Saudi Arabia: Women's Expedition
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Tour Overview
On this women-only adventure through Saudi Arabia’s dramatic landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage sites, you’ll spend 12 days learning about the country’s deep history, sampling local cuisine and connecting with local women. Eager to tell their own stories, they’ll introduce you to the diverse lives of Saudi women today. Visit a citrus farm run by two sisters who turned their father’s vision into a multigenerational business, learn traditional recipes with a local cook, explore the Holy City of Madinah and the historic district of Al Balad with female guides, and unwind at a women-only beach club on the Red Sea.
Trip Code: EYKS
Start
Riyadh
End
Jeddah
Destination
Saudi Arabia
Meals
11 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Metro, High-Speed Train, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Heritage Hotel (1 night), Desert Lodge (3 nights), Boutique Hotel (2nts)
Days
12
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Comforti
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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See the remarkable rock formations and giant Nabatean era-tombs of Hegra, visit a family-owned citrus farm and explore the world’s largest mirrored building in AlUla.
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Visit Madinah – the second holiest site in Islam, after Mecca – and tuck into a Saudi-style picnic of local bread and peppermint tea with views over the Holy City.
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Take a bullet train to Jeddah’s Al Balad – a UNESCO World Heritage site – and wander the narrow streets, meet friendly vendors and sample local delicacies.
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Cruise the Red Sea on a boat trip. Jump in and float in the salty water, maybe go for a snorkel and end it all at a private women-only beach club for sunset.
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This trip is designed to support local women and entrepreneurs. You’ll travel with a female leader and guides, join a local cook for a cooking demonstration, share a home-cooked meal with a family and stay in a female-owned boutique hotel.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
11 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Metro, High-Speed Train, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Heritage Hotel (1 night), Desert Lodge (3 nights), Boutique Hotel (2nts)
Included activities
- Riyadh – Traditional Saudi Dinner
- Riyadh – Complimentary Airport arrival transfer
- Riyadh - National museum
- Riyadh - Traditional Home cooked meal with female hosts
- Diriyah - UNESCO Site
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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