Saudi Arabia Trip: Riyadh, AlUla, Madinah & Jeddah

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.

15:00 continue to KAFD, King Abdullah Financial District which is a mixed-use financial district located

in the al-Aqeeq neighbourhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Managed by the King Abdullah Financial District

Development and Management Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's PIF.

16:30 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 guide at the hotel lobby, transfer to Riyadh airport for the flight to AlUla.

Arrive AlUla, meet & greet by your guide and then transfer to the hotel for check in & time at leisure.

Lunch at the hotel restaurant upon check in.

16:30 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.

17:30 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

hand-painted carpet. As well as hosting regular art exhibitions by local and international artists.

19:30 return to the hotel for evening at leisure & overnight.

Breakfast at your hotel, then 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 return to the hotel for lunch & refreshing up.

15:00 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.

17:00 sunset time at Shalal Café, which is situated in the middle of giant and beautiful mountain rocks. It

requires a short road trip outside of the main drag in AlUla, but trust me – it is well worth the trip!

To reach the café, you need to hike between a towering slot canyon and duck between rocks before the

scenic cafe opens up before you. Ample seating, shady palms, and a sand floor make this small cafe,

nestled between the rocks, absolutely one of a kind. You can relax, get a hot or cold drink, and pick up a

snack while you relax. This’s a hidden gem! Of all the places to see in AlUla, this is an experience to

remember.

18:30 return to the hotel for evening at leisure & overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel & checkout.

08:30 drive from AlUla to Madinah (almost 4 hrs - 330 km)

12:30 arrival Madinah and proceed for Lunch at local restaurant.

14:30 start your visit with the International Fair & Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic

Civilization which is located right in the area of the Holy Mosque where you can take pictures of it before

we move to our next stop.

Next you will go to Qiba Street, which connect two Mosques, the Holy Mosque and Quba Mosque which

both have significant importance in Islamic history in which the first was the house that prophet

Mohammed lived and eventually it’s his grave visited by. The second was the first Mosque ever built. you

will have a general overview how the city was built and shaped throughout the 1400 years.

Both mosques will be visit from the outside only, non-Muslims are not allowed to access the mosques.

In the same street which is a nice pedestrian street for walking, there are many traditional food shops and

snacks.

After the tour, transfer to Madinah Railway Station for your high-speed train to Jeddah at 18:30.

20:25 arrive Jeddah train station and transfer to your hotel for check in & relaxing.

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.

12:30 lunch at local 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 Saudi Arabia), Visit some of the old Hejazi

houses, constructed from coral and reinforced with wooden beams, including Nasif House Saudi Arabia, 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, then transferred to Jeddah International airport for the departure flight.