Itinerary
- Day 1
Jeddah
Your flight lands in Jeddah where an ASI representative meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. Depending on what time you arrive, you'll have the chance to walk around this coastal city, which serves as Saudi Arabia's main international gateway. The afternoon and evening are yours to settle in and get oriented.
Optional Activities
- First tour of Jeddah city
Landmarks Jeddah Corniche 
- Day 2
Jeddah
After breakfast, head to the Jeddah Corniche and check out the motor racing circuit along the waterfront. Then visit the Tayebat Museum to learn how this city developed over time. The House of Islamic Arts is next, where over 1,000 artworks span fifteen centuries of history. Grab lunch at a local restaurant serving traditional Jeddah food, then take an evening walk through Al Balad, the historic city center that's been around since the 7th century and is protected by UNESCO.
- Meals
- Lunch (Meal at a local restaurant serving Jeddah's famous traditional dishes)
Included Activities
- Short stop at Jeddah Corniche motor racing circuit
- Explore Jeddah's waterfront promenade
- Visit Tayebat Museum
- Visit House of Islamic Arts
- Stroll through Al Balad UNESCO World Heritage Site
- View historic buildings and mosques over 300 years old
Landmarks Jeddah Corniche Tayebat Museum House of Islamic Arts Al Balad 
- Day 3
Jeddah - Medina - Al-Ula
After breakfast, take the express train to Medina and view the Prophet's Mosque from the outside, which contains the tomb of Prophet Muhammad, along with the Quba Mosque, traditionally considered the oldest mosque in Islamic history. From there, head to Al-Ula to see Elephant Rock, a massive sandstone formation shaped over millions of years by wind and water. You'll spend your next three nights at a rock-clad resort in Al-Ula.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View exteriors of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina
- View exteriors of the Quba Mosque in Medina
- Learn about Medina's 1,400 years of development
- Visit Elephant Rock in Al-Ula
Landmarks Prophet's Mosque Quba Mosque Elephant Rock - Day 4
Al-Ula
Spend the day at Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site with 109 tombs carved into rock that tell the story of the Nabataeans, who controlled ancient trade routes between the Mediterranean and South Arabia. The combination of natural landscape and historical significance makes this archaeological site worth a full morning of exploration. In the afternoon, walk through the desert landscape and wander across Al-Ula's soft sand dunes.
Included Activities
- Visit Hegra UNESCO World Heritage necropolis
- Explore 109 Nabataean tombs carved into rock
- Learn about Nabataean history and ancient caravan trade routes
- Walk across desert landscape of Al-Ula
Landmarks Hegra - Day 5
Al-Ula
Start with a leisurely walk through the old market street in the Al-Ula oasis, where local artisans display crafts and cafes line the path. Later in the day, hike through Sharaan National Park and Madakhel Canyon, where colorful rock formations with interesting textures create natural shade as you move along the trails. The landscape shifts between different shades and patterns as you go deeper into the canyon.
Included Activities
- Stroll through AlUla old market street
- Hike in Sharaan National Park
- Explore Madakhel Canyon
- Experience rock formations and desert landscape
Landmarks AlUla Oasis Sharaan National Park Madakhel Canyon - Day 6
Al-Ula - Tabuk
After breakfast, drive to Wadi al Dissah and hike through this 15 km valley that cuts through sandstone cliffs ranging from 100 meters high at the eastern end to 500 meters at the western end. In the middle of this desert landscape, you'll find a green garden with a stream, tall grasses, palm trees, mint bushes, and lemon trees. After taking in the dramatic views from the top of the rocks, continue on to Tabuk for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Wadi al Dissah valley
- Explore 15 km mountain valley through sandstone massif of Jebel Qaraqir
- Experience dramatic cliff formations
- Discover verdant vegetation along the watercourse
Landmarks Wadi al Dissah Jebel Qaraqir - Day 7
Tabuk
In the Bajda region, you'll navigate narrow passages and red dunes while seeing historical inscriptions that date back over 1,300 years. Climb sand dunes and hike to several spots including Ship Rock with its ancient carvings and the Great Arch, a large rock formation standing alone in the desert. Return to your hotel in Tabuk by evening with plenty of memories from this exploration.
Included Activities
- Desert exploration tour of Bajda region
- Climb sand dunes
- Hike to multiple sites in Bajda region
- Visit Ship Rock with historical inscriptions dating back 1,300+ years
- Visit "Great Arch" rock formation
Landmarks Bajda Region Ship Rock Great Arch - Day 8
Tabuk
Depending on your flight schedule, travel to the airport and head home. Your journey back to your home airport marks the end of your time in Saudi Arabia.
