Itinerary
- Day 1
Riyadh
You'll arrive at Riyadh airport and head to your hotel for check-in. Get settled and ready to start exploring Saudi Arabia's capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
Riyadh
After breakfast, you'll drive to ad-Dir'aiya to see the At-Turaif district with its historic mud buildings (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Later, you'll visit the King Abdullah Finance District and Kingdom Center to check out the Skybridge views. In the afternoon, the National Museum gives you a look at Arabian history before heading to Masmak Fort in the old town. Dinner at a local restaurant follows, then you'll explore Boulevard Riyadh City's entertainment zone.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit At-Turaif district at ad-Dir'aiya (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- View from Kingdom Center Skybridge
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Masmak Fort
- Explore Boulevard Riyadh City
Landmarks At-Turaif District Kingdom Center National Museum Masmak Fort Boulevard Riyadh City Wadi Hanifa - Day 3
Riyadh to Buraidah
You'll head north to Buraidah with a stop in Ushayqir, a 1,500-year-old Bedouin village with winding alleyways and adobe houses featuring Najd architecture and ornate wooden doors. The al-Salem Museum is optional if you want more historical context. From there, you'll continue to Buraidah, an oasis in the Wadi al-Rummah valley known for its date cultivation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Stroll through Ushayqir village
Optional Activities
- Visit al-Salem Museum in Ushayqir
Landmarks Ushayqir Wadi al-Rummah - Day 4
Buraidah to Hail
Early morning means heading to the Al Qassim Camel Market where thousands of camels, sheep, and goats trade hands annually. You'll tour the water tower landmark and Buraidah Museum before learning about the city's famous dates (best visited August-October). Then you'll travel to Hail with a stop in Fayd to see large cisterns and an old mosque. In Hail, you'll check out A'arif Fort, view Barzan Palace and Al Qishlah Palace exteriors, see Al-Rajhi Mosque, and browse the city center market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Al Qassim Camel Market
- Visit Buraidah Museum
- View A'arif Fort in Hail
- View Barzan Palace exterior
- View Al Qishlah Palace
- View Al-Rajhi Mosque exterior
- Browse Hail city center market
Landmarks Al Qassim Camel Market Buraidah Museum Fayd A'arif Fort Barzan Palace Al Qishlah Palace Al-Rajhi Mosque 
- Day 5
Hail to AlUla
You'll travel to Jubbah in the Nefud Desert to see some of the oldest rock paintings on the Arabian Peninsula (UNESCO World Heritage Site) plus over 5,000 Thamudic inscriptions from the ancient incense trade route. After switching to off-road vehicles, you'll drive through steppe and sand dunes toward AlUla, possibly spotting camels and Bedouins along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Jubbah rock paintings (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- View Thamudic inscriptions
- Off-road desert drive through Nefud Desert
Landmarks Jubbah Nefud Desert - Day 6
AlUla
From AlUla, you'll journey to Mada'in Saleh to see over 130 Nabataean rock tombs carved into desert cliffs (UNESCO World Heritage Site). You'll walk through the old town of AlUla with mud-brick houses and its souq market, then explore Madachil Valley and the distinctive rock formations of Gharamil desert region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mada'in Saleh/Al Hijr (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore old town of AlUla with mud-brick houses
- Browse AlUla souq
- Visit Madachil Valley
- Explore Gharamil desert region
Landmarks Mada'in Saleh AlUla Madachil Valley Gharamil - Day 7
AlUla
A half-day takes you to Dadan, once a capital of kingdoms thriving on incense trade routes, then to Jabal Ikmah to see petroglyphs and rock art. Lunch comes at Habitas AlUla Resort with views of rocky landscapes. You'll tour the Maraya Concert Hall exterior, the world's largest mirrored building, then watch sunset from Elephant Rock before returning for a BBQ dinner (weather dependent).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Habitas AlUla Resort with sun terrace and fantastic view of rocky landscape), Dinner (BBQ over open fire at resort (weather dependent))
Included Activities
- Explore Dadan ruins
- Visit Jabal Ikmah with petroglyphs and rock art
- Tour Maraya Concert Hall exterior
- Visit Elephant Rock
- BBQ dinner at resort over open fire
Landmarks Dadan Jabal Ikmah Maraya Concert Hall Elephant Rock - Day 8
AlUla to Medina
You'll travel to Medina, one of Islam's two holy cities, with a stop in Khaibar, an oasis on a high lava plateau where you'll see a historic fortress and mud houses. In Medina, you'll tour the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex producing millions of copies annually, then take an outside walk to view the Mosque of Prophet Mohammed from the exterior.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Khaibar oasis and old fortress
- Visit King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex
- Walk to view Mosque of Prophet Mohammed exterior
Landmarks Khaibar King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex Mosque of Prophet Mohammed 
- Day 9
Medina to Jeddah
A city tour covers Medina's most important mosques before you climb Mount Uhud for views of the holy city. You'll take the train to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's second largest city. There you'll visit Abdul Rauf Khalil/Al Taybat Museum, see the King Fahd Fountain at the Corniche (312 meters, the world's largest), browse Cenomi Park Mall, and have Arabic dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Arabic dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Medina's major mosques
- Climb Mount Uhud for views
- Visit Abdul Rauf Khalil/Al Taybat Museum
- Visit Corniche and view King Fahd Fountain
- Browse Cenomi Park Mall
Landmarks Mount Uhud Abdul Rauf Khalil/Al Taybat Museum King Fahd Fountain Jeddah Corniche Cenomi Park Mall 
- Day 10
Jeddah
You'll explore Jeddah's 35 km Corniche starting with Fatima al Zahra, the floating mosque built on pillars with its turquoise dome. You'll see sculptures by international artists, then check out the fish market where seafood traders work. The historic Al Balad district shows off late 19th century merchant mansions up to 7 storeys with wooden Roshan balconies. You'll visit the Nassif House and browse Suq Al Alawi market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Corniche
- Visit Fatima al Zahra mosque
- Visit fish market
- Explore Al Balad old town
- Visit Nassif House
- Browse Suq Al Alawi market
Landmarks Jeddah Corniche Fatima al Zahra Mosque Jeddah Fish Market Al Balad Nassif House Suq Al Alawi - Day 11
Jeddah
You'll head to the airport for your individual departure or arrange a tour extension if you'd like to stay longer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
