Welcome to Saudi Arabia

The birthplace and spiritual home of Islam, Saudi Arabia is as rich in attractions as it is in stirring symbolism. It is also one of the most difficult places on Earth to visit.

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For those who do get in, rock-hewn Madain Saleh is Arabia's greatest treasure. Other wonders abound, from the echoes of TE Lawrence along the Hejaz Railway to the mud-brick ruins of Dir'aiyah. Fascinating Riyadh is a showpiece for modern Saudi Arabia, Jeddah blends ancient and modern and has an enchanting old city made of coral, while the Red Sea coast has world-class diving. And for Muslim travellers, Mecca and Medina represent the most sacred destination you can imagine.

There are few places left that can be said to represent the last frontier of tourism. Whether you're an expat or a pilgrim, Saudi Arabia is one of them.

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Best of Axum in One Day: History, Culture and Adventure

Highlights:HistoryThe Church that houses the original Ark of the Covenant (St. Mary Zion Church)Stella field, vastly tall, monolithic granite monuments erected between the 1st and 3rd century ADThe remnant of the palace of the famous Queen of Sheba and her swimming poolThe memorial inscription of King Ezana ("Ethiopia's Rosetta Stone"), in which the king tells of his Conquest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. King Ezana built the first church in Sub-Saharan AfricaThe Tombs of King Kaleb and his son, which are an illustration of the masterpiece interlocking architecture of the Axumites in the 6th CenturyCulture and AdventureAxumites are best known for the craftsmanship that dates back to ancient craftsmanship that dates back to ancient times. You will see the craftsmen behind the intricate weaving's of traditional wearYou will see a variety of authentic Ethiopian jewelry made by the best gold and silver smith in EthiopiaYou will end your journey with a coffee ceremony, prepared in the way of the Tigray traditionAdventure: a small hiking trail through the mountain side villages of Axum and a visit to the impressive mountain top monastery of Pentellion
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