We can not miss in this beautiful country of the Arabian peninsula?

Sightseeing in Saudi Arabia Riyadh, the capital is a modern city that receives daily thousands of businessmen from the four cardinal points. Recently built on the ruins of the ancient city conquered in 1902 by Ibn Saud, the only remnants of this past are the strength of Masmak, Clock Tower and the Bata area with its typical market.

Ibn Saud Museum bears witness to the ancestors of the reigning dynasty. The Museum of RIAD is more complete and recounts the history of the country and the region since Neolithic times. Camel Market, 30 km from the city, is the largest camel market as in the world, is lively, colorful, takes place every day and during the April races are held that are followed throughout the Arab world.

30 km north of Riyadh are the ruins of Dir’aiyah, which was the first capital city of the ruling family (al-Saud family is present in the country politically since 1750, succeeding to the throne by heritage ).

In this city we find the tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia “Kingdom Centre Tower” of 302 meters. Beside this colossal building a mosque is also spectacular.
The “Tower Al Faisaliyah” remains the most iconic skyscrapers of the city despite having been superseded by the Kingdom Tower, has the privilege of being the first, near its summit is the famous “Golden Ball” in Inside is an elegant restaurant, a very luxurious shopping complex and the complex as part includes two towers and a hotel.

Jeddah (Jiddah) a port not to rest. This destination offers the possibility of performing a variety of adventure tourism activities such as ecotourism or cultural tourism … pristine beaches, crystal clear warm waters of the Red Sea coral reefs diving, water sports … Despite its modernity, this city, like many others in the region has preserved its cultural heritage and we can see on our walk through the historic homes built with coral in the eighteenth century. One of the landmarks of this port is the Municipal Museum.

In historical district of Jeddah find the souk with its dizzying frenzy, their exotic goods and endless haggling. In stark contrast to the old Thalia find the luxurious street in the presence of the best fashion and accessories brands internationally. The mansions are Naseed Shorbatly and exponents of the nobility, the first interior décor of the Red Sea coral.


Al-Shafee Mosque is one of the oldest and is considered by the inhabitants of the city more beautiful. There is a tomb in the city known as “The Tomb of Eve,” the legend says is buried here “Eve” Adam’s wife … the place was closed by the authorities in 1975 because many Muslims, contrary to Law of the Qur’an-the pilgrimage to this place. The most important museums are the Museum of Jeddah Hasan Abdel Raouf and the Regional Museum of Ethnography and Archaeology.
The international airport “King Abdul Aziz” is situated 19 km from the city and receives flights from abroad and domestic flights.

Mecca, forbidden city for those who profess the Muslim faith, the city that gave birth to save relics of Prophet Mohammed unexpected value for the history of mankind. It is the largest religious pilgrimage center in the world, is part of the “Five Pillars of Islam” which says that every Muslim healthy in body and mind must, at least once in life-submit their honors the prophet and receive forgiveness of their sins. The “great pilgrimage”, often with tragic results for the massive influx of pilgrims from around the world, takes place during the last month of the Muslim year, is a journey that must respect certain assumptions set forth by Muhammad himself, must first be high in some places, men should wear a dress of white seamless cloth, wear sandals and keep your head stripped (including hair), women must cover their heads.

The ritual includes seven times around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque to pray in the “Station of Abraham” and penance must be done standing up from noon until midnight in the nearby town of Arafat.

In the town of Mina takes place the celebration of the sacrifice on the tenth day of the month, and subsequently performed the ritual stoning of Satan is symbolized by columns and proceeds to give the final lap around the Grand Mosque. In the center of this mosque is the Kaaba or Kaaba and is the monument that provides guidance to all Muslims around the world for their prayers.

Medina: Also this city is sacred and not allowed entry to those who profess the Muslim faith. While Medina is not a mandatory pilgrimage season, according to the law of the Koran because it is an important historic place, is visited annually by thousands of believers as it is here the “Prophet’s Mosque” built on the same site of the original mosque.

This is where Mohammed, exiled from his home town by Mecca-Koreichitas, took refuge during the period known as the Hijra (now Medina Yathrib village was in ancient times).
His return to Mecca marks the beginning of the ritual of the annual pilgrimages. In the Prophet’s Mosque is the tomb of Mohammed and around those of many of his relatives and followers.
Quba Mosque is the oldest in the world.
In the vicinity of this sacred city also find the Cave of Umm Garsan a priceless historical and archaeological value. Prints were found here, stuffed animals, tools and human remains dating back, in principle, more than 8,000 years old. It is the largest, because of its size, the Arabian peninsula.
Medina could not escape the rapid economic development of the kingdom and is a thriving city with an emphasis on education.

Jubbah: This city in the north, are sites of historical, archaeological and anthropological very little visited. Cave paintings found over 5,000 years old. The Mosque of Omar, is one of the oldest in the world and close to the tombs of the Nabataeans.

Asir Mountains, this mountain range breaks up the monotony of the desert and reaches 3,000 meters in Jebel Sawdah, near the city of Abha, near the border with Yemen. In the valleys are cultivated cereals and dates, and there is a rich fauna of leopards and baboons. In the same region is an oasis inhabited for over 4,000 years with numerous archaeological remains.
The strength of Asir is prior to the Islamic period, inside the oasis is the magnificent palace of Al-Aan that unfortunately can not visit.

Asir National Park, near the town of Abha, where we stay, this park is a haven of peace and freshness to both desert. From this park has a stunning panoramic view of the region. A 60 km from Abha are the ruins of Habell. The tour also worth it for the spectacle of crops on the terraced mountainside.

Rub’al-Khali Desert: This desert shared by Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE occupies more than half the territory of Saudi Arabia. It is the largest sand desert in the world but unfortunately, unlike their neighbors who have made the desert a tourist attraction ever more striking, in this conservative kingdom can not follow it. There are no deals for adventure travel and expeditions to discover the desert dunes and meteorite impacts.

Nabatean tombs of Madahine-Saleh: This ancient city, between Jordan and Iraq, is an archaeological site as important as Petra in Jordan.
It was part of the ancient caravan route of merchants on their way to the Mediterranean with their wares. In this place also dug in the mountains the magnificent facades of tombs over the centuries I before and after Christ. Maybe because it just does not have the funerary monuments of Petra spectacular but are in better condition and can be seen in all its magnitude the quality of its artisans. Among them the greatest Qasr Farid’s tomb.