Yemen
Tour Highlights
Al-Ghwayzi
Fortress
Yemeni food
Stunning Yemeni Architecture
Al-Mihdhar
Mosque
Local Bazaar
Seiyun
Palace
Did you know that Yemen is home to one of the oldest skyscrapers in the world? The ancient city of Shibam in Yemen's Hadhramaut Valley is famous for its mud-brick high-rise buildings, some of which date back over 500 years. These structures, often referred to as "skyscrapers of the desert," can reach up to 11 stories high and are remarkable examples of early high-density urban planning and architecture.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Yemen
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Meet the group at the international airport in Cairo and fly together to Seiyun in Yemen
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Pickup from the airport and head to our hotel for lunch
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Drive to the town of Shibam for sightseeing and a beautiful sunset
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Dinner and overnight in Seiyun
Day 2:
Tarim, Qassam, and Houd village
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After breakfast we will head to the town of Tarim and explore Al-ranad palace, Al-Ahqaf Library of Manuscripts, Al-Mihdhar Mosque and visit the old market.
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After lunch we will head to Aynat city and visit the seven domes. There we will also visit palace in the Qassam, go to the grave of God's Prophet Hud, and go to Mount Kutba for the sunset.
Dinner and overnight in Seiyun
Day 3:
Seiyun and Shibam
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After breakfast we will visit Seiyun Palace, Al-Falas fort and museum.
Stroll around the old market and go back to the hotel for lunch -
Visit the historic city of Shibam and take a tour around the iconic mud house and "skyscrapers"
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Visit the historic Al-Houta Palace Hotel
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Dinner and overnight in Seiyun
Day 4:
Doan
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After breakfast we will be moving to Wadi Doan. We will visit the Historical city of Al-Hajrain and khaila Bugshan.
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We'll take tour around some of Wadi Doan's villages and visit Haid Al-Jazeel tourist site.
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Dinner and overnight at Haid Al Jazeel Resort
Day 5:
Al- Mukalla
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Breakfast at Haid Al-Jazeel Resort and move on to Mukalla
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There we will visit Al-Ghawizi Fort and visit the Sultan Al-Quaiti Museum and Palace.
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Tour around the popular Al-Salam neighborhood and visit the market.
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Dinner and Overnight in Mukalla
Day 6:
Al-Hami and Al-Shihr
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Local Bakhmari and tea for breakfast
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Visit Al-Bagh Palace in Ghail Bawazir
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Al-Aidros Dam in Al-Shahr.
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Al Shihr Popular Market.
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Dinner and overnight in Mukalla
Day 7:
Seiyun and home
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Wake up early and start drive to Seiyn
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Breakfast will be served on the way
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Drop-off to the airport and flight home.
What's included ?
Excluded
Airport pick-up and drop-off
All meals on the trip
All transportation
All Hotel accommodation
Armed security
All entrance fee
English-speaking local guide.
Bottled water
Visa support
International flights
Personal expenses
Tips for local guides
Travel Insurance
Visa fee
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it safe to travel to Yemen?
We will only visit safe areas in Yemen and throughout the trip we will have armed security for extra security.
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How does the booking process work?
Your spot will be secured as soon as we receive your deposit payment. This deposit is refundable up to 10 days after your booking.
For this trip, you will need to bring enough USD to Yemen to pay for the balance payment.
To know more about our booking policy, please check our
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How do I get visa?
When you have made the deposit we will ask your for a copy of your passport.
With your passport copy, we can arrange for your visa approval. The visa cost is $150 and will have to be paid up on arrival in Yemen.
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What is the minimum/maximum number of participants on this trip?
We do have a guarantee of departure for this trip.
And we take a maximum of 12 people + crew for this tour.
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How do I fly to Yemen?
There is a flight from Cairo in Egypt to Seiyun in Yemen.
The flight from Cairo to Egypt cost is around ≈$750
We will assist you with buying the ticket from Cairo to Seiyun.
The group will meet up at Cairo international airport and fly together to Seiyun.
6
Do I need to bring cash?
Yes you will need to bring USD in cash to pay for your the balance payment of the tour (≈$1,490), Visa cost ($150) and for your personal expenses.
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Can I travel there as a female?
Yes, you can come as a solo female traveler. You will have to dress locally, wearing Abaya or something similar
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Can I come as a solo traveler
That’s absolutely not a problem! You will be paired with another like-minded solo traveler and share the room with him/her. Or you can get a single supplement for an additional fee. With single supplement you will get your own hotel room.