From UNESCO World heritage sites such as Dirriyyah and Madain Saleh to lovely quaint castles that dot the whole country, you can explore them all by yourself experiencing its historical setting in tranquility. Where else can you observe a 7000 years’ old Neolithic rock art up close without any restriction and with no other tourists?

Jeddah Old City

Founded in 670 AD by the 3rd Umayyad Caliph as a gateway to Mecca and Medina, Jeddah has since been the New York & London of the Islamic World. Over the 17 centuries, history has left its marks. Today, most of the best-preserved buildings date back to the Ottoman era. It is one of the few old cities that strike an excellent balance between preservation of the beautiful historical houses and maintaining the daily local way of life. It is a paradise for the culturally inquisitive and photography enthusiasts.