Riyadh & Jeddah Tour: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity

Breakfast at your hotel.

09:30 start your tour in Riyadh with a visit to the National Museum, 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 Photo stop at the historic Masmak Fort (Photo stop), an iconic landmark in Riyadh's old quarter. Immerse yourself in the rich history and architectural charm of this significant fortress.
11:30 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

13:00 lunch at Najd Village restaurant to try the Saudi food.

14:30 continue to watch the city from the highest point, Sky Bridge, which’s located at Kingdom Tower at height of 300m. Take in a stunning panoramic view of the beauty of the city through highly secure glass panels. These panels let you enjoy the view of the starry nights and contemplate the yellow lights reflected on the streets and buildings of Riyadh from the Sky Bridge.

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 your hotel in Riyadh & checkout.

Meet your coordinator at the lobby, transfer to RUH airport for your morning flight to Jeddah (subject to the available schedule)

Arrive Jeddah airport, meet & greet by your guide who will escort you for a full day tour in Jeddah, start by visiting Tayebat Museum (know also at Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum) this privately owned four-floor collection has displays ranging from pre-Islamic artefacts, exquisite Islamic manuscripts, old coins and weaponry to stunning furniture, pottery and traditional Saudi dress.

11:00 continue to House of Islamic arts is the first museum of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as a museum specialized in Islamic arts. From the far countries of China and India to the farthest countries of the Maghreb and Andalusia of various arts, where the museum contains more than a thousand pieces of art representing 15 centuries of the history of Islamic art from all countries of the Islamic world

12:30 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 proceed to your hotel for check in & 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.