Welcome to Europamundo! We will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your accommodation. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details on the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers.

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Free morning in MANAM, the capital of BAHRAIN, a little country with a long history, inhabited by just under two million people and located on an island in the Persian Gulf. In the middle of the day, we will visit Muharraq's historic area, which contains some of the country's most stunning historical buildings, such as royal homes and houses of wealthy pearl merchants that have been meticulously preserved. At the conclusion of the day, we will walk through Manama's souk, which is alive with activity, and we will visit Little India, a neighbourhood that has preserved its culture and customs, as well as the temple of Krishna and various tiny Indian eateries, as there are over 300,000 people living there. Bahrain was born in India.

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We will get to know this small country well; we will travel along the coast by bus, stopping at the entrance to Beit Al Qur'An, a museum dedicated to the Qur'an, the Muslim holy book. We also go to the beautiful Bahrain National Museum, where we can observe the art, anthropology, and traditions of this country and comprehend its historical significance. We will go on a guided tour of the majestic Al Fatih Mosque, the country's most prominent mosque. Lunch is provided.In the afternoon, we will depart Manama for QALAT AL BARHEIN, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an amazing fortification by the sea that has been inhabited for 4000 years (the current castle was built by the Portuguese). We visit one of the world's most important oil production locations, stopping between refineries and pipelines adjacent to the country's first oil extraction well. We will also stop at the "tree of life," which has been living in the desert for over 500 years and is a symbol of this country.Time to return to Manama.

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We leave Manama in the morning and cross the 25-kilometer-long bridge that separates our country from SAUDI ARABIA. Procedures at the border. We enter a country that was previously off-limits to tourists.The city of DAMMAM, the provincial capital with a population of about a million people, will astound us. We had the opportunity to photograph Khobar's water tower from the sea. Following its modern coastal strip, we'll visit the Heritage Village, built in the shape of a fortress adjacent to the sea, and explore its tiny museum of ancient things (including its collection of historical cars).Lunch is provided. We proceed to the spectacular Ithra site and its extremely modern King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture - an architecturally very remarkable place (rock shaped), with recreational areas, museums, and a library. UNESCO designated the oasis of AL-AHSA as a World Heritage Site in the mid-afternoon. Arrival in AL-HOFUF, the oasis's principal city. We will take a night walk around King Abdullah Park, a delightful park notable for its artificial lake and fountains that dance to the beat of the music.

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We go to AL AHSA's Oasis, which has gardens, canals, and wells. It has been inhabited since the Neolithic period and is considered the largest oasis in the world, with about 3 million date palms. In the heart of Al-Hofuf, we visit the Ibrahim Palace, a mediaeval fortification (World Heritage Site) highlighted by its white mosque, erected by the Ottomans in 1556. Then we go to the "House of Allegiance," which exhibits us a tiny palace typical of the oasis. We will go through the magnificent souk of Al Qaisariya, one of the oldest markets in Arabia, representing the region's commercial culture. We will approach the busy region where the Muhaires Palace stands, with its many restaurants, stores, and parks where the locals congregate.Later, we will journey across the oasis to AL QARA, a stunning landscape area, a labyrinth of mini-gorges-caves in the mountain, and a historical monument; it will appear that "you penetrate the mountain," with temperatures hovering around 25 degrees all year. We also go to its "land of civilizations" museum, which chronicles the region's history. The Ibrahim Palace was closed for restoration at the time this itinerary was written. The palace will be visited from the outside during its closure period. In the afternoon, we board a contemporary high-speed train and travel about 350 km across the desert to Riyadh in two hours and 20 minutes.- RIYADH, you've arrived.To conclude the day, we will include conveyance and access to the Boulevard Riyadh, where you will be surprised by its life and bustle, attractions, countless restaurants serving specialties from other nations, live entertainment, and, most all, the spectacle of colourful fountains. It's time to stroll, eat (dinner not included), and appreciate beautiful place. Return to the hotel.

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Today (the order of activities may vary based on the time of year) we will visit Saudi Arabia's stunning capital. We will include the climb to the "Kingdom Centre" tower, which stands just over 300 metres tall and has a stunning design and a "bridge-shaped" viewpoint with spectacular views of the city. We will also visit the National Museum, the largest museum in the country, which is surrounded by a lovely park, and learn about the Kingdom's history, culture, and art. Following that, we will visit the Masmak Fortress, the city's ancient fortress, whose interior allows us to appreciate the enormous shift that occurred in this city over the last century. After that, we'll have time to explore the neighborhood's souks and commercial bustle.Lunch break in a shopping mall, where you can choose from the numerous restaurants and cuisine types available.In the afternoon, we will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Al Turaif DIRIYA. This location, on the outskirts of Riyadh, was once the first capital of the Saudi monarchy, which we will be able to discover owing to the remnants of its various palaces and the urban complex at the edge of the Ad-Diriya oasis. At the end of the day, we will visit the Al Rajhi Mosque, Riyadh's largest mosque with an Andalusian-style design, where we will witness a prayer and be introduced to Islam, which will undoubtedly teach us something about this religion. Return to your hotel.

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Today, we take the traditional pilgrim road from Iraq to Mecca, with its many antique settlements and little oases. AL QASAB has long been noted for its salt and wheat production, as well as its poets. We'll see the fortified city and the little salt ponds, where 200,000 tonnes of salt are still produced each year. Desert dunes take us to SHAQRA, a city that is expanding alongside its university. We explore the well-fortified historic city, complete with a gorgeous old market and adobe lanes. Proceed to USHAIQER.Lunch is included before travelling to Ushaiqer Heritage Village, a pilgrimage stop known for its springs and the beauty of its oasis. We'll also go to its little museum and see the Najdi architecture residences with its carved wooden doors, gorgeous windows, and triangular roofs. Continue to BURAYDAH, the capital of the province of El Kasim and home to about 600,000 people in a huge oasis. Arrival in the late afternoon, followed by free time.

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We will visit the largest Camel Market in the world, which is located in Buraydah, a city that also has a camel hospital. The city's economy is also founded on agriculture of oasis products (dates, lemons, oranges, wheat), and every August, a major date market brings many people from all over to buy their yearly date requirement. We will visit "the city of dates," which is more or less active depending on the time of year, and enjoy this delectable fruit of the palm tree. After that, we'll have time to wander through the city centre, with its vegetable market, huge mosque, jewellery souks, and bustling activities. We will go to the Al Oqilat Museum, which will teach us about Arabian traditions and customs. Lunch is on the house.In the afternoon, we continue our journey into the desert on a great roadway. Arrival in the twilight at MEDINA, the holy city known as "the luminous city." As one of Islam's two most sacred cities, we find ourselves at an extraordinary historical and religious site. Millions of pilgrims visit Medina each year, and it was previously restricted to non-Muslims. Respect its inhabitants and beliefs, and remember to dress appropriately.In the evening, we will visit the Al Masjid Mosque, which was built by the prophet himself and is where he is buried. We will be moved to witness thousands of people enter during prayer time. Dinner is provided.

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We'll go sightseeing in Medina. We will walk around the massive Prophet's Mosque (Al Masjid a Nabawi), an incredible and luminous mosque with ten minarets and a capacity of one million guests. The prophet's armies clashed with Meccan warriors on the hill of UHUD, a major pilgrimage site. You can wander along its huge esplanade and climb the hill, but please do it quietly and with consideration for the hundreds of pilgrims who will surround us any day. The prophet and his disciples lay the first stone of what was to be the first mosque in history at the Quba Mosque in the year 622, albeit the current structure is more recent. From here, we'll go to the surrounding garden and well of Ethiq, where the local tribes gathered to drink water and greet the Prophet and his companions, who had just arrived in Medina after fleeing persecution in Mecca. Following that, we will have some free time in the city centre to walk around the shopping districts or, if time allows, visit the Hejaz train Museum (located at the ancient Ottoman train station)..In the afternoon, we fly to JEDDAH, on the Red Sea's coast, the country's second largest city, with a population of four million people. Before heading to the hotel, we'll stop at the Al-Rahma mosque, also known as the floating mosque because it's built on the Red Sea's shoreline, with pillars jutting out over the water. We will also appreciate the bustling sporty port, which is extremely close to the Formula 1 circuit.

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In Jeddah, I spent the entire day. We will tour this city with a local guide and be surprised by its contrasts. At the moment, a big portion of the city is being rebuilt in order to transform it into a great world megalopolis. Among these is the development of the Jeddah Tower, which will be the highest skyscraper in the world at over a thousand metres. We'll go down the Corniche, which has stunning vistas, mosques by the sea, and recreational places. We shall observe the King Fahd Fountain, the world's tallest of its kind, with water jets reaching more than 300 metres in height. We'll make a visit at the bustling and attractive fish market.We will cover the entry to "Tabeyat International City," a stunning architectural complex with fascinating museums of history and ethnography. We will then explore the historical centre, entering through Bab Makkah, Jeddah's most famous gate, and passing by the Eve Cemetery, where tradition holds that Eve, Adam's wife and the first lady of humanity, was buried. Lunch break in a shopping mall, where you can choose from the numerous restaurants and cuisine types available.In the afternoon, we will walk through its historic centre, better known as Al-Balad, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkable series of mediaeval alleys and houses with coral and wooden balconies. We will go inside the beautiful Beit Sallum mansion, which has been converted into a museum.

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After breakfast, end of our services.