Discover the Spirit of Tabuk on this 3-Day Tour
Highlights
Tabuk
archaeological, historical, Desert
Group Tour
3 Days
Easy
Arabic, English
Description
Embark on a three-day exploration of Tabuk, immersing in the region's natural wonders - tumbling cliffs, crystal clear waters, and scenic mountain chains overlooking the Red Sea and beaches. Witness the enchanting Wadi Al Disah valley, with its stunning mountain terrain, flowing springs, and majestic sandstone cliffs and pillars. Visit the coastal city of Haql, nestled in Tabuk's Northwest.
Itinerary
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Day 1: The Aldisah Valley Tour (The valley of palms) (Meals: L & D)
- Arrive at (the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz) Airport in Tabuk as per scheduled flight timing.
- Welcome to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia’s capital city of the Tabuk Region in northwestern Saudi Arabia.
- You will be met by our representative outside the arrival area (after collecting your baggage) and then transferred to the hotel for check-in.
- Arrive at the hotel and check in, and then you will drop your bags in the room and get back into your vehicles. Your tour leader will give you full attention from the moment your tour starts. Once in the car, your tour leader will talk to you about all the things on the way and other aspects of your tour that will interest you.
- 0800h: Proceed to AldisahValley (Wadi Qaraqir) (Accompanied by a guide/driver).
- 0830h: 1st stop - Tabuk Castle. This castle in the center of the town is the oldest, and it was built in 1559 during the reign of the Ottoman Empire. Check out the Tabuk Castle and the Hijaz Railway Station, take some photos and get back to your vehicles.
- 0900h: 2nd Stop - the great Canyon Alshaq (Edge of the Neom). Al-Shaq. This name means the tear (or rip), which makes sense as the earth has been torn apart by tectonic forces. That is why this place is also known as the Great Canyon of Saudi Arabia, and it’s located in the Tabuk region between Jabal Hesma & Wade Qaraqir, close to Shiqry village. Take a footwalk and check out the ledge of NEOM. An overhang offers a perfect perspective for a souvenir picture. You can also check out the famous lion mountain as a mountain resembles the face of a lion. Finish the experience and get back inside the vehicle.
- 1030h: Heads to Disah Valley. (Disah is mainly located in the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Natural Reserve) in the Southwest Province of Tabuk.
- 1230h: Arrive in Disah Valley (The Valley of palms). Upon arrival, you’ll see exactly why. The luscious valley floor is surrounded by massive sandstone cliffs and pillars and beautiful lush palm trees that are perfect for exploration and followed by lunch at one local farm.
- After lunch, get ready for a 4x4 vintage car adventure and take a safari tour inside the valley, you will enjoy the flourishing nature, high mountains and water springs and the captivating beauty of the valley, and the amazing feature of the wadi is a water stream that runs through the western part of the canyon towards the city of Disah. Numerous palm trees and bushes and high grass flourishes in between the majestic cliffs of the canyon. Enjoy discovering the old engravings on the walls of Nabatean Gate. Hike and nature walked around the valley, followed by coffee/tea with snacks.
- 1730h: Finish the Wadi tour and watch the sunset experience at Hajalah.
- 1800h: Drive back to Tabuk.
- 2000h: Arrive in Tabuk.
- Drop off at the hotel and grab your dinner.
Overnight stay at the reserved hotel
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Day 2: The Midian Tour (Meals: B, L & D)
- 0800h: Proceed to Madyan (Accompanied by a guide/driver).
- 0840h: 1st stop - Safina Rock Mountain (Jabal Safina).
- Visit Jabal Safina. The ship mountain is a mount that takes its name from the way it appears as a ship from a distance in the middle of the Hesma desert (that includes a record of history with Archeological inscriptions on its rocks). You can get closer to the ship, watch the ship mountain & take some pictures, and get back to your vehicle for the next stop.
- 0915h: 2nd stop - Tabuk Local Museum.
- Visit the local museum & learn about the history & culture of the city.
- 1030h: Arrive at Midian.
- 3rd stop: Mugha'yer Shuaib (Prophet Shuaib) tombs & cave visit. The Mugha'yer Shuaib seems to appear from nowhere in the reddish desert west of Tabuk. Moses (as) lived here a decade under the patronage of the Prophet Shuaib, who had been impressed by Moses' chivalry and offered his daughter's hand in marriage. Moses eventually returned to Egypt, but it's easy to imagine that this beautiful place stayed with him.
- 1130h: 4th stop - Moses water well. Visit the Moses well at Maqna, where it is believed that Moses took care of Jethro's (Prophet Shuaib (as)) daughters and helped them take out water for their sheep.
- 1230h: 5th Stop - 12 springs of Prophet Moses at Maqna. 12 Springs of Prophet Moses (as) is a historical landmark located in the valley of Maqna, Saudi Arabia. The sprouting of water and its flow against gravity in the middle of the desert appears to be nothing less than magical. These springs also pump water into the famous valley of Maqna through the sand holes driven by water flowing from the ground.
- 1315h: Time for lunch. (Sharma, Maqna, or Albada).
- 1400h: Proceed to Wadi Tayyeb Al ism valley (Valley of Moses).
- 6th Stop: Wadi Tayyeb Al Ism Valley. (The possible location where the Prophet Moses, peace be upon him, brought his people out of Egypt). Tayyeb Al-Ism is the first place Moses (as) reached when he crossed the Red Sea ( As per researchers) and one of the magical natural wonders of Saudi Arabia that takes visitors by surprise. Visit wadi Tayyeb al ism valley, one of the famous and most attractive places in Neom. The valley overlooks the sea and is known for its captivating nature and crystal clear water stream throughout the year. Hike and nature walk inside the valley and take as many pictures as you can to look at them every time and remember the fun time you spent there.
- 1630h: Finish the Wadi tour and proceed to the sea for a sunset experience.
- Free time for pictures & enjoys tea/coffee with snacks.
- 1800h: Drive to Haql.
- 2000h: Arrive in Haql.
- Drop off at the hotels and grab your dinner.
Overnight stay at the reserved hotel
Midian is the land where Moses spent ten years in voluntary exile before returning and freeing his people from Pharaoh Ramses II. And the homeland of Jethro (Prophet Shuaib (as) who was Mose's, Father Law.
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Day 3: Haql Tour
- Have breakfast in the morning at the hotel.
- Assemble at the hotel lobby & get picked up from the hotel by our guide/driver.
- 0800h: Proceed to Haql (Accompanied by a guide/driver). Haql is a city in the Northwest of Tabuk near the head of the Gulf of Aqaba, adjacent to Aqaba across the Jordanian border. The coasts of Egypt and Jordan are visible from the Haql.
- First stop: Al Nakheel Park (located in the main city).
- Start your tour by visiting the local park and exploring the park, and watching the view of the Aqaba gulf coast. Egypt and Jordan are visible from the park.
- 1130h: Take a boat tour around the sea for 2-3 hours (subject to availability).
- Go swimming or snorkelling and spot the vibrant coral reefs with clear crystal water. (gears on demand).
- 1400h: Grab your lunch at the seaside. (seafood for lunch)
- 1500h: Head to the south of the Haql city and watch the famous Saudi titanic “Georgios G Shipwreckage”. The wreckage of the ship, dubbed by some Saudis as the ‘Saudi Titanic,’ is one of the main tourist attractions in Haql. ‘Georgios G’ was built in England after the end of the Second World War and, in 1958, was launched as a cargo liner owned by several individuals and companies. In 1978, when the vessel became stranded on a reef off the Saudi coast in the Gulf of Aqaba, now an important part of NEOM’s marine conservation.
- 1700h: Free time for pictures. Enjoy tea/coffee with snacks near the sea.
- Enjoy the sunset experience by the seaside.
- 1800h: Get back into vehicles and drive to Tabuk.
- 2000h: Arrive in Tabuk.
- Finish the tour and go back to your home.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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