Saudi Arabia holidays
With mountains, desert and red sea coastlines to explore amongst an enviable collection of World Heritage sites, this kingdom holds more than its fair share of archaeological riches and natural treasures. From the haunting maze of Al Ula and the walled city of Diriyah to the astonishing rock cut tombs of Mada’in Saleh which rival Petra but come without the crowds, there are plenty of reasons to go on a Saudi Arabia holiday.
3 Saudi Arabia holiday reviews
From
£3,699
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Al Ula and visiting the Hegra archeological site. Staying at the Sahary Resort in Al Ula.
Tips?
Try to insist of better hotels in Riyadh and in Jeddah. Two of the hotels, Ewaa Hotels (in Riyadh, and in Jeddah) did not offer a restaurant that does lunch or
dinner. There was also no hot water in either. Also bear in mind that the itinerary on Day 6 is spent totally in transport from Al Ula to the hotel in Jeddah, with
no time left over for any additional ... (more)Paul Hartman
From
£5,679
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
The mix of places we visited and the super nice atmosphere within our group.
Tips?
Don't worry that it will be too strict with clothes rules. Scarf was needed in or around mosques only.
Local benefits?
I cannot say.
Overall rating?
The booking procedure and contact with sales before our trip was very confused and tiring. But the trip itself was great! (more)Karin Hassby
From
£5,560
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Being in Medina
Tips?
Closed shoes for sand
Local benefits?
We certainly gave some locals laughs.
Environmental impact, big concern about plastic water bottles
Overall rating?
Great, so glad it was available (more)Jeanne Hill
