Itinerary
- Day 1
Riyadh
You'll arrive in Riyadh and settle into your 4-star hotel by 14:00, then sit in on a quick pre-departure meeting. The afternoon takes you to two key historical spots: the National Museum and Murabba Palace. Later, head up to the 99th floor of Kingdom Tower and walk across the Sky Bridge for views of the whole city spread out below you. Dinner wraps up the evening at a traditional Saudi restaurant in Najdi Village, where you'll meet the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group welcome dinner at a traditional Saudi restaurant in Najdi Village)
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Murabba Palace
- Ascend Kingdom Tower (99th floor) with Sky Bridge walk
- Group welcome dinner at traditional Saudi restaurant in Najdi Village
Landmarks/POIs National Museum Murabba Palace Kingdom Tower Najdi Village - Day 2
Riyadh
After breakfast, you'll check out Masmak Fortress, a mudbrick museum that holds real significance in Saudi history. Then it's on to Diriyah, where the At-Turaif open-air museum shows off traditional Najdi architecture and makes for a UNESCO heritage site. By afternoon, you're in 4x4 vehicles heading to The Edge of the World, a dramatic drop with sweeping views that look even better as the sun sets. You'll return to your Riyadh hotel with the evening free to unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Masmak Fortress
- Visit Diriyah (At-Turaif open-air museum)
- Visit The Edge of the World by 4x4
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Riyadh
Landmarks/POIs Masmak Fortress Diriyah At-Turaif The Edge of the World - Day 3
Riyadh to Buraidah
After breakfast, you'll travel to Ushaiger, a living museum where hundreds of yellow mud houses line winding alleyways, showing off traditional Najdi architecture at every corner. The afternoon continues on to Buraidah, which is known for its date farms and camel market. You'll check into your 4-star hotel in Buraidah, leaving the evening free to relax or wander around town if you feel up to it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ushaiger cultural heritage village
Landmarks/POIs Ushaiger - Day 4
Buraidah to Hail
Rise early to see the world's largest camel market just outside Buraidah, where thousands of camels, goats, and sheep trade hands each morning in a lively, energetic setting. Then you'll drive to Hail, catching sunset from Hail Hilltop where you can see the city below plus the mud fort of Aarif and Qishla mud palace. After checking into your 3-star hotel in Hail, the evening is yours to rest or explore the area.
Included Activities
- Visit world's largest camel market in Buraidah
- Sunset at Hail Hilltop
Landmarks/POIs Aarif Fort Qishla Mud Palace - Day 5
Hail to AlUla
You'll visit the ancient rock art at Jubbah, where petroglyphs carved into stone show humans, lions, ibex, horses, camels, and ostrich left behind by Arab ancestors on what used to be an oasis. Moving on, you'll reach the AlUla oasis for the next two days to explore its natural beauty and history. After settling into your local guesthouse, you have the option to wander the old town at night and grab dinner at a restaurant nearby.
Included Activities
- Visit ancient rock art at Jubbah
Optional Activities
- Visit old town at night in AlUla
- Dinner at local restaurant in AlUla
Landmarks/POIs Jubbah Rock Art - Day 6
AlUla
You'll see Hegra (Madain Saleh), a UNESCO site with well-preserved tombs carved into sandstone rocks by the Nabataean civilization around two thousand years ago. Keep in mind that timing can shift based on how many tourists are visiting each location. The evening brings you back to your guesthouse in AlUla with a chance to relax or explore more if you'd like.
Included Activities
- Visit Hegra (Madain Saleh) UNESCO world heritage site
Optional Activities
- Explore AlUla by night
Landmarks/POIs Hegra (Madain Saleh) - Day 7
AlUla
The day starts at the Lion Tombs of Dedan, where ancient kings were buried and some tombs still show lions carved at their entrances, predating Hegra. You'll also catch sunset at Elephant Rock, a massive natural formation that's iconic to the area. Back at your AlUla guesthouse, the evening is free to relax or look around more of the area on your own.
Included Activities
- Visit Lion Tombs of Dedan
- Sunset at Elephant Rock
Optional Activities
- Explore AlUla by night
Landmarks/POIs Lion Tombs of Dedan Elephant Rock - Day 8
AlUla to Medina
You'll drive through Lawrence of Arabia country, passing through sites tied to WWI where Arab tribes worked against the Hejaz Railway that once ran from Damascus to Medina. There are stops to see old train carriages and an abandoned station, remnants from that era. In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Medina and check into your comfortable 3-star hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit historic Hejaz Railway site with train remnants and abandoned station
Landmarks/POIs Hejaz Railway Historic Site - Day 9
Medina
You have the day free to explore Medina using the hop-on hop-off open-top bus service. The city centre and Prophet's Mosque are officially closed to non-Muslim tourists, though policies are shifting and some non-Muslims are getting access to these sites. Make the most of your time checking out historic spots independently. Return to your 3-star hotel for the night.
Included Activities
- Access to hop-on hop-off open-top bus service
Optional Activities
- Visit Prophet's Mosque (if accessible to non-Muslim travelers)
- Explore Medina city centre
- Visit historic sites in Medina
Landmarks/POIs Prophet's Mosque - Day 10
Medina to Jeddah
You'll drive to Jeddah, an ancient port city that blends old traditions with modern energy. After checking in at your hotel, head to the corniche if you'd like, a waterfront walkway along the Red Sea with views of the Al Rahma floating Mosque and King Fahd's fountain, which towers at 312 metres high. The evening is yours to explore Jeddah at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Visit Jeddah corniche
- View Al Rahma floating Mosque
- View King Fahd's fountain
Landmarks/POIs Jeddah Corniche Al Rahma Floating Mosque King Fahd's Fountain - Day 11
Jeddah
You'll spend time in Al Balad, the UNESCO-listed historic centre of Jeddah, where narrow alleyways lead to souqs with spice scents, art galleries, quirky cafes, and traditional bakeries. Restored coral merchants' houses and mosques, like Naseef House and Al Shafee Mosque, show what living museums look like. The afternoon takes you to Tayebat City Museum to learn Jeddah's 2,500-year story through over 60,000 items including coins, manuscripts, weaponry, and fine art. A traditional Arabic farewell dinner wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Arabic group farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Al Balad historic centre
- Visit Naseef House
- Visit Al Shafee Mosque
- Visit Tayebat City Museum
- Group farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Al Balad (Jeddah Historic Centre) Naseef House Al Shafee Mosque Tayebat City Museum - Day 12
Jeddah
The tour ends in Jeddah after breakfast. Don't book your flight before 13:00 today. If you need extra nights in Jeddah, your tour leader can help sort that out for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
