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MINI TOUR: 9 days, north Yemen

INTENSE: 9 days, north and south Yemen

MINI TOUR: 9 days, south Yemen

SCENIC YEMEN: 12 days, north Yemen

COMPACT: 13 days, north and south Yemen 

YEMEN ADVENTURE: 16 days, north and South Yemen

YEMEN SPECTACULAR: 16 days, north and south Yemen

YEMEN EXTRAVAGANZA: 23 days, north and south Yemen

9 DAYS MINI TOUR-NORTH YEMEN 

DAY ACTIVITIES
1 Arrival to Sana’a, transfer to the hotel. Hotel in Sana'a
2 Sightseeing in Old Sana’a, national museum, souq. Hotel in Sana'a
3 Morning drive to Manakha and al-Hajara. Excursion to al-Hoteib. Return to Sana’a (p.m.). Hotel in Sana'a
4 Morning drive to the fortified village of Amran. Drive on to Hajjah through terraced landscape. Lunch in Hajjah. Return to Sana’a (p.m.) via Kohlan, a small mountaintop village. Hotel in Sana'a
5 Full day excursion to the archaeological sites of Marib. Lunch in Marib. Sightseeing of the old and new dam, the throne of Bilquis, the sun temple and the ancient city of Marib. Hotel in Marib
6 Drive back to Sana’a. Free p.m. Hotel in Sana'a
7 Excursion to Hababah, Kawkaban Trek down to Shibam. Lunch in Shibam. Continue to Sana’a via Thula (p.m.). Hotel in Sana'a
8 Excursion to Wadi Dahr and Bayt Baws; return to Sana’a. Transfer to international Airport.
9 Departure

9 DAYS NORTH-SOUTH YEMEN - INTENSE 

DAY ACTIVITIES
1 Fly :Dubai- Sana’a, Wadi Dhar and old city of Sana'a overnight at the hotel in Sana'a.
2 Drive to Marib, sightseeing tour of Marib. Overnight in Marib at the hotel of your choice.
3 Early departure to Say’un to cross the desert road, via Shibam. Overnight in Sayun at the hotel of your choice.
4 Sightseeing tour in Say’un. Lunch in Say’un. Excursion to Tarim. Overnight in Sayun at the hotel of your choice.
5 Flight to Sana'a. Overnight in Sana'a at the hotel of your choice.
6 Morning drive to Manakha and al-Hajara. Excursion to al-Hoteib. Return to Sana’a (p.m.) Overnight in Sana'a at the hotel of your choice.
7 Excursion to Hababah, Kawkaban Trek down to Shibam. Lunch in Shibam. Continue to Sana’a via Thula (p.m.). Hotel in Sana'a
8 After breakfast, transfer to international airport. Day room
9 Departure

9 DAYS MINI TOUR-SOUTH YEMEN 

DAY ACTIVITIES
1 Arrival to Sana’a, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay.
2 Morning flight to Say’un. Drive to Tarim. Sightseeing in Tarim. Return to Say’un. Hotel in Say'un
3 Sightseeing tour of Say’un. Lunch in Say’un. Excursion to Shibam. Hotel in Say'un
4 Excursion to Gihl Omer. Hotel in Say'un
5 Morning departure to Mukalla, the coastal town on the Gulf of Aden, via al Hajarain, a unique village located on the top of a mountain in Wadi Do’an. Hotel in Mukalla
6 On to Ghail Ba Wazir to see the former summer palace of the Mukalla Sultans. Lunch on the way. Drive on to Bir Ali, the ancient Port of Qana. Camping in Bir Ali
7 Return to Mukalla and fly back to Sana'a. Hotel in Sana'a
8 Sightseeing tour in Sana'a. Transfer to international airport . Day room 
9 Departure

SCENIC YEMEN: 12 DAYS - NORTH

DAY ACTIVITIES
1 Arrival to Sana’a, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay. Hotel in Sana’a
2 Sightseeing tour of Sana'a. Hotel in Sana’a
3 Full day excursion to Kawkaban. Trek down to Shibam. Drive on to Thula. Funduq in Kawkaban
4 Departure to Hajjah through terraced landscape, via Kohlan. Lunch on the way. Hotel in Hajjah
5 Early departure to Shahara, the famous mountain fortress and the stronghold of the Zeidi Imams. Lunch on the way in Huth. Drive on to Shahara. Funduq in Shahara
6 Sightseeing in Shahara and departure to Saada. Hotel in Saada
7 Sightseeing in Saada, the former capital of the Zaidis. Lunch in Huth. Continue day driving to Sana’a via Amran. Hotel in Sana’a
8 Morning departure to the mountain village of Manakha. On to al Hajjara. Lunch in Manakha. Excursion to al-Hoteib, the famous pilgrimage centre for the Dowoudi Bohra (Ismaili) Muslims of India. Funduq in Manakha
9 Departure to al-Mahweet via Wadi Sahra. Lunch on the way. Hotel in al-Mahweet
10 Sightseeing in al-Mahweet. Continue to Sana’a via at Tawelah and Hababah. Lunch on the way. Hotel in Sana’a
11 Excursion to Wadi Dahr and return to Sana’a. Afternoon free for shopping. Transfer to international airport and day room in Sanaa
12 Departure

13 DAYS YEMEN - COMPACT 

DAY ACTIVITIES
1 Arrival to Sana’a, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay. Hotel in Sana’a
2 Sightseeing tour of Sana'a. Hotel in Sana’a
3

Drive to Marib, sightseeing tour of Marib. Hotel in Marib

4 Early departure to Say’un to cross the desert road, via Shibam. Hotel in Say’un
5 Sightseeing tour in Say’un. Lunch in Say’un. Excursion to Tarim. Hotel in Say’un
6

Morning departure to Mukalla, the coastal town on the Gulf of Aden, via al Hajarain, a unique village located on the top of a mountain in Wadi Do’an. Hotel in Mukalla

7 Departure to Habban via Bir Ali the ancient Port of Qana (swimming) and Habban. Hotel in Habban
8 Departure to Taiz, via Aden. Hotel in Taiz
9 Morning sightseeing tour of Taiz continue to Jabel Sabir. Return to Taiz. Visit the souq. Hotel in Taiz
10 Taiz -Jiblah-Sana'a. Hotel in Sana'a
11 Sana'a-Manakha-Al-Hajarah-Al-Hotaib-Sana'a. Hotel in Sana'a
12 Sana'a-Wadi Dhar- Thula- Hababah- Kawkaban - Sana'a,Transfer to airport. Day room
13 Departure. 

YEMEN ADVENTURE: 16 DAYS - NORTH AND SOUTH YEMEN

DAY ACTIVITIES
1

Arrival to Sana’a, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay. Hotel in Sana’a

2 Sightseeing tour of Sana'a. Hotel in Sana’a
3 Drive to Marib, sightseeing tour of Marib. Hotel in Marib
4 Early departure to Say’un to cross the desert road, via Shibam. Hotel in Say’un
5 Sightseeing tour in Say’un. Lunch in Say’un. Excursion to Tarim. Hotel in Say’un
6 Morning departure to Mukalla, the coastal town on the Gulf of Aden, via al Hajarain, a unique village located on the top of a mountain in Wadi Do’an. Hotel in Mukalla
7 Departure to Ataq via Bir Ali the ancient Port of Qana (swimming) and Habban. Hotel in Ataq
8

8Morning drive to al Baidah. Drive on to Rada. Sightseeing tour of Rada. Hotel in Rada

9 Departure to Taiz, via Jiblah. Hotel in Taiz
10 Morning sightseeing tour of Taiz continue to Jabel Sabir. Return to Taiz. Visit the souq. Hotel in Taiz
11 Early departure to Manakha. On the way visit Zabid and Bayt al Faqih. Funduq in Manakha
12 Sightseeing tour of Manakha and al Hajara. Excursion to al Hoteib. Funduq in Manakha
13

Morning drive to Kawkaban. Sightseeing tour Thula, Shibam and Kawkaban. Hotel in Sanaa

14 Early drive to Saada. On the way visit Wadi Dahr. Sightseeing in Saada. Hotel in Saada
15

Sightseeing in Saada. Drive back to Sana’a via Amran. Afternoon free for shopping. Transfer to Sanaa international airport. Day room

16 Departure

YEMEN SPECTACULAR: 16 DAYS - NORTH AND SOUTH YEMEN

DAY ACTIVITIES
1

Arrival to Sana’a, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay. Hotel in Sana’a

2 Sightseeing tour of Sana'a. Hotel in Sana’a
3 Full day excursion to Hababah and Kawkaban. Trek down to Shibam. Drive on to Thula. Funduq in Kawkaban
4 Morning drive to Manakha and al Hajara. Excursion to al-Hoteib and continue to Hodeidah. Hotel in Hodeidah
5 Morning visit to the fish market of Hodeidah. Drive down to Bayt al Faqih. Visit Zabid and continue to Taiz. Hotel in Taiz
6 Sightseeing tour of Taiz, Jiblah and al-Janad, continue to Sana'a. Hotel in Sana’a
7

Drive to Marib, sightseeing tour in Marib. Hotel in Sana’a

8 Early departure to Say’un to cross the Ramlat as-Sabatayn via Shabwa. Lunch on the way. Hotel in Say’un
9 Sightseeing tour of Say’un. Lunch in Say’un. Excursion to Tarim. Hotel in Say’un
10 Full day excursion to al Hajjarein and Shibam. Hotel in Say’un
11 Fly to Sana’a. Afternoon free. Hotel in Sana’a
12 Departure to Shahara via Amran and Huth. Funduq in Shahara
13 Sightseeing tour of Shahara. Drive down to Huth and continue to Saada. Sightseeing tour of Saada. Hotel in Saada
14 Visit the market of Saada and return to Sana’a. Hotel in Sana’a
15 Excursion to Wadi Dahr and return to Sana’a. Afternoon free for shopping. Transfer to international airport . Day room
16 Departure

YEMEN EXTRAVAGANZA: 23 DAYS - NORTH AND SOUTH YEMEN

DAY ACTIVITIES
1 Arrival to Sana’a, transfer to the hotel. Hotel in Sana’a
2 Sightseeing tour of Sana'a. Hotel in Sana’a
3 Drive to Marib. Sightseeing tour in Marib. Hotel in Sana’a
4 Early departure to Tarim to cross the Ramlat as-Sabatayn via Shabwa. Lunch on the way. Hotel in Tarim
5 Drive to Say’un. Sightseeing tour in Say’un. Lunch in Say’un. Excursion to Shibam. Hotel in Tarim
6 Sightseeing of Tarim. Excursion to Gihl Omer. Hotel in Tarim
7 Early departure to Wadi Do’an on the way visit al Hajjarain and Sief. Lunch in Sief. Funduq in Khurayba
8 Drive to Mukalla, the coastal town. Hotel in Mukalla
9 Departure to Ataq via Bir Ali the ancient Port of Qana (swimming) and via Habban. Hotel in Ataq
10 Morning drive to al Baidah. Drive on to Rada. Sightseeing tour in Rada. Hotel in Rada
11 Departure to Taiz, via Jiblah. Hotel in Taiz
12 Morning sightseeing tour of Taiz continue to Jabel Sabir. Return to Taiz. Visit the Souq. Hotel in Taiz
13 Early departure to Hodeidah. On the way visit Zabid, Bayt al Faqih. Hotel in Hodeidah
14 Morning visit to the fish market of Hodeidah and continue to Manakha. Funduq in Manakha
15 Morning drive to al Hoteib.Trek down to al Hajara. Funduq in Manakha
16 Morning drive down to Wadi Sahra. Lunch in Wadi Sahra. On to al-Mahweet. Sightseeing tour in al-Mahweet. Hotel in al Mahweet
17 Morning drive to Kawkaban. On the way visit at-awelah, Thula, Shibam and Kawkaban. Funduq in Kawkaban
18 Sightseeing tour of Hababah and continue to Hajjah. On the way visit Kohlan. Hotel in Hajjah
19 Sightseeing of Hajjah and continue to Shahara. Funduq in Shahara
20 Sightseeing tour of Shahara and drive down to Huth and continue to Saada. Sightseeing tour in Saada. Hotel in Saada
21 Visit the market of Saada and return to Sana’a. On the way visit Amran. Hotel in Sana’a
22 Excursion to Wadi Dahr and return to Sana’a. Afternoon free for shopping. Transfer to international airport and day room
23 Departure

Services for all programmes

  • The offer should include all transports, and entrances.
  • A round trip in Toyota Land Cruiser with driver, (max. 4 passengers per car).
  • Professional local guide: speaking German, English, French and Italian
  • Professional local guide for the desert
  • Full or half board (accommodation, breakfast, lunch and/or dinner)
  • Accommodation in middle class hotels (3 star), in double rooms with shower/WC and in funduqs (typical Yemeni guest houses, as a simple hostel with big sleeping rooms for max. 8 persons per room) or camping as specialised for the programs.
  • Flights as they are given in the programs
Yemen (head office): Alzahra Tourism Agency
Sana'a - Hadda St. 
Republic of Yemen, P.O. Box: 23132 
Tel: 00967-1-244 040 
Fax: 00967-1-240 393
alzahra.tours@y.net.ye
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