Riyadh: Layover Tour with Airport Transfers

Riyadh: Layover Tour with Airport Transfers

Name: Riyadh: Layover Tour with Airport Transfers
Address: Saudi Arabia

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Make the most of your layover in Riyadh with a private tour of the city. Visit the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, the National Museum Park, the Hall of King Abdulaziz.

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Highlights

Discover the history of Saudi Arabia at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Explore the National Museum Park and the Hall of King Abdulaziz
Visit the Murraba Palace, the Dira Souq, and the Al Masmak
See the Imam Turki Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Saudi Arabia
Enjoy a private transfer to and from the airport in Riyadh

Description

Explore Riyadh on a layover tour. Visit the National Museum, National Museum Park, Hall of King Abdulaziz, Murraba Palace, Dira Souq, Al Masmak, and The Imam Turki Mosque. Enjoy a private transfer to and from the airport. Meet your guide at the airport and head to the National Museum of Saudi Arabia. Learn about the history of the Saudi royal family, the formation of the kingdom, and the political context of the country. See antiques, manuscripts, and documents that are all chronologically organized. Visit the National Museum Park and the Hall of King Abdulaziz. See a showroom of old cars that were used by the king. Then, head to the Murraba Palace, built by King Abdulaziz to accommodate his family. Next, visit the Dira Souq, a traditional Saudi market famous for its variety of old copper and brass objects, including silver daggers, silver Bedouin jewelry, and dresses. While entering from the main access, smell the sandalwood fragrance. Visit Al Masmak and step back in time to explore Saudi Arabia’s roots. See maps and photographs of Saudi Arabia, alongside a range of historical artifacts, artworks, and audiovisual attractions. Watch a short documentary that re-enacts the capture of the fortress by King Abdul Aziz, whose spearhead you can still see embedded in its wooden gate. Visit The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque, an active place of worship in Riyadh named after Turki bin Abdullah bin Muhammad. Seating 17,000 worshippers and measuring 16,800 m2, it is one of the largest mosques in Saudi Arabia. After your tour, transfer back to the airport at least 2 hours before your international flight.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at Riyadh airport Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle Entrance fees to all mentioned sites Services of a driver/guide

Important Information

You will be transferred to Riyadh Airport at least 2 hours before your international flight time. Your tour leader/driver will be awaiting you at Riyadh airport holding a sign of your name. The tour duration is approximately 6-7 hours, depending on your arrival flight time.