8 Days. The Northwest Route

Informacje o miejscu docelowym: Riyadh is the capital and largest city in Saudi Arabia with population at about 5 million. The city has a rapidly growing center where you will find new high raise buildings, international restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, modern offices and many more. Although being a major a business destination, it has maintained a balance between culture, tradition and economic growth. The historical core of Riyadh, Al-Murabba, has some interesting sites worth visiting such as the King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre, home to the National Museum and the Murabba Palace. The center of Riyadh, Al-Bathaa , is the oldest part of the city. Al Bathaa is home to the bus station, post office and Batha souk. Faisaliya Tower is one of the two iconic towers of the city of Riyadh. It contains a variety of attractions, including a viewing platform, a small photography gallery and a café known as the Top. Riyadh is a luxurious and prosperous city in the heart of the Arabic world. The city’s unique urban landscape makes it a true modern wonder.

Informacje o miejscu docelowym: Buraydah (Arabic: بريدة‎‎ Burayda) is the capital of Al-Qassim Region in northcentral Saudi Arabia in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. Buraydah lies equidistant from the Red Sea to the west and the Persian Gulf to the east.

Informacje o miejscu docelowym: Ha'il (Arabic: حائل‎‎ Ḥā'il), also spelled Hail, Ha'yel, or Hayil, is a city in north-western Saudi Arabia. It is the capital of the Ha'il Province. The city has a population of 412,758 according to Ha'il Province. Ha'il is largely agricultural, with significant grain, date, and fruit production. A large percentage of the kingdom's wheat production comes from Ha'il Province, where the area to the northeast, 60 to 100 km (37 to 62 miles) away, consists of irrigated gardens. Historically Ha'il derived its wealth from being on the camel caravan route of the Hajj. Ha'il is well known by the generosity of its people in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world as it is the place where Hatim al-Tai lived. It is also the homeland of the Al Rashid family, historical rivals to the Al-Sauds.

Informacje o miejscu docelowym: AlUla to miasto w regionie Medyna w północno-zachodniej Arabii Saudyjskiej. Historycznie położone na szlaku kadzidłowym, miasto leży w gubernatorstwie 'Ula, jednym z siedmiu w regionie Medyna, pokrywającym obszar 29 261 kilometrów kwadratowych (11 298 mil kwadratowych). Miasto jest oddalone o 110 km (68 mil) na południowy zachód od Tayma i 300 km (190 mil) na północ od Medyny. Miasto (gmina) zajmuje obszar 2 391 kilometrów kwadratowych (923 mil kwadratowych). Populacja miasta wynosi 5 426 osób. AlUla była stolicą starożytnych Lihyanitów (Dedanitów). Gubernatorstwo zawiera pierwsze miejsce na liście światowego dziedzictwa UNESCO w Królestwie Saudyjskim, zwane Hegra (znane również jako Al-Hijr, czy Mada'in Saleh / Mada'in Salih), 22 km (14 mil) na północ od miasta. Hegra (Mada'in Salih) została zbudowana ponad 2000 lat temu przez Nabatejczyków. AlUla, starożytne miasto otoczone murami, jest wypełnione domami z błotnej cegły i kamienia.

Informacje o miejscu docelowym: Jeddah is on the Red Sea in western Saudi Arabia. It is the second largest city, and a major commercial center in the country. Jeddah is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which able-bodied Muslims are required to visit at least once in their lifetime. It is also a gateway to Medina, the second holiest place in Islam. The city that never sleeps won’t allow you to sleep from all the variety it offers. To discover Jeddah you will have to sail its raging coasts, visit the luxurious Corniche, devour popular seafood delicacies, enjoy majestic palaces, and historical and archeological landmarks. The Khuzam Palaca is a landmark that reflects the beauty of modern architecture. It was named Khuzam after all the lavender (Khuzama in Arabic) surrounding it. The construction of the palace began in 1928, and was completed in 1932. It is the first building to be constructed using cement and iron in Jeddah. King Abdulaziz ordered its construction during his stay at the Nassif House for a period of time. Khuzam Palace today is one the most important museums in Saudi Arabia. The Tahaliyah Street is one of the most prestigious and vital main streets in the city of Jeddah. It is a commercial hub of shopping centers given the many brand name shopping centers lining its sides, as well as the finest restaurants, multiple shopping centers and lavish offices, not to mention its beauty and strategic location, divided into two sections.