AlUla: Hegra Tour

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Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra, home to several rock-carved tombs. Learn about the culture and history of this extraordinary place and its people on a guided trip leaving from AlUla.

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Highlights

Entrance to Hegra - UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Description

Al-Ula (Arabic: ٱلْعُلَا, romanized: al-ʿUlā) is an ancient Arabic oasis city located in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia. Situated in the Hejaz, a region that features prominently in the history of Islam as well as several pre-Islamic Semitic civilizations, al-‘Ulā was a market city on the historic incense route that linked India and the Persian Gulf to the Levant and Europe Visit Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first Unesco World Heritage Site, and the largest preserved site of the Nabataean civilization south of Petra. Home to more than 110 tombs carved from giant rock formations, this ancient site is open for visitors to explore and learn about the culture, traditions, and history of its people. IMPORTANT NOTE: We are working hard to protect the heritage sites from any accidental or unintended damage to preserve them for future generations, this tour does not include entry to any of the tombs and you can only visit and see them from outside.

Includes

Transfers in the site by bus with a local group Tour leader/driver. Entrance fees All Service charges and taxes Transportation from Winter Park to the Hegra site English/Arabic Rawis (Guides) Free parking at Winter Park

Important Information

KEY INFORMATION: * The tour inside Hegra is by bus. ENTRANCE POLICY: * Your booking time and slots are fixed. * Late arrival will result in being denied entry and you will need to purchase a new ticket. * Please arrive at Winter Park one hour before your booking time to allow time for entrance formalities. * Buses from Winter Park will depart to Hegra 45 minutes before your booked time. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: * Non-Refundable - Must enter your WHATSAPP number on the numbers field when registering - Must contact the tour provider via WhatsApp before booking to check on the availabilities - Bring your e-ticket and ID for entry - Arrive at your meeting point at least 15 minutes before the booking time - Late arrivals or no-shows may result in forfeiting your experience