A half day on foot in Hofuf, in Al Ahsa: the old market rows first, then Qasr Ibrahim in the Al-Kut quarter. The fort covers over 18,000 square metres, and its domes, arches and prayer hall are what most people end up spending their time on. No ticket is needed to go in.
The two stops are close enough to join into one walk, so the driving is short and the day is mostly spent out of the vehicle. Hofuf stands inside the Al-Ahsa Oasis, which UNESCO listed in 2018, and the oasis itself makes a good second half day.
Day by day
The old souq
Hotel pick-up in Al Ahsa and a short drive into Hofuf. Walking time in the old market rows, with your driver on hand for anything you buy.
Qasr Ibrahim
On foot to Qasr Ibrahim in Al-Kut: the walls, the domes and arches, and the prayer hall inside. Time to walk the grounds before drop-off at your hotel.
What is included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Al Ahsa
- Private air-conditioned vehicle between stops
- English-speaking driver
- Walking time in the souq and at Qasr Ibrahim
- Bottled water
- Fuel, parking and road tolls
- Entrance fees at any site on the route that charges for entry
What is not
- Meals and drinks
- Anything you buy in the souq
- Hotel accommodation
- Gratuities
- Flights and transfers into Al Ahsa
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