Experience an exciting adventure on your trip to Riyadh and AlUla, a perfect blend of history and modernity. Stroll around the ancient town of Diriyah, marvel at the Elephant Rock and AlUla Heritage Village, and visit the National Museum. You can also participate in exhilarating activities like camel rides, hot air balloon excursions, and desert camping.
Riyadh, the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia, seamlessly blends modernity with deep-rooted traditions. Its skyline is punctuated by striking skyscrapers like the Kingdom Centre, while the historic Diriyah district offers a glimpse into the nation’s storied past. In contrast, AlUla, a hidden gem in the northwest, captivates with its stunning landscapes and ancient wonders. Home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hegra, AlUla is an open-air museum of rock formations, tombs, and ancient inscriptions that date back millennia. Together, Riyadh and AlUla offer a rich tapestry of experiences, from the bustling urban energy of the capital to the serene, timeless beauty of the desert.
Upon arrival at Riyadh Airport, proceed to Passport Control for immigration followed by baggage collection and clearing customs formalities. After baggage collection, walk towards the arrival lounge where you shall be met by our representative who will assist while transferring to hotel and check in formalities.
Welcome to one of the wealthiest cities in the world, home to Saudi Arabia’s best museum, a World Heritage Site that relates the Kingdom’s genesis story, and some of the finest hotels and restaurants in the country. Overnight Riyadh hotel
In the Evening Proceed to visit Boulevard City, Enjoy Dinner at one of the several nice restaurants at Boulevard city (own expense). After dinner return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast, embark on a journey to visit one of the magnificent sites around Riyadh, a 100 Kms drive from Riyadh will take you to 2nd Edge of the World, the he Edge of the World Riyadh is one of the most iconic places in Saudi Arabia. It’s a place to escape the hustle and bustle and just enjoy Riyadh in all its glory, also visit Huraymila National Park to see natural biodiversity of the region, enjoy packed lunch on the way, and return back to Riyadh City.
Late evening continue on a cultural journey of Historical Diriyah, exploring the richness of At-Turaif World Heritage Site and the traditional charm of Al Bujairy district, Enjoy authentic traditional dinner at one of our recommended restaurants at Bujairy terrace (own expense), later proceed to enjoy a mesmerizing view of the city from Skybridge at Kingdom tower (time permitting). Overnight at Riyadh hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Packed Lunch
Morning after breakfast, transfer to Riyadh airport for flight to Alula, upon arrival to Alula Airport, you shall be met by our representative who will assist you in transferring to the hotel and check in formalities.
In the afternoon proceed to visit Elephant Rock to see the magical rock formation and have a breathtaking views of the surrounding area, enjoy lunch at Salt Café (own expense), later proceed to visit historical Hegra at night. Hegra night tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover the ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra under the enchanting cover of darkness. This unique experience allows exploring Nabataean tombs and monuments, usually hidden in the night’s shadow. Overnight at Alula
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
In the morning after breakfast enjoy a tour of Alula Oasis trail. This 3 km walking tour along AlUla’s Oasis Heritage Trail is a fabulous way to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Oasis while learning about its important role in AlUla’s history. The tour starts with typical AlUla hospitality – dates, dried fruits and coffee – and an introduction to the Oasis by your expert guide. You’ll then be led along the scenic trail, parts shaded under towering date palms, other sections opening to sunny clearings with stunningly verdant panoramas. You’ll pass farmlands restored to their former splendor, growing the fruit and vegetables that end up in the kitchens of farm-to-table restaurants.
Later proceed to visit Dadan & Jabal Ikmah The first stop on this journey back in time is Dadan, the ancient Kingdom of the Lihyanite and Dadanite civilisations. Next, a 10-minute drive takes you to Jabal Ikmah. Set in a stunning desert canyon, this ‘open-air library’ has the most impressive collection of inscriptions, rock art, and petroglyphs in AlUla and is the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia. After the visit enjoy lunch at local restaurant (own expense), return back to the hotel for some rest.
Later in the evening venture to Gharmeel for a rare view of the Milky Way, free from light pollution. Millions of stars, visible without telescopes, are framed by Gharameel’s mesmerizing rock formations. On full moon nights, visitors will take a short walk to admire the surrounding landscape before setting up camp to view the night sky. On darker nights, the tour will solely focus on stars and constellations. Enjoy a grilled dinner, which will be prepared for you around the campfire Overnight at Alula Hotel.
P.S – (Outside vehicles are not permitted to go Hegra & Dadan & Jabal Ikmah, thus we will use shared bus for these visits)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Today after breakfast we explore Al Ulla, the birthplace of two ancient Arabian kingdoms. During the 1st millennium BC, Al-Ulla saw the rise of the ancient city of Dadan that became the capital of two successive kingdoms, Dadan and Lihyan that ruled over the northwest of the Arabian Peninsula.
Our tour start with a visit to Alula Old Town. Al-Ula Heritage Village (ghost town), also known as Ad-Deerah, is the traditional Arabian village where people of the oasis moved some 8 centuries ago and inhabited until the 20th century. It was built on a higher part of the valley to be clear from the floods that can occur during the raining season. At its maximum expansion the town contained over 1 000 houses that were built adjacent to one another thereby forming a wall around the town to defend the population. Enjoy fixed menu traditional lunch at the Pink camel. Later visit Al Jadidah art district Stroll around its pedestrian-friendly quaint and quirky streets, each with its own unique vibe, and you’ll soon discover that art is everywhere. Look to the walls and see one-of-a-kind murals and curated street art that tell stories through calligraphy and paint. Below your feet, find the world’s largest hand-painted carpet as you stroll along its streets dotted with galleries and pop-up exhibitions.
In the evening proceed to Harrat viewpoint, AlUla is blessed with numerous lookout points that offer an elevated view of the epic landscape, but none quite as epic as Harrat Viewpoint. Stand at what feels like the edge of the world, overlooking deep canyons, the lush green Oasis and incredible rock formations as far as the eye can see. Overnight at Alula
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Morning after breakfast, transfer to the airport in time to board your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
