Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Jeddah
You'll arrive in Jeddah and head straight to your hotel to check in. After settling in, take some time to rest and recover from your flight.
- Day 2
Jeddah
Once you've had breakfast, you'll start exploring Jeddah's main attractions. The King Fahd Fountain is the first stop, followed by a walk through Al-Balad's old quarter where you'll see the distinctive Ottoman coral stone buildings up close. Later, head to the Abdul Rauf Khalil Art Museum to check out art, ethnography, and archaeology collections from the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Jeddah
- Visit King Fahd's Fountain
- Explore Al-Balad historical quarter
- Visit Altaybat Museum (Abdul Rauf Khalil Art Museum)
Landmarks/POIs King Fahd's Fountain Al-Balad Altaybat Museum (Abdul Rauf Khalil Art Museum) - Day 3
Jeddah to Medina
After breakfast, you'll drive about 4 hours north to Medina, Islam's second holiest city. There you'll see several prominent mosques and historic buildings around the city. You should know that Al Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque) isn't open to tourists, but you can still pass by it and see the exterior.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Medina
- Explore mosques and historic buildings
Landmarks/POIs Al Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque) - Day 4
Medina to Al Ula
From Medina, it's roughly a 4-hour drive southwest to Al Ula, a place with incredible human and natural heritage sites. Once there, you'll check out Elephant Rock's dramatic formation and wander through the Old Town Market to get a feel for the local area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Al Ula
- Visit Elephant Rock formation
- Explore Old Town Market area
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Rock Old Town Market - Day 5
Al Ula
You'll explore Al-Hijr (Madain Saleh), Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring well-preserved Nabataean monumental tombs from the 1st century BC to AD. This is the largest site of its kind south of Petra. You can choose between touring just the Nabataean tombs or doing a combined visit to Dadan and Jabal Ikmah. That evening, you'll take a late flight to Riyadh.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Al-Hijr (Madain Saleh) archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Nabataean tombs of Hegra tour - 95 SAR (25-27 USD)
- Combined tour of Dadan and Jabal Ikmah - 60 SAR (18-20 USD)
Landmarks/POIs Al-Hijr (Madain Saleh) Hegra Dadan Jabal Ikmah - Day 6
Riyadh
Start with Riyadh's historic sites, particularly the Masmak Fort, a clay and mudbrick fortress that was central to Saudi Arabia's unification in the 20th century. In the evening, head to the Kingdom Centre. There's an option to take the high-speed elevator up to the 99th floor and walk along the Sky Bridge if you want panoramic city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Riyadh
- Visit Masmak Fort
Optional Activities
- Sky Bridge at Kingdom Centre - 70 SAR (18-20 USD) - paid on the spot
Landmarks/POIs Masmak Fort Kingdom Centre - Day 7
Riyadh
You have a free day to explore Riyadh however you'd like. If you prefer a guided experience, there's an optional day trip to Jebel Fihrayn, called 'The Edge of the World.' The 300-meter cliffs sit about 90 minutes outside Riyadh, and the hike up is roughly 5 kilometers. You'll have time for refreshments and tea at the campsite before returning to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Jebel Fihrayn (The Edge of the World) - 85 USD - approximately 90 minutes drive each way, approximately 5 km hike to top, includes tea and snacks at campsite
Landmarks/POIs Jebel Fihrayn - Day 8
Departure from Bahrain (Extension)
You have free time before your departure. Use it to finish any last-minute exploration or just relax before heading to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
