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Day01
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Arrival at Riyadh
Arrive at Riyadh Airport and get transferred to your Hotel. On arrival, We drive for 30 minutes to Ad-Diriyah, located on the western bank of the Wadi Hanifah, a dry riverbed where water flows only after big rains. Ad-Diriyah used to be the capital of the Najd (the central plateau of the Arabian Peninsula) from the 15th century until the beginning of the 18th century. It is the birthplace of the first Saudi Kingdom and its importance in the history of the Arabian Peninsula was highlighted when it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 2010, as the most brilliant example of Najdi architecture. The history of Ad-Diriyah goes back thousands of years as it was on an ancient trade and pilgrimage route, acting as a meeting point for those traveling to or from Asia, Africa, and Europe. Our visit to the site allows us to admire its incredible architecture before returning to downtown Riyadh. As we drive towards the city, we have the opportunity to admire the rapid development of this cosmopolitan capital, planned by the Saudi government to become the biggest metropole in the Middle East in the next 10 years. Overnight at the hotel. Overnight stay in Riyadh.
Includes Dinner
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Day02
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Riyadh
After Breakfast We proceed into old Riyadh, starting in the downtown area, visiting the traditional Dirah Souq (famous for buying antique carpets and other useful Saudi heritage antiques). The walk is infused with the aromas of sandalwood fragrance and other scents of the Orient. The Souq is known for men’s clothing and it is entertaining to watch the auction which takes place every Friday. After this, we visit the Masmak Fort which is just walking distance from the Old Souq and whose importance is linked to the creation of the 3rd Saudi Kingdom, the modern one we live in. The fortified palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. to serve as a military garrison for the army of Abdullah bin Rashid. His Majesty King Abdulaziz, the father of today’s nation, captured the fort in 1902, marking the beginning of the reconquest of Arabia by the House of Saudi.
Overnight stay in Riyadh.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day03
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Riyadh - AlUla (By Flight)
After Breakfast proceed to AlUla by flight. On arrival, we get a glimpse into AlUla’s not-so-distant past on the AlUla Old Town Tour. We will go through AlUla Old Town, where pilgrims, travelers, and permanent settlers congregated through the ages. Inhabited from before the 12th century up until the early 1980s, AlUla Old Town offers researchers unique oral histories and living memories that the area’s other heritage sites cannot. Then we head towards Jebel Al-Fil for a relaxing time next to the “Elephant Rock”. Return to hotel and Dinner.
Overnight stay in AlUla.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day04
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AlUla - Hegra
After Breakfast Visit Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the largest preserved site of the Nabataean civilization south of Petra. Home to more than 110 tombs carved from giant rock formations, this ancient site is open for visitors to explore and learn about the culture, traditions, and history of its people. Let us take you on a journey through time to discover the ancient and powerful civilizations of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms, that have built and shaped AlUla. After exploring the ruins, a bus service takes you on a 10-minute drive to Jabal Ikmah, an open library of inscriptions, rock art, and petroglyphs set in a stunning desert canyon. Below, you’ll find tour details, planning tips, and what to expect when visiting these extraordinary heritage sites.
Overnight stay in AlUla.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day05
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AlUla - Jeddah (By Flight)
After Breakfast, we proceed to Maraya a breathtaking marvel nestled amidst the captivating landscapes of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. As the world's largest mirrored building. After a photo stop at Maraya proceed to AlUla Airport to board a flight to Jeddah. On arrival proceed to Hotel. Check in and relax.
Overnight stay in Jeddah.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day06
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Jeddah
Breakfast at your hotel. Today we will visit the city of Jeddah which from the 7th century CE was established as a major port for Indian Ocean trade routes, channeling goods to Mecca. It was also the gateway for Muslim pilgrims to Mecca who arrived by sea. We will start our tour with a visit to the Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum which presents the local and Arabian heritage. Lunch in the hotel and in the afternoon, we will visit Old Jeddah called Al-Balad which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. This walking tour of the old Town will take you along the narrow streets whose shade is provided by elegant tower houses made with coral stone and decorated by large wooden structures called Roshan. Most of those houses were built in the late 19th century but some of them are more than 400 years old. There we will visit the Bait Nassif (outside only), one of the prominent renovated houses of the old city which dates back to the mid-1800s, the Old Market, and the old Mosque. We will end our tour driving towards the Jeddah Corniche which is the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. We will pass by the Al Rahmah Mosque also known as the floating mosque since it is built on piles above the water. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features a coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions, and as well as King Fahd's Fountain (usually operates after 6 pm), the highest fountain in the world.
Overnight stay in Jeddah.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day07
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Jeddah - Departure
Today proceed to Airport to board the flight. It's time to say goodbye and have a safe flight home .
Includes Breakfast
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