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Saudi Arabia Compact - from Riyadh via AlUla to Jeddah

7 days
From Riyadh to Jeddah
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 50
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Riyadh

    Your flight lands at Riyadh airport and a transfer takes you directly to the Ewaa Express Hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to settle in and get oriented before your 2-night stay begins.

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  2. Day 2

    Riyadh

    After breakfast, a guided tour shows you around Riyadh starting with the National Museum where you'll learn about Saudi heritage and Arab civilization. From there you'll see Murabba Palace from the outside, then head to Masmak Fort and Museum to understand how the Al-Saud family took control of Arabia. The route passes by Kingdom Tower and Faisaliah before bringing you back to your hotel by evening.

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    Included Activities

    • National Museum visit
    • Murabba Palace exterior visit
    • Masmak Fort and Museum visit
    • City tour of Riyadh including Kingdom Tower and Faisaliah
    Landmarks/POIs
    National Museum
    Murabba Palace
    Masmak Fort and Museum
    Kingdom Tower
    Faisaliah
  3. Day 3

    Riyadh to Hail

    A train takes you from Riyadh to Hail over about 5 hours, and then you transfer to your hotel. Once settled, you can explore Hail which sits at the base of the Shammar Mountains, checking out A'Arif Fort and the Heritage Museum nearby. The local market is worth a walk through, and if timing works, the Hail Regional Museum rounds out the afternoon.

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Riyadh to Hail
    • A'Arif Fort visit
    • Heritage Museum visit
    • Market stroll
    • Hail Regional Museum visit (depending on opening times)
    Landmarks/POIs
    A'Arif Fort
    Heritage Museum
    Hail Regional Museum
    Shammar Mountains
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  4. Day 4

    Hail to AlUla

    You head out to Jubbah to see one of the Arabian Peninsula's oldest rock carving sites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with drawings of aurochs, cheetahs, and lions carved into sandstone like Jebel Umm Sanman. The route crosses the Nefud Al Kabir desert (290 km long, 225 km wide) on the way to AlUla. Before arriving at your resort in the early evening, you'll stop at Jebel Al-Fil, the distinctive Elephant Rock formation.

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    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Jubbah rock carvings visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Jebel Umm Sanman visit
    • Nefud Al Kabir desert crossing
    • Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant Rock) visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Jubbah Rock Carvings
    Jebel Umm Sanman
    Nefud Al Kabir Desert
    Jebel Al-Fil
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  5. Day 5

    AlUla to Medina

    This morning after breakfast, you visit Hegra (Madain Saleh), Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site with 94 monumental tombs built by the Nabataeans around the 1st century BC. You'll learn about the stone structures and ancient inscriptions before a 3-4 hour drive to Medina, arriving at your hotel as evening sets in.

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hegra (Madain Saleh) visit with UNESCO World Heritage Site tour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Hegra (Madain Saleh)
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  6. Day 6

    Medina to Jeddah

    Medina's holy sites start with the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, recognizable by its iconic green dome above the tombs of Prophet Mohammed and early Islamic leaders. Next you see the Masjid al-Qiblatain where the Prophet Muhammad changed the direction of prayer toward Mecca, then walk near Uhud Mountain. The Dar Al Madina Museum helps you understand Islamic history better. Later, a 5-hour drive takes you to Jeddah with a stop at the Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum before checking into your hotel.

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) visit
    • Masjid al-Qiblatain (Qiblatain Mosque) visit
    • Uhud Mountain area walk
    • Dar Al Madina Museum visit
    • Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
    Masjid al-Qiblatain
    Uhud Mountain
    Dar Al Madina Museum
    Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum
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  7. Day 7

    Jeddah

    Jeddah exploration begins at the waterfront Jeddah Corniche where large-scale sculptures and the King Fahd Fountain (the world's highest fountain) stand out. You'll spend time at the Tayyebat Museum for the city's heritage, then stroll through Al-Balad, Jeddah's old quarter with its traditional market and hidden galleries. The program wraps up around 6 pm, giving you time to head to the airport for your flight home.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Jeddah Corniche visit
    • King Fahd Fountain visit
    • Tayyebat Museum visit
    • Al-Balad (old Jeddah) exploration
    Landmarks/POIs
    Jeddah Corniche
    King Fahd Fountain
    Tayyebat Museum
    Al-Balad
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