and boarding the Jazeera Airways flight J9221 departing Kuwait City at 1:00pm and arriving 2:15pm in Riydah. Flight cost not included in tour cost.

Afternoon

• Check into hotel located downtown
• Group C members: arrive at your convenience to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi. We will meet in the lobby of our hotel at 6:00pm for a pre-tour meeting before we head out for a stroll and dinner.
• Overnight in Riyadh

Sunday 9th February – Riyadh – the Edge of the World – Riyadh

Morning

• After breakfast at hotel, we’ll begin the day by exploring the old town of Riyadh, starting at the Al Masmak Fortress. This clay and mud-brick fort is one of the most iconic landmarks of Saudi. Built in 1865, this massive fortress represents the empire. It was the site of a daring 1902 raid by Ibn Saud – during which a spear was hurled towards the main gate with such force that the head of the spear is still lodged inside.
• We’re in walking distance to Al Zal Souq – located in the old part of the city, this market has a plethora of little shops arranged in rows along narrow streets selling carpets, gold, silver, souvenirs, antiques, traditional clothes, accessories and even furniture. Most of the shop owners here speak English and welcome good hagglers.
• On the way we’ll pass by Deera Square – most commonly known as Chop Chop Square by foreigners. This’ll be explained to you on the site.

Afternoon

• Lunch at a traditional restaurant for a scrumptious Saudi feast including, for those who want, camel meat!
• After lunch, we’ll drive out to the Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn). This unique spot earnt its name as it offers stunning viewpoints from the top of the 300-metre high cliffs overlooking the surrounding plains. These cliffs were forged as a result of the tectonic movement of the Arabian plate due to the spread of the Red Sea rift located 1000 kilometres to the west.
• We’ll have a traditional dinner in the desert, under the stars!
• Overnight in Riyadh

Monday 10th February – Riyadh – Ushaiger – Buraidah

Morning

• Breakfast at the hotel and visit of the National Museum of Saudi Arabia. First opened in 1999, the design of this museum was inspired by the form and colours of the sand dunes of the “Red Sands” located outside Riyadh. The museum showcases 14 pre-Islamic Arabian kingdoms that had existed in the Arabian Peninsula from 5 BC till 700 AD.  It also includes a unification hall which shows the establishment of modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by King Abdul Aziz Al-Saud after he captured Riyadh. A hand written Quran is also in display.
• Make our way up all the way to the Kingdom Tower – a 99-story (302.3 meters) skyscraper overlooking Riyadh. It is the world’s third tallest building with a hole after the Shanghai World Financial Center. You can visit the observation bridge (extra fee) for a stunning view of the city. Below is one of the most popular malls in the country where we’ll have lunch.

Afternoon

• Group D members: tour concludes – YPT can arrange your airport transfer on this day only
• Group C & E members: we’ll head northwest of the city to the At-Turaif district located in Al-Dir’iyah – the former capital city of the Saudi dynasty from 1744 to 1818. It was also the original home of the Saudi royal family.
• Begin our 3-and-a-half-hour journey to Buraidah – the capital of Al-Qassim region located in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.
• On the way we’ll stop at Ushaiger village. Hidden within an oasis, this village provides a glimpse of a much slower paced Saudi society. The springs and low-brimmed olive and palm groves encouraged Bedouins to settle here over 1500 years ago, quickly transforming Ushaiger into a popular stopping point for pilgrims making their way to Mecca.
• Walk through the labyrinth of winding alleyways, shaded pathways and timber-framed walkways, crossing between hundreds of mud houses of stunning examples of Najdi architecture with its distinctive triangular windows and ornately carved wooden doors. Some still bear the names of the families who lived there many moons ago.
• We arrive in Buraidah to check into our hotel
• Dinner in a local restaurant, where the food is as good as it is cheap! We’ll then have a walk to the juice bar before heading back to our hotel. Overnight in Buraidah.

Tuesday 11th February – Buraidah – Hail

Morning

• We’ll begin today’s day early at 6:30am and head to Al Qassim Camel Market – the largest camel market in the world where tens of thousands of camels are bought and sold, along with saddles and other accessories. This is also one of the most chaotic scenes in the country and giving you a truly unique Saudi experience.
• Explore the largest date market in the world – where you’ll get the chance to taste a variety of Saudi Arabia’s prized dates
• We’ll continue heading 4 hours northwest to Jubbah – another UNESCO World Heritage site completely surrounded by the vast Nefud Desert.

Afternoon

• In Jubbah, the ancestors of today’s Arab populations have left traces of their passages in numerous petroglyphs and rock carvings. They show numerous representations of human and animal figures, from gazelles and lions to soldiers and kings, covering 10,000 years of history.
• We’ll drive back to Hail – where the dream landscapes of a thousand and one night were inspired. There, we’ll explore A’arif Fort, originally built in order to guard the city against enemies. During the Saudi rule, the Fort was mostly used for the sighting of the moon and firing the Iftar cannon during Ramadan.
• Hail rarely sees tourists, so you’ll be the star of the day as you walk through the souq, enjoying the local street food.
• Overnight in Hail

Wednesday 12th February – Hail – Al Ula (Dedan – Ikma Mountain & Elephant Rock)

Morning

• After breakfast, we’ll begin our epic 4-hour drive west to Al Ula stopping for breaks and photos along the way.

Afternoon

• On our arrival in Al Ula we’ll have lunch in town
• Visit Dedan, Ikma Mountain. Located in a beautiful desert landscape, it is the largest “open library” in Saudi Arabia. It sits tucked away in a remote canyon valley. It was an important way station and mercantile center on the incense trade route linking to Babylon, Petra and Syria. Excavations on the archeological sites here have revealed the existence of large fortified cities. These kingdoms developed their own culture including a specific language and alphabet, that resulted in a mix of Arabian traditions and strong influences from the surrounding empires.
• Discover two exceptional tombs located 50 meters above the wadi where the ancient oasis was centered. Those are the only tombs that are decorated with two carved lions each, showing the importance of their owners, being governors or influential people.
• Explore Elephant Rock – also known as Jabal Al Fil. The “trunk” and “body” of this monolithic red sandstone beast were carved by natural forces, namely millions of years of wind and water erosion. The beauty of the unrefined structure is enhanced by its surroundings of fine-sand sea studded with rocky outcrops, many of which are equally impressive in size and shapes.
• We’ll be seated at our exclusive and reserved spot at a café & restaurant nearby to watch the stunning sunset.
• We stay overnight at a nearby farm in tents (glamping), with shared facilities.

Thursday 13th February – Al Ula – Madain Saleh (Hegra) – Medina

Morning

• Breakfast at our hotel and head down the road to visit Madain Saleh, known as Hegra by the Nabataean people who carved its stunning tombs into the golden Quweira sandstone. This site includes 111 tomb façades which reflect the great skills of the masons of their time. It’s said that the natural setting here must have reminded the Nabataeans of their capital, Petra, which is why they chose this location to build their second city which thrived 2000 years ago.
• For lunch, we’ll head to a very special place: the Maraya Concert Hall. This architectural feat is the largest mirrored building in the world and reflects the surrounding desert, creating incredible optical illusions and being the perfect backdrop for some cool photos!

Afternoon

• After lunch, we’ll begin making our 3 and a half hour journey to Medina. Also known as the “enlightened city”, it is the second holiest city in Islam. It very recently opened to non-Muslim, so now is the time to visit!
• We’ll have dinner at a local restaurant, before checking the surrounding of the Prophet’s Mosque at night. It is one of the seven mosques in the city that are opened 24/7. Even late at night, you’ll see crowds of pilgrims from all around the world gathering here.
• Overnight in Medina

Friday 14th February – Medina

Morning

• Breakfast and make our way to the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization, conveniently located in the area of the Holy Mosque which is a fantastic opportunity for photos.
• Walk down Qiba Street. This street connects the Holy Mosque and Qiba Mosque which both have significant importance in Islamic history. The first houses the prophet Mohammed’s grave. The second was the first Mosque ever built.
• Walk down Medina’s walking street lined with traditional shops where incredibly delicious street food is sold. We’ll have our lunch break here.

Afternoon

• Head to Medina Railway Station to board the high-speed railway to Jeddah. Construction began back in 2008 and  itwas inaugurated in 2018. This 453 kilometre long railway connects the two holy cities making travel time just under 2 hours travelling at 300km/h
• Arrive in Jeddah and begin our tour by visiting Al Balad, which means “the town”. Founded in the 7th century, it historically served as the centre of Jeddah. The city’s defensive walls were torn down during the 1940s. Some homes have been built using only sand and seashells. Al Balad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for its traditional architecture and also for its countless delicious food vendors. Here you’ll sample a local drink made of bread called “Sobia”. We’ll also drop by a well-known old bakery and try a local snack that consists of beans and pickles called “Balilah”.
• Stop for a coffee break at a chilled café – you can also try a local tea mixed with milk and herbs.
• Stop by the first hotel built in Jeddah, heavily influenced by Italian architecture
• Pass the first school built in Saudi Arabia
• Visit an art house and museum offering its unique local art collection and antiques.
• Check into our hotel, freshen up and have a feast in town. A farewell dinner for those who are departing the following day.
• Overnight in hotel

Saturday 15th February – Jeddah

Morning

• Breakfast at hotel
• Tour concludes with airport drop-off arranged according to your flight details – YPT is also able to arrange advice for flights. For those wanting to tick off another country join us on our Lebanon Spring tour and onwards to Syria!
• Jeddah is known to have one of the best coral reefs around the world. YPT can arrange your extension to spend a day on a boat cruising around the waters participating in either snorkelling or diving. We also recommend to have a look at the fish market and to visit the Tayebat Museum which, re-creates the traditional Hijazi architecture of the old city.

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