Visit AlAhsa

TRIP LOCATIONS

AlHufoof, AlQarah mountain, Yellow Lake

DESCRIPTION

Your day in AlHassa will begin with a tour of the natural wonder that is AlQarah Mountain, a stunning formation of caves and rocky outcroppings. You’ll then get to explore the winding alleys of AlQaisariah market, filled with local specialties, traditional clothes, art and antiquities. Your guide will then take you to a tradtional date farm where you’ll get to taste the different varieties. From there you’ll go on an amazing safari at the Yellow Lake, going from sand dunes to a lush green expanse filled with a variety of wildlife. A tour of Uqair fort is next, an incredible piece of architecture built right on the sea, followed by a delicious lunch on site.

After lunch, you’ll return to AlHassa city to take tours of three of the most important historical buildings within the city center. Explore Qasr Ibrahim, the Ottoman barracks from 1556. Tour AlAmirah school, one of the first public schools to open in the Kingdom. End your tour with a visit AlBaiah House, where the local tribes gave allegiance to King Abdulaziz in 1913. A local guide will be with you in each location, happy to regale you with stories and answer any questions you might have.

TRIP PROGRAM

Tour of AlQarah Mountain
Visit AlQaisariah Market
Visit traditional date farm
Safari at Yellow Lake
Tour and lunch at Uqair Fort
Tour of Qasr Ibrahim
Tour of AlAmirah School
Tour of AlBaiah House

NOTES

Please alert a representative if you have any dietary restrictions. An English speaking guide will be present throughout the program