Visit Medina

Visit Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Perform the Hajj pilgrimage to the Kaaba (the black cube at the center of the Grand Mosque, the most sacred site in Islam) and see the Zamzam Well (a historic well believed to have miraculous properties). Explore the surrounding mountains like Jabal al-Nour, where the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation.

Visit Jeddah, a major port city on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. Explore the historic Al-Balad district (a UNESCO World Heritage site with traditional coral houses and markets), see the King Fahd's Fountain (one of the tallest fountains in the world, reaching 312 meters), and stroll along the Corniche (a scenic waterfront promenade with parks and beaches).

Visit Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Explore the Masmak Fortress (a clay and mud-brick citadel pivotal in the unification of Saudi Arabia), see the Kingdom Centre Tower (a 302-meter skyscraper with a sky bridge offering panoramic city views), and wander through Diriyah (a UNESCO World Heritage site and historic home of the Saudi royal family).

Hegra, the Nabataean tombs of the southern Petra, and the Elephant Rock in a desert of sandstone.

The world's largest car-free old city.

Ancient Islamic city of 82 mosques, where hyenas are fed by hand at night.

Faded Ottoman-Italian Red Sea port.

The first Ottoman capital under Mount Uludag: the Green Mosque, the silk bazaar and Iskender kebab.