Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Riyadh
You'll touch down at Riyadh International Airport where someone from the tour company meets you after handling visa and immigration. From there, an air-conditioned vehicle takes you to your hotel for check-in and your first night.
- Day 2
Riyadh City Tour
Following breakfast, there's a briefing meeting between 8 and 8:30am with everyone in your group. Then you'll start exploring Riyadh by heading to the National Museum, after which you'll see Murabba Palace from outside (it's currently undergoing renovation). Lunch happens at a local Saudi restaurant, and the afternoon brings visits to Masmak Fort and its museum, plus passes by Kingdom Tower and Faisaliah before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in a typical local Saudi restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum - overview of Arabian civilization from Prehistory to modern era
- Visit Murabba Palace (outside visit as in renovation) - historic 400x400 meter square-formed palace
- Visit Masmak Fort and museum - depicts history of Al-Saud family conquest and birthplace of modern Saudi Kingdom
- Pass by Kingdom Tower and Faisaliah
Landmarks/POIs National Museum Murabba Palace Masmak Fort Kingdom Tower Faisaliah Tower - Day 3
Riyadh to Ha'il by Train
After breakfast, you'll head out to Riyadh's railway station and board the new fast train to Ha'il, which takes just under 5 hours. Once you arrive in the early afternoon, a transfer takes you to your hotel. From there, you'll check out A'Arif Fort and its heritage museum, then wander through the traditional market to pick up local delicacies and visit Ha'il Regional Museum if it's open.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner in Ha'il)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Riyadh to Ha'il
- Visit A'Arif Fort and nearby heritage museum
- Walk at traditional market to find local delicacies
- Visit Ha'il Regional Museum (if open)
Landmarks/POIs A'Arif Fort Ha'il Regional Museum Shammar Mountain Range - Day 4
Ha'il to Al-Ula via Jubbah
After breakfast, you're heading to Jubbah, an old oasis site with Middle Paleolithic findings and petroglyphs carved into sandstone. The route passes through the enormous Nefud Al Kabir desert (290km by 225km), and later you'll continue toward Al-Ula, arriving in the early evening to check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner in Al-Ula)
Included Activities
- Journey to Jubbah with ancient settlement sites from Middle Paleolithic period
- View ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions on sandstone outcrops including Jebel Umm Sanman
- Pass through Nefud Al Kabir desert
- Transfer to Al-Ula
Landmarks/POIs Jubbah Jebel Umm Sanman Nefud Al Kabir - Day 5
Al-Ula Ancient Sites Exploration
Following breakfast, you'll walk through Al-Ula's ancient carving sites and see Dedan, an old city that was crucial on the frankincense trade route. There's also Ekma with its ancient inscriptions in various scripts. You'll have a relaxed lunch, then spend the afternoon at Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant Rock) before dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner in Al-Ula)
Included Activities
- Visit two ancient carving sites in Al-Ula
- Visit ancient city of Dedan - important oasis on frankincense trade route
- Visit ancient sites of Ekma with texts in ancient scripts
- Visit Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant Rock) for relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Dedan Ekma Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant Rock) - Day 6
Hegra (Madain Saleh) and Journey to Medina
After breakfast, you're visiting Hegra (Madain Saleh), which is Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 94 Nabatean tombs with detailed architectural work. Following a leisurely lunch, you'll continue to the Old City of Al-Ula, then drive toward Medina while passing the old Hijaz railway route before checking in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner in Medina)
Included Activities
- Visit Hegra (Madain Saleh) - UNESCO World Heritage site with 94 Nabatean monumental tombs
- Explore ancient inscriptions, stone structures and tombs at Hegra
- Visit Old City of Al-Ula - important staging post on pilgrimage route to Mecca
- Drive past old Hijaz railway route
Landmarks/POIs Hegra (Madain Saleh) Old City of Al-Ula - Day 7
Medina Holy Sites and Journey to Jeddah
After breakfast, you'll see Medina's important Islamic sites including Al-Masjid an-Nabawi with its Green Dome, Masjid al-Qiblatain, areas near Mount Uhud, and Dar Al Madina museum. Then you're heading to Jeddah for a 5-hour drive, stopping at Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum before checking in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner in Jeddah)
Included Activities
- Visit Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) - major Islamic pilgrimage site with Green Dome
- Visit Masjid al-Qiblatain (Qiblatain Mosque) - site where direction of prayer to Mecca was commanded
- Walk near Mount Uhud
- Visit Dar Al Madina museum - relates story of Islam and Prophet's biography
- Visit Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum in Jeddah - presents local and Arabian heritage
Landmarks/POIs Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) Masjid al-Qiblatain (Qiblatain Mosque) Mount Uhud Dar Al Madina Museum Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum - Day 8
Jeddah Old Town and Corniche
Following breakfast, you'll take a walking tour through Al-Balad, Jeddah's historic old town, where you'll find hidden market corners, local galleries, and authentic food spots. You'll see Beit Nassif from outside (it's a restored five-story building from the mid-1800s). After lunch at your own pace, you'll visit Al Rahmah Mosque overlooking the Red Sea, then walk the Jeddah Corniche where King Fahd's Fountain sits before dinner at a traditional Saudi restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a traditional Saudi restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Al-Balad (old town) - explore Old Market, galleries, and local food spots
- View Beit Nassif (from outside) - prominent renovated structure from mid-1800s
- Visit Al Rahmah Mosque (The Floating Mosque) - single-domed architectural marvel on the sea
- Explore Jeddah Corniche - 30km coastal resort area with recreation facilities and King Fahd's Fountain
Landmarks/POIs Al-Balad Beit Nassif Al Rahmah Mosque (The Floating Mosque) Jeddah Corniche King Fahd's Fountain - Day 9
Departure from Jeddah
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to Jeddah International Airport for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
