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Discover the ancient wonders of Al Ula and Hegra on a day trip from Medina. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Madain Saleh, visit Jebel Al-Fil, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Highlights

• Marvel at the ancient tombs and inscriptions of the Hegra UNESCO site
• Explore the Nabatean city of Madain Saleh, rich in monumental tombs
• Enjoy a relaxing visit to Jebel Al-Fil, also known as Elephant Rock
• Savor a delicious lunch in the city of Al Ula
• Travel in comfort with a round-trip transfer from Medina

Description

Begin your tour with a drive to Al Ula, approximately 3.5 hours away. Enjoy breakfast boxes provided upon departure as you set off early in the morning. Upon arrival, embark on a unique tour of Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Madain Saleh, the first site in Saudi Arabia to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the southernmost important city of the Nabatean Kingdom, which flourished thanks to the caravan trade between the 2nd century BCE and the Roman conquest in 106 CE. Admire the second richest Nabatean city in terms of monumental tombs, with 94 decorated funeral monuments. Marvel at some of the most vibrant and well-conserved architectural prowess of the Nabatean builders. Learn about the secrets of its tombs, ancient inscriptions, stone structures, and more. After your tour, enjoy lunch in the city. Then, visit Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant Rock) for a relaxing time. Finally, head back to Medina and get dropped off at your hotel.

Includes

Transportation Audio guiding Licensed English guide Entrance fees Breakfast boxes

Important Information

• The tour involves a 3 ½ hrs drive to Al Ula The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site The tour includes visits to monumental tombs and ancient inscriptions

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund