Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Riyadh
You'll fly into Saudi Arabia and head straight to your hotel in Riyadh after landing. The location puts you near Kingdom Center and Al Faisaliah Centre, so you're positioned well for exploring the city over the coming days.
Landmarks Kingdom Center Al Faisaliah Centre - Day 2
Riyadh
This day covers a lot of ground in Riyadh. You'll start at Al Masmak Fortress, then move through the traditional souks like Souq al Zel and Souq Bisht before checking out Murabba Palace. The National Museum gives you modern context, and afterward you can see the King Abdullah Financial District's architecture. Later you'll visit the Line Experience to learn about NEOM's plans, and finish at Ad Diriyah (At-Turaif), where you'll walk through ancient mud-brick structures that are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Al Masmak Fortress
- Explore Souq al Zel traditional market
- Explore Souq Bisht traditional market
- Visit Murabba Palace
- Visit National Museum of Saudi Arabia
- View King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) architecture
- Experience the Line Experience at NEOM
- Explore Ad Diriyah (At-Turaif) UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Al Masmak Fortress Souq al Zel Souq Bisht Murabba Palace National Museum of Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) The Line Experience at NEOM Ad Diriyah (At-Turaif) 
- Day 3
Riyadh to Tabuk
You're flying to Tabuk province, an area with significant pilgrimage history. Once there, you'll spend time exploring Hisma Desert with its various viewpoints and rock formations. There's time to walk through shaded areas between rocks and take in the quiet desert atmosphere. By evening you'll catch the sunset, which makes for memorable moments in this landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Hisma Desert with viewpoints and rock formations
- Walk in the Hisma Desert to discover hidden spots
Landmarks Hisma Desert - Day 4
Tabuk to Wadi Disah
Starting in Tabuk's main street, you'll browse traditional shops and see the Hijaz Railway Station with its restored Ottoman architecture. Then you're heading south through desert terrain, passing by the Line Giga project near NEOM's mountains. Later comes Wadi Disah with its unusual rock formations and colored peaks. The afternoon includes a 4x4 off-road drive, a stop at a freshwater spring, optional bird-listening walks, and a visit to a local fruit farm. You'll end at a private camp where you can experience life as a nomad under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stroll Tabuk's main street
- Visit smach stores in Tabuk
- Visit Hijaz Railway Station in Tabuk
- View Line Giga project
- Off-road adventure in Wadi Disah in 4x4 vehicle
- Visit freshwater spring in Wadi Disah
- Visit local fruit farm in Disah village
Optional Activities
- Walk in Wadi Disah to enjoy bird chirping and desert peace
Landmarks Hijaz Railway Station Line Giga project Wadi Disah - Day 5
Wadi Disah to Al-Ula
Morning starts with sunrise behind the peaks while having traditional breakfast by the campfire. After breaking camp, you're heading to Al-Ula, traveling as a Bedouin would through sand dunes and past natural rock formations and gorges with prehistoric rock art. By afternoon's golden light, you'll reach Elephant Rock (Jabal Alfil), a towering natural monument surrounded by endless dunes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast prepared over campfire), Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast over campfire in desert camp
- Visit Elephant Rock (Jabal Alfil)
Landmarks Elephant Rock (Jabal Alfil) - Day 6
Al-Ula
You begin at Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Nabataean capital, where a storyteller guides you through decorated monumental tombs scattered across the desert. After that, you'll see Maraya, the world's largest mirror-clad building in Ashar Valley, which works as a great photo spot. Coffee break at the Pink Camel in date farm surroundings, then you'll walk the Oasis Heritage Trail with its orange groves and bird sounds. AlJadeeda (Art City) comes next with street art and exhibitions, followed by exploring Al-Ula Old City with its historic alleyways, restaurants, and shops. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and take it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Hegra site with storyteller ('rawee')
- Explore Nabataean monumental tombs at Hegra
- View Maraya mirror-clad building
- Enjoy coffee at Pink Camel in Al-Ula oasis
- Stroll Oasis Heritage Trail through orange grove
- Explore AlJadeeda (Art City) with street art
- Explore historic Al-Ula Old City
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride at sunrise over Al-Ula rocks and desert landscape (from €450)
Landmarks Hegra Maraya Ashar Valley Pink Camel Oasis Heritage Trail AlJadeeda (Art City) Al-Ula Old City 
- Day 7
Al-Ula to Medina
You're traveling through deserts and mountains toward Medina on an ancient pilgrimage route. Along the way you'll pass through Khaybar's oasis with its black volcanic rock landscape and mountain views. There's a stop to see ancient mud castle remains in a wadi surrounded by palm trees, with local history explained from the 628 AD period. Arriving in Medina, you'll learn about Al Masjid an Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) with its 10 minarets and capacity for 1 million people, plus the significant burials beneath the Green Dome.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Khaybar oasis and ancient mud castle remains
- View Al Masjid an Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) exterior
Landmarks Khaybar Al Masjid an Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) Al-Ghamama Mosque Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque Omar Al-Khattab Mosque Othman Bin Affan Mosque - Day 8
Medina to Jeddah
After breakfast, you'll visit the old Hijaz railway terminus where pilgrims once arrived. Then it's through Medina's central market sampling local foods like maamoul, luqaimat, and kunafa. Following lunch overlooking Al Masjid an Nabawi, you'll take a modern high-speed train for under 2 hours to coastal Jeddah. Once there, you'll enjoy coffee on the Corniche to mark arrival. Later, you're having dinner at a private Saudi Arabian family home with traditional coffee, dates, and seasonal family recipes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch overlooking Al Masjid an Nabawi), Dinner (Dinner with a local Saudi Arabian family in their home with traditional coffee, sweet dates, and festive meal)
Included Activities
- Visit Hijaz/Ottoman railroad terminus in Medina
- Stroll Medina's central market souk
- Sample traditional delicacies in souk (maamoul, luqaimat, kunafa)
- Lunch overlooking Al Masjid an Nabawi
- Travel on Saudi Arabia's high-speed train to Jeddah
- Enjoy coffee on Jeddah Corniche
- Dinner with local Saudi Arabian family in their home
Landmarks Medina Central Market Souk Jeddah Corniche - Day 9
Jeddah
You're exploring Jeddah, a major Red Sea commercial center known as Saudi Arabia's most liberal city. Al Balad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, shows off traditional architecture with characteristic wooden window coverings called 'roshan'. You'll have lunch with seafood in historic alleyways, browse vibrant markets for local items, and spend the afternoon checking out additional markets or shopping centers before your evening flight back to Riyadh.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch in historic alleyways of Al Balad)
Included Activities
- Explore historic Al Balad UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Stroll Al Balad's traditional alleyways
- Enjoy seafood lunch in Al Balad's historic alleyways
- Explore vibrant markets of Jeddah
- Afternoon in markets or shopping centers
Landmarks Al Balad 
- Day 10
Departure from Riyadh
Early morning travel takes you back home to your town.
