Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Riyadh
You'll land at King Khaled International Airport where your private guide and driver are waiting to greet you. From there, it's about a half-hour drive to your hotel in Riyadh, so you'll have time to settle in and get oriented before the evening.
- Start point
- King Khalid International Airport (RUH) مطار الملك خالد الدولي, Airport Rd, Al Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Main Entrance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences)
- Day 2
Riyadh
Start your day at Al Masmak Museum, a mud castle fort that tells the story of the Saudi royal family through old photographs, weapons, and artifacts. After that, head to Al Murabba Palace, a former royal residence, then spend time at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia which has a solid collection of Arabic history, culture, and art including rock carvings and sculptures. By evening, walk through the traditional Dira Souq market to see local goods and get a feel for how locals shop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences)
Included Activities
- Visit Al Masmak Museum
- Visit Al Murabba Palace
- Visit National Museum of Saudi Arabia
- Explore National Museum Park
- Visit Dira Souq
Landmarks Al Masmak Museum Al Murabba Palace National Museum of Saudi Arabia Dira Souq - Day 3
Riyadh to Abha
You'll fly from Riyadh to Abha, and your local guide will meet you at the airport. Check out the Basket Market where artisans display hand-woven baskets in various colors. Later, visit Muftaha Village, a popular art center, and tour Shada Palace which now functions as a museum with historical records, agricultural tools, weapons, and jewelry on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Abha Palace)
Included Activities
- Fly from Riyadh to Abha
- Visit Basket Market
- Visit Muftaha Village
- Visit Shada Palace
Landmarks Basket Market Muftaha Village Shada Palace - Day 4
Abha
Drive about 40 minutes to Mount Souda, where you'll see rare forests and green mountain scenery. The winding roads take you to the mountain foot, then you'll ride a cable car for roughly 7 km up to the summit with views out over the landscape. After coming down, visit Al Habala Village, a heritage site that sits on a high ridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Abha Palace)
Included Activities
- Drive to Mount Souda
- Cable car ride to Mount Souda summit
- Visit Al Habala Village
Landmarks Mount Souda Al Habala Village - Day 5
Abha to Najran
It's a 4-hour drive to Najran. Along the way, stop at Bin Hamsan Traditional Village, an old Arabic settlement with stone towers and a museum of local agricultural tools, women's ornaments, and cooking implements. Once you arrive in Najran, take a break at the hotel, then tour Al Akhdood Museum (a stone fort mentioned in the Koran), Al Aan Palace, the mud houses, the dam, Emara Palace, and Dagger Souq.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Najran Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Bin Hamsan Traditional Village
- Visit Al Akhdood Museum
- Visit Al Aan Palace
- Visit Mud Houses
- Visit Dam
- Visit Emara Palace
- Visit Dagger Souq
Landmarks Bin Hamsan Traditional Village Al Akhdood Museum Al Aan Palace Emara Palace Dagger Souq - Day 6
Najran
Spend the day visiting Bir Hima and Al Fau. At Bir Hima, you'll see old wells and rock paintings of cattle, sheep, camels, and horses that date back centuries. At Al Fau, explore the ruins including dry wells and irrigation systems that have held up over time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Najran Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Bir Hima
- View rock paintings at Bir Hima
- Visit Al Fau
Landmarks Bir Hima Al Fau - Day 7
Najran to Tabuk
You'll transfer from Najran to Abha airport, which takes about 3 hours to cover 240 km. From there, fly to Tabuk where your local guide and driver meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swiss International Tabuk)
Included Activities
- Fly from Abha to Tabuk
- Day 8
Tabuk
Head to Hisme Valley for the day, a heritage site with hundreds of rock paintings and Arabic inscriptions carved in unique styles. You'll spend most of your time exploring the valley and taking in the ancient markings. Later, drive back to downtown Tabuk for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swiss International Tabuk)
Included Activities
- Visit Hisme Valley
- Explore rock paintings at Hisme Valley
Landmarks Hisme Valley - Day 9
Tabuk to Al Jouf
Drive roughly 3.5 hours to Al Jouf. On the way, visit Dumat al-Jundal, an ancient town ruin with old Arabic structures and historical findings that help explain Saudi Arabia's past. Also see Omar Mosque in Dumat al-Jundal, a stone building constructed in the middle of the 7th century and named after the second caliph of Islam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Raoum Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Dumat al-Jundal
- Visit Omar Mosque
Landmarks Dumat al-Jundal Omar Mosque - Day 10
Al Jouf to Jeddah
Visit Sakaka Fort and Qasr Zabal, two old Arabic castles on high ground with views over the area. See Al-Rajajil, a complex of high stone pillars from the Bronze Age around 6,000 years ago. Then drive through Nafud Desert to Hail before flying to Jeddah. Your guide meets you at Jeddah airport and transfers you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Red Sea Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit Sakaka Fort
- Visit Qasr Zabal
- Visit Al-Rajajil
- Drive through Nafud Desert
- Fly from Hail to Jeddah
Landmarks Sakaka Fort Qasr Zabal Al-Rajajil Nafud Desert - Day 11
Jeddah
Stroll through Al-Balad, the old town heritage area where you'll walk through historic buildings, markets, and local restaurants to experience traditional Arabic life. Stop for photos at the Historical Jeddah North Gate and Beit Nassif. In the afternoon, visit the New Jeddah Corniche along the Red Sea and try a bicycle ride along the coast. You'll end at the Floating Mosque with its white Islamic architecture and views out to the Red Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Red Sea Palace)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Al-Balad
- Visit Historical Jeddah North Gate
- Visit New Jeddah Corniche
- Bicycle ride along the coast
- Visit Floating Mosque
Landmarks Al-Balad Historical Jeddah North Gate Beit Nassif New Jeddah Corniche Floating Mosque 
- Day 12
Departure from Jeddah
Your driver and guide will drop you off at the airport in time for your departure. Safe travels home and we hope you enjoyed your journey through Saudi Arabia.
- End point
- King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) مطار الملك عبدالعزيز الدولي, Al Madinah Rd, Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
