4-Day tour to the historical cities in Yemen from Seiyun
Highlights
Socotra Island
trekking, architectural, historical
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Go on a tour to the famous historical cities of Yemen, starting from Seiyun and continue towards Tarim to admire the ancient architecture. Go hiking in Shibam, check out the mud-brick highrises, drive to Wadi Dawan to spend time in the desert, and check out the Saif village. Also, travel to Al Hajjarein to visit the famous mosques, marvel at the Bugshan palace in Beit Bugshan before returning to Seiyun.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Seiyun
- Arrive at Seiyun airport and meet with your tour guide.
- Travel to your hotel, have dinner and stay the night.
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Day 2: Seiyun- Tarim- Shibam- Seiyun
- Have an early morning breakfast and depart for Tarim, a historic town built before the Islamic era situated in Wadi Hadhramaut of South Yemen, widely acknowledged as the theological, juridical, and academic center of the Hadhramaut Valley.
- Drive to Shibam from Tarim. Shibam, an ancient city that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its distinct architecture, which features mudbrick-made high-rise buildings.
- Take a short hike to a mountain and Shibam to watch the beautiful sunset and enjoy the view.
- Travel back to Seiyn for an overnight stay.
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Day 3: Seiyun- Wadi Dawan- Al-Hajjarein- Beit Bugshan- Seiyun
- Have early morning breakfast, then drive to Wadi Dawan, a town and desert valley in central Yemen known for its beautiful Hadhrami palaces and gorgeous natural desert sceneries.
- Visit Saif, a small village at the east of Seiyun and in the middle of Wadi Dawan.
- Travel to Al-Hajjarein City, located in Wadi Dawan, built before the Islamic era, famous for its many beautiful mosques.
- Drive to Beit Bugshan, known for the Bugshan Palace in the village of Khaylla that was restored in 2003 and was painted with a striking palette of bright pastel colours.
- Return to Seiyun for an overnight stay.
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Day 4: Departure
- Have breakfast in your hotel in Seiyun and then depart for the airport.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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