5 Days Discovering Ancient Treasures of Saudi Arabia

Let's start our day by going to the National Museum of Saudi Arabia! It's a really important museum that tells us all about the history of Saudi Arabia. We can learn about the royal family, how the kingdom was formed, and everything about the government. Inside, there are lots of old things like ancient objects, old papers, and books. They are all organized in order so we can see how things happened over time. The museum also has special rooms to show us different parts of history, like when the first Saudi state was formed, or when the two holy places (Mecca and Medina) became important. We can also see beautiful artwork and buildings from a long time ago. Some cool things we can see are a skeleton of a really big elephant, a big rock from the desert that fell from the sky, and ancient drawings on rocks. There's even a copy of a famous stone that helped people understand ancient languages. It's going to be a really fun and interesting visit! After visiting the National Museum, you can take a walk in the beautiful outdoor gardens at King Abdulaziz's historical park with your family. You can also see old cars that belonged to the king in the Hall of King Abdulaziz. Next, we will go to a place called Murraba palace. It is a very special palace that was made by King Abdulaziz for his family to live in. The palace was built in a traditional style using materials from the local area. You can see some really cool pictures of what it looks like inside the palace. First, you will go to a traditional market in Saudi Arabia called Dira Souq. This market is well-known for selling old copper and brass items, as well as silver jewelry and clothing. When you walk in, you will smell sandalwood. You can buy antique carpets and other items that are important to the heritage of Saudi Arabia. Next, you will visit Al Masmak, where you can learn about the history of Saudi Arabia. There are interesting exhibits with maps, photographs, and artifacts from the past. You can watch a short film about King Abdul Aziz capturing the fortress, and see the spear he used still stuck in the wooden gate. It's like stepping back in time to explore the roots of Saudi Arabia. Would you like to go on a fun tour in Riyadh? We will start early in the morning at 5:00 am and it will last for about 4 hours. The tour includes transportation to and from the sand dunes. We can go on a fun tour to try different foods in Riyadh starting at 4:00 pm.
 

In the morning, after eating breakfast, we will go to the airport to catch a flight to Abha. Once we arrive, we will start our tour by visiting a place called Jabal Sawda. It is the highest point in Saudi Arabia and it is really tall, 3000 meters above the sea. We will see lots of different kinds of plants and trees that are green and beautiful. The mountains and valleys there are covered in mist, which makes it feel very peaceful and calm. It can be very cold there, so don't forget to bring warm jackets and blankets to stay cozy. A cable car is like a big, fun ride that you can take to see beautiful views from high up in the mountains. It takes about 20-25 minutes to go down the mountain and the same amount of time to come back up. The cable car can fit about 8 adults. After the ride, you can visit El Sahab Park, which is on top of a mountain. It has a great view and you can walk in the clouds there. The park's name means 'cloud', and it really feels like you are in the clouds when you are there. Your tour guide can suggest a nice restaurant in El Sahab Park where you can have lunch. The restaurant is located high up on a mountain with beautiful views, making it feel like you are in the clouds. On top of this hill, there are two places where you can see everything from above. They are really close to each other. There are a lot of monkeys there, so it's a good idea to bring some food for them. As soon as you arrive, the monkeys will be waiting for you to give them something to eat. After that, we go to a castle called Shada Castle. It used to be someone's home, but now it's a museum where they show things that people make by hand. It looks really pretty and is made out of mud. Inside, there are lots of interesting things to see like crafts and things that people use in their homes. The castle is very old and there aren't many buildings like it left in the city. It's special because it gives us a glimpse into what Saudi Arabia used to look like a long time ago. We are going to drive to the Al-Muftaha district where there is a market. We will go shopping for different crafts there.

The old Muftaha Village was fixed up and made better by using ideas from Asir's past. They used old-fashioned ways to build it, like mud and stones from the area. Al-Muftaha is a really old building in the middle of the city. It was made 260 years ago and has lots of houses connected to it. The houses are built in the traditional way of the Asir region. The building is special because it has small windows and strong walls that keep the rain out and make the buildings shady. You will have a lot of fun looking at the pretty houses in Muftaha village. It's a great place to take pictures if you like photography. Next, we will show you a mountain called Jabal Al Akhdar, which means "The Green Mountain". The whole mountain is covered in green lights, and even the clouds above it look green because of the lights. It was a really amazing sight to see. This place is like a special spot where you can forget about your worries and enjoy the peaceful and pretty things around you. Spending the night in Abha.
 

In the morning, you eat breakfast. Then, you go to the airport to catch your plane to Jeddah. Let's go on a tour of Jeddah's old downtown area, called Al-Balad. This area is known for its history and old buildings where families used to live. We can visit the traditional market and eat at some restaurants. We'll walk around the old streets and see what the town used to look like a long time ago. Next, you will go to Al Shafi Mosque, which is the oldest mosque in Jeddah. When you visit historical Jeddah, it will feel like we are going back in time to old Saudi Arabia. Your senses will be very active. You will hear and learn really cool stories about Jeddah and get to go through hidden doors. You will also have a great time walking around Al-Balad. This tour will show you all the cool and interesting places in Old Town that most people don't know about. You'll see historical buildings, take photos at famous landmarks, and try local food that only the people who live here know about. It's a fun way to learn about the traditional and modern parts of the city. Next, you will go to Al Tayebat International City Museum. It's like a big maze with lots of rooms that teach you about the history, buildings, design, and art of Saudi Arabia and other Islamic countries. You can also take lots of pictures there because it's a really cool place. This place has four floors full of interesting things to see. They have things like old artifacts, special books, and cool weapons. They also have pretty furniture, pottery, and clothes from Saudi Arabia. They even have pretend houses from different parts of the country. There are signs with good information and little models of different places too. At the end, you can have fun going on a ride along The New Jeddah Corniche. It is a long area by the ocean in the city of Jeddah. There is a road by the water, places to play and relax, and big sculptures for everyone to look at and take pictures with. Let's go on a fun adventure in Jeddah to try different kinds of yummy food! Spending the night in Jeddah.

Breakfast. Transfer to Jeddah Airport to take your departure flight.