Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Jeddah
Your flight departs Frankfurt heading to Jeddah on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. Once you land, someone will meet you and take you to your hotel for the night. It's a travel day, so you'll settle in and rest up before things get going tomorrow.
Landmarks Jeddah 
- Day 2
Jeddah to Medina
Start in Jeddah by walking through the fish market where vendors process fresh catches every day. From there, you'll head into Al Balad old town and find a local tea room to relax with some tea. Then wander through Al Alawi Souk with its colorful stalls. Later in the afternoon, catch the high-speed train to Medina, one of Islam's two holiest cities. An orientation tour helps you get familiar with the city's history and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jeddah fish market
- Explore Al Balad old town
- Tea in local tea room
- Walk through Al Alawi Souk
- Haramain high-speed train from Jeddah to Medina
- Medina orientation tour
Landmarks Jeddah Fish Market Al Balad Al Alawi Souk Medina - Day 3
Medina to al-Ula (Desert Camp)
Take a city tour through Medina to see important mosques and get views from Mount Uhud. Stop in Khaybar next, where you'll see a historic fortress sitting on an elevated lava plateau. Continue on to al-Ula and check into your desert camp. As the sun sets, head out to see Elephant Rock, then settle in with Saudi champagne and a barbecue dinner around an open fire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Saudi champagne and barbecue over open fire)
Included Activities
- Medina city tour
- Visit important mosques in Medina
- View from Mount Uhud
- Stop in Khaybar fortress
- Visit Elephant Rock at sunset
- Barbecue evening in desert camp
Landmarks Mount Uhud Khaybar Fortress Elephant Rock - Day 4
al-Ula
Spend the day at Madain Saleh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with rock tombs carved into sandstone cliffs. Grab lunch at Habitas al-Ula Camp overlooking the desert landscape. Visit Maraya Concert Hall and walk through the old town with its mud-brick houses and souk. After that, explore the natural rock formations in the Madachil and Gharamil areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Habitas al-Ula Camp overlooking desert landscape), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Madain Saleh UNESCO World Heritage Site
- View rock tombs in sandstone cliffs
- Lunch at Habitas al-Ula Camp
- Visit Maraya Concert Hall
- Explore old town with mud-brick houses
- Explore Madachil and Gharamil areas
Landmarks Madain Saleh Maraya Concert Hall - Day 5
al-Ula to Hail
Visit the ruins of Dadan, an ancient city that was crucial on the incense trade route. Check out Jabal Ikmah, a desert gorge with rock carvings. Drive through the Nefud Desert with stops to photograph Bedouin families. Find 10,000-year-old rock paintings at Jebel Umm Sanman in Jubbah showing people, birds, and monkeys. The local museum there has information on ancient customs and medical equipment. End the evening with dinner in Hail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ruins of Dadan
- Explore Jabal Ikmah desert gorge with rock carvings
- View 10,000-year-old rock paintings in Jebel Umm Sanman
- Visit Jubbah local museum
Optional Activities
- Photo stops to see Bedouin families
Landmarks Dadan Jabal Ikmah Jebel Umm Sanman Jubbah - Day 6
Hail to Buraidah
Explore Hail in the morning, starting with Aarif Fort for nice views and learning its religious significance. See Barzan Palace, Al Qishlah Palace, and the Al-Rajhi Mosque. Browse local products at the souk and chat with people there. Head to Fayd, an archaeological site with a small museum showing its importance for pilgrims and traders. Finish in Buraidah and visit the Al Qassim camel market, the world's largest one, watching traders work out their deals. Have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Aarif Fort
- Visit Barzan Palace
- Visit Al Qishlah Palace
- Visit Al-Rajhi Mosque
- Explore Hail souk
- Visit Fayd archaeological site and museum
- Experience Al Qassim camel market
Landmarks Aarif Fort Barzan Palace Al Qishlah Palace Al-Rajhi Mosque Fayd Al Qassim Camel Market - Day 7
Buraidah to Riyadh via Ushayqir
Travel to Ushayqir, a 1,500-year-old village that used to be a popular stop for pilgrims and still has an active community. Take breaks along the way to stretch and enjoy tea. Walk through narrow alleyways with clay buildings that feel like an open-air museum. You'll see restored houses, mosques, market squares, and fortresses. Reach Riyadh, the vibrant capital, by evening and have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Ushayqir village alleyways
- Visit restored houses, mosques, and fortresses in Ushayqir
Optional Activities
- Tea breaks along the way
Landmarks Ushayqir Riyadh 
- Day 8
Riyadh
Learn about Riyadh's transformation from small houses into a metropolis of millions. Head to ad-Diraiya to explore the old fortress and get a sense of Saudi Arabian history. See how traditional neighborhoods contrast with modern ones like the King Abdullah Finance District and Kingdom Center skyscraper. Walk through the old town of ad-Dira with its narrow streets, Masmak Fort, and al-Zar Souk. Finish the day on Riyadh City Boulevard enjoying the modern energy, then gather for a farewell dinner reflecting on your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit ad-Diraiya old fortress
- Visit King Abdullah Finance District
- Visit Kingdom Center skyscraper
- Explore ad-Dira old town
- Visit Masmak Fort
- Visit al-Zar Souk
- Walk Riyadh City Boulevard
Landmarks ad-Diraiya King Abdullah Finance District Kingdom Center ad-Dira Masmak Fort al-Zar Souk Riyadh City Boulevard - Day 9
Riyadh to Frankfurt
You'll be picked up from your hotel with enough time to get to the airport. After your transfer, you'll head out on your return flight to Frankfurt, bringing your journey to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
