Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Riyadh
Riyadh- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner - traditional Saudi cuisine in a modern space)
Included Activities
- Visit Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge on 99th floor for Riyadh panoramic views
Landmarks Kingdom Centre - Day 2
Riyadh
Riyadh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in traditional mud house in Ad Diriyah hosted by local, featuring regional dishes, stories and conversation)
Included Activities
- Visit Al Masmak Fortress
- Explore Justice Square
- Visit At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ad Diriyah
- Lunch in traditional mud house in Ad Diriyah hosted by local
- Visit National Museum of Saudi Arabia
- Visit Murabba Palace
- Explore Souq Al Zel and Souq Bisht
Optional Activities
- Purchase an abaya at the souqs (optional for foreign visitors)
Landmarks Al Masmak Fortress At-Turaif National Museum of Saudi Arabia Murabba Palace Souq Al Zel Souq Bisht - Day 3
Riyadh to Buraydah
Riyadh to Buraydah- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Ushaiger heritage museum in former family home
- Visit Buraydah Heritage Museum
Landmarks Ushaiger Buraydah Heritage Museum - Day 4
Buraydah - Onaiza to Hail
Buraydah - Onaiza to Hail- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit local wet market in Buraydah and Onaiza
- Explore world's largest date market
- Train journey to Hail
- Visit A'arif Fort
- Visit Al Qishlah fortress-palace
Optional Activities
- Sample and purchase dates at the market
Landmarks A'arif Fort Al Qishlah - Day 5
Hail - Al Ula
Hail - Al Ula- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jubbah with guided rock art tour
- Pass through Sharaan Nature Reserve (1,500 sq km wildlife sanctuary)
- Sunset visit to Jabal Al Fil (Elephant Rock)
Landmarks Jubbah Sharaan Nature Reserve Jabal Al Fil (Elephant Rock) - Day 6
Al Ula
Al Ula- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided jeep tour of Hegra Nabataean site with personal rawee (storyteller)
- Explore over 100 monumental tombs with carved rock facades
- Sunset stroll through Al Ula's historic city old town
- Explore Al Ula's new city with street art and outdoor exhibits
Landmarks Hegra Al Ula historic city - Day 7
Al Ula
Al Ula- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Bedouin-style picnic lunch in the desert with traditional Saudi and Middle Eastern delicacies)
Included Activities
- 4x4 desert safari around Al Ula's cliffs
- Bedouin-style sheltered picnic lunch in the desert
Optional Activities
- Helicopter tour over sandstone mountains
- Hot air balloon flight over Al Ula
- Mountain biking in desert dunes
- Climb valley edge for panoramic views of Al Ula
Landmarks Al Ula cliffs and canyons - Day 8
Al Ula to Medina
Al Ula to Medina- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Khaybar oasis
- Explore mud city and fortress remains at Khaybar
- Visit Dar Al Medina Museum
- Experience Al Masjid an Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) exterior views
- Visit Mount Uhud
Landmarks Khaybar Al Masjid an Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) Dar Al Medina Museum Mount Uhud - Day 9
Medina to Jeddah
Medina to Jeddah- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit historic Hijaz railway terminus
- Browse Medina central market and souk
- High-speed train journey to Jeddah
- Sunset experience at Jeddah corniche with views of King Fahd Fountain
Optional Activities
- Sample and purchase traditional Saudi sweets at the souk
Landmarks Hijaz Railway Terminus King Fahd Fountain - Day 10
Jeddah
Jeddah- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Seafood barbeque prepared by skipper on private Red Sea cruise)
Included Activities
- Private Red Sea cruise with snorkelling
- Seafood barbeque prepared by skipper
- Explore Al Balad UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Red Sea Al Balad - Day 11
Jeddah to Taif
Jeddah to Taif- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Landmarks Sarawat Mountains - Day 12
Taif to Al Bahah
Taif to Al Bahah- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Raghdan park with views of wadi gorge
- Visit Thee Ain village and visitors' centre
Landmarks Sarawat Mountains Raghdan Forest Thee Ain Village - Day 13
Al Bahah to Beni Sabr
Al Bahah to Beni Sabr- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit heritage villages and crescent-shaped cliff settlement
- Experience local tea gathering and conversations
Optional Activities
- Participate in home tours offered by local residents
- Sample freshly baked khops bread and mikato coffee
Landmarks Sarawat Mountains - Day 14
Beni Sabr to Abha
Beni Sabr to Abha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Olayyan village
- Visit Namas museum (fort-like ruler's house)
- Picnic lunch in park overlooking valley
- Explore Abha city
Landmarks Jabal Sawda Olayyan Village Namas - Day 15
Abha
Abha- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rijal Alma
- Visit Habala 'hanging village' via cable car
- Visit Fatima Museum of Aseeri Women
- Experience hairpin road descent past Jabal Sawda with views of stone houses
Landmarks Rijal Alma Habala Fatima Museum of Aseeri Women Jabal Sawda - Day 16
Abha
Abha- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Abha Art Street with jacaranda trees
- Observe intricately designed local architecture
Optional Activities
- Dining at Art Street cafes and restaurants
Landmarks Art Street
