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01 THU. Riyadh.-
Welcome to Saudi Arabia, a country of contrasts that
will leave you with unforgettable souvenirs! Transfer to
the hotel. In the evening, we will include a transfer with
entrance ticket to Boulevard Ryadh, the largest park in
the kingdom, which will surprise you with its animation and
life. The park has curious attractions, numerous restaurants
with specialties from many different countries, live shows
and, above all, a fountains eye-catching show with colored
water. Free time to stroll around, enjoy the place and dine in
one of its restaurants. Return to the hotel.
02 FRI. 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.
03 SAT. 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.
04 SUN. 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.
05 MON. 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
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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
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In the afternoon we travel to JEDDAH, on the shores of DEPARTURE DATES
the Red Sea, the second largest city in the country, with
four million inhabitants. Before going to the hotel, we will Every thursday
visit the Al-Rahma mosque, better known as the floating
mosque, because it is built on the shores of the Red Sea EXPECTED HOTELS
with pillars over the water. We will also enjoy the lively
See the hotels provided for this trip in the fi-
sportive port, very close to the tracks where the Formula
1 circuit is held. nal part of the brochure and on the website’s
“My Trip” page.
06 TUE. 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 THE PRICE INCLUDES
part of the city is being rebuilt to make it a great world • Europamundo General Services: Travel by
megalopolis. Among others, the construction of the Jeddah bus with English speaking guide, basic travel
Tower, which will be the tallest building in the world with insurance and breakfast buffet.
more than a thousand meters high, stands out. • Includes arrival transfer
• Includes departure transfer
We will follow the Corniche, with its beautiful views, its • City tour in: Riyadh, Medina, Jeddah.
mosques by the sea and its recreational areas. We will • Evening Transfer: Boulevard Riyadh in
contemplate the King Fahd Fountain, the highest of its Riyadh, Historic centre in Jeddah.
• Experiences: Kingdom Centre Tower and
kind in the world, its water jets reach more than 300 meters
high. We will stop at the lively and picturesque fish market. introduction to Islam in Al Rajhi mosque
in Riyadh, Camel Market and date tasting
We will include the entrance to “Tabeyat International
city” an architectural complex of great beauty with its experience in Buraydah.
• Ticket admission: Boulevard Riyadh,
very interesting museums of history and ethnography. We
will then visit the historical center, entering through Bab National Museum, Masmak Fortress and Al
Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh, Ushaiqer Heritage
Makkah – the most important gate of Jeddah – and we will Village, Oqilat Museum in Buraydah, garden
also pass by the cemetery of Eve, where tradition says that and well of Ethiq in Medina, Tabeyat
Eve, Adam’s wife and the first woman of humanity according International City and house of Beit Sallum
to the bible, was buried. Free time for lunch in a shopping in Jeddah.
center- Mall- where you can choose from the various • 2 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Ushaiqer,
restaurants and types of food offered there. Medina.
In the afternoon, we will take a walk through its historic (Additional services Opt. 2)
• Experiences: Rose factory-Attar in Taif.
center, better known as Al-Balad, declared a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its impressive set of medieval • Ticket admission: King Faisal park.
alleys and its houses made with coral and wooden balconies. • Flights included: Taif/ Riyadh.
• 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Al Hada.
We will visit inside the elegant house of Beit Sallum, today
converted into a museum.
07 WED. Jeddah.-
After breakfast, end of our services.
(Opt. 2) In the footsteps of the Prophet
Days 1 - 6 as in Opt. 1
07 WED. Jeddah-Mecca- Al Hada – Taif.-
Important Note: Mecca is a city that is not accessible to
non-Muslim tourists. If you are Muslim, if you wish, we can
adapt your program so that you can visit it (you will stay in
Taif with the rest of the members of the group and the visit
of the remaining points of the day will not be included). In
this case, there will be a supplement that will depend on the
number of travelers who can and wish to visit Mecca.
Today we travel to Taif, a city authorized for non-Muslim
travelers in the province of Mecca. This city, located at
almost 2000 meters above sea level, is popular for its mild
climate, so every summer the Saudi Government moves
to this point -not as hot as Riyadh-. The route, up the
mountain, is spectacular in scenery. We will stop at AL
HADA, with its tourist market, great views and rose fields.
Lunch included.
TAIF, this popular city with very modern shopping malls
and great amusement parks, has numerous rose gardens.
On the outskirts of the city of Qadeera, we will visit the
King Faisal Park, which hosts an annual rose festival, and
experience the roses used to make local perfumes. In this
city 300 million roses are produced annually in more than
900 farms. We will visit a rose oil factory -Attar- . We
will also stroll through the central market, with its maze
of narrow streets and its different areas (honey, perfumes,
jewelry...). In the evening we will go to the modern shopping
mall district where you will have time to dine in one of its
many restaurants of all kinds of cuisines.
08 THU. Taif - Riyadh.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Riyadh.
End of our services.
Note: Check the time of your flight in case you need an
additional night. In this case, the airport transfer to the Kingdom Centre Tower
hotel is not included and will be billed.
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01 THU. Riyadh.-
Welcome to Saudi Arabia, a country of contrasts that
will leave you with unforgettable souvenirs! Transfer to
the hotel. In the evening, we will include a transfer with
entrance ticket to Boulevard Ryadh, the largest park in
EXPECTED HOTELS the kingdom, which will surprise you with its animation
and life. The park has curious attractions, numerous
restaurants with specialties from many different
See the hotels provided for this trip in the countries, live shows and, above all, a fountains eye-
final part of the brochure and on the web- catching show with colored water. Free time to stroll
site’s “My Trip” page. around, enjoy the place and dine in one of its restaurants.
Return to the hotel.
02 FRI. 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,
statue in karnak the largest mosque in Riyadh with its Andalusian style
luxor, egypt architecture, where we will witness a prayer and have
an introduction to Islam that will surely make us learn
JEDDAH something about this religion. Return to hotel.
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03 SAT. 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.
04 SUN. 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

MEDINA
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.
05 MON. Medina – Al-’Ula.-
Note: The Al-’Ula region is one of the most beautiful
areas in the world, however its hotel infrastructure is
extremely limited. On some occasions we will spend two
nights in Medina (visiting in this case in the afternoon
the Al Madinah Museum) leaving very early for Al-’Ula on
Tuesday.
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the immense
Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi), an amazing
and luminous mosque of ten minarets with a capacity for
one million visitors.. On the hill of UHUD, an important
pilgrimage site, where 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 surrounding us at any
given time. At the Mosque of Quba, 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 one of the most spectacular
places in the world: The region and oasis of AL-’ULA: an
authentic open-air museum surrounded by nature, where
you will find rock formations, canyons and ravines that
compete with the majestic treasures carved by its ancient
inhabitants. After arrival we will go to The Elephant
Rock, ¨Jabal Al Fil¨ an impressive geomorphological
phenomenon, a 52 meters high rock in the shape of an
Elephant. Dinner included.
06 TUE. Al-’Ula - Tabuk.-
In the region of Al-’Ula we will visit the enclosure of
HEGRA (Madain Saleh), declared World Heritage by
UNESCO, of Nabataean culture ¨the Other Petra¨ amazes
us with its tombs excavated in the rock in a desert
environment full of mystery. Lunch included. We will
have free time in ¨Al-’Ula Heritage Village¨, the old Al-
’Ula, magnificently restored with its pleasant restaurants
and shops. We will also have some time to walk in the
magnificent Oasis. In the middle of the afternoon, we will
leave for TABUK. Dinner included.
07 WED. Tabuk.-
We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabitants,
active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities
in the country. We will visit the castle whose origin is
3500 years before Christ, and inside it, a museum tells
the history of the castle and the city, from the great
explorers who visited it, such as Ibn Battuta, to the
pilgrims who stopped to drink from the fountains on their
way to Mecca or Medina. After the visit, we will enter the
Mud House Museum, a recreation of the interior of an
adobe house where we will learn what traditional life was
like in the past in this type of housing. Subsequently we
walk through the active commercial area of the city center
and we reach the old train station, today a museum that
preserves the steam machines that connected Damascus
with Medina.
Transfer to the airoport and end of the tour. Check
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07 WED. Tabuk – Jeddah.- Jazà'ir
We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabitants,
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active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities in
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the country. We will visit the castle whose origin is
3500 years before Christ, and inside it, a museum tells
the history of the castle and the city, from the great
explorers who visited it, such as Ibn Battuta, to the
pilgrims who stopped to drink from the fountains on their
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way to Mecca or Medina. After the visit, we will enter the • Europamundo General Services:
Mud House Museum, a recreation of the interior of an Travel by bus with English speaking
adobe house where we will learn what traditional life was guide, basic travel insurance and
like in the past in this type of housing. Subsequently we breakfast buffet.
walk through the active commercial area of the center
and we reach the old train station, today a museum that • Includes arrival transfer
preserves the steam machines that connected Damascus • Includes departure transfer
with Medina. • City tour in: Riyadh, Medina.
• Evening Transfer: Boulevard Riyadh
After the visit of Tabuk transfer to the airport. We include in Riyadh, Elephant Rock in Al Ula.
flight to JEDDAH, the second city in the country, with
four million inhabitants, on the shore of the Red Sea. • Experiences: Kingdom Centre Tower
Transfer to your hotel and free time. and introduction to Islam in Al Rajhi
mosque in Riyadh, Camel Market and
08 THU. Jeddah.- date tasting experience in Buraydah.
Full day in Jeddah, with our local guide we will visit the • Ticket admission: Boulevard Riyadh,
city. We will be surprised by its contrasts, currently a
large part of the city is being rebuilt to make it a great National Museum, Masmak Fortress
world megalopolis, highlights the construction of the and Al Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh,
Jeddah Tower that will be the tallest building in the Ushaiqer Heritage Village, Oqilat
world with over a thousand meters high. We will follow Museum in Buraydah, garden and well
the Corniche, with its beautiful views, its mosques by of Ethiq in Medina, Hegra, Heritage
the sea and its recreational areas; we will contemplate
the Fountain of King Fahd, the highest of its kind in the Village and the Elephant Rock in Al
world, its jets reach more than 300 meters high. We will Ula, Castle, Mud House museum and
stop at the active and picturesque fish market. We will old train station in Tabuk.
include the entrance to ¨Tabeyat International city¨ • 5 Lunch or Dinner Included in:
very interesting museum of history and ethnography in Ushaiqer, Medina, Al Ula, Al Ula,
an architectural ensemble of great beauty. Free time for
lunch in a shopping center- Mall- where you can choose Tabuk.
from the various restaurants and types of food offered
there. (Additional services Opt. 2)
• City tour in: Jeddah.
In the afternoon, we will take a walk through its historic • Ticket admission: Tabeyat
center, better known as Al-Balad, declared a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its impressive set of International City and Mud House
medieval alleys and its houses made with coral and Museum in Jeddah.
wooden balconies. We will visit inside the elegant house • Flights included: Tabuk/ Jeddah.
of Beit Sallum, today converted into a museum.
09 FRI. Jeddah.-
After breakfast, end of our services.
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01 TUE. Riyadh.-
See the hotels provided for this trip in the Welcome to SAUDI ARABIA! A country of contrasts that
will leave you with unforgettable memories! Transfer to
final part of the brochure and on the web- your hotel. Free time.
site’s “My Trip” page.
02 WED. Riyadh- Dammam – Al-Hofuf.-
Early in the morning we move to the train station,
Arabia’s railways are very modern. We travel to the
coast of the Persian Gulf where we are surprised by
JEDDAH the city of DAMMAM, provincial capital with almost a
million inhabitants. 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.
03 THU. 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
statue in karnak commercial tradition of the region. We will approach
the lively area where the Muhaires Palace stands, with
luxor, egypt 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-
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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.
04 FRI. 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

MEDINA
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.
05 SAT. 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.
06 SUN. 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.
07 MON. Medina.-
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
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through the nearby market where you can find dates, travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
perfumes and other local specialties. Lunch included. • Includes arrival transfer
After lunch we will have some free time in the city center
to stroll around the shopping areas or -if you wish- visit • Includes departure transfer
the Hejaz Railway Museum (in the former Ottoman railway • City tour in: Riyadh, Medina.
station). • Evening Transfer: Boulevard Riyadh in
Transfer to the airport and end of our services. Riyadh.
Check your flight time in case you need an extra night. • Experiences: Kingdom Centre Tower and
(Opt. 2) Saudi Arabia, the jewel of the desert introduction to Islam in Al Rajhi mosque
Days 1 - 6 as in Opt. 1 in Riyadh, Camel Market and date tasting
07 MON. Medina – Jeddah.- experience in Buraydah.
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the immense • Ticket admission: Heritage Village and
Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi), an amazing King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture
and luminous mosque of 10 minarets with a capacity for
one million visitors. On the hill of UHUD, an important in Dammam, Boulevard Riyadh, National
pilgrimage site, the prophet´s forces clashed with Meccan Museum, Masmak Fortress and Al Rajhi
troops. You can walk through its vast esplanade and climb Mosque in Riyadh, Ushaiqer Heritage
the hill, but remember to do so in silence and respecting Village, Oqilat Museum in Buraydah,
the hundreds of pilgrims who will surround us any day. garden and well of Ethiq in Medina.
At the Quba Mosque, in the year 622, the prophet and
his followers laid the first stone of what was to be the • High Speed Train: Riyadh/ Dammam.
first mosque in history, although the present building • 4 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Dammam,
is more recent. From here, we will walk to the nearby Ushaiqer, Medina, Medina.
garden and well of Ethiq where the different tribes of •
the place went out to drink water and greet the Prophet • (Additional services Opt. 2)
and his companions recently arrived in Medina after their
persecution in Mecca. Afterwards we will have some free • City tour in: Jeddah.
time in the city center to stroll around the shopping areas • Evening Transfer: Historic centre in
or -if you wish- visit the Hejaz Railway Museum (in the Jeddah.
former Ottoman railway station). • Ticket admission: Tabeyat International
In the afternoon we travel to JEDDAH, on the shores of City and house of Beit Sallum in Jeddah.
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.
08 TUE. 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 Tabuk
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.
09 WED. Jeddah.-
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01 TUE. Riyadh.-
See the hotels provided for this trip in the Welcome to SAUDI ARABIA! A country of contrasts that
will leave you with unforgettable memories! Transfer to
final part of the brochure and on the web- your hotel. Free time.
site’s “My Trip” page.
02 WED. Riyadh- Dammam – Al-Hofuf.-
Early in the morning we move to the train station,
Arabia’s railways are very modern. We travel to the
coast of the Persian Gulf where we are surprised by
AL ULA JEDDAH the city of DAMMAM, provincial capital with almost a
million inhabitants. 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.
03 THU. 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-
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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.
04 FRI. 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

Tabuk
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.
05 SAT. 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.
06 SUN. 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.
07 MON. Medina – Al-’Ula.-
Note: The Al-’Ula region is one of the most beautiful
areas in the world, however its hotel infrastructure is
extremely limited. On some occasions we will spend two
nights in Medina (visiting in this case in the afternoon
the Al Madinah Museum) leaving very early for Al-’Ula
on Tuesday.
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the immense
Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi), an amazing
and luminous mosque of ten minarets with a capacity for
one million visitors.. On the hill of UHUD, an important
pilgrimage site, where 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 surrounding us at
any given time. At the Mosque of Quba, in the year
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of what was to be the first mosque in history, although large part of the city is being rebuilt to make it a great
the present building is more recent. From here, we will world megalopolis, highlights the construction of the
walk to the nearby garden and well of Ethiq where the Jeddah Tower that will be the tallest building in the
different tribes of the place went out to drink water and world with over a thousand meters high. We will follow
greet the Prophet and his companions recently arrived the Corniche, with its beautiful views, its mosques by
in Medina after their persecution in Mecca. Afterwards the sea and its recreational areas; we will contemplate
we will have some free time in the city center to stroll the Fountain of King Fahd, the highest of its kind in the
around the shopping areas or -if you wish- visit the world, its jets reach more than 300 meters high. We will
Hejaz Railway Museum (in the former Ottoman railway stop at the active and picturesque fish market. We will
station). include the entrance to ¨Tabeyat International city¨
In the afternoon we travel to one of the most very interesting museum of history and ethnography in
spectacular places in the world: The region and oasis an architectural ensemble of great beauty. Free time for
of AL-’ULA: an authentic open-air museum surrounded lunch in a shopping center- Mall- where you can choose
by nature, where you will find rock formations, canyons from the various restaurants and types of food offered
and ravines that compete with the majestic treasures there.
carved by its ancient inhabitants. After arrival we will
go to The Elephant Rock, ¨Jabal Al Fil¨ an impressive In the afternoon, we will take a walk through its historic
geomorphological phenomenon, a 52 meters high rock in center, better known as Al-Balad, declared a World
the shape of an Elephant. Dinner included. Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its impressive set of
medieval alleys and its houses made with coral and
08 TUE. Al-’Ula - Tabuk.- wooden balconies. We will visit inside the elegant house
In the region of Al-’Ula we will visit the enclosure of of Beit Sallum, today converted into a museum.
HEGRA (Madain Saleh), declared World Heritage
by UNESCO, of Nabataean culture ¨the Other Petra¨ 11 FRI. Jeddah.-
amazes us with its tombs excavated in the rock in a After breakfast, end of our services.
desert environment full of mystery. Lunch included.
We will have free time in ¨Al-’Ula Heritage Village¨,
the old Al-’Ula, magnificently restored with its pleasant
restaurants and shops. We will also have some time
to walk in the magnificent Oasis. In the middle of the
afternoon, we will leave for TABUK. Dinner included. THE PRICE INCLUDES
• Europamundo General Services: Travel
09 WED. Tabuk.- by bus with English speaking guide, basic
We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabitants, travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities • Includes arrival transfer
in the country. We will visit the castle whose origin • Includes departure transfer
is 3500 years before Christ, and inside it, a museum • City tour in: Riyadh, Medina.
tells the history of the castle and the city, from the • Evening Transfer: Boulevard Riyadh in
great explorers who visited it, such as Ibn Battuta, to Riyadh, Elephant Rock in Al Ula.
the pilgrims who stopped to drink from the fountains • Experiences: Kingdom Centre Tower and
on their way to Mecca or Medina. After the visit, we introduction to Islam in Al Rajhi mosque
will enter the Mud House Museum, a recreation of in Riyadh, Camel Market and date tasting
the interior of an adobe house where we will learn experience in Buraydah.
what traditional life was like in the past in this type • Ticket admission: Heritage Village and
of housing. Subsequently we walk through the active King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture
commercial area of the city center and we reach the in Dammam, Boulevard Riyadh, National
old train station, today a museum that preserves the Museum, Masmak Fortress and Al Rajhi
steam machines that connected Damascus with Medina. Mosque in Riyadh, Ushaiqer Heritage
Village, Oqilat Museum in Buraydah,
Transfer to the airoport and end of the tour. Check Tabuk
garden and well of Ethiq in Medina, Hegra,
the time of your flight in case you need an additional Heritage Village and the Elephant Rock in
night. Al Ula, Castle, Mud House museum and old
train station in Tabuk.
(Opt. 2) Arabian mysteries • High Speed Train: Riyadh/ Dammam.
Days 1 - 8 as in Opt. 1 • 6 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Dammam,
09 WED. Tabuk – Jeddah.- Ushaiqer, Medina, Al Ula, Al Ula, Tabuk.
We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabitants,
active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities (Additional services Opt. 2)
in the country. We will visit the castle whose origin • City tour in: Jeddah.
is 3500 years before Christ, and inside it, a museum • Ticket admission: Tabeyat International
tells the history of the castle and the city, from the City and Mud House Museum in Jeddah.
great explorers who visited it, such as Ibn Battuta, to • Flights included: Tabuk/ Jeddah.
the pilgrims who stopped to drink from the fountains
on their way to Mecca or Medina. After the visit, we
will enter the Mud House Museum, a recreation of
the interior of an adobe house where we will learn
what traditional life was like in the past in this type
of housing. Subsequently we walk through the active
commercial area of the center and we reach the old
train station, today a museum that preserves the steam
machines that connected Damascus with Medina.
After the visit of Tabuk transfer to the airport. We
include flight to JEDDAH, the second city in the
country, with four million inhabitants, on the shore of
the Red Sea. Transfer to your hotel and free time.
10 THU. Jeddah.-
Full day in Jeddah, with our local guide we will visit the
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01 THU. Jerusalem.-
Arrival at Tel Aviv airport. Welcome to Israel! Border
procedures and transfer to the hotel in Jerusalem. Free
time.

02 FRI. Jerusalem -Bethlehem- Jerusalem.-

Breakfast. Excursion to visit the New City of Jerusalem,
seeing the Shrine of the Book in the Museum of Israel,
where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed, and the model
that represents the city of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus.
We will go through the Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
then going toward Ein Karen, a picturesque neighborhood
on the outskirts of the city to visit the Shrine of Saint
John the Baptist. We will also see Yad Vashem, the
Holocaust Museum and Memorial. In the afternoon,
we will travel to BETHLEHEM, located behind the wall
built in recent years to separate the two communities.
We will take a Palestinian guide to visit the Church of the
Nativity, the Grotto of the Manger and the Shepherds’
Field. Return to Jerusalem and accommodation.

03 SAT. Jerusalem.-
We include a visit to the old city of Jerusalem. Excursion
by Mount Scopus toward the Mount of Olives. There is
an extraordinary view of the walled Holy City from the
top. We then continue to Gethsemane, the Basilica of
the Agony. Departure toward the Old City. Visit to the
Western Wall (Wailing Wall). We will continue along the
Via Dolorosa to arrive at Calvary, the place where Christ
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Sepulcher. We then go onward to Mount Zion to
visit the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle (Hall of
the Last Supper) and the Abbey of the Dormition.
Accommodation in Jerusalem.

04 SUN. Jerusalem -  Ajlun – Jerash – Amman.-

Breakfast. Early departure to border of Israel and
Jordan. Arrival at Sheik Hussein Bridge to complete
border and visa procedures. Welcome to Jordan! We
explore the FORTRESS OF AJLUN, an imposing castle
dating back to the 12th century. In this area, Muslims
and Orthodox Christians have always lived together.
We visit the historic CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS.
Shall we all pray for peace? Lunch included. We
continue to JERASH to visit its impressive Roman
archaeological site. We then travel to AMMAN.
Arrival and accommodation.

NOTE: The Sheik Hussein border must be crossed

on a special bus for this purpose. This costs around
$3 per person, which must be paid directly by the
passengers themselves.
FEES: Each country requires an entry/exit fee that
passengers must pay directly at their destination. For
guidance purposes, these are the fees/visa fees that
may apply (prices subject to change without notice):
Israel: $32 (Departure Fee to Jordan); Jordan: 40
dinars/$60 (Sheik Hussein Border visa).

05 MON. Amman- Castles of the Desert-

Madaba- Mount Nebo- Amman.-
We will depart towards the CASTLES OF THE DESERT,
built between the 7th and 8th centuries. We will visit
QASR KHARANA, with its imposing structure of thick
walls and the QUSAYR AMRA World Heritage Site,
notable for its remarkable frescoes. Then, we travel
to MADABA, lunch is included. We will visit the
Madaba Archaeological Park, which we cross via an
ancient Roman road, and the Church of St. George,
with its fantastic 6th Century mosaic representing
the oldest known map of the Holy Land. We continue
to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses stopped to look over
the Promised Land. Return to Amman. Arrival and
free time.

06 TUE. Amman- Bethany- Panorama Complex-

Dead Sea.- petra
We leave for BETHANY on the banks of the River
Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; this is where
desert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon. In this by nature, where you will find rock formations, canyons
John the Baptist baptised Jesus. Then we visit the
spectacular place, we will see the engravings that and ravines that compete with the majestic treasures
DEAD SEA MUSEUM, which an impressive Panorama
reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner and carved by its ancient inhabitants. After landscapes
Complex. Lunch is included. Arriving at our hotel at
accommodation included in a desert camp. of great beauty, we will visit the enclosure of HEGRA
the DEAD SEA, do not forget to take a dip in the
(Madain Saleh), declared World Heritage by UNESCO,
saltiest sea and lowest altitude on earth. Dinner and
09 FRI. Wadi Rum- Tabuk.- of Nabataean culture ¨the Other Petra¨ amazes us with
accommodation included.
Today we enter a country that until very recently has its tombs excavated in the rock in a desert environment
been closed to tourism. Only 120 km separate us from full of mystery. Lunch included. We will have free
07 WED. Dead Sea- Cave of Lot- Dana- Shobak-
the border of SAUDI ARABIA (Halat Ammar). In this time in ¨Al-’Ula Heritage Village¨, the old Al-’Ula,
Petra.-
route we will see landscapes of great beauty in the magnificently restored with its pleasant restaurants
Exciting section in the heart of Jordan. Following
desert. Border procedures and continuation to TABUK. and shops. We will also have some time to walk in the
the Dead Sea, we visit LOT’S CAVE, discovered in
This region is famous for its export of flowers to Europe. magnificent Oasis.
1991, with its old Byzantine church from the 6th
On the way, we will stop at a farm where we will have the At dusk we will go to The Elephant Rock, ¨Jabal Al Fil¨ an
century. Then we ascend into the mountains to
opportunity to see various crops of plants and flowers. impressive geomorphological phenomenon, a 52 meters
DANA, a small picturesque town of stone houses
high rock in the shape of an Elephant. Dinner included.
on a huge cliff. Lunch is included. We continue
We visit this city of over half a million inhabitants, Note: The order of visits may vary without affecting
along the King´s Route to SHOBAK, where we take
active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities their content.
photographs (outside only) of the great Crusader
in the country. We will go to the old train station,
Castle. We continue to WADI MUSA (the site around
today a museum that preserves the steam engines that 11 SUN. Al-’Ula - Medina.-
Petra). We will explore the MOSES SPRING, where
connected Damascus with Medina. We will visit the We will leave in the morning, still enjoying the beautiful
Moses is said to have tapped the rock with his rod
castle whose origin is 3500 years before Christ, and landscapes of the Al-’Ula region. We travel to the
and the water gushed out, and the Petra Museum,
inside it, a museum tells the history of the castle and holy city of MEDINA, ¨the luminous city¨. We are in an
an excellent exhibition that enables us to learn about
the city, from the great explorers who visited it, such imposing historical destination, one of the two most
the history of the Nabateans and to see magnificent
as Ibn Battuta, to the pilgrims who stopped to drink sacred cities of Islam, a destination to which millions of
pieces found in the area. Dinner and accommodation.
from the fountains on their way to Mecca or Medina. pilgrims arrive every year and a city forbidden for non-
Any travelers who wish can go to an old Turkish bath
After the visit, we will enter the Mud House Museum, Muslims until very recently; respect for its inhabitants
or see a light and sound show in Petra.
a recreation of the interior of an adobe house where and beliefs and proper dress code is required.
we will learn what traditional life was like in the past in
08 THU. Petra- Wadi Rum.-
this type of housing. Subsequently we walk through the In the afternoon we will visit the Al Madinah Museum
Today we have the most exciting day of the trip:
active commercial area of the city center. that allows us to understand a little the history of the
First, we visit the impressive archaeological site of
city. At the end of the afternoon, we will go to see -from
PETRA, which is accessed through a narrow canyon,
10 SAT. Tabuk- Al Ula.- outside- the Al Masjid mosque, built by the prophet
and discover the temples and tombs excavated on
Note: The Al-‘Ula region is one of the most beautiful himself and place where he is buried, we will not be able
the cliffs in this city that was founded 300 years
areas in the world, however its hotel infrastructure is to avoid feeling a surge of emotions when we observe
before Christ. After lunch (included) we leave for
extremely limited. On some occasions we can leave Al- the thousands of people who enter at the time of prayer.
the impressive desert of WADI RUM. At the Visitor
’Ula around 19hrs to Medina -staying two nights in this Dinner included.
Centre we board 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the
city-.
most impressive landscapes. We stop in the town
We will leave Tabuk early, travel to one of the most 12 MON. Medina.-
of RUM to visit the ruins of the Nabatean temple.
spectacular places in the world: The region and oasis We will explore Medina. We will walk around the
We include a 45-minute camel ride through the
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Medina
an amazing and luminous mosque of ten minarets
with a capacity for one million visitors.. On the hill
of UHUD, an important pilgrimage site, where 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 surrounding us at any
given time. At the Mosque of Quba, 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).
Transfer to the airport and end of the tour.
Check the time of your flight in case you need an
additional night.
(Opt. 2) Jerusalem, Jordan and Arabian Classics
Days 1 - 11 as in Opt. 1
12 MON. 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).
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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.
13 TUE. 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.
14 WED. Jeddah.-
After breakfast, end of our services.
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with its maze of narrow streets and its different areas
(honey, perfumes, jewelry...). In the evening we will go to
the modern shopping mall district where you will have
time to dine in one of its many restaurants of all kinds
of cuisines.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
15 THU. Taif- Riyadh.- • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide,
Transfer to the airport and flight to RIYADH and basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
transfer to your hotel. • Includes arrival transfer
In the evening, we will include a transfer with entrance
• Includes departure transfer
ticket to Boulevard Riyadh, the largest park in the • Excursion: Bethlehem in Jerusalem, 4x4 vehicles, camel rides in Wadi Rum.
kingdom, which will surprise you with its animation • City tour in: Jerusalem, Medina.
and life. The park has curious attractions, numerous • Evening Transfer: Elephant Rock in Al Ula.
restaurants with specialties from many different • Ticket admission: Book in the Museum of Israel, Holocaust Museum and Memorial,
countries, live shows and, above all, a fountains eye- Church of the Nativity, in Bethlehem, Fortress and Church of Saint Sergius in Ajlun,
catching show with colored water. Free time to stroll
around, enjoy Archaeological site in Jerash;, Castle of Qasr Kharana and Castle of Qusayr Amra
the place and dine in one of its restaurants. Return to in Castles of the Dessert;, Church of St. George, Madaba Archaeological Park in
the hotel. Madaba, Arqueological Site in Bethany, Dead Sea Museum and Panorama Complex
in Dead Sea, Moses Springs and Petra Museum, Visitor Centre, 4x4 vehicles
16 FRI. Riyadh.- and camel rides in Wadi Rum, Castle, Mud House museum and old train station
Today (the order of activities may vary depending on
the time of year) we will visit the impressive capital of
in Tabuk, Hegra, Heritage Village and the Elephant Rock in Al Ula, Al Madinah
Saudi Arabia. We will include the climb to the tower of Museum and garden and well of Ethiq in Medina.
just over 300 m high, the ¨Kingdom Centre¨, with its • 10 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Jerash, Madaba, Dead Sea, Dead Sea, Shoubak,
beautiful design and its ¨bridge-shaped¨ viewpoint that Petra, Wadi Rum, Al Ula, Al Ula, Medina.
offers spectacular views over the city. We will also visit,
surrounded by a beautiful park, the National Museum, (Additional services Opt. 2)
the largest museum in the country, where we will learn
about the history, culture, and art of the Kingdom.
• City tour in: Medina, Jeddah.
After that we will visit the Masmak Fortress, the • Evening Transfer: Historic centre in Jeddah.
ancient fortress of the city, whose interior allows us to • Ticket admission: Tabeyat International City and house of Beit SallumTabuk
in Jeddah.
understand the incredible change that took place in this
city during the last century. Afterwards, we will have (Additional services Opt. 3)
time to stroll through the neighborhood, with its souks • City tour in: Riyadh.
and commercial life.
• Evening Transfer: Boulevard Riyadh in Riyadh.
Free time for lunch in a shopping center- Mall- where • Experiences: Rose factory-Attar in Taif, Kingdom Centre Tower and introduction
you can choose from the various restaurants and types to Islam in Al Rajhi mosque in Riyadh.
of food offered there. • Ticket admission: King Faisal park, Boulevard Riyadh, National Museum, Masmak
Fortress and Al Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh.
In the afternoon we will also visit the district of Al Turaif
DIRIYA, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place - on
• Flights included: Taif/ Riyadh.
the outskirts of Riyadh - was formerly the first capital • 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Al Hada.
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.

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Medina
01 SUN. Amman.-
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.
02 MON. Amman- Castles of the Desert- Madaba-
Mount Nebo- Amman.-
We will depart towards the CASTLES OF THE DESERT,
built between the 7th and 8th centuries. We will visit
QASR KHARANA, with its imposing structure of thick
walls and the QUSAYR AMRA World Heritage Site,
notable for its remarkable frescoes. Then, we travel to
MADABA, lunch is included. We will visit the Madaba
Archaeological Park, which we cross via an ancient
Roman road, and the Church of St. George, with its
fantastic 6th Century mosaic representing the oldest
known map of the Holy Land. We continue to MOUNT
NEBO, where Moses stopped to look over the Promised
Land. Return to Amman. Arrival and free time.
03 TUE. Amman- Bethany- Panorama Complex-
Dead Sea.-
We leave for BETHANY on the banks of the River Jordan,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site; this is where John the
Baptist baptised Jesus. Then we visit the DEAD SEA
MUSEUM, which an impressive Panorama Complex.
Lunch is included. Arriving at our hotel at the DEAD
SEA, do not forget to take a dip in the saltiest sea and
lowest altitude on earth. Dinner and accommodation
included.
04 WED. Dead Sea- Cave of Lot- Dana- Shobak-
Petra.-
Exciting section in the heart of Jordan. Following the
Dead Sea, we visit LOT’S CAVE, discovered in 1991, with
its old Byzantine church from the 6th century. Then we
ascend into the mountains to DANA, a small picturesque
town of stone houses on a huge cliff. Lunch is included.
We continue along the King´s Route to SHOBAK, where
we take photographs (outside only) of the great Crusader
Castle. We continue to WADI MUSA (the site around
Petra). We will explore the MOSES SPRING, where Moses
is said to have tapped the rock with his rod and the
water gushed out, and the Petra Museum, an excellent
exhibition that enables us to learn about the history of
the Nabateans and to see magnificent pieces found in the
area. Dinner and accommodation. Any travelers who wish
can go to an old Turkish bath or see a light and sound
show in Petra.
05 THU. Petra- Wadi Rum.-
Today we have the most exciting day of the trip: First, we
visit the impressive archaeological site of PETRA, which
is accessed through a narrow canyon, and discover the
temples and tombs excavated on the cliffs in this city
that was founded 300 years before Christ. After lunch
(included) we leave for the impressive desert of WADI
RUM. At the Visitor Centre we board 4x4 vehicles to
visit some of the most impressive landscapes. We stop
in the town of RUM to visit the ruins of the Nabatean
temple. We include a 45-minute camel ride through
the desert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon. In
this spectacular place, we will see the engravings that
reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner and
accommodation included in a desert camp.
06 FRI. Wadi Rum- Tabuk.-
Today we enter a country that until very recently has
been closed to tourism. Only 120 km separate us from the
border of SAUDI ARABIA (Halat Ammar). In this route we
will see landscapes of great beauty in the desert. Border
procedures and continuation to TABUK. This region is
famous for its export of flowers to Europe. On the way,
we will stop at a farm where we will have the opportunity
to see various crops of plants and flowers.
We visit this city of over half a million inhabitants,
active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities
in the country. We will go to the old train station,
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connected Damascus with Medina. We will visit the
castle whose origin is 3500 years before Christ, and
inside it, a museum tells the history of the castle and
the city, from the great explorers who visited it, such
as Ibn Battuta, to the pilgrims who stopped to drink
from the fountains on their way to Mecca or Medina.
After the visit, we will enter the Mud House Museum,
a recreation of the interior of an adobe house where
we will learn what traditional life was like in the past in
this type of housing. Subsequently we walk through the
active commercial area of the city center.
07 SAT. Tabuk- Al Ula.-
Note: The Al-‘Ula region is one of the most beautiful
areas in the world, however its hotel infrastructure is
extremely limited. On some occasions we can leave Al-
’Ula around 19hrs to Medina -staying two nights in this
city-.
We will leave Tabuk early, travel to one of the most
spectacular places in the world: The region and oasis
of AL-’ULA: an authentic open-air museum surrounded
by nature, where you will find rock formations, canyons
and ravines that compete with the majestic treasures
carved by its ancient inhabitants. After landscapes
of great beauty, we will visit the enclosure of HEGRA
(Madain Saleh), declared World Heritage by UNESCO,
of Nabataean culture ¨the Other Petra¨ amazes us with
its tombs excavated in the rock in a desert environment
full of mystery. Lunch included. We will have free
time in ¨Al-’Ula Heritage Village¨, the old Al-’Ula,
magnificently restored with its pleasant restaurants
and shops. We will also have some time to walk in the
magnificent Oasis.
At dusk we will go to The Elephant Rock, ¨Jabal Al
Fil¨ an impressive geomorphological phenomenon, a 52
meters high rock in the shape of an Elephant. Dinner
included.
Note: The order of visits may vary without affecting
their content.
08 SUN. Al-’Ula - Medina.-
We will leave in the morning, still enjoying the beautiful
landscapes of the Al-’Ula region. We travel to the
holy city of MEDINA, ¨the luminous city¨. We are in an
imposing historical destination, one of the two most
sacred cities of Islam, a destination to which millions of
pilgrims arrive every year and a city forbidden for non-
Muslims until very recently; respect for its inhabitants
and beliefs and proper dress code is required.
In the afternoon we will visit the Al Madinah Museum
that allows us to understand a little the history of the
city. At the end of the afternoon, we will go to see -from
outside- the Al Masjid mosque, built by the prophet
himself and place where he is buried, we will not be able
to avoid feeling a surge of emotions when we observe
the thousands of people who enter at the time of prayer.
Dinner included.
09 MON. Medina.-
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the immense
Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi), an amazing
and luminous mosque of ten minarets with a capacity for
one million visitors.. On the hill of UHUD, an important
pilgrimage site, where 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 surrounding us at
any given time. At the Mosque of Quba, 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).
Transfer to the airport and end of the tour. Check
the time of your flight in case you need an additional
night.
(Opt. 2) Dreams of Jordan and magic of Arabia end
Jeddah
Days 1 - 8 as in Opt. 1
09 MON. 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.
10 TUE. Jeddah.-
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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.
11 WED. Jeddah.-
After breakfast, end of our services.
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Days 1 - 10 as in Opt. 2
11 WED. Jeddah-Mecca- Al Hada – Taif.-
Important Note:Mecca is a city that is not accessible
to non-Muslim tourists. If you are Muslim, if you wish,
we can adapt your program so that you can visit it
(you will stay in Taif with the rest of the members of
the group and the visit of the remaining points of the
day will not be included). In this case, there will be a
supplement that will depend on the number of travelers
who can and wish to visit Mecca.
Today we travel to Taif, a city authorized for non-Muslim
travelers in the province of Mecca. This city, located at
almost 2000 meters above sea level, is popular for its
mild climate, so every summer the Saudi Government
moves to this point -not as hot as Riyadh-. The route,
up the mountain, is spectacular in scenery. We will stop
at AL HADA, with its tourist market, great views and
rose fields. Lunch included.
TAIF, this popular city with very modern shopping malls
and great amusement parks, has numerous rose gardens.
On the outskirts of the city of Qadeera, we will visit the
King Faisal Park, which hosts an annual rose festival,
and experience the roses used to make local perfumes.
In this city 300 million roses are produced annually in
more than 900 farms. We will visit a rose oil factory
-Attar- . We will also stroll through the central market,
with its maze of narrow streets and its different areas
(honey, perfumes, jewelry...). In the evening we will go to
the modern shopping mall district where you will have
time to dine in one of its many restaurants of all kinds
of cuisines.
12 THU. Taif- Riyadh.-
Transfer to the airport and flight to RIYADH and
transfer to your hotel.
In the evening, we will include a transfer with entrance
ticket to Boulevard Riyadh, the largest park in the
kingdom, which will surprise you with its animation
and life. The park has curious attractions, numerous
restaurants with specialties from many different
countries, live shows and, above all, a fountains eye-
catching show with colored water. Free time to stroll
around, enjoy
the place and dine in one of its restaurants. Return to
the hotel.
13 FRI. 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
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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.
14 SAT. Riyadh.-
After breakfast, end of our services.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
• Europamundo General Services:Travel by
bus with English speaking guide, basic travel
insurance and breakfast buffet. .
• Includes arrival transfer
• Includes departure transfer
• Excursion: 4x4 vehicles, camel rides in Wadi
Rum.
• City tour in: Medina.
• Evening Transfer: Elephant Rock in Al Ula.
• Ticket admission: Castle of Qasr Kharana
and Castle of Qusayr Amra in Castles
of the Dessert;, Church of St. George,
Madaba Archaeological Park in Madaba,
Arqueological Site in Bethany, Dead Sea
Museum and Panorama Complex in Dead Sea,
Moses Springs and Petra Museum, Visitor
Centre, 4x4 vehicles and camel rides in
Wadi Rum, Castle, Mud House museumTabuk and
old train station in Tabuk, Hegra, Heritage
Village and the Elephant Rock in Al Ula, Al
Madinah Museum and garden and well of
Ethiq in Medina.
• 10 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Madaba,
Dead Sea, Dead Sea, Shoubak, Petra, Petra,
Wadi Rum, Al Ula, Al Ula, Medina.
(Additional services Opt. 2)
• City tour in: Medina, Jeddah.
• Evening Transfer: Historic centre in Jeddah.
• Ticket admission: Tabeyat International
City and house of Beit Sallum in Jeddah.
(Additional services Opt. 3)
• City tour in: Riyadh.
• Evening Transfer: Boulevard Riyadh in
Riyadh.
• Experiences: Rose factory-Attar in Taif,
Kingdom Centre Tower and introduction to
Islam in Al Rajhi mosque in Riyadh.
• Ticket admission: King Faisal park,
Boulevard Riyadh, National Museum, Masmak
Fortress and Al Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh.
• Flights included: Taif/ Riyadh.
• 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Al Hada.
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final part of the brochure and on the web-
site’s “My Trip” page. 01 WED. Dubai.-
Welcome to Emirates! Arrival at the airport and
transfer to the hotel.
At the end of the afternoon, we will be transferred to visit
Doha the impressive city of DUBAI that shines in the night. We
will go to witness the show of ¨Dubai Fountain¨, where
the water dances to the rhythm of music and light; we are
at the foot of Burj Khalifa which with its 828 meters is
the tallest tower in the world; free time to walk and dine
(dinner not included) in the immense Dubai Mall. Return
to the hotel.
02 THU. Dubai.-
Today we have a spectacular day getting to know Dubai.
We include going up the spectacular tower ¨Dubai
Frame¨ with its spectacular bridge shape and its view
at 150 meters high. Afterwards we go to the old part
of Dubai, a walk through the souk of Bur Dubai and the
spice souk. We will take an Abra (traditional boat of
the Emirates) to move to the historic neighborhood
of Al Fahidi and the center for cultural understanding
(with its motto ¨open minds, open doors¨), in this area
we will include in a traditional building, a typical meal
of the country; if the group is more than 15 travelers
they will give us an explanation to get to know better the
gastronomy of the Emirates.
03 FRI. Dubai- Abu Dhabi.-
We still have all morning to get to know Dubai. We will
have a panoramic tour in which we will pass in front of
the great mosque of Jumeirah, afterwards we continue
passing by Burj Al Arab, a spectacular hotel in the form
of a sail; the island of ¨Palm Jumeirah¨ in the shape of a
palm tree. We will take the very modern monorail. A walk
through the area of The Marina. We then have free time
next to the most popular and active beach in Dubai: JBR
beach. If you wish you can bathe in the warm waters of
the Persian Gulf, or if you prefer you can stroll through its
many luxury shops. Time to bathe or rest and have lunch
(not included).
After lunch we will continue our route to ABU DHABI,
the most important Emirate and capital of the country.
Before entering the city, we will stop at Ferrari World,
a theme park dedicated to Ferrari racing cars (stop to
see outdoor areas). After that we visit the Sheikh Zayed
Mosque, a beautiful white mosque, the largest in the
Emirates, with an area of more than 12 hectares, a point
that seeks the encounter with other cultures and people
of other religions. We will pass in front of Capital Gate,
a 160-meter-high building known for being the steepest
skyscraper in the world. From the beautiful ¨Corniche¨, by
the sea, we will get a great panoramic view of the city.
Already, after dark we will go to The Founders Memorial,
built in memory of Zayed, the first sultan of the Emirates;
The Constellation stands out, with its magnificent night
lighting.

In the afternoon we will have time in Madinat Jumeirah, 04 SAT. Abu Dhabi- Doha.-
which offers us a contemporary version of a traditional In the morning we continue our visit of the city. We
Arab village with its souk, its canals, and its colorful villas. will visit (entrance included) the Heritage Village, this

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Emirates, we enjoy its views, we can buy in its craft
shops and visit its small museums that illustrate us
about the history of the Emirates. After that we include
a visit and entry into Qasr Al Watan, the presidential
palace of the Emirates, magnificent construction of
white granite profusely decorated, highlights its dome of
37 meters and its chandelier lamp of 350,000 pieces of
glass. After that we go to the ¨cultural district¨ where
there are several museums, highlights the Louvre, with
its spectacular architecture by the sea and an incredible
collection. You have the opportunity if you wish to visit
one of the museums or enjoy your free time in the area.
Lunch included.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport, we include
the flight to DOHA, the capital of QATAR. Arrival and
transfer to the hotel.
05 SUN. Doha.-
We discover an exciting city. In this city’s city tour we
will visit the Corniche, with its line of skyscrapers and
its beaches; we will get to see the very modern football
stadium of Al Thumama, host of the 2022 World Cup;
we will pass by the National Museum with its impressive
architecture and include an entrance and visit of the
Museum of Islamic Art, that houses the largest
collection of Islamic art in the world. Uniting modernity
and tradition we visit the Souk of the Falcons where
we will understand the importance of falconry in this
country; a time to walk in the Waqif Souk, built on the
site of the old market remodeled to have the appearance
of a nineteenth-century souk, nearby we will pass by the
stables where the neighbors house Arabian horses. At
lunchtime we will go to ¨The Pearl of Qatar¨ an artificial
archipelago, here we will see Porto Arabia and we will
have free time in Qanat, a shopping area inspired by
Venice. Lunch included.
At the end of the day, we move to KATARA, a cultural
village that has architectural replicas from all over
the world, with several places to eat, its opera and its
amphitheater.
06 MON. Doha- Bahrain.-
Important note: Until 2019 there was a ferry linking
Qatar with Bahrain significantly reducing travel time
between the two points and avoiding transit through
Saudi Arabia. It is possible that that ferry line will
be restored, in which case the trip would be made by
ferry. If the route is not restored, it passes through
Saudi Arabia; please check that you have the visa for
this country (in case your trip from Bahrain continues
to Saudi Arabia please apply for the double or multiple
entry visa).
We will travel through the road, 120 km of modern
highway through the desert separates us from the border
of Saudi Arabia. Transit through Saudi Arabia, we travel
to BAHRAIN, a small country located on an island in the
Persian Gulf, we pass by the 25 km friendship bridge
that connects Arabia with Bahrain. Border procedures.
Bahrain is a small country of 765 Km2 inhabited by just
under two million inhabitants that always had great
historical importance. MANAMA, arrival in the middle
of the afternoon. Upon arrival we will know the historic
neighborhood of Muharraq, in its pedestrian alleys
are some of the most beautiful historical buildings in
the country: 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 through Little India,
over 300 000 inhabitants of Bahrain were born in
India, this neighborhood preserves its life, the temple of
Krishna and numerous small Indian restaurants.
07 TUE. Bahrain.-
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.
Al-Hofuf
08 WED. Bahrain- 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.
09 THU. 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
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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.
10 FRI. 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.
11 SAT. 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
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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.
12 SUN. 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.
13 MON. 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
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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.
14 TUE. 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.
15 WED. Jeddah.-
After breakfast, end of our services.
(Opt. 2) Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Arabia
Unforgettable
Days 1 - 14 as in Opt. 1
15 WED. Jeddah-Mecca- Al Hada – Taif.-
Important Note: Mecca is a city that is not accessible
to non-Muslim tourists. If you are Muslim, if you wish,
we can adapt your program so that you can visit it
(you will stay in Taif with the rest of the members
of the group and the visit of the remaining points of
the day will not be included). In this case, there will
be a supplement that will depend on the number of
travelers who can and wish to visit Mecca.
Today we travel to Taif, a city authorized for non-
Muslim travelers in the province of Mecca. This city,
located at almost 2000 meters above sea level, is
popular for its mild climate, so every summer the
Saudi Government moves to this point -not as hot as
Riyadh-. The route, up the mountain, is spectacular
in scenery. We will stop at AL HADA, with its tourist
market, great views and rose fields. Lunch included.
TAIF, this popular city with very modern shopping
malls and great amusement parks, has numerous rose
gardens. On the outskirts of the city of Qadeera, we
will visit the King Faisal Park, which hosts an annual
rose festival, and experience the roses used to make
local perfumes. In this city 300 million roses are
produced annually in more than 900 farms. We will
visit a rose oil factory -Attar- . We will also stroll
through the central market, with its maze of narrow
streets and its different areas (honey, perfumes,
jewelry...). In the evening we will go to the modern
shopping mall district where you will have time to dine
in one of its many restaurants of all kinds of cuisines.
16 THU. Taif - Riyadh.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to
Riyadh. End of our services.
Note: Check the time of your flight in case you need
an additional night. In this case, the airport transfer to
the hotel is not included and will be billed.
(Opt. 3) Beauties of the Persian Gulf and
Mysteries of Arabia
Days 1 - 12 as in Opt. 2
13 MON. Medina – Al-’Ula.-
Note: The Al-’Ula region is one of the most beautiful
areas in the world, however its hotel infrastructure is
extremely limited. On some occasions we will spend
two nights in Medina (visiting in this case in the
afternoon the Al Madinah Museum) leaving very early
for Al-’Ula on Tuesday.
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the
immense Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi),
an amazing and luminous mosque of ten minarets
with a capacity for one million visitors.. On the hill
of UHUD, an important pilgrimage site, where 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 surrounding us at any given time.
At the Mosque of Quba, 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 one of the most
spectacular places in the world: The region and oasis
of AL-’ULA: an authentic open-air museum surrounded
by nature, where you will find rock formations, canyons
and ravines that compete with the majestic treasures
carved by its ancient inhabitants. After arrival we will
go to The Elephant Rock, ¨Jabal Al Fil¨ an impressive
geomorphological phenomenon, a 52 meters high rock
in the shape of an Elephant. Dinner included.
14 TUE. Al-’Ula - Tabuk.-
In the region of Al-’Ula we will visit the enclosure
of HEGRA (Madain Saleh), declared World Heritage
by UNESCO, of Nabataean culture ¨the Other Petra¨
amazes us with its tombs excavated in the rock in a
desert environment full of mystery. Lunch included.
We will have free time in ¨Al-’Ula Heritage Village¨,
the old Al-’Ula, magnificently restored with its pleasant
restaurants and shops. We will also have some time to
walk in the magnificent Oasis. In the middle of the
afternoon, we will leave for TABUK. Dinner included.
15 WED. Tabuk – Jeddah.-
We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabitants,
active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities
in the country. We will visit the castle whose origin
is 3500 years before Christ, and inside it, a museum
tells the history of the castle and the city, from the
great explorers who visited it, such as Ibn Battuta, to
the pilgrims who stopped to drink from the fountains
on their way to Mecca or Medina. After the visit, we
will enter the Mud House Museum, a recreation of
the interior of an adobe house where we will learn
what traditional life was like in the past in this type
of housing. Subsequently we walk through the active
commercial area of the center and we reach the old
train station, today a museum that preserves the
steam machines that connected Damascus with
Medina.
After the visit of Tabuk transfer to the airport. We
include flight to JEDDAH, the second city in the
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country, with four million inhabitants, on the shore of
the Red Sea. Transfer to your hotel and free time.
16 THU. Jeddah.-
Full day in Jeddah, with our local guide we will visit the
city. We will be surprised by its contrasts, currently a
large part of the city is being rebuilt to make it a great
world megalopolis, highlights the construction of the
Jeddah Tower that will be the tallest building in the
world with over a thousand meters high. We will follow
the Corniche, with its beautiful views, its mosques by
the sea and its recreational areas; we will contemplate
the Fountain of King Fahd, the highest of its kind in the
world, its jets reach more than 300 meters high. We will
stop at the active and picturesque fish market. We will
include the entrance to ¨Tabeyat International city¨
very interesting museum of history and ethnography in
an architectural ensemble of great beauty. 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.
• Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel
insurance and breakfast buffet.
• Includes arrival transfer
• Includes departure transfer
• Boat: Dow in Dubai.
• City tour in: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Medina, Jeddah.
• Evening Transfer: Dubai Fountain in Dubai, The Founders Memoria in Abu Dabi, Katara in Doha,
Little India in Manama, King Abdullah Park in Al Hofuf, Boulevard Riyadh in Riyadh, Historic
centre in Jeddah.
• Experiences: Monorail, Dubai Frame and explanation about the gastronomy of Emirates in
Dubai, Souk of the falcons in Doha, Kingdom Centre Tower and introduction to Islam in Al Rajhi
mosque in Riyadh, Camel Market and date tasting experience in Buraydah.
• Ticket admission: Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, Heritage Village, Sheikh Zayed mosque, Qasr al
Watan and the Founders Memorial in Abu Dabi, Al Thumama football stadium, islamic museum,
and Katara in Doha, 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.
• Flights included: Abu Dhabi-Doha.
• 7 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Dammam, Ushaiqer, Medina.
(Additional services Opt. 2)
Tabuk
• Experiences: Rose factory-Attar in Taif.
• Ticket admission: King Faisal park.
• Flights included: Taif/ Riyadh.
• 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Al Hada.
(Additional services Opt. 3)
• City tour in: Jeddah.
• Evening Transfer: Elephant Rock in Al Ula.
• Ticket admission: Hegra, Heritage Village and the Elephant Rock in Al Ula, Castle, Mud House
museum and old train station in Tabuk, Tabeyat International City and Mud House Museum in
Jeddah.
• Flights included: Tabuk/ Jeddah.
• 3 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Al Ula, Al Ula, Tabuk.

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01 SAT. Doha.-
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
Bahrain travelers.
02 SUN. Doha.-
We discover an exciting city. In this city’s city tour we
will visit the Corniche, with its line of skyscrapers and
its beaches; we will get to see the very modern football
stadium of Al Thumama, host of the 2022 World Cup;
we will pass by the National Museum with its impressive
architecture and include an entrance and visit of the
Museum of Islamic Art, that houses the largest
collection of Islamic art in the world. Uniting modernity
and tradition we visit the Souk of the Falcons where
we will understand the importance of falconry in this
country; a time to walk in the Waqif Souk, built on the
site of the old market remodeled to have the appearance
of a nineteenth-century souk, nearby we will pass by the
stables where the neighbors house Arabian horses. At
lunchtime we will go to ¨The Pearl of Qatar¨ an artificial
archipelago, here we will see Porto Arabia and we will
have free time in Qanat, a shopping area inspired by
Venice. Lunch included.
At the end of the day, we move to KATARA, a cultural
village that has architectural replicas from all over
the world, with several places to eat, its opera and its
amphitheater.
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03 MON. Doha- Bahrain.-
Important note: Until 2019 there was a ferry linking
Qatar with Bahrain significantly reducing travel time
between the two points and avoiding transit through
Saudi Arabia. It is possible that that ferry line will be
restored, in which case the trip would be made by ferry. If
the route is not restored, it passes through Saudi Arabia;
please check that you have the visa for this country (in
case your trip from Bahrain continues to Saudi Arabia
please apply for the double or multiple entry visa).
We will travel through the road, 120 km of modern
highway through the desert separates us from the border
of Saudi Arabia. Transit through Saudi Arabia, we travel
to BAHRAIN, a small country located on an island in the
Persian Gulf, we pass by the 25 km friendship bridge
that connects Arabia with Bahrain. Border procedures.
Bahrain is a small country of 765 Km2 inhabited by
just under two million inhabitants that always had great
historical importance. MANAMA, arrival in the middle
of the afternoon. Upon arrival we will know the historic
neighborhood of Muharraq, in its pedestrian alleys
are some of the most beautiful historical buildings in
the country: 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 through Little India,
over 300 000 inhabitants of Bahrain were born in India,
this neighborhood preserves its life, the temple of Krishna
and numerous small Indian restaurants.
04 TUE. Bahrain.- to the tower of just over 300 m high, the ¨Kingdom an important stop for pilgrims because of its springs
Centre¨, with its beautiful design and its ¨bridge- and the beauty of its oasis. We will also visit its

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.
05 WED. Bahrain- 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.
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.
08 SAT. 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
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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.
09 SUN. 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.
10 MON. 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

06 THU. Al-Hofuf- Riyadh.-

Jeddah
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.

07 FRI. 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
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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.
11 TUE. 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.
12 WED. Jeddah.-
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12 WED. Jeddah-Mecca- Al Hada – Taif.-
Important Note: Mecca is a city that is not accessible
to non-Muslim tourists. If you are Muslim, if you wish,
we can adapt your program so that you can visit it
(you will stay in Taif with the rest of the members
of the group and the visit of the remaining points of
the day will not be included). In this case, there will
be a supplement that will depend on the number of
travelers who can and wish to visit Mecca.
Today we travel to Taif, a city authorized for non-
Muslim travelers in the province of Mecca. This city,
located at almost 2000 meters above sea level, is
popular for its mild climate, so every summer the
Saudi Government moves to this point -not as hot as
Riyadh-. The route, up the mountain, is spectacular
in scenery. We will stop at AL HADA, with its tourist
market, great views and rose fields. Lunch included.
TAIF, this popular city with very modern shopping
malls and great amusement parks, has numerous rose
gardens. On the outskirts of the city of Qadeera, we
will visit the King Faisal Park, which hosts an annual
rose festival, and experience the roses used to make
local perfumes. In this city 300 million roses are
produced annually in more than 900 farms. We will
visit a rose oil factory -Attar- . We will also stroll
through the central market, with its maze of narrow
streets and its different areas (honey, perfumes,
jewelry...). In the evening we will go to the modern
shopping mall district where you will have time to dine
in one of its many restaurants of all kinds of cuisines.
13 THU. Taif - Riyadh.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to
Riyadh. End of our services.
Note: Check the time of your flight in case you need
an additional night. In this case, the airport transfer to
the hotel is not included and will be billed.
(Opt. 3) Doha, Bahrain and Arabian Mysteries
Days 1 - 9 as in Opt. 2
10 MON. Medina – Al-’Ula.-
Note: The Al-’Ula region is one of the most beautiful
areas in the world, however its hotel infrastructure is
extremely limited. On some occasions we will spend
two nights in Medina (visiting in this case in the
afternoon the Al Madinah Museum) leaving very early
for Al-’Ula on Tuesday.
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the
immense Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi),
an amazing and luminous mosque of ten minarets
with a capacity for one million visitors.. On the hill
of UHUD, an important pilgrimage site, where 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 surrounding us at any given time.
At the Mosque of Quba, 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 one of the most
spectacular places in the world: The region and
oasis of AL-’ULA: an authentic open-air museum
surrounded by nature, where you will find rock
formations, canyons and ravines that compete
with the majestic treasures carved by its ancient
inhabitants. After arrival we will go to The Elephant
Rock, ¨Jabal Al Fil¨ an impressive geomorphological
phenomenon, a 52 meters high rock in the shape of
an Elephant. Dinner included.
11 TUE. Al-’Ula - Tabuk.-
In the region of Al-’Ula we will visit the enclosure
of HEGRA (Madain Saleh), declared World Heritage
by UNESCO, of Nabataean culture ¨the Other Petra¨
amazes us with its tombs excavated in the rock in a
desert environment full of mystery. Lunch included.
We will have free time in ¨Al-’Ula Heritage Village¨,
the old Al-’Ula, magnificently restored with its pleasant
restaurants and shops. We will also have some time to
walk in the magnificent Oasis. In the middle of the
afternoon, we will leave for TABUK. Dinner included.
12 WED. Tabuk – Jeddah.-
We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabitants,
active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities
in the country. We will visit the castle whose origin
is 3500 years before Christ, and inside it, a museum
tells the history of the castle and the city, from the
great explorers who visited it, such as Ibn Battuta, to
the pilgrims who stopped to drink from the fountains
on their way to Mecca or Medina. After the visit, we
will enter the Mud House Museum, a recreation of
the interior of an adobe house where we will learn
what traditional life was like in the past in this type
of housing. Subsequently we walk through the active
commercial area of the center and we reach the old
train station, today a museum that preserves the
steam machines that connected Damascus with
Medina.
After the visit of Tabuk transfer to the airport. We
include flight to JEDDAH, the second city in the
country, with four million inhabitants, on the shore of
the Red Sea. Transfer to your hotel and free time.
13 THU. Jeddah.-
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city. We will be surprised by its contrasts, currently
a large part of the city is being rebuilt to make it a
great world megalopolis, highlights the construction
of the Jeddah Tower that will be the tallest building
in the world with over a thousand meters high. We
will follow the Corniche, with its beautiful views,
its mosques by the sea and its recreational areas;
we will contemplate the Fountain of King Fahd, the
highest of its kind in the world, its jets reach more
than 300 meters high. We will stop at the active
and picturesque fish market. We will include the
entrance to ¨Tabeyat International city¨ very
interesting museum of history and ethnography in
an architectural ensemble of great beauty. Free time
for lunch in a shopping center- Mall- where you can
choose from the various restaurants and types of
food offered there.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
• Europamundo General Services: Travel by
In the afternoon, we will take a walk through bus with English speaking guide, basic travel
its historic center, better known as Al-Balad, insurance and breakfast buffet.
declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with • Includes arrival transfer
its impressive set of medieval alleys and its houses • Includes departure transfer
made with coral and wooden balconies. We will visit • City tour in: Doha, Riyadh, Medina, Jeddah.
inside the elegant house of Beit Sallum, today • Evening Transfer: Katara in Doha, Little India in
converted into a museum.
Manama, King Abdullah Park in Al Hofuf, Boulevard
14 FRI. Jeddah.- Riyadh in Riyadh, Historic centre in Jeddah.
After breakfast, end of our services. • Experiences: Souk of the falcons in Doha,
Kingdom Centre Tower and introduction to Islam
in Al Rajhi mosque in Riyadh, Camel Market and
date tasting experience in Buraydah.
• Ticket admission: Al Thumama football stadium,
islamic museum, and Katara in Doha, 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.
• 5 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Doha, Bahrain,
Dammam, Ushaiqer, Medina.

(Additional services Opt. 2)

• Experiences: Rose factory-Attar in Tabuk
Taif.
• Ticket admission: King Faisal park.
• Flights included: Taif/ Riyadh.
• 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Al Hada.

(Additional services Opt. 3)

• City tour in: Jeddah.
• Evening Transfer: Elephant Rock in Al Ula.
• Ticket admission: Hegra, Heritage Village and
the Elephant Rock in Al Ula, Castle, Mud House
museum and old train station in Tabuk, Tabeyat
International City and Mud House Museum in
Jeddah.
• Flights included: Tabuk/ Jeddah.
• 3 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Al Ula, Al Ula,
Tabuk.

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01 SUN. Bahrain.-
See the hotels provided for this trip in the Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport,
final part of the brochure and on the web- we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check
site’s “My Trip” page. the information boards in the hotel reception area for
details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fel-
low travelers.
02 MON. Bahrain.-
Free morning in MANAMÁ, capital of BAHRAIN, a small
country that always had great historical importance, in-
habited by just under two million inhabitants and located
on an island in the Persian Gulf. In the middle of the af-
ternoon, we will visit the historic district of Muharraq,
where, in its pedestrian alleys are located some of the
Ushaiqer 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 res-
taurants of India since more than 300 000 inhabitants of
Bahrain were born in India.
03 TUE. 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 Herit-
age 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
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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.
04 WED. 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 un-
til 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 (includ-
ing 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 ar-
chitecturally very striking place (being rock shaped), with
its leisure areas, its museums, its library.
Mid-afternoon continuation to the oasis of AL-AHSA, de-
clared 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.
05 THU. 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 Pal-
ace, 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 tradi-
tion of the region. We will approach the lively area buy their date annual requirement. We will visit ¨the In the afternoon we travel to JEDDAH, on the shores
where the Muhaires Palace stands, with its many city of dates¨ -more or less active depending on of the Red Sea, the second largest city in the country,

restaurants, shops and parks where the local popu-
lation 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 de-
grees. We also visit its museum ¨land of civiliza-
tions¨ that describes the history of the area.
Note:At the time of writing this itinerary, the Ibra-
him 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 al-
most 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 activ-
ity, 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.
06 FRI. 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 an-
cient 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.
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 excel-
lent highway through the desert. Arrival in the even-
ing 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 sa-
cred 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.
09 MON. Medina – Jeddah.-
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the im-
mense 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 dif-
ferent 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).
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with four million inhabitants. Before going to the ho-
tel, 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.
10 TUE. 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 construc-
tion of the Jeddah Tower, which will be the tallest
building in the world with more than a thousand me-
ters 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 high-
est 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 Mak-
kah – the most important gate of Jeddah – and we
will also pass by the cemetery of Eve, where tradi-
tion 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 his-
toric center, better known as Al-Balad, declared
a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its impres-
sive 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.
11 WED. Jeddah.-
After breakfast, end of our services.

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 Dammam
the first capital of the Saudi dynasty, which we will
be able to discover thanks to the vestiges of its nu-
merous 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 An-
dalusian style architecture, where we will witness
a prayer and have an introduction to Islam that
will surely make us learn something about this reli-
gion. Return to hotel.

07 SAT. 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 pic-
turesque 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. Ar-
rival in the late afternoon and free time.

08 SUN. Buraydah – Medina.-

Early in the morning we will visit the largest Cam-
el 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 an-
nually, around August, holds a huge date market
that attracts many people from different places to
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Days 1 - 10 as in Opt. 1
11 WED. Jeddah-Mecca- Al Hada – Taif.-
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Important Note:Mecca is a city that is not accessible to
non-Muslim tourists. If you are Muslim, if you wish, we can
adapt your program so that you can visit it (you will stay in
Taif with the rest of the members of the group and the visit
of the remaining points of the day will not be included). In
this case, there will be a supplement that will depend on
the number of travelers who can and wish to visit Mecca.

Today we travel to Taif, a city authorized for non-Muslim

travelers in the province of Mecca. This city, located at
almost 2000 meters above sea level, is popular for its mild
climate, so every summer the Saudi Government moves to
this point -not as hot as Riyadh-. The route, up the moun-
tain, is spectacular in scenery. We will stop at AL HADA,
with its tourist market, great views and rose fields. Lunch
included.
TAIF, this popular city with very modern shopping malls
and great amusement parks, has numerous rose gardens.
On the outskirts of the city of Qadeera, we will visit the
King Faisal Park, which hosts an annual rose festival, and
experience the roses used to make local perfumes. In this
city 300 million roses are produced annually in more than
900 farms. We will visit a rose oil factory -Attar- . We
will also stroll through the central market, with its maze of
narrow streets and its different areas (honey, perfumes,
jewelry...). In the evening we will go to the modern shopping
mall district where you will have time to dine in one of its Riyadh
many restaurants of all kinds of cuisines.

12 THU. Taif - Riyadh.-

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Ri-
yadh. End of our services.

Note:Check the time of your flight in case you need an ad-

ditional night. In this case, the airport transfer to the hotel
is not included and will be billed.

(Opt. 3) Bahrain and Arabian Mysteries

Days 1 - 8 as in Opt. 2
09 MON. Medina – Al-’Ula.-
Note:The Al-’Ula region is one of the most beautiful areas
in the world, however its hotel infrastructure is extremely
limited. On some occasions we will spend two nights in
Medina (visiting in this case in the afternoon the Al Ma-
dinah Museum) leaving very early for Al-’Ula on Tuesday.

We will explore Medina. We will walk around the immense

Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi), an amazing and
luminous mosque of ten minarets with a capacity for one
million visitors.. On the hill of UHUD, an important pilgrim-
age site, where 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 surrounding us at any given time.
At the Mosque of Quba, 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 Taif
and well of Ethiq where the different tribes of the place
went out to drink water and greet the Prophet and his com-
panions 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 Otto-
man railway station).
In the afternoon we travel to one of the most spectacular
places in the world: The region and oasis of AL-’ULA: an
authentic open-air museum surrounded by nature, where
you will find rock formations, canyons and ravines that
compete with the majestic treasures carved by its ancient
inhabitants. After arrival we will go to The Elephant Rock,
¨Jabal Al Fil¨ an impressive geomorphological phenomenon,
a 52 meters high rock in the shape of an Elephant. Dinner
included.

10 TUE. Al-’Ula - Tabuk.-

In the region of Al-’Ula we will visit the enclosure of
HEGRA (Madain Saleh), declared World Heritage by UN-
ESCO, of Nabataean culture ¨the Other Petra¨ amazes us
with its tombs excavated in the rock in a desert environ-
ment full of mystery. Lunch included. We will have free
time in ¨Al-’Ula Heritage Village¨, the old Al-’Ula, mag-
nificently restored with its pleasant restaurants and shops.
We will also have some time to walk in the magnificent
Oasis. In the middle of the afternoon, we will leave for
TABUK. Dinner included.

11 WED. Tabuk – Jeddah.-

We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabitants, ac-
tive provincial capital and one of the oldest cities in the
country. We will visit the castle whose origin is 3500
years before Christ, and inside it, a museum tells the his-
tory of the castle and the city, from the great explorers
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who stopped to drink from the fountains on their way
to Mecca or Medina. After the visit, we will enter the
Mud House Museum, a recreation of the interior of
an adobe house where we will learn what traditional

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THE PRICE INCLUDES
toric center, better known as Al-Balad, declared a • Europamundo General Services:Travel by
World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its impressive bus with Spanish speaking guide, basic travel
set of medieval alleys and its houses made with coral insurance and breakfast buffet.
and wooden balconies. We will visit inside the elegant • Includes arrival transfer
house of Beit Sallum, today converted into a museum.
• Includes departure transfer
13 FRI. Jeddah.- • City tour in: Riyadh, Medina, Jeddah.
After breakfast, end of our services. • 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.
• 5 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Bahrain,
Dammam, Al Hofuf, Ushaiqer, Medina.

(Additional services Opt. 2)

• Experiences: Rose factory-Attar in Taif.
Tabuk
• Ticket admission: King Faisal park.
• Flights included: Taif/ Riyadh.
• 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Al Hada.

(Additional services Opt. 3)

• City tour in: Jeddah.
• Evening Transfer: Elephant Rock in Al Ula.
• Ticket admission: Hegra, Heritage Village and
the Elephant Rock in Al Ula, Castle, Mud House
museum and old train station in Tabuk, Tabeyat
International City and Mud House Museum in
Jeddah.
• Flights included: Tabuk/ Jeddah.
• 3 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Al Ula, Al Ula,
Tabuk.

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Rum
01 SAT. Dubai.-
Welcome to Emirates! Arrival at the airport and trans-
fer to the hotel.
At the end of the afternoon, we will be transferred to visit
the impressive city of DUBAI that shines in the night. We
will go to witness the show of ¨Dubai Fountain¨, where
Abu Dhabi the water dances to the rhythm of music and light; we are
at the foot of Burj Khalifa which with its 828 meters is
the tallest tower in the world; free time to walk and dine
(dinner not included) in the immense Dubai Mall. Return
to the hotel.
02 SUN. Dubai.-
Today we have a spectacular day getting to know Dubai.
We will have a panoramic tour in which we will pass
in front of the great mosque of Jumeirah, afterwards
we continue passing by Burj Al Arab, a spectacular ho-
tel in the form of a sail; the island of ¨Palm Jumeirah¨ in
the shape of a palm tree. We will take the very modern
monorail. A walk through the area of The Marina. We
then have free time next to the most popular and active
beach in Dubai: JBR beach. If you wish you can bathe in
the warm waters of the Persian Gulf, or if you prefer you
can stroll through its several luxury shops. Time to bathe
or rest and have lunch (not included). In the afternoon
we will have time in Madinat Jumeirah, which offers us
a contemporary version of a traditional Arab village with
its souk, its canals, and its colorful villas.
03 MON. Dubai – Abu Dhabi.-
We still have all morning to get to know Dubai. We include
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dubai
going up the spectacular tower ¨Dubai Frame¨ with its
spectacular bridge shape and its view at 150 meters high.
Afterwards we go to the old part of Dubai, a walk through
the souk of Bur Dubai and the spice souk. We will take
an Abra (traditional boat of the Emirates) to move to the
historic neighborhood of Al Fahidi and the center for
cultural understanding (with its motto ¨open minds, open
doors¨), in this area we will include in a traditional build-
ing, a typical meal of the country; if the group is more
than 15 travelers they will give us an explanation to get
to know better the gastronomy of the Emirates.
After lunch we will continue our route to ABU DHABI, the
most important Emirate and capital of the country. Before
entering the city, we will stop at Ferrari World, a theme
park dedicated to Ferrari racing cars (stop to see outdoor
areas). After that we visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, a
beautiful white mosque, the largest in the Emirates, with
an area of more than 12 hectares, a point that seeks
the encounter with other cultures and people of other
religions. We will pass in front of Capital Gate, a 160-me-
ter-high building known for being the steepest skyscraper
in the world. From the beautiful ¨Corniche¨, by the sea, we
will get a great panoramic view of the city.
Already, after dark we will go to The Founders Memorial,
built in memory of Zayed, the first sultan of the Emirates;
The Constellation stands out, with its magnificent night
lighting.
04 TUE. Abu Dhabi- Al Dhannah.-
In the morning we continue our visit of the city. We will
visit (entrance included) the Heritage Village, this place
allows us to understand the traditional life in the Emir-
ates, we enjoy its views, we can buy in its craft shops and
visit its small museums that illustrate us about the In the afternoon we will also visit the district of Al of dates¨ -more or less active depending on the time
history of the Emirates. After that we include a vis- Turaif DIRIYA, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This of the year- and we will be able to taste this sweet

it and entry into Qasr Al Watan, the presidential
palace of the Emirates, magnificent construction
of white granite profusely decorated, highlights
its dome of 37 meters and its chandelier lamp of
350,000 pieces of glass.
After that we go to the ¨cultural district¨ where
there are several museums, highlights The Louvre,
with its spectacular architecture by the sea and an
incredible collection. You have the opportunity if
you wish to visit one of the museums or enjoy your
free time in the area. Lunch included.
In the afternoon we continue our route, we cross
oil-producing regions to DHANNAH CITY. We will
be staying in a nice hotel-resort next to the warm
waters of the Persian Gulf. Dinner included.
05 WED. Al Dhannah – Al-Hofuf.-
Free time to relax in the hotel, you can enjoy its
white sand beach, its pool or snorkel in the waters
of the Persian Gulf. Lunch included. After lunch
we enter a country that until very recently has been
closed to tourism. Only 130 km separate us from
the border of SAUDI ARABIA (Al Batha). Border
procedures and continuation of our route through
the desert to the oasis of AL-AHSA, declared a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Arrival at AL-HO-
FUF, 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 stand out.
06 THU. 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-Ho-
fuf we visit the Ibrahim Palace, historical fort-
ress (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 ap-
proach the lively area where the Muhaires Palace
stands, with its many restaurants, shops and parks
where the local population goes.
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 num-
erous 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 wit-
ness a prayer and have an introduction to Islam
that will surely make us learn something about this
religion. Return to hotel.
08 SAT. Riyadh - Al Qasab - Shaqra - Ushaiqer
– Buraydah.-
Today we follow the ancient route of pilgrims trav-
eling 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 pic-
turesque 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, cap-
ital 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.
09 SUN. 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 econ-
omy is also based on agriculture of oasis prod-
ucts (dates, lemons, oranges, wheat), and annual-
ly, 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
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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 excel-
lent highway through the desert. Arrival in the even-
ing to the holy city of MEDINA, ¨the luminous city¨.
We find ourselves in an outstanding historical and re-
ligious destination as it is one of the two most sacred
cities of Islam. Medina is visited by millions of pil-
grims every year and has been forbidden to non-Mus-
lims 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.
10 MON. Medina – Al-’Ula.-
Note:The Al-’Ula region is one of the most beautiful
areas in the world, however its hotel infrastructure is
extremely limited. On some occasions we will spend
two nights in Medina (visiting in this case in the
afternoon the Al Madinah Museum) leaving very early
for Al-’Ula on Tuesday.
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the im-
mense Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi),
an amazing and luminous mosque of ten minarets
with a capacity for one million visitors.. On the hill
of UHUD, an important pilgrimage site, where 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 hun-
dreds of pilgrims surrounding us at any given time. At
the Mosque of Quba, 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

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 Medina
site; it will seem that ¨you penetrate the mountain¨,
all year round the temperature is around 25 de-
grees. We also visit its museum ¨land of civiliza-
tions¨ 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 vis-
ited from the outside.
In the afternoon we take a modern high-speed
train, in two hours and 20 minutes we travel al-
most 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 activ-
ity, 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.

07 FRI. Riyadh.-
Today (the order of activities may vary depending
on the time of year) we will visit the impressive cap-
ital 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 an-
cient 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.

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we will have some free time in the city center to stroll
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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 one of the most spec-
tacular places in the world: The region and oasis of
AL-’ULA: an authentic open-air museum surrounded
by nature, where you will find rock formations, can-
yons and ravines that compete with the majestic
treasures carved by its ancient inhabitants. After ar-
rival we will go to The Elephant Rock, ¨Jabal Al Fil¨
an impressive geomorphological phenomenon, a 52
meters high rock in the shape of an Elephant. Dinner
included.
11 TUE. Al-’Ula - Tabuk.-
In the region of Al-’Ula we will visit the enclosure
of HEGRA (Madain Saleh), declared World Heritage
by UNESCO, of Nabataean culture ¨the Other Petra¨
amazes us with its tombs excavated in the rock in a
desert environment full of mystery. Lunch included.
We will have free time in ¨Al-’Ula Heritage Village¨,
the old Al-’Ula, magnificently restored with its pleas-
ant restaurants and shops. We will also have some
time to walk in the magnificent Oasis. In the middle
of the afternoon, we will leave for TABUK. Dinner
included.
12 WED. Tabuk – Petra.-
We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabitants,
active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities
in the country. We will visit the castle whose origin
is 3500 years before Christ, and inside it, a museum
tells the history of the castle and the city, from the
great explorers who visited it, such as Ibn Battuta, to
the pilgrims who stopped to drink from the fountains
on their way to Mecca or Medina. After the visit, we
will enter the Mud House Museum, a recreation of
the interior of an adobe house where we will learn
what traditional life was like in the past in this type
of housing. Subsequently we walk through the active
commercial area of the city center and we reach the
old train station, today a museum that preserves
the steam machines that connected Damascus with
Medina.
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Only 100 km separate us from JORDAN. Border
procedures and continuation to WADI MUSA (town
created around Petra), we will visit the Spring of
Moses, where allegedly Moses hit the rock with
his rod and the water gushed out, and the Petra
Museum, an excellent sample that allows us to
understand the history of the Nabataeans and get
to know magnificent pieces found in the area. Din-
ner included. Travelers who wish to do so can go in
their free time to an old Turkish bath or get to see
the lights and sounds show in Petra.
13 THU. Petra- Wadi Rum.-
Today we have the most exciting day of the trip:
First, we visit the impressive archaeological site of
PETRA, which is accessed through a narrow can-
yon, and discover the temples and tombs excavated
on the cliffs in this city that was founded 300 years
before Christ. After lunch (included) we leave for
the impressive desert of WADI RUM. At the Visitor
Centre we board 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the
most impressive landscapes. We stop in the town of
RUM to visit the ruins of the Nabatean temple. We
include a 45-minute camel ride through the de-
sert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon. In this
spectacular place, we will see the engravings that
reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner
and accommodation included in a desert camp.
14 FRI. Wadi Rum- Aqaba.-
After breakfast we will leave for AQABA, Jordan’s
second city. We will visit Jordan’s second city, a
modern, commercial port city. Afternoon free to
enjoy the hotel-resort and the warm waters of the
Red Sea!
15 SAT. Aqaba - Amman.-
After breakfast we will depart via “the desert road”
to the AMMAN
Note: Depending on the number of travellers, the
trip from Aqaba to Amman may be made by regular
VIP coach.
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THE PRICE INCLUDES
Days 1 - 13 as in Opt. 1 • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus
14 FRI. Wadi Rum- Aqaba- Eilat- Saint
with English speaking guide, basic travel insur-
Catherine.-
After breakfast, we leave for AQABA, Jordan’s ance and breakfast buffet.
second city, lying on the banks of the Red Sea. • Includes arrival transfer
We walk through the center before continuing • Includes departure transfer
to the border of ISRAEL, EILAT and arrive in • Excursion: 4x4 vehicles, camel rides in Wadi
this modern and tourist city with its excellent Rum.
beaches. There’s time to relax, have lunch and • Boat: Abra in Dubai.
stroll around. Are you tempted to have a swim? • City tour in: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Medina.
We then continue towards the EGYPT border,
• Evening Transfer: Dubai Fountain in Dubai, The
and into Sinai. On the way, there’s chance to
take photographs of the Pharaoh’s Island with Founders Memoria in Abu Dabi, King Abdullah
the powerful fortress of Saladin. Continue to Park in Al Hofuf, Boulevard Riyadh in Riyadh, Ele-
SAINT CATHERINE. Arrival, accommodation phant Rock in Al Ula.
and dinner included. • Experiences: Monorail, Dubai Frame and explan-
FEES: At the border crossing from Jordan to ation about the gastronomy of Emirates in Dubai,
Israel and from Israel to Egypt, every traveler Kingdom Centre Tower and introduction to Islam
must pay an entry/exit fee for the different in Al Rajhi mosque in Riyadh, Camel Market and
countries. Jordan: $15 (exit fees), Israel: $32
date tasting experience in Buraydah.
(exit fee), Egypt: $45 (entry visa, which is ac-
tually $25 visa + $20 • Ticket admission: Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai,
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to exceptional cir- Heritage Village, Sheikh Zayed mosque, Qasr al
cumstances or due to a small number of partici- Watan and the Founders Memorial in Abu Dabi,
pants, it may happen that we will cross directly King Abdullah Park, Ibrahim palace, House of Alle-
from Jordan to Egypt by boat, taking the AQA- giance, Al Qara and Land of civilizations museum
BA- TABA FERRY with a duration of just over in Al Hofuf, Boulevard Riyadh, National Museum,
two hours. During the ferry crossing, there will Masmak Fortress and Al Rajhi Mosque in Riy-
be no assistance from any guide.
adh, Ushaiqer Heritage Village, Oqilat Museum
15 SAT. Saint Catherine- Well of Moses- in Buraydah, garden and well of Ethiq in Medina,
Cairo.- Hegra, Heritage Village and the Elephant Rock in
At the foot of Mount Sinai, we visit the impres- Al Ula, Castle, Mud House museum and old train
sive walled monastery of SAINT CATHERINE. station in Tabuk, Spring of Moses and Petra Mu-
According to tradition, this is where Moses saw seum in Petra, Visitor Centre, 4x4 vehicles and
“the Burning Bush that burned without being camel rides in Wadi Rum. Tabuk
consumed”. The monastery, which is a sacred • High Speed Train: Al Hofuf/ Riyadh.
place for Jews, Christians and Muslims, belongs
• 12 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Dubai, Abu
to the Orthodox Church and is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. We then continue on through the Dhabi, Al Dhannah City, Al Dhannah City, Ushai-
Sinai Desert’s picturesque landscapes. Lunch qer, Medina, Al Ula, Al Ula, Tabuk, Petra, Petra,
included in route. Stop at the WELL OF MOSES, Wadi Rum.
a biblical site that looks like a small oasis. We
will leave Sinai through the tunnel under the (Additional services Opt. 2)
SUEZ CANAL. Arrival in CAIRO at the end of • City tour in: Cairo.
the afternoon. Accommodation. • Ticket admission: Monastery of Saint Catherine
in Saint Catherine, Well of Moses, Pyramids of
16 SUN. Cairo.-
Full day visit where we explore the famous Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, Egyptian Museum,
Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, the
(tickets to go inside the pyramids are not in- Hanging Church Coptic neighbourhood in Cairo.
cluded), and also the impressive Sphinx, which • 3 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Saint Catherine,
is sculpted from rock. Visit to the Egyptian Moses Well, Cairo.
Museum with its ancient art and where the
treasure of the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen is
kept. Lunch included. Citadel of Saladin and
the Alabaster Mosque. We will take a walk
through the Coptic neighborhood where we visit
the Hanging Church built above a Roman fort-
ress.

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the United Arab Emirates
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01 THU. Dubai.-
Welcome to Emirates! Arrival at the airport and trans-
fer to the hotel.
Abu Dhabi
At the end of the afternoon, we will be transferred to visit
the impressive city of DUBAI that shines in the night. We
will go to witness the show of ¨Dubai Fountain¨, where
the water dances to the rhythm of music and light; we are
at the foot of Burj Khalifa which with its 828 meters is
the tallest tower in the world; free time to walk and dine
(dinner not included) in the immense Dubai Mall. Return
to the hotel.
02 FRI. Dubai.-
Today we have a spectacular day getting to know Dubai.
We will make a panoramic visit in which we will pass
in front of the great mosque of Jumeirah. We include
going up the spectacular tower ¨Dubai Frame¨ with its
spectacular bridge shape and its view at 150 meters high.
Afterwards we continue passing by Burj Al Arab, a spec-
tacular hotel in the form of a sail; the island of ¨Palm
Jumeirah¨ in the shape of a palm tree. We will take the
very modern monorail. After that we go to the old part
of Dubai, a walk through the souk of Bur Dubai and the
spice souk. We will take an Abra (traditional boat of
the Emirates) to move to the historic neighborhood of
Al Fahidi and the center for cultural understanding (with
its motto ¨open minds, open doors¨), in this area we will
include in a traditional building, a typical meal of the
country; if the group is more than 15 travelers they will
give us an explanation to get to know better the gastron-
omy of the Emirates.
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Abu Dhabi
In the afternoon we will have time in Madinat Jumeirah,
which offers us a contemporary version of a traditional
Arab village with its souk, its canals, and its colorful vil-
las. Later in the afternoon we have free time next to the
most popular and active beach in Dubai: JBR beach. You
can stroll along the beach or have a drink in one of its
many restaurants and cafes.
03 SAT. Dubai- Sharjah - Khor Fakkan– Al Bidiya-
Fujairah.-
We will leave for the neighboring EMIRATE OF SHAR-
JAH, its capital has been named by UNESCO as ¨Cultur-
al Capital of the Arab World¨. In a magnificent location,
next to the lagoon, we stop at the mosque of Al Noor ,
considered the most beautiful of the 600 mosques that
exist in Sharjah; from the outside we admire its architec-
ture of Ottoman design, walking around it we photograph
(without entering) the green island of Al Noor which is
accessed by bridge. Later we visit (entrance included)
the Fort of Sharjah, an interesting fortress that today
is a museum about the sovereign family. We cross the
colorful bird market. We will then visit the Museum of
Islamic Civilization, an excellent museum that offers us
an insight about the religion and culture of the Arab and
Islamic world. After the museum, and before leaving the
city, we will discover the ¨Rain Room¨, inside which we
walk through artificial rain without getting wet!
We then travel to the Gulf of Oman, with beautiful moun-
tain landscapes. KHOR FAKKAN is a very nice city. We
will have a relaxing time on the beach where you can have
lunch in one of its pleasant restaurants and -if you wish-
bathe in the warm Gulf Sea (dressing rooms and showers
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available). Already in the afternoon we will stop next
to the ruins of the old Portuguese castle, we will walk
next to the artificial waterfall that will refresh us and
we will be able to photograph the immense amphithe-
ater built overlooking at the sea.
In the middle of the afternoon, we will leave for BADI-
YAH, a short distance from Khor Fakkan, the oldest
mosque in the country -from the fifteenth century-,
built in adobe at the foot of a fortress overlooking
the sea.
We continue our route to the EMIRATE OF FUJAIRA.
Dinner included and accommodation.
04 SUN. Fujairah – Al Hayl- Al Ain.-
In the morning we will visit FUJAIRAH, capital of
the Emirate very close to the border with Oman. The
great Sheik Zayed mosque, the second largest in the
country with its 100 meters high minarets; its adobe
fortress, and the Fujairah Museum that tells us
about the origin of the city. A time to stroll before
taking our lunch (included); in the afternoon we leave
for the fortress of Al Hayl, next to a small oasis in
a valley between mountains. We continue our route
to the fantastic oasis of AL AIN, declared a world
heritage site by UNESCO. Entering the city we meet
Qasr de Al Muwaiji, fortress/museum where Sheikh
Zayed was born, the first president of the Emirates
(who died in 2022). Dinner included.
05 MON. Al Ain– Abu Dhabi.-
We continue to visit Al Ain, undoubtedly the city with
the greatest historical heritage of the Emirates. First
thing in the morning we go to the Camel Market, we
will be surprised by its activity (it is a cattle market in
general, sheep, goats, horses, but above all camels).
Later we visit the fortress of Al Jhaili, considered
one of the most representative adobe fortifications
in the world. The museum of Sheik Zayed allows
us to appreciate what life was like a century ago in
this city. After that, we enter the great Oasis of Al
Ain, a world heritage site, we include a ride in small
electric vehicles that allow us to appreciate its gar-
dens, palm plantations, its irrigation systems. Lunch
included.
After lunch we will continue our route to ABU DHABI,
the most important Emirate and capital of the coun-
try. Before entering the city, we will stop at Ferrari
World, a theme park dedicated to Ferrari racing cars
(stop to see outdoor areas). After that we visit the
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, a beautiful white mosque, the
largest in the Emirates, with an area of more than 12
hectares, a point that seeks the encounter with other
cultures and people of other religions. We will pass
in front of Capital Gate, a 160-meter-high building
known for being the steepest skyscraper in the world.
From the beautiful ¨Corniche¨, by the sea, we will get a
great panoramic view of the city.
Already, after dark we will go to The Founders Me-
morial, built in memory of Zayed, the first sultan of
the Emirates. The Constellation stands out, with its
magnificent night lighting.
06 TUE. Abu Dhabi- Dubai.-
In the morning we continue our visit of the city. We
will visit (entrance included) the Heritage Village
Heritage, this place allows us to understand the
traditional life in the Emirates, we enjoy its views, we
can buy in its craft shops and visit its small museums
that illustrate us about the history of the Emirates.
After that we include a visit and entry into Qasr
Al Watan, the presidential palace of the Emirates,
magnificent construction of white granite profuse-
ly decorated, highlights its dome of 37 meters and
its chandelier lamp of 350,000 pieces of glass.After
that we go to the ¨cultural district¨ where there
are several museums, highlights the Louvre, with its
spectacular architecture by the sea and an incredible
collection. You have the opportunity if you wish to
visit one of the museums or enjoy your free time in the
area. Lunch included.
In the afternoon we return to DUBAI, arrival around
18 hrs (end of trip or additional night if you wish).
THE PRICE INCLUDES
• Europamundo General Services: Travel
by bus with English speaking guide, basic
travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
• Includes arrival transfer
• Includes departure transfer
• Boat: Abra in Dubai.
• City tour in:Dubai, Abu Dhabi.
• Evening Transfer: Dubai Fountain in
Dubai, The Founders Memoria in Abu Dabi.
• Experiences: Monorail, Dubai Frame and
explanation about the gastronomy of
Emirates in Dubai, rain room in Sharjah,
camel market and smalll electric vehicles
in the oaseis of Al Ain.
• Ticket admission: Madinat JumeirahTabuk in
Dubai, fort and museum of islamic civil-
ization in Sharjah, Al Badyah mosque,
mosque and museum of Fujairah, Al Hayl
fortress, Qasr Al Muwaiji, Al jhaili fortress
and Sheik Zayed museum in Al Ain, Herit-
age Village, Sheikh Zayed mosque, Qasr al
Watan and the Founders Memorial in Abu
Dabi.
• 6 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Dubai,
Fujairah, Fujairah, Al Ain, Al Ain, Abu
Dhabi.
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final part of the brochure and on the web-
site’s “My Trip” page.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
• Europamundo General Services: Travel by
bus with Spanish and Portuguese speaking
guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast
buffet.
• Includes arrival transfer Includes depar-
ture transfer
• Excursion: 4x4 vehicles, camel rides in Wadi
Rum, Bethlehem in Jerusalem.
• City tour in : Doha, Medina.
• Evening Transfer: Katara in Doha, Little
India in Manama, King Abdullah Park in Al
Hofuf, Elephant Rock in Al Ula.
• Experiences: Souk of the falcons in Doha,
Rose factory-Attar in Taif, Camel Market and
date tasting experience in Buraydah.
• Ticket admission: Al Thumama football sta-
dium, islamic museum, and Katara in Doha,
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 pal-
ace, House of Allegiance, Al Qara and Land of
civilizations museum in Al Hofuf, King Faisal
park, Oqilat Museum in Buraydah, garden
and well of Ethiq in Medina, Hegra, Heritage
Village and the Elephant Rock in Al Ula, Cas-
tle, Mud House museum and old train station
in Tabuk, Moses Springs and Petra Museum,
Visitor Centre, 4x4 vehicles and camel rides
in Wadi Rum, Church of the Holy Sepulchre,
Citadel of David in Jerusalem; Church of the
Nativity and Salesian Monastery of Cremisan
in Bethlehem.
• High Speed Train: Al Hofuf/ Riyadh.
• 11 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Doha, Bah-
rain, Dammam, Ushaiquer, Medina, Al Ula, Al
Ula, Tabuk, Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum.
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Persian Gulf, The Beauty of Arabia,
Petra and Jerusalem
01 SAT. Doha.-
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 travel-
ers.
02 SUN. Doha.-
We discover an exciting city. In this city’s city tour we
will visit the Corniche, with its line of skyscrapers and its
beaches; we will get to see the very modern football sta-
dium of Al Thumama, host of the 2022 World Cup; we will
pass by the National Museum with its impressive architec-
ture and include an entrance and visit of the Museum of
Islamic Art, that houses the largest collection of Islamic
art in the world. Uniting modernity and tradition we visit
the Souk of the Falcons where we will understand the im-
portance of falconry in this country; a time to walk in the
Waqif Souk, built on the site of the old market remodeled to
have the appearance of a nineteenth-century souk, nearby
we will pass by the stables where the neighbors house
Arabian horses. At lunchtime we will go to ¨The Pearl of
Qatar¨ an artificial archipelago, here we will see Porto Ara-
bia and we will have free time in Qanat, a shopping area
inspired by Venice. Lunch included.
At the end of the day, we move to KATARA, a cultural vil-
lage that has architectural replicas from all over the world,
with several places to eat, its opera and its amphitheater.
03 MON. Doha- Bahrain.-
Important note: Until 2019 there was a ferry linking Qa-
tar with Bahrain significantly reducing travel time between
the two points and avoiding transit through Saudi Arabia.
It is possible that that ferry line will be restored, in which
case the trip would be made by ferry. If the route is not
restored, it passes through Saudi Arabia; please check that
you have the visa for this country (in case your trip from
Bahrain continues to Saudi Arabia please apply for the dou-
ble or multiple entry visa).
We will travel through the road, 120 km of modern highway
through the desert separates us from the border of Saudi
Arabia. Transit through Saudi Arabia, we travel to BAH-
RAIN, a small country located on an island in the Persian
Gulf, we pass by the 25 km friendship bridge that connects
Arabia with Bahrain. Border procedures. Bahrain is a small
country of 765 Km2 inhabited by just under two million in-
habitants that always had great historical importance. MA-
NAMA, arrival in the middle of the afternoon. Upon arrival
we will know the historic neighborhood of Muharraq, in its
pedestrian alleys are some of the most beautiful historical
buildings in the country: 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 through Little India, over
300 000 inhabitants of Bahrain were born in India, this
neighborhood preserves its life, the temple of Krishna and
numerous small Indian restaurants.
04 TUE. Bahrain.-
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 through-
out 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 inhab-
ited for 4000 years (the current castle was built by the
Portuguese). We enter one of the most important oil pro-
duction 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.
05 WED. Bahrain- 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 re-
cently 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 Herit-
age 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, de-
clared 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.
06 THU. 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 Pal-
ace, 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 Pal-
ace stands, with its many restaurants, shops and parks
where the local population goes.
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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 mu-
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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 kilom-
eters of desert that separate us from Riyadh.- RIYADH,
arrival. To end the day, we will include transfer and en-
trance 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.
07 FRI. 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. Af-
ter that we will visit the Masmak Fortress, the ancient
fortress of the city, whose interior allows us to under-
stand 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.
08 SAT. Riyadh - Al Qasab - Shaqra - Ushaiqer –
Buraydah.-
Today we follow the ancient route of pilgrims trave-
ling 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 mar-
ket and adobe alleys. Continue to USHAIQER. Lunch in-
cluded before transferring to Ushaiqer Heritage Vil-
lage, 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 win-
dows 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.
09 SUN. 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 differ-
ent 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 ac-
tivity. 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 our-
selves in an outstanding historical and religious destina-
tion 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.
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of Ethiq where the different tribes of the place went out
to drink water and greet the Prophet and his compan-
ions 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 Ot-
toman railway station).
In the afternoon we travel to one of the most spectacu-
lar places in the world: The region and oasis of AL-’ULA:
an authentic open-air museum surrounded by nature,
where you will find rock formations, canyons and ra-
vines that compete with the majestic treasures carved
by its ancient inhabitants. After arrival we will go to The
Elephant Rock, ¨Jabal Al Fil¨ an impressive geomorpho-
logical phenomenon, a 52 meters high rock in the shape
of an Elephant. Dinner included.
11 TUE. Al-’Ula - Tabuk.-
In the region of Al-’Ula we will visit the enclosure of
HEGRA (Madain Saleh), declared World Heritage by
UNESCO, of Nabataean culture ¨the Other Petra¨ amazes
us with its tombs excavated in the rock in a desert en-
vironment full of mystery. Lunch included. We will have
free time in ¨Al-’Ula Heritage Village¨, the old Al-’Ula,
magnificently restored with its pleasant restaurants and
shops. We will also have some time to walk in the mag-
nificent Oasis. In the middle of the afternoon, we will
leave for TABUK. Dinner included.
12 WED. Tabuk – Petra.-
We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabitants,
active provincial capital and one of the oldest cities in
the country. We will visit the castle whose origin is 3500
years before Christ, and inside it, a museum tells the
history of the castle and the city, from the great explor-
ers who visited it, such as Ibn Battuta, to the pilgrims
who stopped to drink from the fountains on their way
to Mecca or Medina. After the visit, we will enter the
Mud House Museum, a recreation of the interior of an
adobe house where we will learn what traditional life
was like in the past in this type of housing. Subsequently
we walk through the active commercial area of the city
center and we reach the old train station, today a mu-
seum that preserves the steam machines that connected
Damascus with Medina.
Only 100 km separate us from JORDAN. Border proce-
dures and continuation to WADI MUSA (town created
around Petra), we will visit the Spring of Moses, where
allegedly Moses hit the rock with his rod and the water
gushed out, and the Petra Museum, an excellent sample
that allows us to understand the history of the Nabatae-
ans and get to know magnificent pieces found in the
area. Dinner included. Travelers who wish to do so can
go in their free time to an old Turkish bath or get to see
the lights and sounds show in Petra.
13 THU. Petra- Wadi Rum.-
Today we have the most exciting day of the trip: First,
we visit the impressive archaeological site of PETRA,
which is accessed through a narrow canyon, and dis-
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this city that was founded 300 years before Christ. After
lunch (included) we leave for the impressive desert of
WADI RUM. At the Visitor Centre we board 4x4 vehi-
cles to visit some of the most impressive landscapes.
We stop in the town of RUM to visit the ruins of the
Nabatean temple. We include a 45-minute camel ride
through the desert. We will also visit the Khazali Can-
yon. In this spectacular place, we will see the engravings
that reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner
and accommodation included in a desert camp.
14 FRI. Wadi Rum – Aqaba – Eilat – Jerusalem-..-
After breakfast we leave for AQABA, the second Jorda-
nian city on the shores of the Red Sea. A walk through
the centre before continuing towards the Israel border.
EILAT, arrival in this modern and tourist city with excel-
lent beaches. A relaxing time to have lunch and walk. Do
you dare to bathe? After lunch departure to Jerusalem.
We will cross the beautiful landscapes of the Negev De-
sert and border the Dead Sea. Arrival in JERUSALEM and
accommodation.
NOTE: When passing from Jordan to Israel, the travel-
ler must pay the Jordan exit tax, which is approximately
$15.
15 SAT. Jerusalem – Bethlehem- Jerusalem.-
Breakfast. Full day visit. We will start by going up to
the Mount of Olives, where we will appreciate a magnifi-
cent view over the city. Then, we will make our way to
visit the Garden of Gethsemane. We will enter the An-
cient City, where we will walk the Via Dolorosa to reach
Golgotha, place of the crucifixion of Jesus and the Holy
Sepulchre. Already in the ArMinyan quarter, we will dis-
cover the legends that hide in the tower and citadel of
David, where we will explore some of the most exciting
archaeological treasures of this ancient settlement, the
first foundations of present-day Jerusalem. After those
visits, we will use free time for lunch.
In the afternoon we enter Palestine to visit the city of
BETHLEHEM. We will visit the Mosque of Omar (exterior)
and the Church of the Nativity with the Grotto of the
Manger, the Basilica of Santa Catarina, and the Grotto of
San Jeronimo. Brief walk through the ancient city before
heading back to Jerusalem. On the outskirts of Bethle-
hem stands the Salesian monastery of Cremisán, within
whose walls the only Palestinian wine is made. Return to
the hotel Accommodation.
Note: Don´t forget to bring your passport to cross into
Palestine.
16 SUN. Jerusalem.-
At first, we will have breakfast and then departure to
the Shrine of the Book in the Israel Museum, where the
Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed, and where the Model of
Jerusalem in the time of Jesus is located. Visit of the
Ain Karen neighbourhood where the Church of the Na-
tivity of Saint John the Baptist is located, and visit of
Yad Vashem, Museum and Holocaust Memorial. Then
there will be the Visit of the lively Mahaney Yehuda
Market where Orthodox Jews, Palestinians, ArMinyans,
Arabs mix with tourists creating a multicultural environ-
ment. Free time for lunch. Next, visit the complex of the
four Sephardic synagogues. We will visit the upper
part of the Hurva synagogue (allowed for non-Jewish
tourists), where we will have the opportunity to gain
experience about their customs and traditions. From its
terrace we will have an incomparable view of the Jewish
quarter of the city. We will admire the exterior architec-
ture of this group of temples, which also treasure a very
particular history, to finish the route we will go to the
Wailing Wall, where we will also see the Tunnels of
Said Wall with its enormous quarry stones that today
are part of the foundations of ancient Jerusalem from
two thousand years ago. We can even see some caves
that function as improvised churches or sacred rooms
that are used for the prayers of the most religious. Back
to the hotel. Accommodation
17 MON. Jerusalem.-
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01 FRI. Jeddah.-
Welcome to SAUDI ARABIA! ....a country of contrasts
that will leave you with surprising memories! Transfer
to your hotel. Arrival at JEDDAH, the second city in the
country, with four million inhabitants, on the shore of the
Red Sea. Transfer to your hotel and free time.
Tabuk 02 SAT. Jeddah.-
Full day in Jeddah, with our local guide we will visit the
city. We will be surprised by its contrasts, currently a
large part of the city is being rebuilt to make it a great
world megalopolis, highlights the construction of the Jed-
dah Tower that will be the tallest building in the world
with over a thousand meters high. We will follow the Cor-
niche, with its beautiful views, its mosques by the sea and
its recreational areas; we will contemplate the Fountain
of King Fahd, the highest of its kind in the world, its jets
reach more than 300 meters high. We will stop at the ac-
tive and picturesque fish market. We will include the en-
trance to ¨Tabeyat International city¨ very interesting
museum of history and ethnography in an architectural
ensemble of great beauty. Free time for lunch in a shop-
ping 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 Her-
itage Site by UNESCO, with its impressive set of medi-
eval 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.
03 SUN. Jeddah- Medina.-
Early transfer to the high-speed train station. Saudi
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Arabia has an excellent train that crosses the desert. In
less than two hours we travel the 400 kilometers that
separate us from MEDINA, the holy city, ¨the luminous
city¨. We are in an imposing historical destination, one
of the two most sacred cities of Islam, a destination to
which millions of pilgrims arrive every year and a city
forbidden for non-Muslims until very recently. Respect
for its inhabitants and beliefs and proper dress code is
required.
Arrival and lunch included. In the afternoon we will visit
the Al Madinah Museum that allows us to understand a
little the history of the city. At the end of the afternoon,
we will go to see -from outside- the Al Masjid mosque,
built by the prophet himself and place where he is buried,
we will not be able to avoid feeling a surge of emotions
when we observe the thousands of people who enter at
the time of prayer. Dinner included.
04 MON. Medina – Al-’Ula.-
Note: The Al-’Ula region is one of the most beautiful
areas in the world, however its hotel infrastructure is
extremely limited. On some occasions we will spend two
nights in Medina (visiting in this case in the afternoon
the Al Madinah Museum) leaving very early for Al-’Ula on
Tuesday.
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the immense
Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi), an amazing
and luminous mosque of ten minarets with a capacity for
one million visitors.. On the hill of UHUD, an important
pilgrimage site, where 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 surrounding us at any
given time. At the Mosque of Quba, 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 pre- with a duration of just over two hours. During the in the world (today we can see them in the Egyptian
sent building is more recent. From here, we will walk ferry crossing, there will be no assistance from any Museum in Cairo). We will stop and have lunch at TU-

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 one of the most spec-
tacular places in the world: The region and oasis of
AL-’ULA: an authentic open-air museum surround-
ed by nature, where you will find rock formations,
canyons and ravines that compete with the majestic
treasures carved by its ancient inhabitants. After
arrival we will go to The Elephant Rock, ¨Jabal Al
Fil¨ an impressive geomorphological phenomenon, a
52 meters high rock in the shape of an Elephant.
Dinner included.
05 TUE. Al-’Ula - Tabuk.-
In the region of Al-’Ula we will visit the enclosure
of HEGRA (Madain Saleh), declared World Herit-
age by UNESCO, of Nabataean culture ¨the Other
Petra¨ amazes us with its tombs excavated in the
rock in a desert environment full of mystery. Lunch
included. We will have free time in ¨Al-’Ula Her-
itage Village¨, the old Al-’Ula, magnificently re-
stored with its pleasant restaurants and shops. We
will also have some time to walk in the magnificent
Oasis. In the middle of the afternoon, we will leave
for TABUK. Dinner included.
06 WED. Tabuk – Petra.-
We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabit-
ants, active provincial capital and one of the oldest
cities in the country. We will visit the castle whose
origin is 3500 years before Christ, and inside it, a
museum tells the history of the castle and the city,
from the great explorers who visited it, such as Ibn
Battuta, to the pilgrims who stopped to drink from
the fountains on their way to Mecca or Medina. Af-
ter the visit, we will enter the Mud House Muse-
um, a recreation of the interior of an adobe house
where we will learn what traditional life was like in
the past in this type of housing. Subsequently we
walk through the active commercial area of the city
center and we reach the old train station, today
a museum that preserves the steam machines that
connected Damascus with Medina.
Only 100 km separate us from JORDAN. Border
procedures and continuation to WADI MUSA (town
created around Petra), we will visit the Spring of
Moses, where allegedly Moses hit the rock with
his rod and the water gushed out, and the Petra
Museum, an excellent sample that allows us to un-
derstand the history of the Nabataeans and get to
know magnificent pieces found in the area. Dinner
included. Travelers who wish to do so can go in
their free time to an old Turkish bath or get to see
the lights and sounds show in Petra.
guide.
09 SAT. Saint Catherine- Well of Moses- Cairo.-
At the foot of Mount Sinai, we visit the impres-
sive walled monastery of SAINT CATHERINE. Ac-
cording to tradition, this is where Moses saw “the
Burning Bush that burned without being consumed”.
The monastery, which is a sacred place for Jews,
Christians and Muslims, belongs to the Orthodox
Church and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We
then continue on through the Sinai Desert’s pictur-
esque landscapes. Lunch included in route. Stop at
the WELL OF MOSES, a biblical site that looks like
a small oasis. We will leave Sinai through the tunnel
under the SUEZ CANAL. Arrival in CAIRO at the end
of the afternoon. Accommodation.
10 SUN. Cairo.-
Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyra-
mids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets
to go inside the pyramids are not included), and
also the impressive Sphinx, which is sculpted from
rock. Visit to the Egyptian Museum with its an-
cient art and where the treasure of the Lost Tomb
of Tutankhamen is kept. Lunch included. Citadel of
Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. We will take a
walk through the Coptic neighborhood where we vis-
it the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
11 MON. Cairo – Pyramid of Meidum – Oasis
Al Fayoum – Wadi Rayyan – Wadi al Hittan –
Minya.-
We will leave Cairo early, we will get to know an
Egypt that you probably had never imagined: a coun-
try of great lakes in the middle of the desert! Stop
(entrance included) at the PYRAMID OF MEIDUM,
considered as the first pyramid that the ancient
Egyptians tried to build, 2600 years before Christ,
we are surprised by its stepped structure. We can
climb to the door that gives access to the burial
chamber (after descending 75 meters) and see the
large mastabas that house the tombs of some rela-
tives of the pharaoh.
After that we visit the Oasis of Al Faiyum, we out-
line the great QARUM LAKE that allows the irriga-
tion of the entire oasis making this area ¨the garden
of Egypt¨. The shores of the lake have numerous lei-
sure points for Egyptians. Al Fayoum is also known
for ¨the Al Fayoum portraits¨, the oldest portraits
Abydos
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NIS village, a nice place with great ceramic crafts,
lunch included. Afterwards we enter among magnifi-
cent desert landscapes, we stop at WADI RAYYAN,
a saltwater lake where rare species of birds and ga-
zelles live, an area declared a National Park. Time for
a walk next to the small falls. We continue entering
the desert, we travel to the enclosure of WADI AL
HITTAN -the valley of the whales-, declared by Une-
sco a World Heritage Site. The number, concentration,
and quality of the fossils, as well as their location
in a protected landscape of great beauty, make the
site an exceptional place. We get to visit the museum
with fossilized whales (where we get to see their skel-
etons) and get to know about climate change.
Continue to MINYA, a city of 300,000 inhabitants
by the Nile, active and pleasant walk along the river.
Dinner included.
12 TUE. - Minya- Zawiyyet Sultan - Beni Hassan
- Deir Al Muharraq- Tombs of Mir - Asyut.-
We start another exciting day in the center of the
Nile Valley. Leaving Minya we stop at ZAWIYYET
SULTAN, place of the dead, at the foot of a small
pharaonic necropolis an immense cemetery with a
very peculiar architecture of vaulted adobe mausole-
ums leads us to feel ¨in another world¨. After that we
visit BENI HASSAN, the necropolis stands on cliffs
above the Nile valley, 39 tombs (four are visited) dat-
ing from 2125 to 1795 years before Christ and offer
us a fascinating idea of the daily life of that time.
Lunch included.
Following the Nile valley we stop at the TOMBS OF
MIR, with its nine tombs of the Old and Middle King-
dom open to the visit. The solitude of the place is
impressive (practically without tourism).
Next to the tombs we visit DEIR AL MUHARRAQ,
monastery and place of Coptic pilgrimage, the monks
indicate that Mary and Jesus inhabited a cave in this
place for six months after fleeing from Herod; ac-
cording to tradition the church was built around the
year 60 ¨the oldest Christian church in the world¨.
Continuation to ASYUT, provincial capital. Dinner
included.
13 WED. Asyut – Sohag – Abydos - Luxor.-
We leave Asyut for SOHAG, we are in one of the
main Coptic areas of Egypt. We visit the WHITE
MONASTERY, built in the fourth century (several
times destroyed) and powerfully walled, in its con-

07 THU. Petra- Wadi Rum.-

Today we have the most exciting day of the trip:
First, we visit the impressive archaeological site of
PETRA, which is accessed through a narrow can-
yon, and discover the temples and tombs excavated
on the cliffs in this city that was founded 300 years
before Christ. After lunch (included) we leave for
the impressive desert of WADI RUM. At the Visitor
Centre we board 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the
most impressive landscapes. We stop in the town of
RUM to visit the ruins of the Nabatean temple. We
include a 45-minute camel ride through the de-
sert. We will also visit the Khazali Canyon. In this
spectacular place, we will see the engravings that
reveal the origins of the Arabic language. Dinner
and accommodation included in a desert camp.

08 FRI. Wadi Rum- Aqaba- Eilat- Saint Cath-

erine.-
After breakfast, we leave for AQABA, Jordan’s sec-
ond city, lying on the banks of the Red Sea. We
walk through the center before continuing to the
border of ISRAEL, EILAT and arrive in this modern
and tourist city with its excellent beaches. There’s
time to relax, have lunch and stroll around. Are you
tempted to have a swim? We then continue towards
the EGYPT border, and into Sinai. On the way,
there’s chance to take photographs of the Phar-
aoh’s Island with the powerful fortress of Saladin.
Continue to SAINT CATHERINE. Arrival, accommo-
dation and dinner included.
FEES:At the border crossing from Jordan to Israel
and from Israel to Egypt, every traveler must pay
an entry/exit fee for the different countries. Jordan:
$15 (exit fees), Israel: $32 (exit fee), Egypt: $45
(entry visa, which is actually $25 visa + $20
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to exceptional circum-
stances or due to a small number of participants, it
may happen that we will cross directly from Jordan
to Egypt by boat, taking the AQABA- TABA FERRY

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temples and some blocks still show ancient Gods and
hieroglyphics, at the time housed the largest library in
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Egypt. After that we visit the RED MONASTERY, one
of the most impressive Christian buildings in Egypt,
its ancient chapel of the fourth century, have most of
its surface covered with frescoes (restored) that give
us an idea of what religious buildings were like at the
end of antiquity.
We continue our route to ABYDOS, lunch included,
the most important place of worship of Osiris -God of
the dead-, was a place of pilgrimage and necropolis
for over 4500 years (from years 4000 BC to 600 AD),
there are still many tombs unexcavated. The impres-
sive temple of Seti stands out, one of the most com-
plete and beautiful in Egypt.
Continuation to LUXOR.
14 THU. Luxor.-
During our stay in Luxor we will get to know one of
the most impressive ancient cities on the planet. Early
in the morning, from our hotel we will take a private
boat to cross the Nile River, with its peace and im-
pressive views early in the morning, we go to the
west bank. We visited the ¨Valley of the Artisans¨
Deir el-Medina, a little-visited place, here they lived
and are the tombs of great builders and craftsmen
who built and decorated the royal tombs of ancient
Egypt. We will visit three tombs, their paintings show
scenes of daily life at that time. After that, we visit
the fantastic temple of Medinet Habu, the temple
of Ramses II, large and magnificently preserved, its
scenes of wars will surprise us. We stopped in front of
the Colossi of the Memnon, two impressive statues
of Amenhotep II. We will visit the VALLEY OF THE
QUEENS where the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
(Deir el Bahari) is located, considered the first woman
to occupy the position of pharaoh. We also visit the
famous VALLEY OF THE KINGS where the tombs of
the main pharaohs are hidden. Among these tombs,
composed of several rooms and corridors leading to
the corresponding burial chambers (we include, in ad-
dition to the general admission, a ride in an electric
cart to access the enclosure and tomb of Ramses
-which requires additional entry-). Return to the east
bank of Luxor. Free time for lunch.
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In the afternoon we visit KARNAK, it housed the
most important religious complex in Ancient Egypt,
highlighting the immense temple of Amun-Ra, our
guide will take us to the little-crowded temple of
Khinsu. We will also visit the LUXOR MUSEUM,
which shows us an impressive collection of objects
and mummies found in this area. After dark we in-
clude the entrance to the LUXOR TEMPLE, its light-
ing makes it magical at this time. Time to walk in the
commercial area (souk) near the temple.
Note: The order of the visits will vary based on climato-
logical factors and procuring to visit the different loca-
tions at times of less affluence.
15 FRI. Luxor – Dendera - Hurghada.-
Free time in the morning stroll, shop or sightseeing
in Luxor.
At around 11am we will leave for DENDERA, one
of the best preserved Egyptian complexes thanks
to the fact that it remained buried by sand and mud
until it was discovered in the mid-nineteenth cen-
tury. Impressive enclosure of 40,000 square meters
surrounded by a burly brick wall eight to ten meters
high. We are surprised by its walls and its immense
doors. Temple dedicated to Hathor, goddess of love
and fertility.
After the visit lunch included and continuation to
the Red Sea. Our highway crosses desert mountain
ranges, interesting landscapes.
HURGHADA, arrival in the late afternoon. We are
located in the most popular of Egypt´s resorts, its
hotels stretch over a strip of almost 50 kilometers.
Hotel accommodation on an all-inclusive basis.
16 SAT. Hurghada- El Gouna- Hurghada.-
Full day in Hurghada. Free time during the morn-
ing to relax in the hotel facilities or go on your
own to visit the large aquarium or the museum of
Hurghada. After lunch (included), an excursion to
get to know the area a little more. We will go to EL
GOUNA, a short distance from Hurghada, we are in
the most luxurious holiday town in Egypt. Numerous
canals and lagoons were opened to access most of
the residences by yacht, free time to walk around
this exclusive place. After the center of Hurghada,
we will stop next to its mosque (we will get to visit
it) and walking we will go to the marina, a very tour-
istic and lively area, with shops and restaurants.
After free time, return to our hotel. Stay on an all-
inclusive basis.
17 SUN. Hurghada – Saint Paul– Saint Anthony
– El Galala – Cairo.-
Following the Red Sea, we travel to two impressive
Coptic monasteries. St. Anthony and St. Paul are the
oldest monasteries in Christendom, dating back to
the fourth century, when monks began to settle in
caves and hidden cliffs, at the foot of the Red Sea
Mountain. The two monasteries are considered the
holiest places of the Coptic church in Egypt.
Between arid mountains, surrounded by power-
ful walls, the MONASTERY OF ST PAUL thrills us,
with its orchards and palm trees, and the pilgrims
who come to pray at its fourth century’s cave/
church with its simple murals. After that we con-
tinue to the MONASTERY OF ST ANTHONY, also
walled with its many buildings and adobe houses,
its atmosphere seems stopped in time, the church
of St Anthony, built on the tomb of the Saint houses
magnificent Coptic murals of the thirteenth century.
Lunch included in service area.
After these emotional places we travel to EL GALA-
LA, we will be surprised with the new cities that
Egypt is building in the desert. We will go first to
the luxury resort located next to the Red Sea, with
its marina and water park; from here we include the
cable car climb (the highest slope in Africa) to El
Galala, a new city (its construction began in 2015),
magnificently designed, houses a large university.
Continuation to CAIRO. - Arrival at the end of the
day.
18 MON. Cairo.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end
of our services.
(Opt. 2) Images of Arabia, Petra, The Beauty of
the Nile, Hurghada and Alexandria
Days 1 - 17 as in Opt. 1
18 MON. Cairo – Wadi Natrum – Alexandria.-
We leave Cairo, traveling to the WADI NATRUM re-
gion, an area known for its Coptic monasteries since
thousands of Christians who were fleeing in the
fourth century from Roman persecutions, settled in
the area. The monasteries, fortified because of the
attacks suffered in different historical periods, are
places that receive the visit of many pilgrims and
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will allow us to discover their traditions. Coptic popes (Opt. 3) Mysteries of Arab
are chosen from among the monks of these monaster- ia, Petra and Charms of the Nile

ies. We will visit SAINT MACARIO, founded in the year
360, where one of its monks will guide us through the
enclosure. After that we visit the monastery of ANBA
BISHOY, founded in the year 340, we access the forti-
fied tower by a drawbridge. We will visit - also guided
by a monk - the church, the refectory and the fortress,
where several Coptic Popes are buried. Time to stroll
through the lively area and also visit the huge new ca-
thedral.
We continue our route to ALEXANDRIA, arrival in
this port city with over 5 million inhabitants. Lunch
included. We visit this afternoon the great QAITBEY
fortress, built in 1480 on a narrow peninsula where
the Hellenistic lighthouse was located, which was con-
sidered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
After that, with the bus we travel the cornice, chaotic,
noisy, commercial or elegant, depending on the areas.
Free time. Accommodation.
19 TUE. Alexandria – Rashid- Rosetta – Cairo.-
We continue our visit of ALEXANDRIA, entering the
impressive CATACOMBS KOM ASH SHUQQAFA, the
largest Roman cemetery in Egypt, surprising the fusion
of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman style. From here we will
walk with our guide between narrow, commercial and
bustling alleys to the COLUMN OF POMPEY, an im-
mense column of 30 meters high that rises on the ru-
ins of a temple. After that, we will stop to photograph
externally the new LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA, inau-
gurated in 2002 with a very modern architecture that
reminds us that this city, in the third century BC, was
one of the greatest centers of knowledge dissemina-
tion in ancient times. The Library of Alexandria at that
time guarded more than half a million papyrus. Lunch
included and continuation of our route to ROSETTA.
In this small city, very close to the mouth of one of the
tributaries of the Nile, the Rosetta Stone was found,
just over a meter high, which was key to deciphering
the hieroglyphic writing of the Egyptians since it con-
tains the same text written in hieroglyphics, demotic
and ancient Greek. We can see a replica of the Rosetta
Stone in the fortress of Rashid, located a short dis-
tance away, in a picturesque small village of streets full
of local life and with numerous fishing boats of multiple
colors on the banks of the Nile.
After that we visit Rosetta, a pleasant small town next
to the Nile, we will walk through the center seeing (ex-
ternally) the old Ottoman houses with their brick and
wood architecture. We will also include a boat trip on
the Nile to admire the views and activity of the fishing
boats in the area. We return to CAIRO.- Arrival at the
end of the day.
NOTE: The fortress of Rashid is not very visited,
sometimes it can be closed (in that case we will see it
externally and walk through the picturesque village of
fishermen and farmers)
20 WED. Cairo.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of
our services.
Days 1 - 13 as in Opt. 2
14 THU. Luxor.-
During our stay in Luxor we will get to know one of
the most impressive ancient cities on the planet. Early,
from our hotel we will take a private boat to cross the
Nile River, with its peace and breathtaking views early
in the morning, we pass to the west bank. We visit the
¨Valley of the Artisans¨ Deir el-Medina, a place that
is not visited often, here lived and are currently located
the tombs of great builders and craftsmen who built
and decorated the royal tombs of ancient Egypt; we will
visit three tombs, their paintings show scenes of daily
life of that time. Subsequently, transfer to the ship,
boarding procedures on the cruise and accommoda-
tion. Full board on the ship. In the afternoon, visit to
the impressive temple complex of Luxor and Karnark.
Accommodation on board.
15 FRI. Luxor - Esna.-
Today you will be able to admire the Necropolis of
Thebes, visiting the famous VALLEY OF THE KINGS,
where are hidden the tombs of the main pharaohs.
Composed of several rooms and corridors that lead to
the burial chambers, are among others, Ramses III, Seti
I and Amenhotep II. You will also visit the Colossae
of Memnon, two impressive statues of Amenophis II,
as well as the Temple of Queen Hatsepsut (Deir el
Bahari) and the Temple of Medinet Habu. During this
day we can enjoy the beauty of the Nile riverbanks. You
could do different activities on the boat and at even-
ing enjoy the music at the disco. Full board. Night on
board, navigating to ESNA.
16 SAT. Esna- Edfu- Kom Ombo - Aswan.-
Arrival to EDFU and visit the Temple of Horus (God
represented by a Falcon), which in the past was par-
tially covered by lime during the periodic flooding of
the river Nile. The rescue and restoration work com-
plete, we now have one of the most beautiful temples
of Ptolemaic times, in an exceptional state of preser-
vation. Navigation to KOM OMBO. Visit the Temple
of Kom Ombo, the only temple dedicated to two gods,
Sobek and Haroesis, where we find a Nilometer (former
system for measuring the level of the Nile River) and
a mummified crocodile. During the evening you will be
able to enjoy the Chilaba’s party, local typical outfit
(on route you could economically acquire them at local
markets). Full board. Accommodation on board, navi-
gating to ASWAN.
17 SUN. Aswan.-
Arrival to ASWAN. Possibility of getting the optional
tour to Abu Simbel (visit NOT included in the itiner-
ary), located two hundred and eighty kilometers from
Aswam, visit the western desert and the temples
carved on the cliff by Ramses II during the twelfth cen-
tury BC, with 20 meters high statues, dedicated to the
god Amon Ra, and the Temple of Nefertari, dedicated
to the goddess Hathor. Visit the Red Granite quarry
where is the famous 41 meters high Unfinished Ob-
elisk. We will also visit the Aswan Dam, one of the
largest in the world, which created Lake Nasser with a
length of more than 500 km. We will visit the beautiful
Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis and
located on a small island that can only be accessed by
boat. In the afternoon, a felucca cruise on the Nile,
typical sailing boats in the area, heading to the island
of Kitchener where the Botanical Garden is located.
Full board. Accommodation on board.
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THE PRICE INCLUDES
• Europamundo General Services:Travel by bus with
Spanish and Portuguese speaking guide, basic travel
insurance and breakfast buffet.
• Includes arrival transfer
• Includes departure transfer
• Excursion: 4x4 vehicles, camel rides in Wadi Rum.
• Boat: Little boat to cross the Nile River in Luxor.
• City tour in: Cairo.
• Evening Transfer: Elephant Rock in Al Ula, Illumi-
nated Temples in Luxor.
• Transfer: El Gouna in Hurghada.
• Ticket admission: Tabeyat International City and
Beit Sallum House in Jeddah, Hegra, Heritage Vil-
lage and the Elephant Rock in Al Ula, Castle, Mud
House museum and old train station in Tabuk, Spring
of Moses and Petra Museum in Petra, Visitor Centre,
4x4 vehicles and camel rides in Wadi Rum, Monastery
of Saint Catherine in Saint Catherine, Well of Moses,
Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, Egyp-
tian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster
Mosque, the Hanging Church Coptic neighbourhood
in Cairo, Pyramid of Meidum in Meidum, Tunis Vil-
lage in Faiyum Oasis, Valley of Whales and Fossilized
Whales Museum in Wadi Al Hitan, Necropolis of Beni
Hassan , Tombs of Mir, Deir Al Muharraq Monastery,
White Monastery and Red Monastery in Suhaq, Ne-
cropolis of Abydos, Valley of the Artisans, Temple of
Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hat-
shepsut, Valley of the Kings, electric cart, Tomb of
Ramses, Museum of Luxor, Temple of Karnak and
Luxor in Luxor, Dendera Temple Complex, Monastery
of St Paul and Monastery of St Anthony.
• Funicular: Cable car climb in Al Galala.
• High Speed Train: Jeddah/ Medina.
• 21 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Medina, Medina,
Al Ula, Al Ula, Tabuk, Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Saint
Catherine, Moses Well, Cairo, Faiyum Oasis, Minya,
Beni Hassan, Asyut, Abydos, Dendera, Hurghada,
Hurghada, Hurghada, Monastry Of St. Paul And St.
Anthony.
Tabuk
(Additional services Opt. 2)
• Boat: Boat trip on the Nile in Rosseta.
• City tour in: Alexandria.
• Ticket admission: Saint Macarius Monastery and
Anba Bishoy Monastery in Wadi El Natrun, Qaitbey
Fortress, Rashid Fortress in Rosseta.
• 2 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Alexandria, Alexan-
dria.
(Additional services Opt. 3)
• Excursion: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon
in Luxor.
• Boat: Typical sailing boats felucca and show typical
dance beduina in Aswan.
• Ticket admission: Temples of Luxor and Karnak in
Luxor, Temple of Horus in Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo
in Kom Ombo, Red Granite Quarry and Unfinished
Obelisk, Philae Temple, Aswan Dam in Aswan.
• 7 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Luxor, Luxor, Esna,
Kom Ombo, Aswan, Aswan, Aswan.

18 MON. Aswan.-
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See the hotels provided for this trip in the 01 THU. Riyadh.-
final part of the brochure and on the web- Welcome to Saudi Arabia, a country of contrasts that
site’s “My Trip” page. will leave you with unforgettable souvenirs! Transfer to
the hotel. In the evening, we will include a transfer with
entrance ticket to Boulevard Ryadh, the largest park in
the kingdom, which will surprise you with its animation
and life. The park has curious attractions, numerous res-
taurants with specialties from many different countries,
live shows and, above all, a fountains eye-catching show
with colored water. Free time to stroll around, enjoy the
Al-’Ula place and dine in one of its restaurants. Return to the
hotel.
02 FRI. 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 de-
sign and its ¨bridge-shaped¨ viewpoint that offers spec-
tacular 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 his-
tory, 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 neigh-
borhood, 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
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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.
03 SAT. 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 includ-
ed 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 inhabit-
ants located in a large oasis. Arrival in the late afternoon
and free time.
04 SUN. Buraydah – Medina.-
Early in the morning we will visit the largest Camel Mar-
ket 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 Ara-
bia and the customs of the region. Free time for
lunch.
In the afternoon, we continue our route by an ex-
cellent highway through the desert. Arrival in the
evening to the holy city of MEDINA, ¨the luminous
city¨. We find ourselves in an outstanding histori-
cal 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 forbid-
den 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 thou-
sands of people who enter at prayer time. Dinner
included.
05 MON. Medina – Al-’Ula.-
Note:The Al-’Ula region is one of the most beauti-
ful areas in the world, however its hotel infrastruc-
ture is extremely limited. On some occasions we will
spend two nights in Medina (visiting in this case in
the afternoon the Al Madinah Museum) leaving very
early for Al-’Ula on Tuesday.
We will explore Medina. We will walk around the
immense Prophet´s Mosque (Al Masjid an Nabawi),
an amazing and luminous mosque of ten minarets
with a capacity for one million visitors.. On the hill
of UHUD, an important pilgrimage site, where 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 respect-
ing the hundreds of pilgrims surrounding us at any
given time. At the Mosque of Quba, 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).
riyadh
In the afternoon we travel to one of the most spectacular which is accessed through a narrow canyon, and dis-
places in the world: The region and oasis of AL-’ULA: cover the temples and tombs excavated on the cliffs
an authentic open-air museum surrounded by nature,
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in this city that was founded 300 years before Christ.
where you will find rock formations, canyons and ravines After lunch (included) we leave for the impressive
that compete with the majestic treasures carved by its desert of WADI RUM. At the Visitor Centre we board
ancient inhabitants. After arrival we will go to The El- 4x4 vehicles to visit some of the most impressive
ephant Rock, ¨Jabal Al Fil¨ an impressive geomorpho- landscapes. We stop in the town of RUM to visit the
logical phenomenon, a 52 meters high rock in the shape ruins of the Nabatean temple. We include a 45-min-
of an Elephant. Dinner included. ute camel ride through the desert. We will also visit
the Khazali Canyon. In this spectacular place, we will
06 TUE. Al-’Ula - Tabuk.- see the engravings that reveal the origins of the Ara-
In the region of Al-’Ula we will visit the enclosure of bic language. Dinner and accommodation included
HEGRA (Madain Saleh), declared World Heritage by in a desert camp.
UNESCO, of Nabataean culture ¨the Other Petra¨ amazes
us with its tombs excavated in the rock in a desert en- 09 FRI. Wadi Rum- Aqaba- Eilat- Saint Cath-
vironment full of mystery. Lunch included. We will have erine.-
free time in ¨Al-’Ula Heritage Village¨, the old Al-’Ula, After breakfast, we leave for AQABA, Jordan’s sec-
magnificently restored with its pleasant restaurants and ond city, lying on the banks of the Red Sea. We walk
shops. We will also have some time to walk in the mag- through the center before continuing to the border of
nificent Oasis. In the middle of the afternoon, we will ISRAEL, EILAT and arrive in this modern and tourist
leave for TABUK. Dinner included. city with its excellent beaches. There’s time to relax,
have lunch and stroll around. Are you tempted to have
07 WED. Tabuk – Petra.- a swim? We then continue towards the EGYPT bor-
We visit Tabuk, a city over half a million inhabitants, ac- der, and into Sinai. On the way, there’s chance to take
tive provincial capital and one of the oldest cities in the photographs of the Pharaoh’s Island with the pow-
country. We will visit the castle whose origin is 3500 erful fortress of Saladin. Continue to SAINT CATH-
years before Christ, and inside it, a museum tells the his- ERINE. Arrival, accommodation and dinner included.
tory of the castle and the city, from the great explor- FEES: At the border crossing from Jordan to Israel
ers who visited it, such as Ibn Battuta, to the pilgrims and from Israel to Egypt, every traveler must pay an
who stopped to drink from the fountains on their way to entry/exit fee for the different countries. Jordan: $15
Mecca or Medina. After the visit, we will enter the Mud (exit fees), Israel: $32 (exit fee), Egypt: $45 (entry
House Museum, a recreation of the interior of an adobe visa, which is actually $25 visa + $20
house where we will learn what traditional life was like IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to exceptional circum-
in the past in this type of housing. Subsequently we walk stances or due to a small number of participants, it
through the active commercial area of the city center and may happen that we will cross directly from Jordan to
we reach the old train station, today a museum that Egypt by boat, taking the AQABA- TABA FERRY with
preserves the steam machines that connected Damascus a duration of just over two hours. During the ferry
with Medina. crossing, there will be no assistance from any guide.
Only 100 km separate us from JORDAN. Border proce- 10 SAT. Saint Catherine- Well of Moses- Cairo.-
dures and continuation to WADI MUSA (town created At the foot of Mount Sinai, we visit the impressive
around Petra), we will visit the Spring of Moses, where walled monastery of SAINT CATHERINE. According
allegedly Moses hit the rock with his rod and the water to tradition, this is where Moses saw “the Burning
gushed out, and the Petra Museum, an excellent sam- Bush that burned without being consumed”. The mon-
ple that allows us to understand the history of the Na- astery, which is a sacred place for Jews, Christians
bataeans and get to know magnificent pieces found in and Muslims, belongs to the Orthodox Church and is
the area. Dinner included. Travelers who wish to do so a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then continue on
can go in their free time to an old Turkish bath or get to
through the Sinai Desert’s picturesque landscapes.
see the lights and sounds show in Petra. Lunch included in route. Stop at the WELL OF MO-
SES, a biblical site that looks like a small oasis. We
08 THU. Petra- Wadi Rum.- will leave Sinai through the tunnel under the SUEZ
Today we have the most exciting day of the trip: First, CANAL. Arrival in CAIRO at the end of the afternoon.
we visit the impressive archaeological site of PETRA, Accommodation.
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Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids
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of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets to go
inside the pyramids are not included), and also the
impressive Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit
to the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and
where the treasure of the Lost Tomb of Tutankha-
men is kept. Lunch included. Citadel of Saladin and
the Alabaster Mosque. We will take a walk through
the Coptic neighborhood where we visit the Hanging
Church built above a Roman fortress.
12 MON. Cairo – Wadi Natrum – Alexandria.-
We leave Cairo, traveling to the WADI NATRUM re-
gion, an area known for its Coptic monasteries since
thousands of Christians who were fleeing in the
fourth century from Roman persecutions, settled in
the area. The monasteries, fortified because of the
attacks suffered in different historical periods, are
places that receive the visit of many pilgrims and will
allow us to discover their traditions. Coptic popes are
chosen from among the monks of these monasteries.
We will visit SAINT MACARIO, founded in the year
360, where one of its monks will guide us through
the enclosure. After that we visit the monastery of
ANBA BISHOY, founded in the year 340, we access
the fortified tower by a drawbridge. We will visit -
also guided by a monk - the church, the refectory and
the fortress, where several Coptic Popes are buried.
Time to stroll through the lively area and also visit
the huge new cathedral.
We continue our route to ALEXANDRIA, arrival in
this port city with over 5 million inhabitants. Lunch
included. We visit this afternoon the great QAITBEY
fortress, built in 1480 on a narrow peninsula where
the Hellenistic lighthouse was located, which was
considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world. After that, with the bus we travel the cornice,
chaotic, noisy, commercial or elegant, depending on
the areas. Free time. Accommodation.
13 TUE. Alexandria – Rashid- Rosetta – Cairo.-
We continue our visit of ALEXANDRIA, entering the
impressive CATACOMBS KOM ASH SHUQQAFA, the
largest Roman cemetery in Egypt, surprising the fu-
sion of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman style. From here
we will walk with our guide between narrow, commer-
cial and bustling alleys to the COLUMN OF POMPEY,
an immense column of 30 meters high that rises on
the ruins of a temple. After that, we will stop to
photograph externally the new LIBRARY OF ALEX-
ANDRIA, inaugurated in 2002 with a very modern
architecture that reminds us that this city, in the
third century BC, was one of the greatest centers of
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knowledge dissemination in ancient times. The Li-
brary of Alexandria at that time guarded more than
half a million papyrus. Lunch included and contin-
uation of our route to ROSETTA. In this small city,
very close to the mouth of one of the tributaries of
the Nile, the Rosetta Stone was found, just over a
meter high, which was key to deciphering the hiero-
glyphic writing of the Egyptians since it contains
the same text written in hieroglyphics, demotic and
ancient Greek. We can see a replica of the Rosetta
Stone in the fortress of Rashid, located a short
distance away, in a picturesque small village of
streets full of local life and with numerous fishing
boats of multiple colors on the banks of the Nile.
After that we visit Rosetta, a pleasant small town
next to the Nile, we will walk through the center
seeing (externally) the old Ottoman houses with
their brick and wood architecture. We will also in-
clude a boat trip on the Nile to admire the views
and activity of the fishing boats in the area. We
return to CAIRO.- Arrival at the end of the day.
NOTE: The fortress of Rashid is not very visited,
sometimes it can be closed (in that case we will see
it externally and walk through the picturesque vil-
lage of fishermen and farmers)
14 WED. Cairo.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end
of our services.
(Opt. 2) Contrasts of Arabia with Jordan, Nile
Cruise and Alexandria
Days 1 - 13 as in Opt. 1
14 WED. Cairo- Aswan.-
Transfer to the airport early in the morning to de-
part by regular flight (included) to ASWAN. Arrival
and transfer to the ship, boarding procedures, and
accommodation. In Aswan you will visit the Red
Granite Quarry, where the famous Unfinished
Obelisk is located. We will observe the ingenious
procedure used by the ancient Egyptians for the
extraction of granite blocks. We will also visit the
High Aswan Dam, a huge engineering work that
retains the waters of the Nile. Finally, we will enjoy
a felucca ride on the river, typical fishing boats.
Full board on the ship. Accommodation on board.
15 THU. Aswam- Kom Ombo- Edfu.-
In the morning, optional visit to Abu Simbel by
bus or plane. Navigation to KOM OMBO. In the
morning we will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
unique temple dedicated to two Gods, Sobek and
Haroesis, where there is a Nilometer (ancient Nile
River level measurement system) and a mummified
crocodile. Departure to Edfu and accommodation on
board. Full board on the ship.
16 FRI. Edfu – Esna - Luxor.-
Stay on Full Board on the ship. Visit of Temple of
Edfu, dedicated to the God Horus (God represented
by a Falcon), was in the past partially covered by silt
during periodic floods of the Nile. Once the rescue and
restoration work finished, we find can now find one of
the most beautiful temples of the Ptolemaic era in an
exceptional state of conservation. Navigation to Luxor
crossing the Esna lock. Arrival in Luxor in the after-
noon and visit of the temple of Karnak and Luxor.
Night on board.
Note: Depending on the time of arrival and daylight,
the visit of Luxor and Karnak can be done the next
morning.
17 SAT. Luxor- Cairo.-
Disembarkation and visits. We will visit the Necropo-
lis of Thebes with the Valley of the Kings (tombs
of the main Pharaohs) as the explanation of the
tombs that are visited is not allowed inside them, our
guide will give the explanations outside (the tomb of
Tutankhamun is not included since all the treasures
are in the Museum of Egypt in Cairo). Visit of Queen
Hatshepsut´s temple in Deir el Bahari. Visit of Medi-
net Habu. Later we will visit the Colossi of Memnon,
two impressive statues of Amenhotep II. After the
visit, transfer to the airport to take a regular flight
(included) to CAIRO.
Arrival at the airport and end of services. Check your
flight schedule in case you need an extra night in the city.
(Opt. 3) Arabia, Jordan, Egypt with Alexandria,
Luxor and Hurghada
Days 1 - 13 as in Opt. 2
14 WED. Cairo - Luxor.-
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport from your hotel to
take a scheduled flight (air ticket included) to LUX-
OR. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free time to
enjoy and stroll through the souks of this impressive
city.
15 THU. Luxor.-
During our stay in Luxor we will get to know one of
the most impressive ancient cities on the planet. Early
in the morning, from our hotel we will take a private
boat to cross the Nile River, with its peace and im-
pressive views early in the morning, we go to the west
bank. We visited the ¨Valley of the Artisans¨ Deir el-
Medina, a little-visited place, here they lived and are
the tombs of great builders and craftsmen who built
and decorated the royal tombs of ancient Egypt. We
will visit three tombs, their paintings show scenes of
daily life at that time. After that, we visit the fantastic
temple of Medinet Habu, the temple of Ramses II,
large and magnificently preserved, its scenes of wars
will surprise us. We stopped in front of the Colossi of
the Memnon, two impressive statues of Amenhotep
II. We will visit the VALLEY OF THE QUEENS where
the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari) is
located, considered the first woman to occupy the po-
sition of pharaoh. We also visit the famous VALLEY
OF THE KINGS where the tombs of the main pharaohs
are hidden. Among these tombs, composed of several
rooms and corridors leading to the corresponding
burial chambers (we include, in addition to the gen-
eral admission, a ride in an electric cart to access
the enclosure and tomb of Ramses -which requires
additional entry-). Return to the east bank of Luxor.
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon we visit KARNAK, it housed the most
important religious complex in Ancient Egypt, high-
lighting the immense temple of Amun-Ra, our guide
will take us to the little-crowded temple of Khinsu.
We will also visit the LUXOR MUSEUM, which shows
us an impressive collection of objects and mummies
found in this area. After dark we include the entrance
to the LUXOR TEMPLE, its lighting makes it magical
at this time. Time to walk in the commercial area (souk)
near the temple.
Note: The order of the visits will vary based on climato-
logical factors and procuring to visit the different loca-
tions at times of less affluence.
16 FRI. Luxor – Dendera - Hurghada.-
Free time in the morning stroll, shop or sightseeing
in Luxor.
At around 11am we will leave for DENDERA, one of
the best preserved Egyptian complexes thanks to the
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in the mid-nineteenth century. Impressive enclosure of 40,000 square
meters surrounded by a burly brick wall eight to ten meters high. We
are surprised by its walls and its immense doors. Temple dedicated to
Hathor, goddess of love and fertility.
After the visit lunch included and continuation to the Red Sea. Our
highway crosses desert mountain ranges, interesting landscapes.
HURGHADA, arrival in the late afternoon. We are located in the most
popular of Egypt´s resorts, its hotels stretch over a strip of almost 50
kilometers. Hotel accommodation on an all-inclusive basis.
17 SAT. Hurghada- El Gouna- Hurghada.-
Full day in Hurghada. Free time during the morning to relax in the hotel
facilities or go on your own to visit the large aquarium or the museum
of Hurghada. After lunch (included), an excursion to get to know the
area a little more. We will go to EL GOUNA, a short distance from
Hurghada, we are in the most luxurious holiday town in Egypt. Numer-
ous canals and lagoons were opened to access most of the residences
by yacht, free time to walk around this exclusive place. After the center
of Hurghada, we will stop next to its mosque (we will get to visit it) and
walking we will go to the marina, a very touristic and lively area, with
shops and restaurants. After free time, return to our hotel. Stay on an
all-inclusive basis.
18 SUN. Hurghada – Saint Paul– Saint Anthony – El Galala –
Cairo.-
Following the Red Sea, we travel to two impressive Coptic monasteries.
St. Anthony and St. Paul are the oldest monasteries in Christendom,
dating back to the fourth century, when monks began to settle in caves
and hidden cliffs, at the foot of the Red Sea Mountain. The two monas-
teries are considered the holiest places of the Coptic church in Egypt.
Between arid mountains, surrounded by powerful walls, the MONAS-
TERY OF ST PAUL thrills us, with its orchards and palm trees, and the
pilgrims who come to pray at its fourth century’s cave/church with its
simple murals. After that we continue to the MONASTERY OF ST AN-
THONY, also walled with its many buildings and adobe houses, its at-
mosphere seems stopped in time, the church of St Anthony, built on the
tomb of the Saint houses magnificent Coptic murals of the thirteenth
century. Lunch included in service area.
After these emotional places we travel to EL GALALA, we will be sur-
prised with the new cities that Egypt is building in the desert. We will
go first to the luxury resort located next to the Red Sea, with its marina
and water park; from here we include the cable car climb (the highest
slope in Africa) to El Galala, a new city (its construction began in 2015),
magnificently designed, houses a large university.
Continuation to CAIRO. - Arrival at the end of the day.
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THE PRICE INCLUDES
• Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with Spanish and Portuguese
speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
• Includes arrival transfer
• Includes departure transfer
• Excursion: 4x4 vehicles, camel rides in Wadi Rum.
• Boat: Boat trip on the Nile in Rosseta.
• City tour in: Riyadh, Medina, Cairo, Alexandria.
• Evening Transfer: Boulevard Riyadh in Riyadh, Elephant Rock in Al Ula.
• Experiences: Kingdom Centre Tower and introduction to Islam in Al Rajhi mosque
in Riyadh, Camel Market and date tasting experience in Buraydah.
• Ticket admission: 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, Hegra, Heritage Village and the Elephant Rock
in Al Ula, Castle, Mud House museum and old train station in Tabuk, Spring of
Moses and Petra Museum in Petra, Visitor Centre, 4x4 vehicles and camel rides in
Wadi Rum, Monastery of Saint Catherine in Saint Catherine, Well of Moses, Pyra-
mids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and the
Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church Coptic neighbourhood in Cairo, Saint Ma-
carius Monastery and Anba Bishoy Monastery in Wadi El Natrun, Qaitbey Fortress,
Rashid Fortress in Rosseta.
• 13 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Ushaiqer, Medina, Al Ula, Al Ula, Tabuk, Petra,
Petra, Wadi Rum, Saint Catherine, Moses Well, Cairo, Alexandria, Alexandria.
(Additional services Opt. 2)
Excursion: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon in Luxor.
• Boat: Typical sailing boats felucca and show typical dance beduina in Aswan.
• Transfer: Red Granite Quarry and Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan.
• Ticket admission: Red Granite Quarry and Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, As-
wan Dam in Aswan, Temple of Kom Ombo in Kom Ombo, Temple of Horus Tabukin Edfu,
Necropolis of Thebas, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen
Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu.
• Flights included: Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo.
• 6 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan, Edfu, Esna, Luxor.
(Additional services Opt. 3)
• Boat: Little boat to cross the Nile River in Luxor.
• Evening Transfer: Illuminated Temples in Luxor.
• Transfer: El Gouna in Hurghada.
• Ticket admission: Valley of the Artisans, Temple of Medinet Habu, Colossi of
Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, electric cart, Tomb of Ramses,
Museum of Luxor, Temple of Karnak and Luxor in Luxor, Dendera Temple Complex,
Monastery of St Paul and Monastery of St Anthony.
• Funicular: Cable car climb in Al Galala.
• Flights included: Cairo-Luxor.
• 5 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Dendera, Hurghada, Hurghada, Hurghada, Monas-
try Of St. Paul And St. Anthony.

19 MON. Cairo.-
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(Opt. 1) All of Egypt with Hurghada
01 SAT. Cairo.-
Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the air-
port, 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.
02 SUN. Cairo.-
Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids
of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets to go in-
side the pyramids are not included), and also the im-
pressive Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit to
the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and where
the treasure of the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen is kept.
Lunch included. Citadel of Saladin and the Alabas-
ter Mosque. We will take a walk through the Coptic
neighborhood where we visit the Hanging Church built
above a Roman fortress.
03 MON. Cairo – Pyramid of Meidum – Oasis Al
Fayoum – Wadi Rayyan – Wadi al Hittan – Min-
ya.-
We will leave Cairo early, we will get to know an Egypt
that you probably had never imagined: a country of
great lakes in the middle of the desert! Stop (entrance
included) at the PYRAMID OF MEIDUM, considered as
the first pyramid that the ancient Egyptians tried to
build, 2600 years before Christ, we are surprised by
its stepped structure. We can climb to the door that
gives access to the burial chamber (after descending
75 meters) and see the large mastabas that house the
tombs of some relatives of the pharaoh.
After that we visit the Oasis of Al Faiyum, we outline
the great QARUM LAKE that allows the irrigation of
the entire oasis making this area ¨the garden of Egypt¨.
The shores of the lake have numerous leisure points
for Egyptians. Al Fayoum is also known for ¨the Al Fay-
oum portraits¨, the oldest portraits in the world (today
we can see them in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo). We
will stop and have lunch at TUNIS village, a nice place
with great ceramic crafts, lunch included. Afterwards
we enter among magnificent desert landscapes, we
stop at WADI RAYYAN, a saltwater lake where rare
species of birds and gazelles live, an area declared
a National Park. Time for a walk next to the small
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Eternal Egypt, Secrets of the Nile,
Oasis, Pyramids, Monasteries and
falls. We continue entering the desert, we travel to
the enclosure of WADI AL HITTAN -the valley of the
whales-, declared by Unesco a World Heritage Site.
The number, concentration, and quality of the fossils,
as well as their location in a protected landscape of
great beauty, make the site an exceptional place. We
get to visit the museum with fossilized whales (where
we get to see their skeletons) and get to know about
climate change.
Continue to MINYA, a city of 300,000 inhabitants by
the Nile, active and pleasant walk along the river. Din-
ner included.
04 TUE. - Minya- Zawiyyet Sultan - Beni Hassan
- Deir Al Muharraq- Tombs of Mir - ASYUT.-
We start another exciting day in the center of the Nile
Valley. Leaving Minya we stop at ZAWIYYET SULTAN,
place of the dead, at the foot of a small pharaonic
necropolis an immense cemetery with a very peculiar
architecture of vaulted adobe mausoleums leads us to
feel ¨in another world¨. After that we visit BENI HAS-
SAN, the necropolis stands on cliffs above the Nile
valley, 39 tombs (four are visited) dating from 2125
to 1795 years before Christ and offer us a fascinating
idea of the daily life of that time. Lunch included.
Following the Nile valley we stop at the TOMBS OF
MIR, with its nine tombs of the Old and Middle King-
dom open to the visit. The solitude of the place is im-
pressive (practically without tourism).
Next to the tombs we visit DEIR AL MUHARRAQ,
monastery and place of Coptic pilgrimage, the monks
indicate that Mary and Jesus inhabited a cave in this
place for six months after fleeing from Herod; accord-
ing to tradition the church was built around the year
60 ¨the oldest Christian church in the world¨.
Continuation to ASYUT, provincial capital. Dinner
included.
05 WED. ASYUT – Sohag – Abydos - Luxor.-
We leave ASYUT for SOHAG, we are in one of the main
Coptic areas of Egypt. We visit the WHITE MONAS-
TERY, built in the fourth century (several times de-
stroyed) and powerfully walled, in its construction
stone was used that came from pharaonic temples and
some blocks still show ancient Gods and hieroglyph-
ics, at the time housed the largest library in Egypt.
After that we visit the RED MONASTERY, one of the
most impressive Christian buildings in Egypt, its an-
Minya
cient chapel of the fourth century, have most of its
surface covered with frescoes (restored) that give us
an idea of what religious buildings were like at the end
of antiquity.
We continue our route to ABYDOS, lunch included,
the most important place of worship of Osiris -God of
the dead-, was a place of pilgrimage and necropolis
for over 4500 years (from years 4000 BC to 600 AD),
there are still many tombs unexcavated. The impres-
sive temple of Seti stands out, one of the most com-
plete and beautiful in Egypt.
Continuation to LUXOR.
06 THU. Luxor.-
During our stay in Luxor we will get to know one of
the most impressive ancient cities on the planet. Early
in the morning, from our hotel we will take a private
boat to cross the Nile River, with its peace and im-
pressive views early in the morning, we go to the
west bank. We visited the ¨Valley of the Artisans¨
Deir el-Medina, a little-visited place, here they lived
and are the tombs of great builders and craftsmen
who built and decorated the royal tombs of ancient
Egypt. We will visit three tombs, their paintings show
scenes of daily life at that time. After that, we visit
the fantastic temple of Medinet Habu, the temple
of Ramses II, large and magnificently preserved, its
scenes of wars will surprise us. We stopped in front
of the Colossi of the Memnon, two impressive stat-
ues of Amenhotep II. We will visit the VALLEY OF THE
QUEENS where the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
(Deir el Bahari) is located, considered the first woman
to occupy the position of pharaoh. We also visit the
famous VALLEY OF THE KINGS where the tombs of
the main pharaohs are hidden. Among these tombs,
composed of several rooms and corridors leading to
the corresponding burial chambers (we include, in ad-
dition to the general admission, a ride in an electric
cart to access the enclosure and tomb of Ramses
-which requires additional entry-). Return to the east
bank of Luxor. Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon we visit KARNAK, it housed the most
important religious complex in Ancient Egypt, high-
lighting the immense temple of Amun-Ra, our guide
will take us to the little-crowded temple of Khinsu.
We will also visit the LUXOR MUSEUM, which shows
us an impressive collection of objects and mummies
found in this area. After dark we include the entrance
to the LUXOR TEMPLE, its lighting makes it magi-
cal at this time. Time to walk in the commercial area
(souk) near the temple.
Note: The order of the visits will vary based on climato-
logical factors and procuring to visit the different loca-
tions at times of less affluence.
07 FRI. Luxor – Dendera - Hurghada.-
Free time in the morning stroll, shop or sightseeing
in Luxor.
At around 11am we will leave for DENDERA, one of
the best preserved Egyptian complexes thanks to the
fact that it remained buried by sand and mud un-
til it was discovered in the mid-nineteenth century.
Impressive enclosure of 40,000 square meters sur-
rounded by a burly brick wall eight to ten meters
high. We are surprised by its walls and its immense
doors. Temple dedicated to Hathor, goddess of love
and fertility.
After the visit lunch included and continuation to
the Red Sea. Our highway crosses desert mountain
ranges, interesting landscapes.
HURGHADA, arrival in the late afternoon. We are
located in the most popular of Egypt´s resorts, its
hotels stretch over a strip of almost 50 kilometers.
Hotel accommodation on an all-inclusive basis.
08 SAT. Hurghada- El Gouna- Hurghada.-
Full day in Hurghada. Free time during the morning to
relax in the hotel facilities or go on your own to visit
the large aquarium or the museum of Hurghada. Af-
ter lunch (included), an excursion to get to know the
area a little more. We will go to EL GOUNA, a short
distance from Hurghada, we are in the most luxurious
holiday town in Egypt. Numerous canals and lagoons
were opened to access most of the residences by
yacht, free time to walk around this exclusive place.
After the center of Hurghada, we will stop next to its
mosque (we will get to visit it) and walking we will go
to the marina, a very touristic and lively area, with
shops and restaurants. After free time, return to our
hotel. Stay on an all-inclusive basis.
09 SUN. Hurghada – Saint Paul– Saint Anthony
– El Galala – Cairo.-
Following the Red Sea, we travel to two impressive
Coptic monasteries. St. Anthony and St. Paul are the
oldest monasteries in Christendom, dating back to
the fourth century, when monks began to settle in
caves and hidden cliffs, at the foot of the Red Sea
Mountain. The two monasteries are considered the
holiest places of the Coptic church in Egypt.
Between arid mountains, surrounded by power-
ful walls, the MONASTERY OF ST PAUL thrills us,
with its orchards and palm trees, and the pilgrims
who come to pray at its fourth century’s cave/church
with its simple murals. After that we continue to the
MONASTERY OF ST ANTHONY, also walled with its
many buildings and adobe houses, its atmosphere
seems stopped in time, the church of St Anthony,
built on the tomb of the Saint houses magnificent
Coptic murals of the thirteenth century. Lunch in-
cluded in service area.
After these emotional places we travel to EL GALALA,
we will be surprised with the new cities that Egypt is
building in the desert. We will go first to the luxury
resort located next to the Red Sea, with its marina and
water park; from here we include the cable car climb
(the highest slope in Africa) to El Galala, a new city (its
construction began in 2015), magnificently designed,
houses a large university.
Continuation to CAIRO. - Arrival at the end of the day.
10 MON. Cairo.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of
our services.
(Opt. 2) Eternal Egypt, Secrets of the Nile,
Hurghada and Alexandria
Days 1 - 9 as in Opt. 1
10 MON. Cairo – Wadi Natrum – Alexandria.-
We leave Cairo, traveling to the WADI NATRUM re-
gion, an area known for its Coptic monasteries since
thousands of Christians who were fleeing in the
fourth century from Roman persecutions, settled in
the area. The monasteries, fortified because of the
attacks suffered in different historical periods, are
places that receive the visit of many pilgrims and will
allow us to discover their traditions. Coptic popes are
chosen from among the monks of these monasteries.
We will visit SAINT MACARIO, founded in the year
360, where one of its monks will guide us through
the enclosure. After that we visit the monastery of
ANBA BISHOY, founded in the year 340, we access
the fortified tower by a drawbridge. We will visit -
also guided by a monk - the church, the refectory and
the fortress, where several Coptic Popes are buried.
Time to stroll through the lively area and also visit
the huge new cathedral.
We continue our route to ALEXANDRIA, arrival in
this port city with over 5 million inhabitants. Lunch
included. We visit this afternoon the great QAITBEY
fortress, built in 1480 on a narrow peninsula where
the Hellenistic lighthouse was located, which was
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considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world. After that, with the bus we travel the cornice,
chaotic, noisy, commercial or elegant, depending on
the areas. Free time. Accommodation.
Alexandria
11 TUE. Alexandria – Rashid- Rosetta – Cairo.- 1
We continue our visit of ALEXANDRIA, entering the Minya
impressive CATACOMBS KOM ASH SHUQQAFA, the 1
largest Roman cemetery in Egypt, surprising the fu- 2/2 Cairo
sion of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman style. From here
we will walk with our guide between narrow, commer-
cial and bustling alleys to the COLUMN OF POMPEY,
an immense column of 30 meters high that rises on the
ruins of a temple. After that, we will stop to photo-
graph externally the new LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA,
inaugurated in 2002 with a very modern architecture
that reminds us that this city, in the third century BC,
1 Asyut
was one of the greatest centers of knowledge dis- hurgada 2
semination in ancient times. The Library of Alexandria
at that time guarded more than half a million papyrus.
Lunch included and continuation of our route to RO-
SETTA. In this small city, very close to the mouth of
one of the tributaries of the Nile, the Rosetta Stone 2 luxor
was found, just over a meter high, which was key to
deciphering the hieroglyphic writing of the Egyptians 1 esna
since it contains the same text written in hieroglyph-
ics, demotic and ancient Greek. We can see a replica of 2 aswan
the Rosetta Stone in the fortress of Rashid, located
a short distance away, in a picturesque small village
of streets full of local life and with numerous fishing
boats of multiple colors on the banks of the Nile.
After that we visit Rosetta, a pleasant small town
next to the Nile, we will walk through the center see-
ing (externally) the old Ottoman houses with their
brick and wood architecture. We will also include a THE PRICE INCLUDES
boat trip on the Nile to admire the views and activity • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus
of the fishing boats in the area. We return to CAIRO.- with Spanish and Portuguese speaking guide, basic
Arrival at the end of the day. travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
NOTE: The fortress of Rashid is not very visited, • Includes arrival transfer
sometimes it can be closed (in that case we will see it
externally and walk through the picturesque village of • Includes departure transfer
fishermen and farmers) • Boat: Little boat to cross the Nile River in Luxor.
• City tour in: Cairo.
12 WED. Cairo.- • Evening Transfer: Illuminated Temples in Luxor.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of • Transfer: El Gouna in Hurghada.
our services. • Ticket admission: Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and
Micerinos, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and
(Opt. 3) Oasis, Pyramids, Monasteries and Jewels the Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church Coptic
of the Egyptian Nile neighbourhood in Cairo, Pyramid of Meidum in Mei-
Days 1 - 6 as in Opt. 2 dum, Tunis Village in Faiyum Oasis, Valley of Whales
07 FRI. Luxor - Esna.-
Today you will be able to admire the Necropolis of and Fossilized Whales Museum in Wadi Al Hitan,
Thebes, visiting the famous VALLEY OF THE KINGS, Necropolis of Beni Hassan , Tombs of Mir, Deir Al
where are hidden the tombs of the main pharaohs. Muharraq Monastery, White Monastery and Red
Composed of several rooms and corridors that lead Monastery in Suhaq, Necropolis of Abydos, Valley
to the burial chambers, are among others, Ramses III, of the Artisans, Temple of Medinet Habu, Colossi of
Seti I and Amenhotep II. You will also visit the Colos- Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings,
sae of Memnon, two impressive statues of Ameno- electric cart, Tomb of Ramses, Museum of Luxor,
phis II, as well as the Temple of Queen Hatsepsut Temple of Karnak and Luxor in Luxor, Dendera Tem-
(Deir el Bahari) and the Temple of Medinet Habu. ple Complex, Monastery of St Paul and Monastery
During this day we can enjoy the beauty of the Nile of St Anthony.
riverbanks. You could do different activities on the
boat and at evening enjoy the music at the disco. Full • Funicular: Cable car climb in Al Galala.
board. Night on board, navigating to ESNA. • 11 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Cairo, Faiyum
Oasis, Minya, Beni Hassan, Asyut, Abydos, Dendera,
08 SAT. Esna- Edfu- Kom Ombo - Aswan.- Hurghada, Hurghada, Hurghada, Monastry Of St.
Arrival to EDFU and visit the Temple of Horus (God Paul And St. Anthony.
represented by a Falcon), which in the past was par-
tially covered by lime during the periodic flooding of (Additional services Opt. 2)
the river Nile. The rescue and restoration work com- • Boat: Boat trip on the Nile in Rosseta.
plete, we now have one of the most beautiful temples • City tour in: Alexandria.
of Ptolemaic times, in an exceptional state of pres- • Ticket admission: Saint Macarius Monastery and
ervation. Navigation to KOM OMBO. Visit the Tem-
ple of Kom Ombo, the only temple dedicated to two Anba Bishoy Monastery in Wadi El Natrun, Qaitbey
gods, Sobek and Haroesis, where we find a Nilometer Fortress, Rashid Fortress in Rosseta.Tabuk
(former system for measuring the level of the Nile • 2 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Alexandria, Alex-
River) and a mummified crocodile. During the even- andria.
ing you will be able to enjoy the Chilaba’s party, local
typical outfit (on route you could economically acquire (Additional services Opt. 3)
them at local markets). Full board. Accommodation • Excursion: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon
on board, navigating to ASWAN. in Luxor.
09 SUN. Aswan.- • Boat: Typical sailing boats felucca and show typical
Arrival to ASWAN. Possibility of getting the optional dance beduina in Aswan.
tour to Abu Simbel (visit NOT included in the itin-
erary), located two hundred and eighty kilometers • Ticket admission: Necropolis of Thebas, Valley
from Aswam, visit the western desert and the temples of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen
carved on the cliff by Ramses II during the twelfth Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu; in Luxor, Temple of Ho-
century BC, with 20 meters high statues, dedicated to rus in Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo in Kom Ombo, Red
the god Amon Ra, and the Temple of Nefertari, dedi- Granite Quarry and Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Tem-
cated to the goddess Hathor. Visit the Red Granite ple, Aswan Dam in Aswan.
quarry where is the famous 41 meters high Unfin- • 6 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Luxor, Esna, Kom
ished Obelisk. We will also visit the Aswan Dam, one Ombo, Aswan, Aswan, Aswan.
of the largest in the world, which created Lake Nasser
with a length of more than 500 km. We will visit the
beautiful Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess
Isis and located on a small island that can only be ac-
cessed by boat. In the afternoon, a felucca cruise on
the Nile, typical sailing boats in the area, heading to
the island of Kitchener where the Botanical Garden is
located. Full board. Accommodation on board.
10 MON. Aswan.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of
our services.
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01 SAT. Cairo.-
Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport,
we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check
EXPECTED HOTELS the information boards in the hotel reception area for
details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fel-
See the hotels provided for this trip in the low travelers.
final part of the brochure and on the web- 02 SUN. Cairo.-
site’s “My Trip” page. Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids
of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets to go inside
the pyramids are not included), and also the impressive
Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit to the Egyptian
Luxor Museum with its ancient art and where the treasure of
the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen is kept. Lunch included.
Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. We will
take a walk through the Coptic neighborhood where we
visit the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
03 MON. Cairo – Wadi Natrum – Alexandria.-
We leave Cairo, traveling to the WADI NATRUM region,
an area known for its Coptic monasteries since thousands
of Christians who were fleeing in the fourth century from
Roman persecutions, settled in the area. The monaster-
ies, fortified because of the attacks suffered in differ-
ent historical periods, are places that receive the visit of
many pilgrims and will allow us to discover their tradi-
tions. Coptic popes are chosen from among the monks
of these monasteries. We will visit SAINT MACARIO,
founded in the year 360, where one of its monks will
guide us through the enclosure. After that we visit the
monastery of ANBA BISHOY, founded in the year 340,
we access the fortified tower by a drawbridge. We will
visit - also guided by a monk - the church, the refectory
and the fortress, where several Coptic Popes are buried.
Time to stroll through the lively area and also visit the
huge new cathedral.
We continue our route to ALEXANDRIA, arrival in this
port city with over 5 million inhabitants. Lunch includ-
statue in karnak ed. We visit this afternoon the great QAITBEY fortress,
built in 1480 on a narrow peninsula where the Hellenistic
luxor, egypt lighthouse was located, which was considered one of the
seven wonders of the ancient world. After that, with the
bus we travel the cornice, chaotic, noisy, commercial or
elegant, depending on the areas. Free time. Accommoda-
tion.
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04 TUE. Alexandria – Rashid- Rosetta – Cairo.-
We continue our visit of ALEXANDRIA, entering the im-
pressive CATACOMBS KOM ASH SHUQQAFA, the larg-
est Roman cemetery in Egypt, surprising the fusion of
Pharaonic and Greco-Roman style. From here we will walk
with our guide between narrow, commercial and bustling
alleys to the COLUMN OF POMPEY, an immense column
of 30 meters high that rises on the ruins of a temple.
After that, we will stop to photograph externally the new
LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA, inaugurated in 2002 with a
very modern architecture that reminds us that this city, in
the third century BC, was one of the greatest centers of
knowledge dissemination in ancient times. The Library of
Alexandria at that time guarded more than half a million
papyrus. Lunch included and continuation of our route
to ROSETTA. In this small city, very close to the mouth
of one of the tributaries of the Nile, the Rosetta Stone
was found, just over a meter high, which was key to deci-
phering the hieroglyphic writing of the Egyptians since it
contains the same text written in hieroglyphics, demotic
and ancient Greek. We can see a replica of the Rosetta
Stone in the fortress of Rashid, located a short dis-
tance away, in a picturesque small village of streets full
of local life and with numerous fishing boats of multiple
colors on the banks of the Nile.
After that we visit Rosetta, a pleasant small town next to
the Nile, we will walk through the center seeing (external-
ly) the old Ottoman houses with their brick and wood ar-
chitecture. We will also include a boat trip on the Nile to
admire the views and activity of the fishing boats in the
area. We return to CAIRO.- Arrival at the end of the day.
NOTE: The fortress of Rashid is not very visited, some-
times it can be closed (in that case we will see it exter-
nally and walk through the picturesque village of fisher-
men and farmers)
05 WED. Cairo - Luxor.-
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport from your hotel to take
a scheduled flight (air ticket included) to LUXOR. Ar-
rival and transfer to the hotel. Free time to enjoy and
stroll through the souks of this impressive city.
06 THU. Luxor.-
During our stay in Luxor we will get to know one of the
most impressive ancient cities on the planet. Early in the

Dendera
morning, from our hotel we will take a private boat to
cross the Nile River, with its peace and impressive views
early in the morning, we go to the west bank. We visited
the ¨Valley of the Artisans¨ Deir el-Medina, a little-
visited place, here they lived and are the tombs of great
builders and craftsmen who built and decorated the royal
tombs of ancient Egypt. We will visit three tombs, their
paintings show scenes of daily life at that time. After
that, we visit the fantastic temple of Medinet Habu, the
temple of Ramses II, large and magnificently preserved,
its scenes of wars will surprise us. We stopped in front of
the Colossi of the Memnon, two impressive statues of
Amenhotep II. We will visit the VALLEY OF THE QUEENS
where the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari)
is located, considered the first woman to occupy the po-
sition of pharaoh. We also visit the famous VALLEY OF
THE KINGS where the tombs of the main pharaohs are
hidden. Among these tombs, composed of several rooms
and corridors leading to the corresponding burial cham-
bers (we include, in addition to the general admission, a
ride in an electric cart to access the enclosure and tomb
of Ramses -which requires additional entry-). Return to
the east bank of Luxor. Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon we visit KARNAK, it housed the most
important religious complex in Ancient Egypt, highlighting
the immense temple of Amun-Ra, our guide will take us
to the little-crowded temple of Khinsu. We will also visit
the LUXOR MUSEUM, which shows us an impressive col-
lection of objects and mummies found in this area. After
dark we include the entrance to the LUXOR TEMPLE, its
lighting makes it magical at this time. Time to walk in the
commercial area (souk) near the temple.
Note: The order of the visits will vary based on climatological
factors and procuring to visit the different locations at times
of less affluence.
07 FRI. Luxor – Dendera - Hurghada.-
Free time in the morning stroll, shop or sightseeing in
Luxor.
At around 11am we will leave for DENDERA, one of the
best preserved Egyptian complexes thanks to the fact
that it remained buried by sand and mud until it was dis-
covered in the mid-nineteenth century. Impressive enclo-
sure of 40,000 square meters surrounded by a burly brick
wall eight to ten meters high. We are surprised by its
walls and its immense doors. Temple dedicated to Hathor,
goddess of love and fertility.
After the visit lunch included and continuation to the
Red Sea. Our highway crosses desert mountain ranges,
interesting landscapes.
HURGHADA, arrival in the late afternoon. We are located
in the most popular of Egypt´s resorts, its hotels stretch
over a strip of almost 50 kilometers. Hotel accommoda-
tion on an all-inclusive basis.
08 SAT. Hurghada- El Gouna- Hurghada.-
Full day in Hurghada. Free time during the morning to re-
lax in the hotel facilities or go on your own to visit the
large aquarium or the museum of Hurghada. After lunch
(included), an excursion to get to know the area a little
more. We will go to EL GOUNA, a short distance from
Hurghada, we are in the most luxurious holiday town in
Egypt. Numerous canals and lagoons were opened to ac-
cess most of the residences by yacht, free time to walk
around this exclusive place. After the center of Hurghada,
we will stop next to its mosque (we will get to visit it)
and walking we will go to the marina, a very touristic and
lively area, with shops and restaurants. After free time,
return to our hotel. Stay on an all-inclusive basis.
09 SUN. Hurghada – Saint Paul– Saint Anthony – El
Galala – Cairo.-
Following the Red Sea, we travel to two impressive Cop-
tic monasteries. St. Anthony and St. Paul are the oldest
monasteries in Christendom, dating back to the fourth
century, when monks began to settle in caves and hidden
cliffs, at the foot of the Red Sea Mountain. The two mon-
asteries are considered the holiest places of the Coptic
church in Egypt.
Between arid mountains, surrounded by powerful walls,
the MONASTERY OF ST PAUL thrills us, with its orchards
and palm trees, and the pilgrims who come to pray at its
fourth century’s cave/church with its simple murals. After
that we continue to the MONASTERY OF ST ANTHONY,
also walled with its many buildings and adobe houses, its
atmosphere seems stopped in time, the church of St An-
thony, built on the tomb of the Saint houses magnificent
Coptic murals of the thirteenth century. Lunch included
in service area.
After these emotional places we travel to EL GALALA, we
will be surprised with the new cities that Egypt is building
in the desert. We will go first to the luxury resort located
next to the Red Sea, with its marina and water park; from
here we include the cable car climb (the highest slope in
Africa) to El Galala, a new city (its construction began in
2015), magnificently designed, houses a large university.
Continuation to CAIRO. - Arrival at the end of the day.
10 MON. Cairo.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our
services.
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4 Cairo
hurgada 2
2 luxor
Hurghada
THE PRICE INCLUDES
• Europamundo General Services: Trav-
el by bus with Spanish and Portuguese
speaking guide, basic travel insurance and
breakfast buffet.
• Includes arrival transfer Includes de-
parture transfer
• Boat: Boat trip on the Nile in Rosseta, Lit-
tle boat to cross the Nile River in Luxor.
• City tour in : Cairo, Alexandria.
• Evening Transfer: Illuminated Temples
in Luxor.
• Transfer: El Gouna in Hurghada.
• Ticket admission: Pyramids of Cheops,
Kefren and Micerinos, Egyptian Mu-
seum, Citadel of Saladin and the Alabas-
ter Mosque, the Hanging Church Coptic
neighbourhood in Cairo, Saint Macarius AL-’ULA
Monastery and Anba Bishoy Monastery in
Wadi El Natrun, Qaitbey Fortress, Rashid
Fortress in Rosseta, Valley of the Arti-
sans, Temple of Medinet Habu, Colossi of
Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of
the Kings, electric cart, Tomb of Ramses,
Museum of Luxor, Temple of Karnak and
Luxor in Luxor, Dendera Temple Complex,
Monastery of St Paul and Monastery of St
Anthony.
• Funicular: Cable car climb in Al Galala.
• Flights included: Cairo-Luxor.
• 10 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Cairo,
Alexandria, Alexandria, Dendera, Hurgha-
da, Hurghada, Hurghada, Monastry Of St.
Paul And St. Anthony.
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(Opt. 1) Jerusalem, Sinai and Cairo
EXPECTED HOTELS 01 TUE. Jerusalem.-
Arrival at Tel Aviv airport (Ben Gurion). After customs
See the hotels provided for this trip in the our transfer will be waiting for you to continue by road to
final part of the brochure and on the web- JERUSALEM. Accommodation.
site’s “My Trip” page. 02 WED. Jerusalem.-
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Full day visit of Jerusalem.
ANBA BISHOY Breakfast. Full day visit. We will start going up the
Mount of Olives, where we will appreciate a magnificent
view over the city. We will also visit the Garden of Geth-
semane. We will enter the Old City, where we will walk
the Via Dolorosa to reach Golgotha, place of the cru-
cifixion of Jesus and the Holy Sepulchre. Already in the
Arminyan quarter, we will discover the legends that are
hidden in the tower and citadel of David, where we will
explore some of the most exciting archaeological treas-
ures of this ancient settlement, the first foundations of
present-day Jerusalem. Free time for lunch. Next, visit to
the complex of the four Sephardic synagogues. We
will visit the upper part of the Hurva synagogue (allowed
for non-Jewish tourists), where we will have the possibil-
ity to learn their customs and traditions. From its terrace
we will have an unparalleled view of the Jewish quarter of
the city. We will admire the exterior architecture of this
group of temples, which also treasure a very particular
history, to finish the route we will approach the Western
Wall, where we will also know the Tunnels of said Wall
with its huge quarry stones that today are part of the
foundation of ancient Jerusalem 2000 years ago. We can
even see some grottoes that make improvised churches
or sacred rooms that serve for the prayers of the most
religious. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.
03 THU. Jerusalem.-
Breakfast. Departure to the Sanctuary of the Book in
the Israel Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are ex-
hibited, and where the Model of Jerusalem in the time
of Jesus is located. Visit the neighborhood of Ain Karen
where the Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
is located, and visit of Yad Vashem, Museum and Holo-
caust Memorial. Visit the lively Mahane Yehuda Mar-
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ket where Orthodox Jews, Palestinians, Arminyans, Arabs
mingle with tourists creating a multicultural atmosphere.
Free time for lunch. In the afternoon we enter PALESTINE
to visit the city of Bethlehem. We will visit the Mosque
of Omar (exterior) and the Church of the Nativity with
the Grotto of the Manger, the Basilica of Santa Catarina
and the Grotto of Saint Jerome. Short walk through the
old city before returning to Jerusalem. On the outskirts of
Bethlehem stands the Salesian monastery of Cremisan
where the only Palestinian wine is made. Return to the
hotel Accommodation.
Note: Don´t forget to bring your passport to cross into
Palestine.
04 FRI. Jerusalem – Eilat – Saint Catherine.-
After breakfast we leave for the south of Israel. We will
skirt the Dead Sea and traverse the beautiful landscapes
of the Negev Desert. Arrival at EILAT, a modern and tour-
istic city with its excellent beaches. A relaxing time for
lunch and walking. After lunch departure to the border of
EGYPT. Passage to Sinai, on our route we photograph the
island of the pharaoh with the powerful fortress of Sala-
din. Continuation to SAINT CATHERINE -Arrival, dinner
included and accommodation.
NOTE: In the passage from Israel to Egypt, entry / exit
taxes must be paid by the traveler in the different coun-
tries. Israel: 32 $ (exit tax), Egypt: Entrance fee to Taba:
25$, Entry visa: 45$ (which is actually 25$ visa + 20$
processing fee)
05 SAT. Saint Catherine- Well of Moses- Cairo.-
At the foot of Mount Sinai, we visit the impressive walled
monastery of SAINT CATHERINE. According to tradi-
tion, this is where Moses saw “the Burning Bush that
burned without being consumed”. The monastery, which is
a sacred place for Jews, Christians and Muslims, belongs
to the Orthodox Church and is a UNESCO World Herit-
age Site. We then continue on through the Sinai Desert’s
picturesque landscapes. Lunch included in route. Stop
at the WELL OF MOSES, a biblical site that looks like a
small oasis. We will leave Sinai through the tunnel under
the SUEZ CANAL. Arrival in CAIRO at the end of the af-
ternoon. Accommodation.

Jerusalem
QAITBEY
06 SUN. Cairo.-
Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids
of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets to go inside
the pyramids are not included), and also the impressive
Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit to the Egyptian
Museum with its ancient art and where the treasure of
the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen is kept. Lunch included.
Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. We will
take a walk through the Coptic neighborhood where we
visit the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
07 MON. Cairo.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our
services.
(Opt. 2) Holy Land with Cairo and Alexandria
Days 1 - 6 as in Opt. 1
07 MON. Cairo – Wadi Natrum – Alexandria.-
We leave Cairo, traveling to the WADI NATRUM region,
an area known for its Coptic monasteries since thousands
of Christians who were fleeing in the fourth century from
Roman persecutions, settled in the area. The monaster-
ies, fortified because of the attacks suffered in differ-
ent historical periods, are places that receive the visit of
many pilgrims and will allow us to discover their tradi-
tions. Coptic popes are chosen from among the monks
of these monasteries. We will visit SAINT MACARIO,
founded in the year 360, where one of its monks will
guide us through the enclosure. After that we visit the
monastery of ANBA BISHOY, founded in the year 340,
we access the fortified tower by a drawbridge. We will
visit - also guided by a monk - the church, the refectory
and the fortress, where several Coptic Popes are buried.
Time to stroll through the lively area and also visit the
huge new cathedral.
We continue our route to ALEXANDRIA, arrival in this
port city with over 5 million inhabitants. Lunch includ-
ed. We visit this afternoon the great QAITBEY fortress,
built in 1480 on a narrow peninsula where the Hellenistic
lighthouse was located, which was considered one of the
seven wonders of the ancient world. After that, with the
bus we travel the cornice, chaotic, noisy, commercial or
EUROPAMUNDO TOURS
Saint Catherine
1
3
Jerusalem
1 Alexandria
2/3
Cairo
Pozos de Moisés
THE PRICE INCLUDES
• Europamundo General Services: Trav-
el by bus with Spanish and Portuguese
speaking guide, basic travel insurance and
elegant, depending on the areas. Free time. Accommoda- breakfast buffet.
tion. • Includes arrival transfer
• Includes departure transfer
08 TUE. Alexandria – Rashid- Rosetta – Cairo.- • Excursion: Bethlehem in Jerusalem.
We continue our visit of ALEXANDRIA, entering the im- • City tour in: Jerusalem, Cairo.
pressive CATACOMBS KOM ASH SHUQQAFA, the larg-
• Ticket admission: Book in the Museum
est Roman cemetery in Egypt, surprising the fusion of
of Israel, Holocaust Museum and Memo-
Pharaonic and Greco-Roman style. From here we will walk
with our guide between narrow, commercial and bustling rial, Church of the Nativity, in Bethlehem,
alleys to the COLUMN OF POMPEY, an immense column Monastery of Saint Catherine in Saint
of 30 meters high that rises on the ruins of a temple. Catherine, Well of Moses, Pyramids of
After that, we will stop to photograph externally the new Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, Egyptian
LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA, inaugurated in 2002 with a Museum, Citadel of Saladin and the Ala-
very modern architecture that reminds us that this city, in baster Mosque, the Hanging Church Cop-
the third century BC, was one of the greatest centers of tic neighbourhood in Cairo. AL-’ULA
knowledge dissemination in ancient times. The Library of • 3 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Saint
Alexandria at that time guarded more than half a million Catherine, Moses Well, Cairo.
papyrus. Lunch included and continuation of our route
to ROSETTA. In this small city, very close to the mouth (Additional services Opt. 2)
of one of the tributaries of the Nile, the Rosetta Stone • Boat: Boat trip on the Nile in Rosseta.
was found, just over a meter high, which was key to deci- • City tour in: Alexandria.
phering the hieroglyphic writing of the Egyptians since it
• Ticket admission: Saint Macarius Mon-
contains the same text written in hieroglyphics, demotic
and ancient Greek. We can see a replica of the Rosetta
astery and Anba Bishoy Monastery in
Stone in the fortress of Rashid, located a short dis- Wadi El Natrun, Qaitbey Fortress, Rashid
tance away, in a picturesque small village of streets full Fortress in Rosseta.
of local life and with numerous fishing boats of multiple • 2 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Alexan-
colors on the banks of the Nile. dria, Alexandria.
After that we visit Rosetta, a pleasant small town next to
the Nile, we will walk through the center seeing (external-
ly) the old Ottoman houses with their brick and wood ar-
chitecture. We will also include a boat trip on the Nile to
admire the views and activity of the fishing boats in the
area. We return to CAIRO.- Arrival at the end of the day.
NOTE: The fortress of Rashid is not very visited, some-
times it can be closed (in that case we will see it exter-
nally and walk through the picturesque village of fisher-
men and farmers)
09 WED. Cairo.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our
services.
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(Opt. 1) Jerusalem, Pyramids, Monasteries and
Red Sea
01 TUE. Jerusalem.-
Arrival at Tel Aviv airport (Ben Gurion). After cus-
toms our transfer will be waiting for you to continue
by road to JERUSALEM. Accommodation.
02 WED. Jerusalem.-
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Full day visit of Jerusalem.
Breakfast. Full day visit. We will start going up the
Mount of Olives, where we will appreciate a magnifi-
cent view over the city. We will also visit the Garden
of Gethsemane. We will enter the Old City, where we
will walk the Via Dolorosa to reach Golgotha, place
of the crucifixion of Jesus and the Holy Sepulchre.
Already in the Arminyan quarter, we will discover the
legends that are hidden in the tower and citadel of
David, where we will explore some of the most ex-
citing archaeological treasures of this ancient settle-
ment, the first foundations of present-day Jerusalem.
Free time for lunch. Next, visit to the complex of the
four Sephardic synagogues. We will visit the upper
part of the Hurva synagogue (allowed for non-Jewish
tourists), where we will have the possibility to learn
their customs and traditions. From its terrace we will
have an unparalleled view of the Jewish quarter of the
city. We will admire the exterior architecture of this
group of temples, which also treasure a very particu-
lar history, to finish the route we will approach the
Western Wall, where we will also know the Tunnels
of said Wall with its huge quarry stones that today
are part of the foundation of ancient Jerusalem 2000
years ago. We can even see some grottoes that make
improvised churches or sacred rooms that serve for
the prayers of the most religious. Return to the hotel.
Accommodation.
03 THU. Jerusalem.-
Breakfast. Departure to the Sanctuary of the Book
in the Israel Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are
exhibited, and where the Model of Jerusalem in the
time of Jesus is located. Visit the neighborhood of Ain
Karen where the Church of the Nativity of St. John the
Baptist is located, and visit of Yad Vashem, Museum
and Holocaust Memorial. Visit the lively Mahane
Yehuda Market where Orthodox Jews, Palestinians,
Arminyans, Arabs mingle with tourists creating a mul-
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Jerusalem, Pyramids,
Monasteries and Red Sea option 1
Jerusalem and Secrets of
the Egyptian Nile option 2
ticultural atmosphere. Free time for lunch. In the af-
ternoon we enter PALESTINE to visit the city of Beth-
lehem. We will visit the Mosque of Omar (exterior)
and the Church of the Nativity with the Grotto of the
Manger, the Basilica of Santa Catarina and the Grotto
of Saint Jerome. Short walk through the old city before
returning to Jerusalem. On the outskirts of Bethlehem
stands the Salesian monastery of Cremisan where
the only Palestinian wine is made. Return to the hotel
Accommodation.
Note: Don´t forget to bring your passport to cross
into Palestine.
04 FRI. Jerusalem – Eilat – Saint Catherine.-
After breakfast we leave for the south of Israel. We
will skirt the Dead Sea and traverse the beautiful
landscapes of the Negev Desert. Arrival at EILAT, a
modern and touristic city with its excellent beaches.
A relaxing time for lunch and walking. After lunch de-
parture to the border of EGYPT. Passage to Sinai, on
our route we photograph the island of the pharaoh
with the powerful fortress of Saladin. Continuation to
SAINT CATHERINE -Arrival, dinner included and ac-
commodation.
NOTE: In the passage from Israel to Egypt, entry /
exit taxes must be paid by the traveler in the different
countries. Israel: 32 $ (exit tax), Egypt: Entrance fee to
Taba: 25$, Entry visa: 45$ (which is actually 25$ visa
+ 20$ processing fee)
05 SAT. Saint Catherine- Well of Moses- Cairo.-
At the foot of Mount Sinai, we visit the impressive
walled monastery of SAINT CATHERINE. Accord-
ing to tradition, this is where Moses saw “the Burn-
ing Bush that burned without being consumed”. The
monastery, which is a sacred place for Jews, Christians
and Muslims, belongs to the Orthodox Church and is
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then continue on
through the Sinai Desert’s picturesque landscapes.
Lunch included in route. Stop at the WELL OF MO-
SES, a biblical site that looks like a small oasis. We will
leave Sinai through the tunnel under the SUEZ CANAL.
Arrival in CAIRO at the end of the afternoon. Accom-
modation.
06 SUN. Cairo.-
Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids
of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets to go in-
side the pyramids are not included), and also the im-
Hurgada
pressive Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit to
the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and where
the treasure of the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen is kept.
Lunch included. Citadel of Saladin and the Alabas-
ter Mosque. We will take a walk through the Coptic
neighborhood where we visit the Hanging Church built
above a Roman fortress.
07 MON. Cairo – Pyramid of Meidum – Oasis Al
Fayoum – Wadi Rayyan – Wadi al Hittan – Min-
ya.-
We will leave Cairo early, we will get to know an Egypt
that you probably had never imagined: a country of
great lakes in the middle of the desert! Stop (entrance
included) at the PYRAMID OF MEIDUM, considered as
the first pyramid that the ancient Egyptians tried to
build, 2600 years before Christ, we are surprised by
its stepped structure. We can climb to the door that
gives access to the burial chamber (after descending
75 meters) and see the large mastabas that house the
tombs of some relatives of the pharaoh.
After that we visit the Oasis of Al Faiyum, we out-
line the great QARUM LAKE that allows the irriga-
tion of the entire oasis making this area ¨the garden of
Egypt¨. The shores of the lake have numerous leisure
points for Egyptians. Al Fayoum is also known for ¨the
Al Fayoum portraits¨, the oldest portraits in the world
(today we can see them in the Egyptian Museum in
Cairo). We will stop and have lunch at TUNIS village,
a nice place with great ceramic crafts, lunch included.
Afterwards we enter among magnificent desert land-
scapes, we stop at WADI RAYYAN, a saltwater lake
where rare species of birds and gazelles live, an area
declared a National Park. Time for a walk next to the
small falls. We continue entering the desert, we travel
to the enclosure of WADI AL HITTAN -the valley of
the whales-, declared by Unesco a World Heritage Site.
The number, concentration, and quality of the fossils,
as well as their location in a protected landscape of
great beauty, make the site an exceptional place. We
get to visit the museum with fossilized whales (where
we get to see their skeletons) and get to know about
climate change.
Continue to MINYA, a city of 300,000 inhabitants by
the Nile, active and pleasant walk along the river. Din-
ner included.
08 TUE. - Minya- Zawiyyet Sultan - Beni Hassan -
Deir Al Muharraq- Tombs of Mir - ASYUT.-
We start another exciting day in the center of the Nile
Valley. Leaving Minya we stop at ZAWIYYET SULTAN,
place of the dead, at the foot of a small pharaonic ne-
cropolis an immense cemetery with a very peculiar archi-
tecture of vaulted adobe mausoleums leads us to feel ¨in
another world¨. After that we visit BENI HASSAN, the ne-
cropolis stands on cliffs above the Nile valley, 39 tombs
(four are visited) dating from 2125 to 1795 years before
Christ and offer us a fascinating idea of the daily life of
that time. Lunch included.
Following the Nile valley we stop at the TOMBS OF MIR,
with its nine tombs of the Old and Middle Kingdom open
to the visit. The solitude of the place is impressive (prac-
tically without tourism).
Next to the tombs we visit DEIR AL MUHARRAQ, mon-
astery and place of Coptic pilgrimage, the monks indicate
that Mary and Jesus inhabited a cave in this place for
six months after fleeing from Herod; according to tradi-
tion the church was built around the year 60 ¨the oldest
Christian church in the world¨.
Continuation to ASYUT, provincial capital. Dinner in-
cluded.
09 WED. ASYUT – Sohag – Abydos - Luxor.-
We leave ASYUT for SOHAG, we are in one of the main
Coptic areas of Egypt. We visit the WHITE MONASTERY,
built in the fourth century (several times destroyed) and
powerfully walled, in its construction stone was used that
came from pharaonic temples and some blocks still show
ancient Gods and hieroglyphics, at the time housed the
largest library in Egypt. After that we visit the RED MON-
ASTERY, one of the most impressive Christian buildings
in Egypt, its ancient chapel of the fourth century, have
most of its surface covered with frescoes (restored) that
give us an idea of what religious buildings were like at the
end of antiquity.
We continue our route to ABYDOS, lunch included, the
most important place of worship of Osiris -God of the
dead-, was a place of pilgrimage and necropolis for over
4500 years (from years 4000 BC to 600 AD), there are
still many tombs unexcavated. The impressive temple of
Seti stands out, one of the most complete and beautiful
in Egypt.
Continuation to LUXOR.
10 THU. Luxor.-
During our stay in Luxor we will get to know one of the
most impressive ancient cities on the planet. Early in the
morning, from our hotel we will take a private boat to
cross the Nile River, with its peace and impressive views
early in the morning, we go to the west bank. We visited
the ¨Valley of the Artisans¨ Deir el-Medina, a little-
visited place, here they lived and are the tombs of great
builders and craftsmen who built and decorated the royal
tombs of ancient Egypt. We will visit three tombs, their
paintings show scenes of daily life at that time. After
that, we visit the fantastic temple of Medinet Habu, the
temple of Ramses II, large and magnificently preserved,
its scenes of wars will surprise us. We stopped in front of
the Colossi of the Memnon, two impressive statues of
Amenhotep II. We will visit the VALLEY OF THE QUEENS
where the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari)
is located, considered the first woman to occupy the po-
sition of pharaoh. We also visit the famous VALLEY OF
THE KINGS where the tombs of the main pharaohs are
hidden. Among these tombs, composed of several rooms
and corridors leading to the corresponding burial cham-
bers (we include, in addition to the general admission, a
ride in an electric cart to access the enclosure and tomb
of Ramses -which requires additional entry-). Return to
the east bank of Luxor. Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon we visit KARNAK, it housed the most
important religious complex in Ancient Egypt, highlighting
the immense temple of Amun-Ra, our guide will take us
to the little-crowded temple of Khinsu. We will also visit
the LUXOR MUSEUM, which shows us an impressive col-
lection of objects and mummies found in this area. After
dark we include the entrance to the LUXOR TEMPLE, its
lighting makes it magical at this time. Time to walk in the
commercial area (souk) near the temple.
Note: The order of the visits will vary based on climatological
factors and procuring to visit the different locations at times
of less affluence.
11 FRI. Luxor – Dendera - Hurghada.-
Free time in the morning stroll, shop or sightseeing in
Luxor.
At around 11am we will leave for DENDERA, one of the
best preserved Egyptian complexes thanks to the fact
that it remained buried by sand and mud until it was dis-
covered in the mid-nineteenth century. Impressive enclo-
sure of 40,000 square meters surrounded by a burly brick
wall eight to ten meters high. We are surprised by its
walls and its immense doors. Temple dedicated to Hathor,
goddess of love and fertility.
After the visit lunch included and continuation to the
Red Sea. Our highway crosses desert mountain ranges,
interesting landscapes.
HURGHADA, arrival in the late afternoon. We are located
in the most popular of Egypt´s resorts, its hotels stretch
over a strip of almost 50 kilometers. Hotel accommoda-
tion on an all-inclusive basis.
12 SAT. Hurghada- El Gouna- Hurghada.-
Full day in Hurghada. Free time during the morning to re-
lax in the hotel facilities or go on your own to visit the
large aquarium or the museum of Hurghada. After lunch
(included), an excursion to get to know the area a little
more. We will go to EL GOUNA, a short distance from
Hurghada, we are in the most luxurious holiday town in
Egypt. Numerous canals and lagoons were opened to ac-
cess most of the residences by yacht, free time to walk
around this exclusive place. After the center of Hurghada,
we will stop next to its mosque (we will get to visit it)
and walking we will go to the marina, a very touristic and
lively area, with shops and restaurants. After free time,
return to our hotel. Stay on an all-inclusive basis.
13 SUN. Hurghada – Saint Paul– Saint Anthony – El
Galala – Cairo.-
Following the Red Sea, we travel to two impressive Cop-
tic monasteries. St. Anthony and St. Paul are the oldest
monasteries in Christendom, dating back to the fourth
century, when monks began to settle in caves and hidden
cliffs, at the foot of the Red Sea Mountain. The two mon-
asteries are considered the holiest places of the Coptic
church in Egypt.
Between arid mountains, surrounded by powerful walls,
the MONASTERY OF ST PAUL thrills us, with its orchards
and palm trees, and the pilgrims who come to pray at its
fourth century’s cave/church with its simple murals. After
that we continue to the MONASTERY OF ST ANTHONY,
also walled with its many buildings and adobe houses, its
atmosphere seems stopped in time, the church of St An-
thony, built on the tomb of the Saint houses magnificent
Coptic murals of the thirteenth century. Lunch included
in service area.
After these emotional places we travel to EL GALALA, we
will be surprised with the new cities that Egypt is building
in the desert. We will go first to the luxury resort located
next to the Red Sea, with its marina and water park; from
here we include the cable car climb (the highest slope in
Africa) to El Galala, a new city (its construction began in
2015), magnificently designed, houses a large university.
Continuation to CAIRO. - Arrival at the end of the day.
14 MON. Cairo.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our
services.
(Opt. 2) Jerusalem and Secrets of the Egyptian Nile
Days 1 - 10 as in Opt. 1
11 FRI. Luxor - Esna.-
Today you will be able to admire the Necropolis of
Thebes, visiting the famous VALLEY OF THE KINGS,
where are hidden the tombs of the main pharaohs. Com-
posed of several rooms and corridors that lead to the
burial chambers, are among others, Ramses III, Seti I and
Amenhotep II. You will also visit the Colossae of Mem-
non, two impressive statues of Amenophis II, as well as
the Temple of Queen Hatsepsut (Deir el Bahari) and the
Temple of Medinet Habu. During this day we can enjoy
the beauty of the Nile riverbanks. You could do differ-
ent activities on the boat and at evening enjoy the music
at the disco. Full board. Night on board, navigating to
ESNA.
12 SAT. Esna- Edfu- Kom Ombo - Aswan.-
Arrival to EDFU and visit the Temple of Horus (God rep-
resented by a Falcon), which in the past was partially cov-
ered by lime during the periodic flooding of the river Nile.
The rescue and restoration work complete, we now have
one of the most beautiful temples of Ptolemaic times, in
an exceptional state of preservation. Navigation to KOM
OMBO. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the only temple
dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Haroesis, where we
find a Nilometer (former system for measuring the level
of the Nile River) and a mummified crocodile. During the
evening you will be able to enjoy the Chilaba’s party, local
typical outfit (on route you could economically acquire
them at local markets). Full board. Accommodation on
board, navigating to ASWAN.
13 SUN. Aswan.-
Arrival to ASWAN. Possibility of getting the optional
tour to Abu Simbel (visit NOT included in the itinerary),
located two hundred and eighty kilometers from Aswam,
visit the western desert and the temples carved on the
cliff by Ramses II during the twelfth century BC, with 20
meters high statues, dedicated to the god Amon Ra, and
the Temple of Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor.
Visit the Red Granite quarry where is the famous 41
meters high Unfinished Obelisk. We will also visit the
Aswan Dam, one of the largest in the world, which cre-
ated Lake Nasser with a length of more than 500 km. We
will visit the beautiful Temple of Philae dedicated to the
goddess Isis and located on a small island that can only
be accessed by boat. In the afternoon, a felucca cruise
on the Nile, typical sailing boats in the area, heading
to the island of Kitchener where the Botanical Garden is
located. Full board. Accommodation on board.
14 MON. Aswan.-
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our
services.
EUROPAMUNDO TOURS
Saint Catherine
1
3
Jerusalem
Minya
1
3 Cairo
1 Asyut
hurgada 2
2 luxor
1 esna
2 aswan
THE PRICE INCLUDES
• Europamundo General Services:Travel by
bus with Spanish and Portuguese speaking
guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast
buffet.
• Includes arrival transfer
• Includes departure transfer
• Excursion: Bethlehem in Jerusalem.
• Boat: Little boat to cross the Nile River in
Luxor.
• City tour in: Jerusalem, Cairo.
• Evening Transfer: Illuminated Temples in
Luxor.
• Transfer: El Gouna in Hurghada.
• Ticket admission: Book in the Museum of
Israel, Holocaust Museum and Memorial,
Church of the Nativity, in Bethlehem, Mon-
astery of Saint Catherine in Saint Catherine,
Well of Moses, Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren
and Micerinos, Egyptian Museum, Citadel
of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, the
Hanging Church Coptic neighbourhood in
Cairo, Pyramid of Meidum in Meidum, Tunis
Village in Faiyum Oasis, Valley of Whales and
Fossilized Whales Museum in Wadi Al Hitan,
Necropolis of Beni Hassan , Tombs of Mir,
Deir Al Muharraq Monastery, White Monas-
tery and Red Monastery in Suhaq, Necropolis
of Abydos, Valley of the Artisans, Temple of
Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of
Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, electric cart,
Tomb of Ramses, Museum of Luxor, Temple
of Karnak and Luxor in Luxor, Dendera Tem-
ple Complex, Monastery of St Paul and Mon-
astery of St Anthony.
• Funicular: Cable car climb in Al Galala. AL-’ULA
• 11 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Saint
Catherine, Moses Well, Cairo, Faiyum Oasis,
Minya, Beni Hassan, Asyut, Abydos, Dendera,
Hurghada, Hurghada, Hurghada, Monastry Of
St. Paul And St. Anthony.
(Additional services Opt. 2)
• Excursion: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of
Memnon in Luxor.
• Boat: Typical sailing boats felucca and show
typical dance beduina in Aswan.
• Ticket admission: Necropolis of Thebas,
Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Tem-
ple of Queen Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu; in
Luxor, Temple of Horus in Edfu, Temple of
Kom Ombo in Kom Ombo, Red Granite Quarry
and Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, As-
wan Dam in Aswan.
• 6 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Luxor, Esna,
Kom Ombo, Aswan, Aswan, Aswan.
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