TOURS IN YEMEN

TOURS IN YEMEN

Situated on the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia, Yemen is a Middle Eastern country comprised of the formerly separate republics of North and South Yemen. The country is bordered by Red Sea to the west and both the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the south while Oman lies to the northeast of the country and the remaining land is bordered with Saudi Arabia.

Yemen is an Islamic country with a very strict religious environment and culture, observing all of the Muslim teachings as fervently as any Middle Eastern country. This does not by any means however create an environment in which non-Muslims cannot enjoy vacations or are likely to feel ostracized for not sharing the local’s beliefs.

Historically, some might say Yemen is almost as old as time itself with evidence suggesting the country was occupied over four millennium ago. The variety of civilizations and cultures that have occupied the country over the years have made it one of the Middle East’s most interesting destinations from a historical perspective.Western visitors are truly welcome and the country seeks to encourage tourism as much as possible, while hoping that holiday makers will be savvy enough to respect Muslim beliefs, practices and traditions.

Places to Visit:

Great Mosque of Sana'a

National Museum

Sa'dah

Sana'a

Shibam

Go diving in the Red Sea and etc,.

Tourist Information:

Sana'a is the Capital of the Republic of Yemen and is a fascinating city.Aden is the country’s popular coastal city and was the former capital of the old South Yemen. Here, visitors will find some fine beaches set amid stunning scenery with the islands of the Red Sea in one direction and rolling valleys in another. Opportunities for visitors to go scuba diving in the Red Sea are plentiful with week-long trips available giving true underwater enthusiasts the experience of a lifetime. 

Yemen has established itself as a viable and attractive tourist destination, capable of offering a unique holiday experience with all the comforts expected of a solid visitor infrastructure. Popular hotels provide all the amenities one would find in a developed country, while many local businesses are committed to providing good services to tourists, offering information in English and often employing English-speaking staff.

Yemen has a good selection of accommodation options with big names such as Sheraton, Sofie and Holiday Inn alongside a large number of highly respectable independently owned hotels. The best hotels are to be found in Sana’a since this is the country’s primary visitor destination although quality establishments are to be found in Aden also.
more information  

www.yementourism.com

www.lonelyplanet.com/yemen