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Get to know Saudi Arabia privately

8 days
From Jeddah to Riyadh
4.3
3 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Jeddah

    You'll arrive at Jeddah airport where someone meets you with a welcome before driving you to your hotel. After checking in, you have the rest of the day to settle and get oriented to Saudi Arabia.

    Accommodation
    Hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Jeddah to Medina

    Start by checking out Jeddah's main sites, beginning with the Abdul Rauf Khalil/Al Taybat Museum followed by the fish market and the historic Al Balad district with its traditional architecture. Later you'll catch a train heading to Medina, then take a city tour and visit the Prophet Mohammed's mosque.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Jeddah
    • Visit Abdul Rauf Khalil/Al Taybat Museum
    • Fish market visit
    • Jeddah Souq exploration
    • Stroll through Al Balad old town
    • Visit Nassif House
    • Alawi Souq exploration
    • Train journey to Medina
    • City tour of Medina
    • Walk to Haram mosque exterior
    Landmarks
    Abdul Rauf Khalil/Al Taybat Museum
    Jeddah Fish Market
    Jeddah Souq
    Al Balad
    Nassif House
    Alawi Souq
    Haram (Prophet Mohammed's Mosque)
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  3. Day 3

    Medina to AlUla

    Visit a modern Koran printing facility with a guided factory tour to see how they produce the texts. After that, you'll walk through Medina's significant mosques and head to Mount Uhud for panoramic views of the area. From there, drive toward AlUla with a possible stop at the Khaybar oasis along the way.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Koran printing works
    • City tour of Medina mosques
    • Mount Uhud visit with mountain viewpoint
    • Drive to AlUla

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Khaybar oasis
    Landmarks
    Mount Uhud
    Khaybar
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  4. Day 4

    AlUla

    Spend the day exploring AlUla's archaeological sites, particularly the Mada'in Saleh UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring over 130 Nabataean rock tombs carved into sandstone. You'll also see Madachil Valley and the Gharamil desert region with its distinctive rock formations and unusual natural shapes.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Mada'in Saleh (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit to Nabataean rock tombs
    • Madachil Valley visit
    • Gharamil desert region exploration
    Landmarks
    Mada'in Saleh
    Al Hijr/Hegra
    Madachil Valley
    Gharamil
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  5. Day 5

    AlUla

    Take a half-day excursion to Dadan and Jabal Ikmah desert gorge to check out ancient inscriptions and carvings. By midday you'll have lunch at Habitas AlUla Resort where you can enjoy views of the surrounding landscape, then visit the Maraya Concert Hall and Elephant Rock. The evening includes a BBQ with Arabic music back at the resort.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the luxurious restaurant of the Habitas AlUla Resort with sun terrace and fantastic view of the desert landscape), Dinner (BBQ over an open fire with Arabic music)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day excursion to Dadan
    • Jabal Ikmah desert gorge visit
    • Lunch at Habitas AlUla Resort
    • Maraya Concert Hall visit
    • Elephant Rock visit
    • BBQ dinner with Arabic music
    Landmarks
    Dadan
    Jabal Ikmah
    Maraya Concert Hall
    Elephant Rock
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  6. Day 6

    AlUla to Riyadh

    Drive toward Tabuk with a stop at Al-Disah, an oasis valley with palm trees lining the water. From Tabuk you'll fly to Riyadh, arriving at your hotel which sits near Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Al-Disah oasis valley
    Landmarks
    Al-Disah
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  7. Day 7

    Riyadh

    Explore Riyadh's main attractions including ad-Dir'aiya and at-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site with its restored adobe structures, then head to the King Abdullah Finance District. You'll check out the Kingdom Center shopping area and walk across the Skybridge, visit al-Masmak Fort with its mud brick walls, and end with an evening walk along Riyadh City Boulevard.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit ad-Dir'aiya and at-Turaif (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Kingdom Center visit with Skybridge
    • al-Masmak Fort exploration
    • al-Zar Souq visit
    • Riyadh City Boulevard evening walk
    Landmarks
    ad-Dir'aiya
    at-Turaif
    King Abdullah Finance District
    Kingdom Center
    Skybridge
    al-Masmak Fort
    al-Zar Souq
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  8. Day 8

    Riyadh Departure

    Have breakfast at your hotel then head to the airport for your individual transfer and departure flight back home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Simon
    · January 31st, 2025
    Superb tour and very good value. Note that there are large distances on many days to cover, but that’s simply geography. An incredible culture, welcoming inhabitants, and a highly professional tour team plus excellent local guides. You won’t regret booking!
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Tour ID: 286945

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    Saudi Riyal
    Saudi Arabia
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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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