The Heritage Route

10 days

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From Riyadh to Jeddah

4.0

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Operator: DERTOUR
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 2 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Riyadh
Accommodation
Hotel
Day 2
Riyadh
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break in a traditional Najd Village restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Riyadh
- Visit Ad Diriyah and Al Turaif quarter UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit National Museum
- Visit King Abdulaziz Historical Center
- Visit Al Masmak fortress
- Visit Souq Al-Zal traditional market
- Sunset viewing from Kingdom Centre
Landmarks
Ad Diriyah
Al Turaif
National Museum
King Abdulaziz Historical Center
Al Masmak Fortress
Souq Al-Zal
Kingdom Centre
Day 3
Riyadh to Buraida
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Ushaiger mud town
- Visit mud house in Ushaiger
- Visit Ushaiger museum
- Visit Al Bassam Heritage House
- Visit Al Musawkaf traditional market
Landmarks
Ushaiger
Al Bassam Heritage House
Al Musawkaf Market
Day 4
Buraida to Hail
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit largest camel market and watch auction
- Visit A'araif Fort
- Visit Jubbah UNESCO World Heritage Site
- View Thamudic inscriptions and ancient rock carvings
Landmarks
A'araif Fort
Jubbah
Day 5
Hail to AlUla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with campfire and warm drinks)
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit AlUla old town
- Visit Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil)
- Campfire and starry sky viewing
Optional Activities
- Hike on AlUla Oasis Trail (approximately 3 km)
Landmarks
AlUla Old Town
Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil)
AlUla Oasis Trail
Day 6
AlUla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day jeep excursion to Wadi Al Dissa
- Guided hike through Wadi Al Dissa gorge
- Viewpoint stop on return journey
Landmarks
Wadi Al Dissa
Jebel Qaraqir
Day 7
AlUla to Medina
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hegra (Madain Saleh) UNESCO World Heritage Site
- View monumental tombs with sandstone facades
- Visit 19th-century Madain Saleh railroad station
Landmarks
Hegra (Madain Saleh)
Madain Saleh Railroad Station
Day 8
Medina to Jeddah
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Prophet's Mosque
- Photo stop at Hijaz Railway
- Visit Qiba Mosque
- Visit date factory or date farm
- Visit Dar Al Madinah Museum
- Train journey Medina to Jeddah
Landmarks
Prophet's Mosque
Hijaz Railway
Qiba Mosque
Dar Al Madinah Museum
Day 9
Jeddah
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Cornish
- Walk along Red Sea
- Visit Tybbat Museum
- Visit Museum of Islamic Art
- Explore Al Balad UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Tour of historic building in Al Balad
- Stop at King Fahd Fountain
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks
Cornish
Tybbat Museum
Museum of Islamic Art
Al Balad
King Fahd Fountain
Day 10
Jeddah
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Ad Diriyah
Al Turaif
National Museum
King Abdulaziz Historical Center
Al Masmak Fortress
Souq Al-Zal
Kingdom Centre

Landmarks
Ushaiger
Al Bassam Heritage House
Al Musawkaf Market

Landmarks
A'araif Fort
Jubbah

Landmarks
AlUla Old Town
Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil)
AlUla Oasis Trail

Landmarks
Wadi Al Dissa
Jebel Qaraqir

Landmarks
Hegra (Madain Saleh)
Madain Saleh Railroad Station

Landmarks
Prophet's Mosque
Hijaz Railway
Qiba Mosque
Dar Al Madinah Museum

Landmarks
Cornish
Tybbat Museum
Museum of Islamic Art
Al Balad
King Fahd Fountain

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Warwick Riyadh
Hotel
day 1
Best Western Plus Buraidah
Hotel
day 3
Sahary AlUla Resort.
Hotel
day 5
Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street
Hotel
day 8

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Rating: 4(41 reviews)
Response time: within 2 days
Response rate: 80%
Cancellation policy

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Tour Operator
4.0

Margrit
January 14th, 2026
The round trip from Zahara, especially the tour guide and driver were very good, hotels in NIzwa Al Diyar Hotel a...
The round trip from Zahara, especially the tour guide and driver were very good, hotels in NIzwa Al Diyar Hotel a catastrophe, rooms WITHOUT windows, several people, like in prison, also the hotel Al Falaj is not good, but for you a cheap option. No advertising for DER. BUT TOURRADAR/DER know that for sure, SHAME for both organizers. Had booked an extension at Crown Plaza Oecd Muscat, 28.12. and PAID. The price would have been Om.Real 180, was able to get a travel agency employee discount through my IATA number. Your travel confirmation was of course not accepted. Nobody knew about it, even Zahara tours did not find any payment. I was asked several times to show a voucher that I hadn't received, I was constantly asked to pay for the room and then paid for it on the spot. The hours of checking at the reception would not end. After all the disruptions and several hours of lost time, I was unable to carry out my program, IN GOOD GERMAN MY DAY 29.12.25 WAS COMPLETELY WASTED. BUT THAT DOESN'T INTEREST TOURRADAR, I DIDN'T GET AN ANSWER TO MY MAIL FROM MASKAT EITHER. MAKING MONEY IS PROBABLY THEIR MOTTO, READ YOUR MAIL I SHOULD SEND THE INVOICE. YOU WANT TO CHECK THE CASE!!!! THERE IS NO APOLOGY TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE. I CERTAINLY WON'T BE RECOMMENDING YOU, AND THE EMAILS YOU KEEP SENDING ARE VERY ANNOYING. DO YOU EVEN READ THE COMMENTS? I'LL SEE IF THEY GET BACK TO ME. No greetings, just FRUST, Margrit Fischer ex Alpinamar Davos, Switzerland, tour and congress operator for 38 years. 21.to 28.12. 25 Oman round trip. Paid extension 28. to 29. 12. 25Show more
Nicola
July 22nd, 2025
I was very happy that this small group (2 women, one guide, one driver) was able to complete the tour. We saw lots of...
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Currency
ر.س
Saudi Riyal
Saudi Arabia
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Type G
Saudi Arabia
Vaccines
- 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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Payment information
- For any tour departing before July 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 22nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with DERTOUR. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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AlUla

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Jeddah

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