Hello and welcome to Europamundo! We will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to your accommodation. Check the hotel reception area for information on the welcome gathering with your guide and fellow travellers.

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Free morning in MANAMÁ, capital of BAHRAIN, a small country that always had great historical importance, inhabited by just under two million inhabitants and located on an island in the Persian Gulf. In the middle of the afternoon, we will visit the historic district of Muharraq, where, in its pedestrian alleys are located some of the 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 restaurants of India since more than 300 000 inhabitants of Bahrain were born in India.

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We will get to know this small country well; we will travel along the coast by bus, stopping at the entrance to Beit Al Qur'An, a museum dedicated to the Qur'an, the Muslim holy book. We also go to the beautiful Bahrain National Museum, where we can observe the art, anthropology, and traditions of this country and comprehend its historical significance. We will go on a guided tour of the majestic Al Fatih Mosque, the country's most prominent mosque. Lunch is provided.We will depart Manama in the afternoon.On the outskirts lies QALAT AL BARHEIN, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an amazing fortification by the sea that has been inhabited for 4000 years (the current castle was built by the Portuguese). We visit one of the world's most important oil production locations, stopping between refineries and pipelines adjacent to the country's first oil extraction well. We will also stop at the "tree of life," which has been living in the desert for over 500 years and is a symbol of this country.Time to return to Manama.

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We leave Manama in the morning and cross the 25-kilometer-long bridge that separates our country from SAUDI ARABIA. Procedures at the border. We enter a country that was previously off-limits to tourists.The city of DAMMAM, the provincial capital with a population of about a million people, will astound us. We had the opportunity to photograph Khobar's water tower from the sea. Following its modern coastal strip, we'll reach the Heritage Village, shaped like a fortress, and explore its tiny museum of ancient things (including its collection of historical cars); lunch is included. We proceed to the spectacular Ithra site and its extremely modern King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture - an architecturally very remarkable place (rock shaped), with recreational areas, museums, and a library. UNESCO designated the oasis of AL-AHSA as a World Heritage Site in the mid-afternoon. Arrival in AL-HOFUF, the oasis's principal city. We will take a night walk around King Abdullah Park, a delightful park notable for its artificial lake and fountains that dance to the beat of the music.

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We go to the AL AHSA Oasis, which has gardens, canals, and wells. It has been inhabited since the Neolithic period and is considered the world's largest oasis, with about 3 million date palms. In the heart of Al-Hofuf, we visit the Ibrahim Palace, a historical fortification (World Heritage Site) highlighted by its white mosque, which the Ottomans built in 1556. Following that, we go to the "House of Allegiance," which exhibits us a tiny palace typical of the oasis. We will go through the magnificent souk of Al Qaisariya, one of the oldest markets in Arabia, which reflects the region's commercial culture. We'll go close to the busy region where the Muhaires Palace stands, with its many restaurants, stores, and parks where the locals congregate..Later, we will journey across the oasis to AL QARA, a stunning landscape area, a labyrinth of mini-gorges-caves in the mountain, and a historical monument; it will appear that "you penetrate the mountain," with temperatures hovering around 25 degrees all year. We also go to its "land of civilizations" museum, which chronicles the region's history. The Ibrahim Palace was closed for restoration at the time this itinerary was written. The palace will be visited from the outside during its closure period. In the afternoon, we board a contemporary high-speed train and travel about 350 km across the desert to Riyadh in two hours and 20 minutes.- RIYADH, you've arrived.To conclude the day, we will include conveyance and access to the Boulevard Riyadh, where you will be surprised by its life and bustle, attractions, countless restaurants serving specialties from other nations, live entertainment, and, most importantly, the spectacle of colourful fountains. It's time to walk around, eat (dinner is not included), and appreciate beautiful place. Return to your hotel room.

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Today (the order of activities may vary based on the time of year) we will visit Saudi Arabia's stunning capital. We will include the climb to the "Kingdom Centre" tower, which stands just over 300 metres tall and has a stunning design and a "bridge-shaped" viewpoint with spectacular views of the city. We will also visit the National Museum, the largest museum in the country, which is surrounded by a lovely park, and learn about the Kingdom's history, culture, and art. Following that, we will visit the Masmak Fortress, the city's ancient fortress, whose interior allows us to appreciate the enormous shift that occurred in this city over the last century.After that, we'll have time to explore the neighborhood's souks and commercial bustle.Lunch break in a shopping mall, where you can choose from the numerous restaurants and cuisine types available.In the afternoon, we will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Al Turaif DIRIYA. This location, on the outskirts of Riyadh, was once the first capital of the Saudi monarchy, which we will be able to discover owing to the remnants of its various palaces and the urban complex at the edge of the Ad-Diriya oasis.At the end of the day, we will visit the Al Rajhi Mosque, Riyadh's largest mosque with Andalusian-style design, where we will witness a prayer and be introduced to Islam, which will undoubtedly teach us something about this religion. Return to your hotel.

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Today, we take the traditional pilgrim road from Iraq to Mecca, with its many antique settlements and little oases. AL QASAB has long been noted for its salt and wheat production, as well as its poets. We'll see the fortified city and the little salt ponds, where 200,000 tonnes of salt are still produced each year. Desert dunes take us to SHAQRA, a city that is expanding alongside its university. We explore the well-fortified historic city, complete with a gorgeous old market and adobe lanes. Proceed to USHAIQER. Lunch is included before travelling to Ushaiqer Heritage Village, a pilgrimage stop known for its springs and the beauty of its oasis. We'll also go to its little museum and see the Najdi architecture residences with its carved wooden doors, gorgeous windows, and triangular roofs. Continue to BURAYDAH, the capital of the province of El Kasim and home to about 600,000 people in a huge oasis. Arrival in the late afternoon, followed by free time.

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We will visit the largest Camel Market in the world, which is located in Buraydah, a city that also has a camel hospital. The city's economy is also founded on agriculture of oasis products (dates, lemons, oranges, wheat), and every August, a major date market brings many people from all over to buy their yearly date requirement. We will visit "the city of dates," which is more or less active depending on the time of year, and enjoy this delectable fruit of the palm tree. After that, we'll have time to wander through the city centre, with its vegetable market, huge mosque, jewellery souks, and bustling activities. We will go to the Al Oqilat Museum, which will teach us about Arabian traditions and customs. Lunch is on the house.In the afternoon, we continue our journey into the desert on a great roadway. Arrival in the twilight at MEDINA, the holy city known as "the luminous city." As one of Islam's two most sacred cities, we find ourselves at an extraordinary historical and religious site. Millions of pilgrims visit Medina each year, and it was previously restricted to non-Muslims. Respect its inhabitants and beliefs, and remember to dress appropriately. In the evening, we will visit the Al Masjid Mosque, which was built by the prophet himself and is where he is buried. We will be moved to witness thousands of people enter during prayer time. Dinner is provided.

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Although the Al-'Ula region is one of the most beautiful in the world, its hotel infrastructure is severely lacking. On some occasions, we will spend two nights in Medina (seeing the Al Madinah Museum in the afternoon) before departing for Al-'Ula extremely early on Tuesday.We'll go sightseeing in Medina. We will walk around the massive Prophet's Mosque (Al Masjid a Nabawi), an incredible and luminous mosque with ten minarets and a capacity of one million guests.On the pilgrimage site of UHUD, where the prophet's armies clashed with Meccan troops. You can wander around its huge esplanade and climb the hill, but remember to do it quietly and with respect for the hundreds of pilgrims who surround us at all times. In the year 622, the prophet and his companions placed the first stone of what was to be the first mosque in history, albeit the current structure is more modern. From here, we'll go to the surrounding garden and well of Ethiq, where the local tribes gathered to drink water and greet the Prophet and his companions, who had just arrived in Medina after fleeing persecution in Mecca. Following that, we will have some free time in the city centre to browse around the shopping districts or, if desired, visit the Hejaz train Museum (located at the former Ottoman train station).In the afternoon, we journey to one of the most stunning places on the planet: the region and oasis of AL-'ULA: an actual open-air museum surrounded by nature, where rock formations, canyons, and ravines compete with the majestic artefacts carved by its ancient inhabitants. We will go to The Elephant boulder, "Jabal Al Fil," an outstanding geomorphological phenomena, a 52-meter-high boulder shaped like an elephant. Dinner is included.

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In the Al-'Ula region, we will visit the enclosure of HEGRA (Madain Saleh), a Nabataean culture "the Other Petra" that surprises us with its tombs cut in the rock in a desert environment full of mystery. Lunch is provided. We will have free time at "Al-'Ula Heritage Village," the brilliantly restored old Al-'Ula with its lovely restaurants and stores. We'll also have time to go around the lovely Oasis. We'll leave for TABUK in the middle of the afternoon. Dinner is provided.

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We travel to Tabuk, a metropolis with a population of over 500,000 people, the bustling provincial capital, and one of the country's oldest cities. We will visit the castle, which dates back 3500 years before Christ, and inside it, there is a museum that chronicles the history of the castle and the city, from the great explorers who visited it, such as Ibn Battuta, to pilgrims who paused to drink from the waters on their journey to Mecca or Medina. Following the visit, we will enter the Mud House Museum, a reproduction of the interior of an adobe house where we will learn about typical life in this style of building in the past.Following that, we stroll through the center's lively commercial section to the old train station, which is now a museum preserving the steam machines that connected Damascus and Medina.Transfer to the airport after your visit to Tabuk. We include a flight to JEDDAH, the country's second largest city, with four million inhabitants on the Red Sea coast. Transfer to your accommodation and time at leisure.

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We will spend the entire day in Jeddah, touring the city with our local guide. We will be amazed by its contrasts, as a big portion of the city is currently being renovated to make it a great world megalopolis, with the construction of the Jeddah Tower, which will be the tallest skyscraper in the world at over a thousand metres in height. We will go down the Corniche, which has stunning vistas, mosques by the sea, and recreational places; we will see the Fountain of King Fahd, which is the tallest of its kind in the world, with jets reaching more than 300 metres in height. We'll make a pit stop at the bustling and attractive fish market. We will add the entry to the "Tabeyat International City" highly interesting museum of history and ethnography in an architectural ensemble of outstanding beauty. Lunch break in a shopping mall, where you may choose from a variety of restaurants and cuisine choices.In the afternoon, we will have a trip through its historic centre, popularly known as Al-Balad, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkable series of mediaeval alleys and houses with coral and wooden balconies. We will go inside the exquisite house of Beit Sallum, which has been converted into a museum.

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