Yemen · Architecture

4-Day Historical Cities Tour of Yemen from Seiyun with Shibam

4 Days Round trip from Seiyun Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel to Tarim and check out the historic town
02 Hike in Shibam and enjoy the view of the city's architecture from the mountaintop
03 Visit the desert town of Wadi Dawan
04 Check out the beautiful mosques in Al-Hajjarein
05 Marvel at the Bugshan Palace in Beit Bugshan

Go on a tour to the famous historical cities of Yemen, starting from Seiyun and continuing to Tarim to admire the ancient architecture. Hike in Shibam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its mud-brick high-rises, then drive to Wadi Dawan to enjoy its beautiful Hadhrami palaces and gorgeous natural desert scenery. Visit Saif village and travel to Al-Hajjarein to see its famous mosques. Also marvel at the Bugshan Palace in Beit Bugshan before returning to Seiyun.

Hike in Shibam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its mud-brick high-rises, then drive to Wadi Dawan to enjoy its beautiful Hadhrami palaces and gorgeous natural desert scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Sayun

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Seiyun

Arrive at Seiyun Airport and meet your tour guide.
Travel to your hotel, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Day 02

Tarim and Shibam Excursion from 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 and 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 near Shibam to watch the beautiful sunset and enjoy the view.
Travel back to Seiyun for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Wadi Dawan, Al-Hajjarein and Beit Bugshan

Have an 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 scenery.
Visit Saif, a small village to the east of Seiyun in the middle of Wadi Dawan.
Travel to Al-Hajjarein City, located in Wadi Dawan, built before the Islamic era and famous for its many beautiful mosques.
Drive to Beit Bugshan, known for the Bugshan Palace in the village of Khaylla, which was restored in 2003 and painted with a striking palette of bright pastel colours.
Return to Seiyun for an overnight stay.

Day 04