Itinerary
- Day 1
Riyadh
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. Later this evening at 6 pm, your local leader meets up with you for an orientation session, followed by traditional Saudi dinner at a heritage restaurant. The meal includes local breads, salads, sambosas, taheena and kabsa so you can start getting a feel for the regional food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Saudi meal at heritage restaurant featuring local breads, fresh salads, sambosas, taheena and kabsa)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with local leader
- Traditional Saudi dinner at heritage restaurant
- Day 2
Riyadh
This morning after breakfast, you'll take the world's longest driverless metro to the National Museum. From there, Souq Al Zal gets explored, one of the older markets in the city with plenty to see. Lunch happens at a local family's home, and then you'll head to Diriyah to check out the At-Turaif district. The UNESCO-listed area shows off traditional Najdi architecture and you'll learn how they built structures from mud brick.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home cooked meal with female hosts)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- National Museum visit
- Souq Al Zal market visit
- Lunch with local family in home
- Diriyah UNESCO Site (At-Turaif district) exploration
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Diriyah
- Dinner recommendations near hotel
Landmarks National Museum Souq Al Zal At-Turaif District - Day 3
Buraydah - Unayzah
You're heading to Unayzah with a stop in Ushaiger heritage village to see how traditional Saudi society worked and learn about old pilgrimage routes. Once in Buraydah, a local chef teaches you how to cook Najd area dishes during a cooking demonstration. That night you'll stay at a Qasimi-style lodge on a working farm, explore Al Musakwaf Traditional market, and grab dinner locally where you might try Kleija biscuits.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Najd cuisine prepared and served after cooking demonstration), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ushaiger heritage village visit
- Cooking demonstration with female chef in Buraydah
- Lunch after cooking class
- Al Musakwaf Traditional market exploration
- Dinner at local spot
Optional Activities
- Sample Kleija biscuits made by local women
Landmarks Ushaiger Al Musakwaf Traditional Market - Day 4
Hail
The drive to Hail includes a stop in Buraydah at the world's largest date market so you can learn about date culture and see what farmers bring in seasonally, with more than 11 million date palm trees in the area. Once you reach Hail, the afternoon is yours to relax. Later you'll visit Hail Market and an Abaya shop to see how this garment has changed over time.
Included Activities
- Buraydah date market visit
- Hail Market visit
- Abaya shop visit and learning
Optional Activities
- Purchase abaya
Landmarks Buraydah Date Market Hail Market - Day 5
Hail
Early morning you'll head out with a local guide to Jubbah, one of Saudi Arabia's five UNESCO World Heritage sites, where rock art and petroglyphs dating back 10,000 years are carved into the landscape. After exploring, you'll return to Hail by afternoon with free time. If you're interested, there's an optional Bedouin picnic dinner in the evening with a traditional tent, rugs, cushions and coal-cooked meal.
Included Activities
- Jubbah rock art exploration with local guide
Optional Activities
- Bedouin picnic dinner (kishta) in traditional tent
Landmarks Jubbah Rock Art Site - Day 6
AlUla
The journey takes you through desert landscapes to AlUla, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site located deep in the desert. You'll visit a family-run citrus farm, try fresh produce, and have farm-to-table lunch prepared by the sisters who run it. After checking into your lodge, head to Elephant Rock for sunset where you can catch food trucks and music, then have dinner back at the lodge.
- Meals
- Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at family-run citrus farm prepared by the sisters), Dinner (Dinner at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Citrus farm tour
- Farm-to-table lunch at citrus farm
- Elephant Rock (Jabal Alfil) sunset visit
Landmarks Elephant Rock (Jabal Alfil) - Day 7
AlUla
You'll tour the Nabataean site of Hegra with local rawees, who are storytellers (mostly women), exploring tombs with elaborate facades carved from desert rocks. Maraya Theatre comes next, the world's largest mirrored building showing off Saudi's architectural innovations. Then you'll walk through AlUla Oasis with its 2.3 million date palms and 29 citrus varieties. Lunch is included, and you can optionally walk part of the 6 km Oasis Heritage Trail afterward.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at AlUla Oasis)
Included Activities
- Hegra (Madain Saleh) Nabataean site tour with local guide
- Maraya Theatre guided tour and entry
- AlUla Oasis visit
- Lunch at AlUla Oasis
Optional Activities
- Oasis Heritage Trail walk (6 km, partial or full)
Landmarks Hegra (Madain Saleh) Maraya Theatre AlUla Oasis - Day 8
AlUla
Your morning is free, so rest or head to Harrat Viewpoint if you want to see Hegra in the distance. Later in the afternoon, you'll go to AlUla's Old Town to browse local artisans and handicraft stalls at your own pace, grab dinner, and head back to the lodge for the evening.
Included Activities
- AlUla Old Town and Al Jadidah area exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit Harrat Viewpoint for Hegra views
- Browse local artisans and handicraft stalls
Landmarks AlUla Old Town Harrat Viewpoint - Day 9
Madinah
The drive to Madinah takes you through desert and mountains along an ancient pilgrimage route to reach one of Islam's two holiest cities. A local female guide shows you around, including Al Masjid an Nabawi, a 10-minaret structure that can hold one million people. Lunch is in a local market, then you'll see the Hijaz Railway terminus and end the day with a sunset picnic featuring local bread, duggah spice and tea.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local market), Dinner (Sunset Saudi picnic with local bread, duggah spice and tea)
Included Activities
- Madinah city tour with local female guide
- Market visit and lunch
- Hijaz Railway Terminus Station visit
- Sunset Saudi picnic with local female guide
Landmarks Al Masjid an Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) Hijaz Railway Terminus Station 
- Day 10
Jeddah
You'll board the state-of-the-art Haramain High Speed Train to Jeddah, the Middle East's second busiest seaport and main gateway to Mecca. The afternoon is free to rest or use the hotel pool. Before evening, visit Al Rahma Mosque, a floating mosque on the Red Sea that blends traditional and modern Islamic design. A local female guide leads a walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Al Balad district where you can sample delicacies like sobia or beans and pickles.
Included Activities
- Haramain High Speed Train journey
- Al Rahma Mosque visit
- Al Balad UNESCO Heritage walking tour with female guide
- Local delicacies sampling (sobia, beans, pickles)
Optional Activities
- Hotel pool access
- Continue exploring Al Balad on own
- Grab dinner
Landmarks Al Rahma Mosque Al Balad District 
- Day 11
Jeddah
You'll head to the marina and board a private boat for a day on the Red Sea where water temperature stays above 21°C/70°F. Float, swim or snorkel using provided gear and enjoy snacks and refreshments on board. Later, you'll go to a private women-only beach club to relax on sand, listen to local music with a mocktail, and watch the sunset. The trip concludes with a final group dinner to celebrate.
- Meals
- Snack (Snacks and refreshments on board)
Included Activities
- Red Sea private boat trip
- Snorkeling (gear provided)
- Private women-only beach club visit
- Sunset experience at beach club
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner celebration
Landmarks Red Sea - Day 12
Jeddah
Your trip wraps up after breakfast with no further activities planned. If you'd like to extend your stay, reach out to your booking agent ahead of time to arrange that.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
