Route to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia guided by a specialist
> Journey of history and archaeology
> 10-day small-group trip to Saudi Arabia
> Special departure on 28 November
A cultural trip to Saudi Arabia guided by Joan Roura, a Middle East specialist who will help us understand why a country with less than a century of history plays such a key role. Saudi Arabia is one of the most inaccessible countries, with an enigmatic monarchy, now within reach of those interested in geographical and archaeological treasures of the Arabian Peninsula. The House of Saud is beginning to open its doors to the outside world.
Ottoman mansions – built in coral and wood – cities, fortresses and palaces, or archaeological sites.
Travel itinerary to Saudi Arabia
| DAY | ROUTE | ||
| 1 | Arrival in Jeddah | > | Hotel |
| 2 | Jeddah. City tour | D > C | Hotel |
| 3 | Jeddah. Flight to Al Ula, in the desert | D > C | Camp |
| 4 | Al Ula – Wajh – Old Dheba | D > C | Hotel |
| 5 | Dheba. Nabataean site of Madain Shuaib – Tabuk | D > C | Hotel |
| 6 | Tabuk. Flight to Riyadh | D > C | Hotel |
| 7 | Riyadh. City visit | D > C | Hotel |
| 8 | Riyadh – Al Hafouf palm grove – Dammam | D > C | Hotel |
| 9 | Dammam. Excursion to Al-Hofuf oasis and city visit | D > C | Hotel |
| 10 | Dammam. Airport transfer | > | > |
Price of the Saudi Arabia trip
| PERSON | Base price |
| per person in a double room | 3985 € |
About the accompanying guide
Journalist and writer Joan Roura is an editor in TV3’s international news department and a Middle East specialist with in-depth knowledge of the region.
Since 1982, he has covered the Arab–Israeli conflict, the Iraq War, the wars in Lebanon, the Egyptian uprising of 2011 and the ongoing conflict in Syria, among others.
He will give the talks and organise and coordinate visits that, although not listed in the itinerary, bring us closer to everyday Saudi life: homes, shops, businesses, leisure…
An impenetrable country, with an enigmatic monarchy, within the reach of few travellers.
Documentation required for travel
Spanish passport holders: a passport valid for at least 6 months, with at least 3 blank pages. It must NOT contain entry stamps for Israel or its border crossings.
An entry VISA is required. Apply online: VISA APPLICATION FORM and the approximate cost is 117 €.
Travellers are responsible for checking this information against that provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on their website.
Citizens with a passport of another nationality (not Spanish): Contact the respective Consulates and/or Embassies to learn about the entry formalities required by the countries visited on the trip.
Social and political situation of the country of destination: Viatges Tuareg refers to the notices and recommendations provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on their website.