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Sightseeing

Highlights

  • Witness the world’s largest oasis, surrounded by 30 million lush green palm trees, freshwater springs, and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit Al-Qara caves in the Al-Qara mountain ranges that expands in an area of 14 sq. km
  • Get a chance to visit some historical havens like Al-Hassa Museum of Heritage, The House of Allegiance, and Princes’ School
  • Devour the richness of Khalasah dates, Arabic Coffee and Hezawi Bread
  • Shop your favorite items from Pottery House and Qaisariah Souq covering 422 shops

Overview

Activity Timings: 12:00 noon - 11:20 pm

Pick-up and Drop-off location: Your hotel’s location in Al Ahsa

Duration: 9 hours approximately


Al Ahsa Oasis is a traditional oasis of historical importance located in eastern Saudi Arabia. Surrounded by palm trees and pristine water springs, you will get to see intricate architecture throughout the tour. You can try your hands on pottery at 150 years old, The Dougha Handmade Pottery Factory. 15 km away from the city, observe the mesmerizing views of Al Qarah mountain ranges famous for caves like Al-Eid cave "Maqarat Al-Eid'' and Al-Nashab cave. Al-Hassa Museum of Heritage, The House of Allegiance, and Princes’ School gives you an insight of different eras. Explore the traditional stores with Dakas and Kabnak furniture in Qaisariah Souq.

  • Kick start the enthralling tour in a comfortable air-conditioned coach or SUV from the pickup point to Al Ahsa Oasis.
  • At 1:40 pm, we will stop to have delicious Arabian Cuisine in a traditional restaurant.
  • Get ready for a breath-taking escape into the Al Qarah caves located amidst 4 villages. We will reach here at 2:30 pm.
  • Next, at 3:20 pm we will head on to the oldest Pottery House in Saudi Arabia
  • Reach Al-Hassa museum of Heritage at 4:40 pm, which has antiques and stone age items, prototypes of ancient tools, maps of trade routes and historical amusements of the Sasanian Empire. 
  • We will be crossing Ibrahim Palace at 5:50 pm reaching The House of Allegiance at 6:00 pm.
  • Head to Princes’ School at 7:40 pm, the first public school in the Gulf Region which is now converted into a museum.
  • We will reach the distinguished market of Al Ahsa, Qaisariah Souq at 8:10 pm followed by resting at a local cafe. Throughout the tour, snacks and refreshments will be provided.
  • By the end of the tour, you will be able to explore and shop at the handcrafts market.
  • After this historical and adventurous tour, we will drop you off at your hotel by 11:20 pm in a comfortable ride.

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Enjoy the scenic tour to the world’s largest oasis, covered in greenery and clear water. Get to know the history and culture of the city with museums, Al Qarah caves, and magnificent traditional markets.

Price Includes
  • Meals
    • Lunch at traditional restaurant
    • Snacks and refreshments
  • Transfers
    • Air-Conditioned Coach or SUV
  • Guide
    • Professional English & Arabian speaking tour guide to assist your throughout the tour.
  • Sightseeing
    • Al Qarah Caves
    • Pottery House
    • Al-Hassa Museum of Heritage.
    • The House of Allegiance
    • Princes School
    • Qaisariah Souq
    • Local Handicrafts market
  • Ticket
    • All entry fees

More Details about

Know Before You Go

  • Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
  • Social distancing to be maintained.
  • 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.

Things To Carry

  • Water bottle
  • Caps

Map

Starting Point
Al-Ahsa
Al-Ahsa Saudi Arabia