12 Days Saudi Tour from Jeddah
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🕌 12 Days Saudi Tour from Jeddah
Jeddah → Makkah (5N) → Madinah (4N) → AlUla (1N) → Jeddah (1N)
All transfers by private vehicle with restful pacing for worship and discovery
🌟 Tour Highlights
- Extended Sacred Time: 5 nights Makkah, 4 nights Madinah
- Comfortable Road Travel: Private AC vehicles with professional drivers
- Full Umrah Experience: Guided rituals + free worship time
- Cultural Integration: AlUla’s wonders + Jeddah’s heritage
- Scenic Routes: Mountain passes, desert landscapes, coastal roads
📅 Detailed 12-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Jeddah → Makkah (1.5hr drive)
- Airport welcome
- Evening transfer to Makkah
- Optional night Umrah if energy permits
Day 2-6: Makkah Immersion (5 Nights)
- Day 2: Guided Umrah completion
- Day 3-6:
- Worship at Haram (optional tawaf/salah)
- Ziyarat: Jabal al-Noor, Jabal Thawr, Arafat
- Day trip to Taif (mountain city, 2.5hr each way)
- Free days for personal ibadah
Day 7: Makkah → Madinah (6hr drive)
- Morning departure with stops at:
- Rabigh coastal road (Red Sea views)
- Badr historical site (Ghazwa-e-Badr)
- Evening arrival in Madinah
Day 8-10: Madinah Devotion (4 Nights)
- Day 8: Prophet’s Mosque orientation
- Day 9-10:
- Ziyarat: Quba, Uhud, Qiblatain
- Rawdah visit (pre-booked slot)
- Optional: Dates Market, Islamic University
- Evening prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque
Day 11: Madinah → AlUla (5hr drive)
- Scenic drive through volcanic landscapes
- Afternoon: Hegra tour (UNESCO site)
- Sunset at Elephant Rock
- Overnight desert camp experience
Day 12: AlUla → Jeddah (6hr drive)
- Morning at Maraya (mirror building)
- Drive via Yanbu coastal city (lunch stop)
- Evening in Jeddah: Al-Balad walking tour
Day 13: Jeddah Departure
- King Fahd Fountain visit
- Transfer to airport
🛠️ Practical Road Travel Arrangements
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | 4WD SUVs or minibuses (WiFi available) |
| Drivers | English/Arabic speaking, know prayer stop locations |
| Comfort | Cooler boxes, charging ports, first-aid kits |
| Road Stops | Every 2-3 hours at clean mosques/rest areas |
💡 Why This 12-Day Version Works Better?
- Reduced Daily Driving: Maximum 6hrs/day with sightseeing breaks
- Deeper Spiritual Focus: 9 nights total in holy cities
- Added Experiences: Taif mountains + Yanbu coastal stop
- Recovery Time: Rest days after long drives
📌 Traveler Tips for Road Journey
- Best Travel Times: Drive early mornings to avoid heat
- Packing Essentials:
- Portable prayer mats
- Reusable water bottles
- Motion sickness tablets (if needed)
- Cultural Notes:
- Download offline maps (some desert areas have weak signals)
- Carry small change for highway tolls
📩 Booking & Customization
Email [email protected] to:
- Add luxury vehicle upgrades
- Include children’s car seats
- Adjust for mobility needs