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Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Riyadh and the surrounding area: Harmony between heritage and modernity 4*

City tourExcursions included

Deal negotiated for you

  • Small group tour of 5 days / 4 nights in a 4-star hotel, local standards
  • Breakfast included
  • Half-board on day 3
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Transport and land transfers included
  • Group return airport/hotel transfer
  • Welcome and assistance at the airport
  • Assistance of an English-speaking guide throughout your stay
  • Local taxes included
  • Excursions and visits mentioned in the programme
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Your stay starts here

Riyadh and the surrounding area: Harmony between heritage and modernity 4*

Discover Saudi Arabia's majestic capital: Riyadh, during this 5-day and 4-night stay. This enchanting city in the heart of the desert blends tradition and modernity. Its skyscrapers rub shoulders with the bustling souks, creating a unique atmosphere. Royal palaces, ancient fortifications and the flavours of Arabic cuisine illustrate the cultural richness of the Saudi capital.

On the excursions you will be in a group of between 20 and 25 people maximum.

Your daily itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Riyadh

Day 2: Exploring Riyadh

Day 3: Day trip to Ushaiqer

Day 4: Day trip to Dirriyah

Day 5: Riyadh - return flight

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN RIYADH

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel.

Make your own dinner arrangements and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2: DISCOVERING RIYADH

After breakfast, you'll set off to explore the old town and the Dirah souk. Then it's off to Masmak Fort for a most enlightening excursion. Make your own arrangements for the rest of the day and for lunch.

Overnight stay at the hotel

DAY 3: DAY TRIP TO USHAIQER

After breakfast at the hotel, head for the small village of Ushayqer, a two-hour drive from Riyadh. A charming stopover offering the chance to explore the narrow streets lined with elegant traditional houses, palaces, and old mosques. You'll then pay a visit to a magnificent little house, the oldest in the village and home to a museum with a collection of old antiques. You'll finish the tour at an impressive viewpoint overlooking the region. Finally, enjoy an authentic Arabian lunch in a traditional restaurant before returning to Riyadh.

(around 4 hours' drive time spread across the day)

Make your own dinner arrangements and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 4: DISCOVERING DIRIYAH

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll take the 30-minute drive to Ad Diriyah on the western bank of the Wadi Hanifah, a dry riverbed where water only flows after heavy rain. This is the birthplace of the first Saudi kingdom and its importance in the history of the Arabian Peninsula was highlighted when it was included on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2010, on account of being considered the most superb example of Najdi architecture. You can admire its incredible architecture before returning to Riyadh.

(approximately 40 mins drive time spread accross the day)

Make your own dining arrangements, overnight stay at the hotel

DAY 5: RIYADH - RETURN FLIGHT

After breakfast at the hotel, depending on your return flight time, you will be transferred to the airport.

Your Accommodation

During your stay, you will be accommodated in the listed 4-star hotels (local standards) or similar:

Day 1 to day 5: 4-star Riyadh - Braira Al Wizarat (local standards) - 4 nights

Your meals

You will enjoy a breakfast-included package throughout your stay, except on day 3 when you will have half-board with lunch included.

Your hotel

Your hotel : Braira Al Wizart 4*

Right in the centre of Riyadh, the Braira Al Wizarat opens its doors in the embassy district. To make your stay in the Saudi capital as comfortable and relaxing as possible, the hotel offers modern rooms, a breakfast restaurant, a wellness area with a fitness studio and a rooftop outdoor swimming pool. Within walking distance, bus line 150 (Ma'Ahad Al Idarah 302 stop) provides easy access across the city.

Superior room

Perfect for a holiday for two in the capital of Saudi Arabia, the superior rooms can accommodate two or three guests. They are equipped with a king bed or two twin beds. Facilities include Wi-Fi, LCD TV, coffee maker and minibar.

GOOD TO KNOW

Entry requirements for Saudi Arabia:

Visa

Since 27 September 2019, Saudi Arabia has been issuing tourist visas to nationals of 49 countries, including France. According to the Saudi authorities, it is possible to apply for this type of visa directly on arrival, thanks to special terminals at Riyadh and Jeddah airports. However, French nationals wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia are advised to apply for an electronic visa in advance via Saudi Visa (https://visa.visitsaudi.com/). In all cases, visitors must be able to present the necessary documents on arrival, particularly with regard to medical insurance.

The Saudi authorities will not issue visas to holders of passports bearing Israeli visas or stamps.

Customs regulations

On arrival in Saudi Arabia, luggage is generally subjected to a thorough inspection. Import bans on certain goods must be observed to avoid confiscation and a lengthy search.

For further information, please contact the Saudi Arabian Embassy in France (https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/France/FR/Pages/default.aspx).

Customs and traditions

Certain social and religious rules must be respected:

The import and consumption of alcohol and pork is totally forbidden in Saudi Arabia. Imported cultural products (books, DVDs, magazines, etc.) must be compatible with local standards of decency.

Foreign women are no longer required to wear an "abaya" (a long dress covering the entire body). However, women are advised to wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid short sleeves and dresses above the knee.

Men should wear pants and avoid shorts or Bermuda shorts.

Islam is the only religion allowed in Saudi Arabia. All manifestations of affiliation to other religions (practice, proselytism, symbols, etc.) are prohibited.

Only Muslims are allowed to visit Mecca, where access is strictly controlled. As for Medina, access to the Prophet's Mosque is forbidden to non-Muslims.

During the month of Ramadan, travellers should take special care to respect Saudi customs and traditions.

Saudis are strict about fasting. It is absolutely forbidden to eat, drink or smoke in public, on threat of arrest and deportation. Women must be particularly careful about their dress code.

Certain aspects of private life are considered indecent offences (adultery, homosexuality, etc.) and are severely punished. The consumption and trafficking of alcohol and drugs are also severely punished.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • Small group tour of 5 days / 4 nights in a 4-star hotel
  • Breakfast option
  • Half-board on day 3
  • Welcome and assistance at the airport
  • The assistance of an English-speaking guide throughout your stay
  • Local taxes included
  • Transport and land transfers included
  • Excursions and visits mentioned in the programme
  • Group round-trip airport/hotel transfer
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • Visa fees
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

Depending on the airline and itinerary of the travellers, Saudi authorities may require transit passengers to have a visa on arrival.

It is advisable to contact your airline for details and to allow for the time and resources required to complete the process.

It is also possible to apply for an e-visa online before leaving for Saudi Arabia. All the official information can be found on https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/plan-your-trip/visa-regulations

The Saudi authorities do not issue visas to those holding passports bearing Israeli visas or stamps.

Visas:

Since 27 September 2019, Saudi Arabia has been issuing tourist visas to nationals of 49 countries, including the US. According to the Saudi authorities, it is possible to apply for this type of visa directly on arrival, thanks to special terminals at Riyadh and Jeddah airports. However, US nationals wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia are advised to apply for an electronic visa in advance via Saudi Visa (https://visa.visitsaudi.com/). In all cases, visitors must be able to present the necessary documents on arrival, particularly with regard to medical insurance.

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