Eastern Region Weekend

On an exploratory journey through the Eastern Province, our day begins with a warm welcome from our tour guide who accompanies us to the hotel for check-in.

Afterwards, we embark on a rich cultural tour starting with a visit to Darin Castle, where we explore artifacts from different eras and listen to exciting stories narrated by our local guide.

We continue our journey to the Maritime Museum in Darin, an archaeological site located in a 200-year-old heritage house. Then we move to the Taybeen Museum in Al Khobar, where we witness the evolution of daily life in the Kingdom over 40 years through a vast collection of artifacts.

Next, we enjoy a tour of the Corniche in Dammam, a prominent urban landmark that combines the beauty of nature with the precision of urban planning.

We conclude our tour with a visit to the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)in Dammam, where we delve into a world of creativity, culture, and arts.

At the end of this eventful day, we enjoy a traditional Saudi dinner before returning to the hotel to rest and prepare for a new day of adventures.

Our journey on the second day will begin with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, followed by a tour rich in history and culture in Al-Ahsa.

We will first head to the famous Land of Civilizations and Qara Mountain, where we will explore amazing caves and unique rock formations, reflecting on their ancient history and exciting stories. Then we will visit the Dougha Pottery Factory, where we will witness a wonderful display of traditional handicrafts.

After enjoying a traditional lunch, we will visit the Al-Koot Heritage Hotel, an architectural masterpiece that combines authenticity and modernity. Then we will head to Jawatha Mosque, the second mosque where Friday prayer was held in Islam, which is considered an important Islamic and tourist landmark. We will then tour the historic Jawatha city, enjoying the beauty of the nearby lake and the historical atmosphere that fills the place.

We will conclude our day shopping at the Heritage Village Market, the largest commercial market in the Eastern Region, where we will enjoy the traditional atmosphere and popular foods. Finally, we will have a traditional dinnerbefore returning to the hotel.

On the morning of the third day of our trip, we will start our day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out.

We will head to the famous Al-Hassawi rice farms, where we will learn about the story of “Al-Hassawi rice” – the most expensive rice in the world, which is considered a symbol of generosity and authenticity in the region.

We will enjoy a traditional Saudi lunch, then set off to visit the Ibrahim Historical Palace. We will wander through its ancient corridors, feeling the scent of history in every corner.

We will conclude our eventful day with a visit to the Al-Qaisariya Market, which is an architectural masterpiece that tells stories dating back two centuries. We will stroll through its 422 shops, enjoying its unique heritage atmosphere that transports us through time.

Then we will say our goodbyes and end the tour.