| Day |
Title / Route |
Start City |
End City |
Detailed Activities & Summary |
Included Activities |
Meals Included |
Accommodation |
Transport / Travel Time |
| 1 |
Arrival in Riyadh |
Riyadh |
Riyadh |
Welcome to Riyadh! Arrive at King Khalid International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Meet your tour leader and fellow travellers at the 6:00 PM welcome meeting. Afterwards, enjoy an optional welcome dinner at a local traditional restaurant. |
Airport Arrival Transfer; Welcome Briefing (6:00 PM) |
None |
Hotel in Riyadh (1 Night) |
Airport Transfer (approx. 45 mins) |
| 2 |
Riyadh City Tour & UNESCO Diriyah |
Riyadh |
Riyadh |
Full day discovering Riyadh’s heritage and modern architecture. Visit Al Masmak Fortress, a 19th-century clay-and-mud brick citadel. Walk through Souq Al Zal market. Explore the National Museum, then drive to Diriyah to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of At-Turaif, birthplace of the Saudi State. |
Al Masmak Citadel Visit; Souq Al Zal Tour; National Museum Visit; UNESCO At-Turaif Diriyah Tour |
Breakfast |
Hotel in Riyadh (1 Night) |
Private Vehicle City Transfers |
| 3 |
Fly from Riyadh to AlUla & Elephant Rock |
Riyadh |
AlUla |
Transfer to Riyadh airport for a flight to AlUla, an ancient oasis in the Hijaz region. Upon arrival, check into hotel. In the late afternoon, head into the desert to marvel at Jabal AlFil (Elephant Rock) as sunset highlights the red sandstone formations. |
Flight Riyadh to AlUla (Included); Jabal AlFil (Elephant Rock) Sunset Visit |
Breakfast |
Hotel in AlUla (1 Night) |
Domestic Flight + Local Vehicle Transfers |
| 4 |
Hegra UNESCO Site & Maraya |
AlUla |
AlUla |
Embark on a guided tour of Hegra (Madain Saleh), Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, exploring ancient Nabatean tombs carved into rock faces. Stop by Maraya Concert Hall, the world’s largest mirrored structure, and visit AlUla Old Town’s labyrinth of mud-brick buildings. |
Guided Hegra (Madain Saleh) UNESCO Site Tour; Maraya Concert Hall Viewpoint; AlUla Old Town Walking Tour |
Breakfast, Lunch |
Hotel in AlUla (1 Night) |
Local Vehicle Transfers |
| 5 |
Journey to Madinah |
AlUla |
Madinah |
Morning drive from AlUla through volcanic landscapes to Madinah, the second holiest city in Islam. Joined by a local guide, take a city orientation walk. View the exterior of the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) and enjoy traditional tea and dates while learning local customs. |
Madinah City Orientation Tour with Local Guide; Holy City Views & Local Tea Experience |
Breakfast |
Hotel in Madinah (1 Night) |
Private Vehicle Drive (approx. 3.5 – 4 hours) |
| 6 |
High-Speed Bullet Train to Jeddah |
Madinah |
Jeddah |
Board the modern Haramain High-Speed Railway train for a fast and comfortable journey to coastal Jeddah. Check into your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a walking tour along the vibrant Red Sea Corniche, taking in views of the King Fahd Fountain. |
Haramain High-Speed Railway Train Ticket; Jeddah Red Sea Corniche Walk |
Breakfast |
Hotel in Jeddah (1 Night) |
High-Speed Train (approx. 1.5 – 2 hours) |
| 7 |
Historic Al Balad & Farewell Dinner |
Jeddah |
Jeddah |
Explore Jeddah’s historic heart, Al Balad (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Guided walk through narrow alleys lined with 500-year-old coral-stone buildings featuring elaborate wooden *rawasheen* window screens. Sample Hijazi street food. Celebrate the end of your trip with a group farewell dinner. |
Al Balad UNESCO Historic District Guided Tour; Hijazi Street Food Tasting; Group Farewell Dinner |
Breakfast, Dinner |
Hotel in Jeddah (1 Night) |
Local Vehicle Transfers |
| 8 |
Departure from Jeddah |
Jeddah |
Jeddah |
Your 8-day Saudi Arabia Highlights tour concludes after breakfast. No planned activities today. Optional transfer to King Abdulaziz International Airport for departure flights or extend your stay in Jeddah. |
Departure Briefing / Conclusion |
Breakfast |
N/A (End of Tour) |
Optional Airport Transfer |
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