Your Tour leader/driver will be awaiting you. They will be holding a sign of your name, You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you.
Pick you up from your hotel in Jeddah, Travel to Taif. Start the tour with Shubra Palace.
The palace is the most stunning vestige of old Taif, with latticework windows and balconies and interior marble from Carrara. King Abdul Aziz used to stay here and the palace was later the residence of King Faisal.
A unique amalgamation of Arabic and Romanian architecture. It is impressive worth photographing.
It is located on the northern side of Taif city centre, and overlooks Shubra Street which is one of the most important pivotal streets in the city of Taif, Ali bin Abdullah bin Aoun Pasha has ordered the establishment of the Shubra Palace in 1905 AD.
(you can be visited only from outside as there are some renovation works now)You will visit this as it offers enough photographic angles and its historical for this region.
Then will take you to Al Rudaf Park.Its a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature!There are music fountains, grasses, small rock mountains, and many play grounds for children. Its a very nice park and place but its for family only.
Then visit Bab Alrea is a Triple-arched gate to Taif’s old city, leading to a market area selling fruit, vegetables & spices.
Then go to the oldest and best shopping centre in Taif, Taif’s Heart Mall.It’s an exciting place, where you and your family can shop, play, eat and have a splendid time
Then visit Al Shafa mountain and Al Hada mountain, It’s considered as one of the most beautiful and important mountain roads in the region. It connects Taif city with the other regions on the west and north. It acquires enchanting and attractive views.
Nice drive up Al Shafa mountain is the highest mountain in the area of the town. Its also known as Jabal Dakkā.
You will walk and climb up Shafa mountain. It’s a difficult walk/climb, the views are fantastic and well worth the effort The higher up in the mountains you feel the gentle cool air. Amazed about so many different plants and trees, herbs and fruit bushes growing everywhere. It’s rich in natural resources such as honey, rose gardens, herbs and so much more.
A cable car at extra ticket journey up to the Al-Hada Mountain starts down in Al-Kurr Village and takes visitors all the way up to the mountaintop, where an upscale restaurant and hotel are located.
Then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Jeddah.
Taif has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you at the cost price – no profit to us.
Notes: It is necessary that you wear flat, closed and very comfortable shoes whilst taking this tour.
We are very flexible if someone wants to change the itinerary a little or add more sites.
