12 days Omrah+
(Makkah, Madinah, Al Ula, Hail, Jubbah, Qaseem and Riyadh)
1 Days | Max People : 20 |
Min Age : 12+ |
Detail
Madinah
Seera Museum
The Seera Museum in Al Madinah typically is a historical museum dedicated to showcasing the rich past of Medina, the second holiest city in Islam. It houses a collection of artifacts, models, and exhibits that illustrate the city's evolution from its pre-Islamic origins to its emergence as a significant center of Islamic civilization
Quba Mosque
The Quba Mosque is the first mosque built in Islam and the first mosque constructed in the city of Medina. In terms of precedence, the Kaaba in Mecca is considered the first house established for people, while the Quba Mosque is recognized as the first mosque built by Muslims after the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina. Located south of Medina, the mosque was built by Prophet Muhammad upon his migration to the city. Muslims throughout past centuries have shown interest in renovating and expanding the mosque. It was renovated by Uthman ibn Affan and later by Umar ibn Abdul Aziz during the reign of Walid ibn Abdul Malik. This care and development continued under subsequent caliphs, including Sultan Qaitbay and the Ottoman Sultans Mahmud II and his son Sultan Abdul Majid I.
Uhud mountain
is a battle that took place between Muslims and the Quraish tribe in the third year of migration. The Muslim army was led by the Prophet Muhammad, and the Quraish tribe was led by Abu Sufyan bin Harb. The Battle of Uhud is the second major battle undertaken by Muslims. It occurred on the mount of Uhud.
Ula
Elephant rock
the "trunk" and "body" of this monolithic red sandstone beast were shaped by natural forces millions of years of wind and water erosion. The beauty of the unrefined structure is enhanced by a landscape of golden sands.
Lion Tombs Near Dadan
Dadan was the capital city of the Lihyan and Dadan kingdoms. These civilizations flourished 2000 years ago. The Lihyan kingdom was among the biggest of its time, and it was spread from Madinah in the south to Aqaba in the north (Jordan). dadan was an ancient city currently located near Al-Ula. Dadan is widely known for its stunning tombs carved into red rocks. Lion tombs of Dadan are the most famous among all other tombs present in the region. These beautifully carved structures are 50 meters high. Historically the city had considerable importance in terms of trade as it was located on a major trading route. It acted as a crucial link between the southern region of the Arabian Peninsula and several Persia, Egypt, and Mesopotamia empires. Being at the center of a significant trading route, the city was influenced by cultures of other lands.
Old Ula
dating back to the 12th century, the heritage site is best known for its mud- brick buildings and being an age-old settlement on the pilgrimage route from Damascus to Makkah. Al Ula Old Town was inhabited from the 12th century until the 1980s, when its last residents left the ancient village for more modern locales. With nearly 900 houses, 400 shops and five town squares, the Old Town is once again welcoming travelers. It contains Masjid Al-Izam, the restored Friday Mosque believed to have been visited by the Prophet Mohammed. Travelers can also see the town’s tantora, or sundial, which served as the main way residents tracked the change of seasons.
Ekma Mountain
a towering mountain, whose color tends towards red, is located about three kilometers northwest of the city of Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia. It is considered an open library, containing hundreds of inscriptions and writings on its slopes and rock surfaces, primarily dating back to the Dadanian and Lihyanian periods. It narrates the history of the region and life therein during various historical epochs, serving as a documented record of the flourishing Lihyanian civilization in the Arabian Peninsula and the East during a significant period of history.
Hegra
The Hegra Archaeological Site is the first World Heritage property to be inscribed in Saudi Arabia. It is the largest conserved site of the civilization of the Nabataeans south of Petra in Jordan. It features well-preserved monumental tombs with decorated facades dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. The site also features some 50 inscriptions of the pre-Nabataean period and some cave drawings. Al-Hijr bears a unique testimony to Nabataean civilization. With its 111 monumental tombs, 94 of which are decorated, and water wells, the site is an outstanding example of the Nabataeans’ architectural accomplishment and hydraulic expertise.
Hail
A'arif Fort
is located in the city of Hail on the highest peak of a mountain overlooking the city. Was built in 1260 AH on an area of 440 sq. m. A'arif Fort with its rectangular shape and medium size, is surrounded by a solid wall with openings to drain rainwater. Its walls were built of mud bricks and mud, on stone foundations, and equipped with everything the anchors and city defenders need, such as towers, observation slots, sleeping areas and others for storage, a mosque, toilets, and 30 watchtowers to defend the area. For a period of time
Al Qishla Castle
is located in the city of Hail. Was built by order of His Majesty King Abdulaziz in 1360 AH. Consists of a rectangular structure extending longitudinally from east to west and in width from north to south. It has two floors, an open courtyard, and a square tower in each of its four corners as well a main entrance on the eastern façade and a secondary one on the southern façade. The castle was built to serve as a military barracks besides a rectangular mosque containing three rows of connected columns.
Jubbah
the heritage city of Jubbah in the Hail region is one of the most important heritage sites and beautiful desert tourist destinations. Registered in 2015 as a World Heritage Site. The city of Jubbah includes the remains of the oldest human sites dating back to the stone ages. Perhaps one of the most important rock drawings and inscriptions that a tourist cansee in Jubbah are those found in Mount "Umm Sinman" and Mount "Ghouta", whichrepresent the early pattern of engraving dating back to the seventh millennium BC.The archaeological mountain "Umm Sinman" is characterized by many inscriptions and drawings, Thamudic and Stone Age, which are spread on the mountain. It is called by this name because it is very similar to the two-humped camel and is stable in the ground. The mountain recorded about (5431) Thamudic inscriptions, and (1944) a drawing of different animals. Including (1378) drawings of camels in different sizes and shapes, and the number of human drawings reached (262) drawings, and this huge number of these works confirms to those who watch them that the one who executed them was not a transient human being, but rather a human being who possesses many of the elements of civilization. The drawings and engravings of Umm Sinman Mountain and Ghouta Mountain are also distinguished by rich scenes of the daily life of humans andtheliving creatures that inhabited this area.And the emergence of animal figures such as camels, undomesticated horses, ibex, and various groups of sheep, cats and dogs that were used in hunting, while the second period dates back to the prominent drawings and rock inscriptions are the domestication of camels. In addition to symbolic shapes and palm trees.
Al-Hotima Volcanic Crater
is the crater of an old volcano. still retains many of its natural and original components and its floor is a salt layer that gives the viewer a beautiful view.
This crater is located 7 km east of the city of Taba in the Hail region. This beautiful site is considered one of the tourist attractions in the region.
Al Qassem
Unaizah
is the second largest city in Al- Qassim Province. Was an important stopping point for Muslim pilgrims coming from Mesopotamia (Iraq) and Persia (Iran) to Makkah. Was inhabited hundreds of years before the spread of Islam.Al-Bassam heritage house
Al-Bassam heritage house
a grand building was built in 1955 using traditional Najdi ventilation and lighting techniques. It covers an area of 3,500 square meters. It's a historical palace including museum and souk. Features 30 rooms spread across two floors, including guestrooms, storage rooms and bedrooms.
Buraydah Camel Market
Historically, camels were the main source of transport in Saudi Arabia. Now, being far more technologically advanced, Saudis value the camel, both for its place in the country's cultural past, but also as a thoroughbred racing animal, as well as a reliable source of milk, food and leather. in the outskirts of Buraydah, across two square miles, lies the largest camel market in the world. Every day at six in the morning, the Buraydah camel market comes to life as vendors and buyers exchange riyals for camels, sheep, goats, and goods such as saddles, halters and blankets. The markets are pure chaos, with thousands of camels rattling in their rusty pens, men from all over hoisting their purchases into the back of their pick-up trucks, and the screams of animals mixed with sand, heat, and smell! Most of the camels purchased at the Buraydah market are destined for the slaughter-house, as camel meat is a prized delicacy. At special auctions a thoroughbred camel can be sold for as much as a million dollars.
Riyadh
Shaqra
Shaqra is a Saudi governorate located 180 km north of Riyadh, and it is the largest city in the Yamama region. It was a stopover on the Riyadh-Taif Road before the new road opened. The city was formed before the advent of Islam. Shaqra suffered from the Turkish war against Ibn Saud in 1818 when the people of Shaqra were renowned for supporting the Imam. The Emir of Shaqra, Hamad bin Ghaib, ordered the people to dig a deep trench around their city and build a wall on its edge. When Shaqra was besieged by Turkish artillery, its inhabitants climbed to the ambushes to attack the Turks from above the walls, making it difficult for the Turks to advance. The battles intensified, and the people of Shaqra could no longer resist, so they requested a truce. It was agreed that the Turks would not enter the city and Shaqra would be safe - on the condition that the Turks would not be attacked from behind during their advance and that the city's inhabitants would surrender to Turkish rule.
Al-Qasab
Al-Qasab is an ancient city known since the pre-Islamic era for producing salt and wheat. It is located 160 km from Riyadh and is also famous for its poets. The Al-Qasab Salt Flats are an interesting site where you can observe the production of raw salt from the flatlands covered with salt. They produce about 200,000 tons of salt annually and have been famous since ancient times for their high-quality salt, which is still sold in plastic bags throughout the kingdom. To the west of the salt flats, the land is bordered by massive sand dunes in the Al-Dahna desert. The Al-Qasab Salt Flats are more than an hour's drive from the capital, so you can easily plan a day trip there if you are in Riyadh.
The Murabba Palace
Also known as Qasr al Murabba. It served as the residence and court of King Abdul Aziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. The palace is a reminder of the city’s fascinating past. The construction of the palace began in 1936 and was completed in 1945. Sprawling over 9800 meters, Murabba Palace boasts the traditional Najdean styled architecture.
The National Museum
Help to explore centuries of Arabian prehistory, history, culture and art at the Kingdom’s biggest and most entertaining museum. Housed within striking modernist architecture and flower-wreathed gardens. It's eight halls exhibits everything from Neolithic rock art, to replicas of the buildings of old Jeddah, as well as transporting visitors on a magically interactive tour of the ages.
Sky Bridge
Is the sixth tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia. Completed in 2002, this 99-storey building rises 302.3 meters in the sky and overtook Faisaliyah Tower as the tallest tower in Saudi Arabia, however, it has since been surpassed by five other buildings but remains the most iconic building in the Riyadh skyline.
Masmak Fortress
Built in 1865 during the Second Saudi State, the fortress was given the name Masmak, the Arabic word for a tall, strong building with thick walls. It was the main base for the defense of Riyadh.
The House of Saud’s second state collapsed in 1881, and the Al-Rasheed family took control, they were forced to flee into exile in Kuwait.
There they remained until 1902, Abdulaziz ibn Abdul Rahman Al-Saud arrived in Riyadh accompanied by 63 men. He told 23 of them to wait at the border in case the mission failed, then entered the capital were he recapture the fortress and with it Riyadh.
King Fahd National Library
King Fahd National Library is a national library located in Riyadh, the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The establishment of the library was announced during a ceremony held in 1983 CE (1403 AH) to mark King Fahd's accession to the throne. It was an initiative by the people of Riyadh. The construction of the library building began in 1986 CE (1406 AH). King Fahd National Library occupies a land area of approximately 58,000 square meters. Out of this, 30,000 square meters are designated as a garden and walkway for the library, while the building itself occupies 28,000 square meters. The total floor area of the main building is 23,000 square meters. After the recent expansion, the total area has reached 87,000 square meters, including the parking spaces for library staff located below ground level, as well as the original library building.
Diriyah
Diriyah was the former seat of the royal family in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 1727 to 1818, and it is one of the best tourist attractions in Riyadh. Discover the unique essence of Riyadh in this charming desert village, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage panoramic site. Upon entering, tourists will walk through narrow cobblestone pathways lined with green palm trees, providing a perfect backdrop for photography.
Itinerary
Day 1 / Jeddah to Makkah
On arrival at Jeddah International Airport. Meet your Hamza Camel-
tours representative in the arrival's hall-
drive to the Miqat and prepare for Umra -
lunch at locul restaurant-
go to the Holy Mosque to perform Umrah-
dinner at Al Baik restaurant-
- go to the hotel for overnight sleep
Day 2 / Makkah
- breakfast at the hotel
- pray Fajr in the Holy Mosque and meditate until Zuhr prayer
- back to the hotel for lunch
- visit clock tower museum
- pass by Zamzam distribution factory
- visit Hera culture center (to be introduced to Al Nour Mountain and Hera Cave)
- dinner at Kroteeh restaurant
- back to hotel for overnight sleep
Day 3 / Al Madinah
- breakfast at the hotel
- transfer to Train Station and ride to Madinah
- move from Madinah train station and have lunch at Qoba street (Al Tabbakhen) restaurant
- drive to the Holy Mosque
- visit Quba Mosque and pass by al Ghamarah Mosque, Al Jumaa Mosque, ghars water well and Salman al Farsi water well
- visit Uhod Mountain
- dineer at indosain restaurant
- back to the hotel for overnight sleep.
Day 4/ from Madinah to Ula
- breakfast at the hotel.
- start driving towards Al Ula
- lunch at local restaurant.
- transfer to Hegra site and enjoy the Nabatean Civilization.
- drive to Elephant Mountain for relaxing and meditation.
- go to the resort for dinner and overnight sleep.
Day 5 / Ula
- breakfast in the resort
- drive to Dadan Civilization site and Ekma Mountain.
- hike for 70 minutes from Ekma mountain site to Historical Ula,
enjoying passing between ancient Palm tree farms.
- arrive to the old town for lunch in Al Nakheel restaurant.
- drive to Al Harrah (Al Ula Hights) and dinner at OCTO restaurant.
- back to the resort for overnight sleep
Day 6/ Al Ula
- breakfast at the resort.
- move by 4 * 4 cars towards safari tour around Madakeel resort
to enjoy the Arch Mountain and explore Nabateans inscriptions.
- visit Shlal resort and enjoy the unique geological site with a very
narrow entrance.
- visit a Farm to enjoy the local authenticity. A local hospitality
with Saudi coffee, dates and local lunch will be served there.
- back to the hotel for dinner and sleep
Day 7/ from Al Ula to Hail
- breakfast at the resort and check out.
- drive by bus to hail, stop at Al Swailem rest house for lunch.
- continue to Hail, visit Al A'arif Forts.
- move to the heritage or Indian restaurant for dinner.
- move towards the hotel for overnight sleep
Day 8/ Jubba
- breakfast at the hotel
- move towards Jubbah town, to enjoy the historical inscriptions.
- lunch at Authentic Farm in Jubba.
- move back to Hail and visit Al Qashla Fort
- dinner at Lebanese restaurant.
- back to the hotel to sleep overnight.
Day 9 / Hotaimah Volcanic Crater and Qaseem area
- breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- reaching Hotaima Crater between the two villages Al Shnan and Taba. Enjoy hiking around its craters which takes about 70 minutes.
- move towards Onaiza City in al Qaseem state. Where we visit Al Bassam heritage museum and Al Maskof Souq (Market).
- move to Al Malfa resort in Onaiza to have dinner and overnight sleep.
Day 10/ Buraidah, Shaqra and Riyadh
- breakfast in the resort.
- move to Buraida to visit the biggest camel markets in the middle east.
- transfer to Shaqra City
- Lunch at an Eraqi restaurant.
- visit Historical Shaqra and explain details in Relation to first Saudi state.
- drive towards Riyadh
- drive to local restaurant for dinner.
- to the hotel for overnight sleep
Day 11/ Riyadh
beakfast at the hotel-
- -Visit the National Museum
- Visit Al Murabba Palace-
- Have lunch in one of the traditional restaurants-
visit the Sky Tower-
-go to Al-Masmak Palace
-- visit the city’s famous traditional Al-Zal Market (carpet market), where you can buy handicrafts and antiques
-dinner at a local restaurant-
back to the hotel for overnight sleep -
Day 12/ Riyadh
- breakfast in the hotel
- visit Diriyah
- lunch at Piatto Italian restaurant
- visit King Fahad National Library
- Free time at Al Nakheel Mall
- drive to the airport and fly back home