Saudi Arabia, the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, is increasingly opening up to international tourism, offering travelers a fascinating mix of culture, history, and modern life.
The capital Riyadh is an up-and-coming centre for business and culture. Here you can visit modern skyscrapers, shopping malls and the National Museum.
Jeddah, located on the Red Sea, impresses with its coastal promenade, historic districts and the Royal Palace.
The ancient sites of Mada’in Saleh, also known as the second Petra, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and bear witness to the rich history of the region.
The Saudi Desert, including the Rub’ al Khali (Empty Quarters), is a paradise for adventurers who want to explore sand dunes and admire the desert landscape.
Saudi Arabia is also home to Islam’s two holiest sites, Mecca and Medina, which are pilgrimage destinations for devout Muslims.
The hospitality of the Saudis is well known, and you will be warmly welcomed and can enjoy the local cuisine, including mandi (spiced rice dish) and kabsa (lamb with rice).
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a transformation, opening up to travelers who want to explore the culture and history of this fascinating country. It is a place where tradition and modernity meet to offer a unique travel experience.
This country is mysterious, and its capital is exciting. Saudi Arabia is one of those regions on the globe that is often misunderstood. So of course it is nonsense to believe that every Saudi is an oil sheikh. It is true that most of the inhabitants of the metropolis of Riyadh are strict in their faith, but not only the super-rich but also quite normal people live...
For a long time, Saudi Arabia was a country that puzzled the world because some things there felt as if the Middle Ages were still present. But the kingdom wants to open up, and while it was previously only possible for tourists to obtain a visa in the care of a group, this is now also possible for individual travellers. The restrictions that have been in place so...