Saudyjskie dziedzictwo

Riyadh • Al-Ula • Hegra • Al-Ula • Jeddah

Take a fascinating trip to Saudi Arabia, where Bedouin heritage, deeply rooted Islamic culture and futuristic modernity intertwine to create the characteristic atmosphere of colliding worlds. Amazing views await you here - from endless, fairy-tale deserts, through places of worship and beautiful monuments from the UNESCO list, to skyscrapers illuminated by neon lights. Learn about the turbulent and fascinating history of Mohammedanism in well-appointed museums, go shopping in modern malls and craft markets, taste aromatic Arabic cuisine and see iconic buildings such as Riyadh's Sky Bridge, King Fahad's Fountain, and Maraya Hall, the largest mirror building in the world.

1. DAY. Meeting of participants at the airport. Flight to Saudi Arabia.
2. DAY. RIJAD In the early hours of the morning, arrival in RIJAD - the capital of the country located in the heart of the desert Arabian Peninsula. Transfer to the bustling city center. A visit to the Murabba Palace - a historic square-shaped building measuring 400 by 400 meters. A visit to the National Museum of Saudi Arabia - the permanent exhibition shows the history of the world according to the teachings of Islam. Sightseeing of the Masmak fort, which for years served as the seat of the royal family and was the place of important events in the history of the country. Time for shopping at one of the souks - the bazaar, where you can buy traditional crafts and clothes, spices, incense, antiques, as well as carpets and tapestries. Free time. Transfer to At-Turaif - a historic district, entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here you can travel back in time and witness the turning points in the history of Saudi Arabia. Return to the hotel, dinner, overnight stay.
3. DAY. RIJAD Breakfast. Visit to the Center for Islamic Research and Studies King Faisal - a place that serves as a research center, publishing house, library, archive and museum. Drive to the Sky Bridge - from a height of 300 meters in Riyadh's sky, you can admire the panoramic view of the city through very secure glass panels. Transfer to Boulevard Riyadh City - a recreational and shopping complex that is called "the soul of Riyadh". Free time. Return to the hotel, dinner, overnight.
4. DAY. RIJAD –HEGRA - AL-ULA (route: approx. 1070 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to the airport in Riyadh, flight to AL-ULA - a city located in the desert among the vast Hijaz mountains with palm and date groves. The city is identified with the biblical Dedan - a Jewish settlement known for the trade in myrrh and incense, located on a desert trade route. Transfer to HEGRA - the ancient city with the most impressive relics of the past Nabataean civilization. A complex of 111 royal tombs with richly decorated facades has survived to this day in Hegra. Transfer to the Maraya Concert Hall, the largest mirror building in the world, included in the Guinness Book of Records. The exterior of the building is entirely covered with mirrors, reflecting the surrounding mountains and the desert landscape, giving the impression of a mirage and making it almost invisible. Then, a tour of the old town of AL-ULA, which is an archaeological site. Walk through the old narrow streets where life was vibrant seven centuries ago, and where remains of markets and intriguing buildings and mosques have been preserved to this day. Transfer to the desert to the Elephant Rock - an amazing 52 m high elephant-shaped rock formation, created by the action of erosive forces of water and wind at the turn of millions of years. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation. Dinner, overnight.
5. DAY. AL-ULA Breakfast. Drive to Jabal Ikmah, where you can admire the fantastic rock formations and hundreds of old inscriptions carved on the rocks. Jabal Ikmah has a large number of engravings, which earned him the nickname "open library". Drive to the ancient city of Dadan, where there are imposing rock-cut tomb niches decorated with carvings of lions. Transfer to the airport in Al-Ula, flight to JEDDAH - the city on the Red Sea, which is also called the "Gate to Mecca", because every year thousands of Islamic pilgrims stop here on their way to the holy city. Return to the hotel. Dinner, overnight.
6. DAY. AL-ULA - JEDDAH (route: approx. 700 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to the airport in Al-Ula, flight to JEDDAH - the city on the Red Sea, which is also called the "Gate to Mecca", because every year thousands of Islamic pilgrims stop here on their way to the holy city. A visit to the Al Rahma mosque, the so-called The Floating Mosque, which was built in 1985 on the surface of the sea, with piles driven into the seabed are its foundation. Visiting the Al Tayebat Museum, one of the most popular in the city, consisting of several buildings - it has a collection of artifacts from the pre-Islamic era. Transfer to Al-Balad - the historic district of Jeddah. Visiting the historic building of the Nassif House, which is an important museum and cultural center. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation. Dinner, overnight.
7. DAY. JEDDAH Breakfast. Transfer to the port, where a fantastic sea adventure will begin - a cruise on the Red Sea. During the cruise, you can take advantage of the attractive offer of water sports - snorkeling and diving. Lunch on board. Time to relax on the ship and admire the fascinating sunset and the imposing King Fahd's Fountain, whose waters reach a height of 312 meters and can be seen from all over the city. Dinner at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel, overnight.
8. DAY. Breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to the airport in Jeddah, flight to Poland.

BENEFITS: 6 nights in hotels ***: 2 in Riyadh, 2 in Al-Ula, 2 in Jeddah • 2-person rooms (1 extra bed available) with bathrooms • meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners • flights: WAW-RUH, JED-WAW • internal flights • coach transfer • pilot care • KL and NW insurance

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