Taif Day Tour From Jeddah (8-9 Hrs)

Shubra Palace,Taif Heart Maall,Old markets (Souq Okaz), Al Rudaf Park,Al Shafa mountain and Al Hada mountain. Pick you up from your port in Jeddah, Travel to Taif. Start the tour with Shubra Palace. located on the northern side of Taif city center, , Ali bin Abdullah bin Aoun Pasha has ordered the establishment of the Shubra Palace in 1905 AD.

The palace is the most stunning vestige of old Taif, with latticework windows and balconies and interior marble from Carrara. King Abdul Aziz used to stay here and the palace was later the residence of King Faisal.

A unique amalgamation of Arabic and Romanian architecture. It is impressive worth photographing.

(you can be visited only from outside as there are some renovation works now) You will visit this as it offers enough photographic angles and its historical for this region.

Then will take you to Al Rudaf Park. Its a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature! There are music fountains, grasses, small rock mountains, and many play grounds for children

Then visit old souq in Taif city. Souq Okaz is a former largest and best known open air market in the islamic world, nowadays hosts thousands of tourists from around the world. The tradition of poetry recital competitions, arts& crafts exhibitions remain in the souq today. In addition to that, you may want to explore ancient footprints of the market, flower orchids in Taif .

Then go to the oldest and best shopping mall in Taif, Taif’s Heart Mall.Its an exciting place, where you and your family can shop, play, eat, and have splendid time

Then visit Al Shafa mountain and Al Hada mountain,It’s considered as one of the most beautiful and important mountain roads in the region. It connects Taif city with the other regions on the west and north. It acquires enchanting and attractive views.

Nice drive up Al Shafa mountain is the highest mountain in the area of the town.Its also know as Jabal Dakkā.

You will walk and climb up Shafa mountain. It’s a difficult walk / climb, the views are fantastic and well worth the effort The higher up in the mountains you feel the gentle cool air. It’s rich on natural resources as honey, rose gardens, herbs and so much more.

A cable car at extra ticket journey up to the Al-Hada Mountain starts down in Al-Kurr Village and takes visitors all the way up to the mountaintop, where an upscale restaurant and hotel are located.

Heads back to the port Jeddah.

Notes: It is necessary that you wear flat, closed and very comfortable shoes whilst taking this tour.