Itinerary
- Day 1
Jeddah
Your tour leader will meet you at the airport and get you settled into your hotel in Jeddah. The drive takes place in an air-conditioned car, so you'll arrive refreshed and ready to check in for the night.
- Start point
- King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) مطار الملك عبدالعزيز الدولي, Al Madinah Rd, Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Your tour leader/driver will be waiting you. They will be holding a sign of SaudiArabiaTours, You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you.)
- Day 2
Jeddah
After breakfast, you'll walk through Al-Balad, Jeddah's old town, where traditional architecture fills the narrow streets and local markets hide gems you won't find in guidebooks. Stop by Al Shafi Mosque, the oldest in the city, then head to Al Tayebat International City Museum to see exhibits on Saudi history and Islamic art. Later in the afternoon, take a scenic drive along the New Jeddah Corniche where the Red Sea stretches out along the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Al-Balad historical downtown area
- Visit Beit Nassif
- Photo stop at Makkah gate
- Photo stop at Historical Jeddah north gate
- Explore old market hidden gems and local food shops
- Visit Al Shafi Mosque
- Visit Al Tayebat International City Museum
- Scenic ride along New Jeddah Corniche
Optional Activities
- Jeddah Food Tour
Landmarks Al-Balad Beit Nassif Al Shafi Mosque Al Tayebat International City Museum New Jeddah Corniche - Day 3
Jeddah
Following breakfast, you'll head into the desert for a quad bike safari. A Bedouin-style camp waits for you in the sands where you'll have Arabian tea and coffee, try rock climbing or hiking depending on your interest, and spend time getting to know the landscape. By evening, walk across the sand as the sun sets, then sit by the fire with Arabic coffee while the stars come out overhead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Desert Safari by Quad Bike
- Visit Bedouin-style camp
- Arabian tea and coffee service
- Rock climbing
- Hiking
- Walking on the sand
- Stargazing around the fire with Arabic coffee
Optional Activities
- Jeddah By Night Tour
- Day 4
Jeddah to Riyadh
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Riyadh. Once there, the National Museum of Saudi Arabia becomes your first stop with eight halls showing everything from pre-Islamic times through the modern kingdom. You'll also see the museum gardens and the Hall of King Abdulaziz with its vintage cars, then move on to Murraba Palace, Dira Souq for traditional market shopping, and Al Masmak fortress with its historical displays.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Riyadh
- Visit National Museum of Saudi Arabia
- Explore museum park gardens and King Abdulaziz Hall
- Visit Murraba Palace
- Visit Dira Souq traditional market
- Visit Al Masmak fortress
Landmarks National Museum of Saudi Arabia Murraba Palace Dira Souq Al Masmak - Day 5
Riyadh
Starting with breakfast, you'll visit Diriyah, the mud-brick birthplace of Saudi Arabia's first state and home to the Al Turaif UNESCO heritage district. Wander the twisting streets of Al Bujairy district to see heritage sites and get a feel for the area. Next, you can shop at Kingdom Tower (Mamlaka Tower) and optionally go up the sky bridge observation deck, then check out the Al Rajhi Grand Mosque and the King Fahd National Library.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Historical Diriyah (exterior views)
- Explore Al Turaif district
- Explore Al Bujairy district
- Visit Kingdom Tower (Mamlaka Tower)
- Visit Al Rajhi Grand Mosque
- Visit King Fahd National Library
Optional Activities
- Sky bridge observation deck at Kingdom Tower (extra ticket required)
- Riyadh Food Tour
Landmarks Diriyah Al Turaif District Kingdom Tower Al Rajhi Grand Mosque King Fahd National Library - Day 6
Riyadh to Edge of the World
After breakfast, you'll drive 120 km out to Jebel Fihrayn, known locally as the Edge of the World. Standing atop the 1,000-foot escarpment, you'll look out across uninterrupted desert horizon views. From up here you can spot dried riverbeds and ancient caravan routes, and if you're lucky, see camels moving across the terrain far below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jebel Fihrayn (Edge of the World)
- Explore Tuwaiq Escarpment
- Scenic viewpoint of the desert horizon
Optional Activities
- Ushaiqer Heritage Village Tour
Landmarks Jebel Fihrayn - Day 7
Riyadh
This day is yours to do what you want. Relax at your hotel, wander around Riyadh on your own, or try activities that weren't part of the scheduled tour. It's a good chance to catch your breath or follow up on anything that particularly interested you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Riyadh Departure
After breakfast, you'll head to Riyadh Airport for your departure flight. Allow time for check-in and security before making your way to your gate.
- End point
- King Khalid International Airport (RUH) مطار الملك خالد الدولي, Airport Rd, Al Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Transfer to Riyadh Airport to take your departure flight.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
