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 Middle
East
Arabia has intrigued
travelers for centuries. Its vast swathes of desert were the swaddling
clothes of infant Islam, the Arab race and of Arabic, a language considered
holy by Muslims. It's also home to Islam's two holiest cities and a host of
modern, thriving, oil-rich metropolises.
Saudi Arabia occupies four-fifths of the Arabian peninsula. Jordan,
Iraq, Kuwait, the Gulf
of Oman, Qatar,
the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen border it. To the west lies
the Red Sea. Riyadh (Ryad), the royal capital, is a
modern city built on the site of the original town. Apart from the fort and a
few traditional Najdi palaces near Deera
Square, little trace of the old town remains.
The west coast is a centre for trade, but of equal importance is the
concentration of Islamic holy cities, including Mecca
and Medina.
The region also includes the city of Jeddah,
until recently Saudi
Arabia's diplomatic capital, which remains
the most important commercial and cultural gateway to the country. Mecca: The spiritual
centre of the Islamic world. Places of significance to Muslims include the
Kaabah Enclosure and the House of Abdullah Bin Abdul Muttalib, where Muhammad
was born. Jeddah: Priority has been given to the preservation of the ancient
city, but leisure facilities have increased and the corniche has a 'Brighton' feel about it. The main meat meal of the day
is lunch, usually either kultra (meat on skewers) or kebabs served with soup
and vegetables.
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Note: All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to
change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is
limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us at 714-895-2588
to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials.
The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made.
We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices
until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents. Rates
do not include all applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges.
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