Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Riyadh
You'll land at Riyadh International Airport and get through entry procedures before your guide meets you to kick off the trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mövenpick Hotel oder ähnlich)
Landmarks Riyadh International Airport - Day 2
Riyadh
After breakfast, you'll head to ad-Dir'aiya, a UNESCO site from 1446 with restored palaces and Darisha Tower. You'll pass the King Abdullah Finance District and see the Kingdom Center skyscraper. Later in the afternoon, check out Masmak Fort in the old town, then fly to Tabuk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Hotel Medina oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit ad-Dir'aiya UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore restored palaces including Qasr Nasr
- Visit Masmak Fort museum in old town ad-Dira
- View Kingdom Center and modern Riyadh skyline
Landmarks ad-Dir'aiya Qasr Nasr Darisha Tower King Abdullah Finance District Kingdom Center Masmak Fort PIF Tower Burj Rafal - Day 3
Tabuk - Al-Disah - Al-Ula
In Tabuk you'll see the old fort and Hejaz Railway station. From there, head to Al-Disah, stopping in a 25 km valley with sandy riverbeds, palm trees, and red sandstone cliffs. You'll have a picnic and look at ancient caves and rock carvings before continuing on to Al-Ula.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch in Jabal Lawz and Wadi-Disah)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sahary al-’Ula Ressort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit Tabuk historic fort
- Tour Hejaz Railway station in Tabuk
- Explore Al-Disah valley with palm trees and red sandstone cliffs
- Picnic lunch in Al-Disah
Landmarks Tabuk Fort Hejaz Railway Station - Tabuk Al-Disah Valley - Day 4
Al-Ula - Mada'in Saleh - Madachil - Gharamil
Travel 20 km north to Mada'in Saleh (Hegra), a UNESCO site where you'll spend 2-3 hours with a local guide exploring over 130 rock tombs, including the impressive Quasr al Bint complex. After that, wander through the desert and see the mud-brick old town of Al-Ula. Next, visit Madachil Valley with its natural arch and the Gharamil area with basalt formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sahary al-’Ula Ressort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Mada'in Saleh (Hegra) UNESCO site with local English-speaking guide
- Explore over 130 Nabataean rock tombs including Quasr al Bint
- Desert landscape and flora/fauna exploration
- Visit old town of Al-Ula
- Explore Madachil Valley with natural arch formations
- Visit Gharamil desert area with basalt rock formations
Landmarks Mada'in Saleh (Hegra) Quasr al Bint Old Town of Al-Ula Madachil Valley Gharamil Desert Area - Day 5
Al-Ula - Dadan - Jabal Ikmah - Elephant Rock
Join a half-day open bus tour to Dadan, an old capital with tombs carved in sandstone. Then check out Jabal Ikmah gorge with thousands of petroglyphs and rock paintings. Have an exclusive lunch at a desert resort, then head back via the Maraya Concert Hall and Elephant Rock. The day ends with a traditional BBQ dinner and Arabic music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Exclusive lunch at luxury resort in the middle of the desert with selection of local delicacies at Habitas Al-Ula Resort), Dinner (Traditional BBQ dinner over open fire with Arabic carpets, sweet tea and traditional clothing with Arabic music)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sahary al-’Ula Ressort oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided half-day excursion to Dadan ruins with local English-speaking guide
- Explore ancient tombs carved in sandstone
- Visit Jabal Ikmah desert gorge with ancient petroglyphs and rock paintings
- Exclusive lunch at luxury desert resort with pool and landscape views
- View Maraya Concert Hall (world's largest mirrored building)
- Visit Elephant Rock
- Traditional BBQ dinner with Arabic music and atmosphere
Landmarks Dadan Jabal Ikmah Habitas Al-Ula Resort Maraya Concert Hall Elephant Rock - Day 6
Al-Ula - Khaibar - Medina
Travel to Medina with a stop in Khaibar, a high lava plateau with an old fortress from the 7th century and mud houses. Later, reach Medina. In the afternoon, see the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex and take a city tour. Walk by the Prophet's Mosque from outside, one of Islam's most important sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Radisson Blu Riad oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit Khaibar oasis with historic fortress (exterior tour)
- Explore Khaibar alleyways and mud houses
- Visit King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex
- City tour of Medina
- Walk to view Prophet's Mosque from outside
Landmarks Khaibar Fortress Khaibar Oasis King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex Prophet's Mosque - Day 7
Medina - Jeddah
A city tour takes you to important mosques and Mount Uhud, where a historic battle happened. After a short climb, you'll see views of Medina. Then take the train to Jeddah. See the Abdul Rauf Khalil/Al Taybat Museum, the King Fahd Fountain at 312 meters, and Cenomi Park Mall. Have an Arabic dinner near the mall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Arabic dinner near Cenomi Park Mall)
- Accommodation
- (Radisson Blu Riad oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- City tour of Medina with visits to important mosques
- Visit Mount Uhud with climb and views
- Visit Abdul Rauf Khalil/Al Taybat Museum
- View King Fahd Fountain
- Explore Cenomi Park Mall
- Arabic dinner near mall
Landmarks Mount Uhud Abdul Rauf Khalil/Al Taybat Museum King Fahd Fountain Cenomi Park Mall - Day 8
Jeddah
Walk the 35 km car-free Corniche along the Red Sea. See the Fatima al Zahra mosque built above the water in 1985. Visit sculptures by famous artists, then check out the fish market. Wander through Al Balad old town with coral and clay buildings with ornate balconies, see Nassif House, and explore the narrow Suq Al Alawi alleyways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll Jeddah Corniche promenade on Red Sea
- Visit Fatima al Zahra floating mosque
- View sculptures by Vasarely, Moore and Miró along Corniche
- Visit fish market
- Explore Al Balad historic old town
- View Nassif House exterior
- Walk through Suq Al Alawi market
Landmarks Jeddah Corniche Fatima al Zahra Mosque Jeddah Fish Market Al Balad Old Town Nassif House Suq Al Alawi - Day 9
Departure from Jeddah
Your trip wraps up today. Depending on your flight time, you'll head to the airport and start your journey home.
Landmarks King Abdulaziz International Airport
