Riyadh, AlUla & Jeddah Winter Season Package
Overview
The Riyadh, AlUla & Jeddah winter season package offers a perfectly balanced journey through Saudi Arabia’s most iconic destinations during the most pleasant time of the year. This itinerary combines Riyadh’s modern heritage, AlUla’s timeless history, and Jeddah’s cultural coastal charm, creating an enriching and well-paced winter travel experience ideal for cultural explorers and first-time visitors alike.
Itinerary
Arrive in Riyadh airport, where you will be met & greet by our team and then transfer to your hotel.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, is one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Once a walled, mud-brick way
station along desert trading routes, it is now a modern metropolis that is changing at a rapid rate.
Check into your room & overnight stay.
Breakfast at your hotel.
09:30 start your tour in Riyadh with a visit to the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, a national treasure and World
Heritage Site, composed of eight galleries that tell the complete story of Arabian history - from the
creation of the universe to the modern era.
The visit also includes tour at Murabba Palace, built by King Abdul Aziz in 1937. A family dwelling, it was
constructed from local materials and is composed of several smaller palaces, service buildings, and the
Royal Diwan.
11:00 continue to the historic Masmak Fort, an iconic landmark in Riyadh's old quarter. Immerse yourself
in the rich history and architectural charm of this significant fortress.
12:00 wander through the enchanting Dirah Souq, a traditional market renowned for its vibrant textiles
and traditional goods. Experience the lively atmosphere and cultural offerings of this bustling marketplace
13:30 lunch at Najd Village Restaurant to try the Saudi food.
After lunch, continue to explore King Abdullah Financial District (well known as KAFD), which’s An
iconic destination known for its world-class commercial offices and retail spaces, with contemporary
residences, a unique entertainment offering and advanced smart city solutions, the KAFD experience
welcomes you to join its vibrant community redefines urban living.
16:00 visit the heritage listed Diriyah, an historic site on the outskirts of Riyadh, which is said to be the
birthplace of the first Saudi state and is today the current home of the royal family. The mud-brick walls
once fortified a thriving desert city that was a powerhouse of culture and commerce. In 1745, the city was
named the country's capital, laying the foundations for what would later become a unified Saudi Arabia.
19:00 return to your hotel for overnight stay
Breakfast at the hotel & checkout.
Meet your coordinator at the hotel lobby, transfer to Riyadh airport for the flight to AlUla (subject to the
available schedule).
Arrive AlUla at noon time, meet & greet by your guide and then transfer to the hotel for check in & time
at leisure.
AlUla contains a unique concentration of precious artifacts, including well-preserved ancient stone
inscriptions that illustrate the development of the Arabic language, and a concentration of rock dwellings
and tombs that date from the Nabatean and Dedanite periods that coincided with Greco-Roman influence
during classical antiquity.
AlUla is an ancient Arabian oasis city located in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia, 350 kilometres northwest
of the city of Medina.
Breakfast at your hotel.
09:00 meet your private guide at the hotel lobby to start your tour.
09:30 photo stop by the Maraya Theatre, the largest mirrored building in the world.
10:30 continue to Hegra to explore the wonders of World Heritage listed Hegra. Southernmost settlement
of the Nabatean kingdom, the city was known as 'Al Hijr or Hegra' during ancient times and was once a
stopover on the very prosperous trade route. The site spreads over 2000 square metres, with an abundance
of relics and rock-cut tombs. Discover the Nabatean Well, Qasr Al Bint, Diwan Tomb, and Al Farid Palace.
13:00 lunch at local restaurant during the tour.
14:30 visit Old Town, learn more about the fascinating history and daily life inside Old Town.
Visit AlJadidah Arts District is AlUla’s bustling and burgeoning cultural and creative hub. Beautiful murals
add to the color and creativity of this easily strollable area, which also features the world’s largest handpainted carpet. As well as hosting regular art exhibitions by local and international artists.
17:00 head out to see the iconic 'Elephant Rock' and nearby mudbrick village, one of AlUla’s many
geological marvels. The ‘trunk’ and ‘body’ of this monolithic red sandstone beast were shaped by natural
forces over millions of years of wind & water erosion. Drink in the sunset from this spectacular vantage
point over a cup of Arabic coffee or tea, and delicious local dates.
18:00 return to the hotel for evening at leisure & overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:30 Visit Dadan Saudi Arabia & Jabal Ikmah, a mountain near to the ancient city of Dadan, the capital of Dadanite and Lihyanite Kingdoms, has been described as a huge open-air library. There is no such site that is
more significant, than Jabal Ikmah, home to the highest concentration, most varied inscriptions in AlUla.
12:30 photo stop at Harrat Uwayrid, the town's highest point with stunning panoramic views of the
surrounding landscape.
13:00 lunch at local restaurant after the tour.
14:30 Pickup from your location and start driving to Sharaan Nature Reserve.
15:00 start with a brief meeting at supplier center to know about your safety.
15:30 discover the natural beauty of Al-Ula, on an exceptional four-wheel drive tour inside the Sharaan
Nature Reserve, which is characterized by a stunning terrain with sharming canyons of red rock, as it
was home to countless species of local flora and fauna, enjoy amazing views while savoring the local
thyme tea, and if you're lucky, you'll catch a glimpse of the rare Arabian Ibex!
19:00 return to your hotel for evening at leisure and overnight stay.
Breakfast at your hotel in AlUla & checkout.
Meet your coordinator at the lobby, transfer to ULH airport for your flight to Jeddah (subject to the
available schedule)
Arrive Jeddah International Airport, meet & greet by our team and transfer to your hotel for check in & relaxing.
Anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea in the Hejaz region. Jeddah is
the commercial center of the country. It is not known when Jeddah was founded, but Jeddah's
prominence grew in 647 when the Caliph Uthman made it a travel hub serving Muslim travelers going to
the holy city of Mecca for Islamic pilgrimage. Since those times, Jeddah has served as the gateway for
millions of pilgrims who have arrived in Saudi Arabia, traditionally by sea and recently by air.
Breakfast at your hotel.
09:30 start your tour by visiting the Central Fish Market, which sells endless rows of colorful seafood
directly from the sea and serves as the best wake-up call in the city, comes to life early in the morning.
Watch fishermen dump their catch onto more than 100 stalls as the sun rises over the coast. The chance
to buy the widest selection of fish in Saudi Arabia is up for bid.
11:00 continue to Tayebat Museum (know also at Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum) this privately owned fourfloor collection has displays ranging from pre-Islamic artefacts, exquisite Islamic manuscripts, old coins
and weaponry to stunning furniture, pottery and traditional Saudi dress.
13:00 lunch at local sea food restaurant during the tour.
14:30 After lunch, begin your day with visit to the 'floating mosque' which appears to drift on the water's
surface shimmering in the sun light. Pause to take in the spectacular views over the Red Sea.
15:30 you will be led on a tour of Jeddah's traditional architecture (Al-Balad), Visit some of the old Hejazi
houses, constructed from coral and reinforced with wooden beams, including Nasif House, one of the
most beautiful which was built in the 1850's by the Nasif Family, one of the most influential trading
families in the history of Jeddah.
18:00 discover King Fahd’s Fountain, also known as Jeddah Fountain, which is the tallest of its type in
the world, shooting saltwater from the Red Sea 300 metres up into the air, at speeds over 300 kilometres
per hour.
18:30 return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast at your hotel and check-out by 12:00.
Pickup from the hotel lobby by private car, then transferred to Jeddah International airport to board your
departure flight back home or to the next destination.
Included
- Accommodation at the above mentioned hotels on BB basis.
- Airport transfers in modern AC modern cars (Ford Taurus/ Toyota Camry).
- All tours as described in the program with private local English-speaking Tour Guides.
- Domestic flight Riyadh/ AlUla – AlUla/ Jeddah on economy class with 20KG luggage + carry on.
- All the admissions for the sightseeing stated in the program.
- All meals as mentioned in the program including tea, coffee and mineral water.
- Portage at airports and hotels.
- Mineral water on vehicle.
- All taxes and services charge.
Excluded
- International flights.
- Saudi entry visa
- Any meal & beverage that are not mentioned within the program.
- Gratuities for the guides and drivers or any other kind of tips.