Experience the Unforgettable: 3-Day Trip to Najran

Total price From US$499

Created: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Departure: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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Art & Culture UNESCO & 7 WONDERS Najran

About

Travel Itinerary

Destination: Najran, Saudi Arabia

Travelers: 2 Adults

Services Included

Transportation from King Khaled Intl to Najran
2 nights at Florida Inn Najran

Travel Recommendations

For a deeper understanding of your destination, I recommend the following guides and books:

"Saudi Arabia: A Kingdom in Peril" by Paul Aarts and Gerd Nonneman - This book provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and economic landscape of Saudi Arabia.
"Najran: The History and Archaeology of a Saudi Arabian Oasis" by Daniel Potts - A detailed exploration of Najran's historical significance and archaeological findings.
"Lonely Planet Saudi Arabia" - A travel guide offering practical advice, must-see sites, and cultural insights, tailored specifically for travelers in Saudi Arabia.
"The Road to Mecca" by Muhammad Asad - While not exclusively about Najran, this memoir offers a unique perspective on the broader region and its cultural context.

About the destination

Najran, is a city in southwestern Saudi Arabia near the border with Yemen. It is the capital of Najran Province. Designated as a new town, Najran is one of the fastest-growing cities in the kingdom; its population has risen from 47,500 in 1974 and 90,983 in 1992 to 246,880 in 2004 and 505,652 in 2017. The population mostly originates from the ancient tribes of Yām, Mákram, and Hamdan. Najranis are Muslims, with Shia, Ismaili forming the plurality of the religious adherents. Hanbali, Shafi'i, and Maliki Sunnis form the second-largest religious group in the city, while the Zaydi Shia form the smallest religious group. The Arabic term Najrān has at least two meanings: both the wooden frame on which a door opens and also 'thirsty'. Local tradition also has it that the land derived its name from the first man to settle in the area, Najran ibn Zaydan ibn Saba ibn Yahjub ibn Yarub ibn Qahtan. Najran was the Yemeni centre of cloth making and originally, the kiswah or the cloth of the Ka'aba was made there (the clothing of the Kaba first started by the Yemeni kings of Saba). There used to be a Jewish community at Najran, renowned for the garments they manufactured. According to Yemenite Jewish tradition, the Jews of Najran traced their origin to the Ten Tribes. Najran was also an important stopping place on the Incense Route.

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Included services

23 Oct

Departure transport

Departure

Flyadeal - F375

12:05 PM - Riyadh, King Khaled Intl (RUH)

1:50 PM - Nejran, Nejran (EAM)

Nonstop Fare: fly

Transport: F375

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: fly

23 Oct

Accomodation

2 Nights

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Florida Inn Najran 8.4 Very good

NAJRAN - At 3.0 km from the centerROOM ONLYKing Abdulaziz Rd, Najran 66262, Saudi Arabia, NAJRAN Standard Double Room

Hyatt Najran features an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant serving international cuisine, just 5 minutes drive from Al Ukhdod. It offers non-smoking rooms with free Wi-Fi access. All rooms have carpeted floors and are fitted with thick black-out curtains. A tea/coffee maker and TV access with satellite channels are provided for each room. Salads, hot snacks, and beverages are served in the on-site coffee shop. Locally made handicrafts and souvenirs are available at the hotel’s gift shop. Hotel Hyatt Narjan is 20 km away from Najran Domestic Airport.

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25 Oct

Return transport

Return

Flyadeal - F376

2:30 PM - Nejran, Nejran (EAM)

4:15 PM - Riyadh, King Khaled Intl (RUH)

Nonstop Fare: fly

Transport: F376

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: fly

Total price From US$499