Day 1. Salalah - Al Ghaydah

Today we are leaving the city Salalah in Oman and heading towards the border with Yemen (Sarfayt border point). We will drive along scenic coastline roads on both sides of the border and have short stops to take in the views. We start our journey in Yemen from the Al Mahrah Governorate - the easternmost part of the country. The region is part of the so called “Rub' al Khali”, which in English translates to “The Empty Corner” - an expansive desert area, which covers large desert territories in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman and United Arab Emirates. We will spend the night in the capital of the governorate - Al Ghaydah.

Day 2. Al Ghaydah - Rumah

Today we continue travelling across the desert highway reaching the Hadramout region. On the way we will have short stops in the towns of Rumah and Thamud, where we will have the chance to observe the local lifestyle. Overnight in Rumah.

Day 3. Rumah - Tarim

Our first stop of the day is the village Qabr Hud, known for being the burial place of the prophet Hud, mentioned in the Quran. According to Islamic belief, he was sent as a prophet to teach among the Aad people - an ancient Arabic tribe that lived in the region. The majority of the people however rejected his teachings and were punished by a tornado that ended their civilization. It is believed that the hilll where the complex is located nowadays is the hill where he climbed to perform the call to prayer. We will then continue to the town of Tarim. Nicknamed “the town of miracles”, Tarim has long been a center of theological, juridical and Islamic learning, especially for the followers of Sufism - the mystical branch of Islam. Here we will visit the spectacular Al Muhdlar Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in Yemen - 46 meters. We will also spend some time wandering around the narrow alleys of the local market, where among other things, locals can also have been selling khat - a local plant that can be used as a stimulant. Overnigh in a hotel in Tarim.

Day 4. Tarim - Shibam - Wadi Dawan

Today we are leaving the town of Tarim and heading towards the valley of Wadi Dawan. The valley is known for its extensive date palm gardens and small villages with mud brick houses. On the way we stop to explore the ancient walled city of Shibam. The town was first built in the 16th century and was an important caravan stop on the spice and incense route across the Arabian Peninsula. Its distinguishable mud brick tower houses have been preserved to this day and are now part of the UNESCO world heritage sites list. We will then continue to the village of Al Hajrain, where we will get the chance to meet some of the local beekeepers, as the region is famous for producing some of the finest honey in the world. Overnight at hotel in Wadi Dawanl.

Day 5. Wadi Dawan

Today we have a full day to explore the valley of Wadi Dawan. One of the highlights of the day is the village of Beit Buqshan, known for its colorful palace. Overnight in Wadi Dawan.

Day 6. Wadi Dawan - Seiyun

Today we start our drive back north towards the city of Seiyun for our last night in Yemen. Some of the highlights of the city include the Seiyun Palace - one of the biggest mud brick structures in the world, Al-Handal Souq, the main mosque and town center and others. Overnight in a hotel in Seiyun.

Day 7. Departure

Transfer to the airport for an early morning flight to Cairo

Day 1 - Cairo - Seiyun

• Arrival into Seiyun. Picking up from the airport and head straight into town to exchange money & shop for some local clothing.
• Drive to Hotel & check in.
• After noon see sighting around Seiyun market.
• Dinner at the hotel & overnight.

Day 2 - Seiyun - Aynat - Tarim- Seiyun

• In the morning we visit Sultan Palace in Seiyun and look around the local market.
• We drive to visit Tarim town – the Sufi historical town built of Mud.
• Visit Tarim tiny market and the Al-Mihdar mosque – complete with the world’s largest mud minaret.
• Lunch in Tarim, then drive to visit the Hood Prophet shrine.
• Drive back to Dinner & overnight

Day 3 - Seiyun - Hawta - Shibam - Wadi Doa'n

Today’s the day visit the most beautiful town in Arabia!  The Manhattan of Arabia itself: Shibam Hadramout.

• We discover the town on foot while checking out some of the houses, antique shops and rooftops.
• After we drive 2 hours towards stunning Wadi Doa’n and stop for photos at Al-Hajjrain.
• Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 - One full day trip to explore Wadi Doa'n

• After breakfast we drive before starting our trek down to Hawfah village in Wadi Do’an.
• It’s a 1-hour trek downhill with beautiful panorama viewpoints.
• Then we drive to visit Buqshan village, (with multi-coloured palaces) then drive to another beautiful panorama of Wadi Doa’n it’s called – the Budha area.
• Stop to photograph the villages in Wadi Do’an including Qarn Majed village & other villages on the way until the grand Budha viewpoint.
• Drive to Al-Rubat town. Walk the streets and mingle with locals in this wadi town. It’s also the historical home to the Bin-Laden family – we can even see the now abandoned Bin-Laden family home.
• Drive to Al-Khuraiba town & then drive back to Haid Al-Jizil.
• Sunset view at Haid Al-Jizil Viewpoint over Wadi Doa’n.
• Dinner & Overnight

Day 5 - Wadi Doa'n - Shibam - Seiyun

• Drive from the beauty of Haid Al-Jizil all the way back to Seiyun.
• On the way we stop to photograph villages in Wadi Do’an then drive onto Seiyun to pick up some last-minute souvenirs.
• Arrive at Hawta town.
• In the late afternoon we drive back to Shibam to photograph the mud city at Sunset from different directions.
• Dinner and last overnight

Day 6 - FAREWELL TO YEMEN Seiyun – Cairo

• Early rise and drive back to Seiyun airport.
• Flight to Cairo.
• End of tour.