In the last thirty years Saudi Arabia has seen more change than any other country on earth. Perhaps we will never see the like again. It has gone from a tribal nomadic desert country with black goatskin tents and mud-brick houses to an ultra-modern land of gleaming towns and cities. The changes were all made possible by the discovery of vast reserves of oil under the desert sand of the country’s eastern province. But, it is probably safe to say that things might not have worked out the way they did had it not been for the tall, charismatic and shrewd persona of the man who gave the country its name - Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud. The country has, however, zealously guarded its conservative way of life founded on strict Islamic principles. They have successfully adopted and adapted to what they needed from the “Western” culture without sacrificing their traditions and the things they hold dear. Our trip will focus on this curious juxtaposition of elements which combine to create a unique and beguiling country, and give us a fascinating look at this ancient land.

Day 1: Arrive Jeddah • Day 2: Jeddah • Day 3: to Abha • Day 4: Abha • Day 5: to Najran • Day 6: Najran • Day 7: to Riyadh via al Fau • Day 8: Riyadh • Day 9: to al Hafuf • Day 10: drive to Dammam • Day 11: Hail, Al-Jouf, Sakaka • Day 12: to Tabuk via Dawmat al-Jandal • Day 13: to al Ola and Meda’in Salah • Day 14: Meda’in Salah • Day 15: to Medina and back to Riyadh • Day 16: Riyadh • Day 17: depart.

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