Highlights
- Visit Saudi's first UNESCO World Heritage Site to get insights about Nabateaen civilization
- Explore more than 130 intricately carved tombs at Jabal AlBanat and AlJabal AlAhmmer including Lahyan Bin Kuza's Tomb
- You will be stunned by the grand mountain outcrop, Al Diwan, used for meetings and religious rituals
- Enjoy the Hegra Tour with hop-on, hop-off transportation leisurely to explore Hijaz Railway Station, AlFegeer Mud Houses, AlKhurimat and other places.
- Learn stories about 7 archaeological sites by English & Arabic speaking Rawi's (trained guides)
Overview
Activity Duration: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Note that last entry is 3:00 pm)
Pick-up and Drop-off location: Winter Park, Al Ula
Activity Duration: 8 hours
Hegra (also known as Al-Hijr or Mada'in Salih) is a major tourist attraction to explore 7000 years of human civilization. Your tour begins from Winter Park covering 7 iconic attractions of global significance including Hijaz Railway Station, Jabal AlBanat, AlKhurimat and tombs of Lahyan Kingdom. AlFegeer mud houses give glimpses of Bedouin Life of the ancient city. Witness the classic rock-cut chamber (Al Diwan) where elite discussions and religious rituals take place.
- Reach Winter Park to begin the historical Hegra tour at 8:20 am.
- Hop-on, hop-off air-conditioned transportation will take you to the seven well-preserved site of Hegra:
- Tour starts with Hijaz Railway Station, a modernized pilgrim route through Al Ula.
- Next, see AlFegeer Mud Houses describing Bedouin life with live performances and workshops.
- Witness Al Diwan, a renowned mountain outcrop in Hegra.
- Next in the line is Jabal AlBanat, an open library with maximum number of sandstone tombs.
- Lahyan bin Kuza’s Tomb is in the city of Dadan, an historic landmark of Lahyan Kingdom.
- Then, explore 18 tombs of AlJabal AlAhmmer.
- End your cultural tour by visiting AlKhurimat.
- We will drop you off at Winter Park, Al Ula
How To Reach Winter Park?
Regular bus and taxi services are available to reach Winter Park. If you are travelling by car, free of cost parking is available at the gate.
Select Package Options
Hegra Tour with Transfers
More Details about
Know Before You Go
- Social distancing is enforced throughout experience.
- Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
- Less than 4 Years Old Free of charge & sharing parents in all services provided.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
- Guidelines issued by the respective State-Government are to be followed.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
- PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Men and women must dress appropriately at all times, and should be covering their knees and shoulders.
- You might have to wear a headscarf in some places, particularly in Riyadh.
- Short bottoms, sleeveless shirts, short dresses, loose tops, crop tops and miniskirts are strictly not allowed for women.
- Anything that is inappropriate to be worn in public must be avoided such as- Night clothes, under garments etc.
- Men have to make sure to avoid skinny jeans, sleeveless shirts and shorts in public areas.
- Men are not supposed to be shirtless under any circumstances.
- The price for bookings made for children between the ages of 5 and 12 is SAR 40.
Things To Carry
- Caps
- Water bottle