10 Days Tour to Saudi Arabia

This morning, start with Tayebat 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.

Then enjoy Jeddah Open Museum which is one of the largest collections of models, set in a very picturesque area on the new corniche and full of picnic options.

Also, you will see '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. Next, 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

Then you will be led to Jeddah's traditional architecture in Al-Balad (Old Town) to visit some of the old 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. Return to the hotel for overnight in Jeddah.

Overnight: Jeddah.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Tayebat Museum, Jeddah Open Museum, Floating Mosque, King Fahd's Fountain.

Morning pickup from your hotel to Jeddah train station, to board the High-Speed seating train to Madinah. (trip takes around 2 hrs – with max. speed of 300 KM/H).

Arrive Madinah train station, where you will be met by your private guide who will escort you for a day tour to visit: International Fair and Museum of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization, Qiba Street which connect two Mosques, the Holy Mosque and Qiba Mosque including Souq Taiba.

Lunch in local restaurant. Access to the Mosques is not allowed for Non-Muslims but they can see it from outside. Board the train for the trip back to Jeddah.

Arrive Jeddah train station with private transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight: Jeddah.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: International Fair, Museum of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization, the Holy Mosque, Qiba Mosque, Prophet Mohamed Mosque.

Morning pickup from your hotel to visit the House of Islamic Arts, which 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.

Later on, proceed for shopping at the mall and local shops, if there is time. Drop off at Jeddah airport for the flight to Al-Ula. Overnight in Al-Ula.

Overnight: Al-Ula.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Visits: The House of Islamic Arts.

Then explore the wonders of World Heritage listed Hegra. Southernmost settlement of the Nabatean kingdom, the city was known as 'Al Hijr' 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.

Don't miss iconic sites like:

Qasr Al-Farid ("The Lonely Castle")
One of Hegra’s most iconic and largest tombs, Qasr Al-Farid stands alone in the desert, showcasing a majestic but unfinished facade.
Your guide will explain the unique Nabataean burial traditions, and how these tombs were carved directly into the sandstone cliffs.
This stop offers fantastic photo opportunities, especially in the early morning or at sunset.

Jabal Al-Ahmar (The Red Mountain)
Known for its reddish sandstone formations, Jabal Al-Ahmar contains over 18 tombs, some with remarkably well-preserved inscriptions and intricate carvings.
These tombs belonged to high-ranking Nabataean families, giving insight into their hierarchical society and funerary practices.

Jabal Al-Banat (Mountain of the Daughters)
This unique collection of over 30 tombs is believed to have been owned by elite Nabataean women, highlighting the role of women in their society.
The tomb facades are beautifully decorated with Nabataean symbols and Thamudic inscriptions that tell stories of the past.

Diwan & Jabal Ithlib – The Nabataean Meeting Place
Jabal Ithlib, a sacred mountain, was a site for religious rituals and gatherings.
The Diwan, a rock-cut hall, served as a political and spiritual meeting place where Nabataean leaders and merchants discussed trade, governance, and religious ceremonies.
A short walk from the Diwan leads to a narrow passageway resembling Petra’s Siq, which was an important ceremonial route.

Visit Harrat Viewpoint if there is time, the town's highest point with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Overnight: Al-Ula.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Meet your Guide in the hotel lobby to commence your full day touring in Al Ula. Spend the day exploring the wonders of World Heritage listed, Dadan and Jabal Ikmah. Jabal Ikmah has been described as a huge open-air library, home to the highest concentration of, and most varied inscriptions, in Al Ula. Dadan is the capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms. This stone-built city features magnificent history that dates between 9th and 8th century BCE. The city also features over ten tombs which are carved into red-rock cliffs. The most famous is the ‘Lion Tombs’, which are seated lion sculptures that mark the burial site of elite society members.

After your mountain explorations, visit the Old town to discover the history of Al-Ula and take a stroll through the Oasis & local farms. After refuelling it's off to the iconic 'Elephant Rock'. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Al Ula.

Overnight: Al-Ula.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Visits: Dadan, Jabal Ikmah, The Lion Tombs, Elephant Rock.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby for your transfer to the Al Ula airport for flight to Riyadh.Transfer to your hotel and overnight.

Overnight: Riyadh.
Meals: Breakfast.

Enjoy delicious breakfast at your hotel. This morning, start your day by visiting Masmak Fort, in Riyadh's old quarter, built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in 1895 A.D. Afterwards, explore the Dirah Souq, a market famed for colorful textiles from silk to luxurious pashminas.
Proceed 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.

Continue to 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.

Enjoying your lunch at local restaurant with excellent quality of food.

After lunch you will get a chance to explore King Fahad Library and King Faisal Islamic Center as panoramic view from outside. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Overnight: Riyadh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Masmak Fort, Dirah Souq, The National Museum, Murabba Palace, King Fahad Library and King Faisal Islamic Center.

Enjoy delicious breakfast at the hotel. Start your tour in Riyadh to explore Kingdom Tower with a visit to the Sky Bridge located on the top floor where you will see Riyadh with Bird’s eye view.

Embark on a city tour visiting Boulevard City as well as the King Abdullah Financial District to see the skyscrapers lighting the night sky.
Lunch during the tour at local restaurant.

This afternoon you will experience 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. Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel for overnight.

Overnight: Riyadh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Kingdom Tower, The Sky Bridge, Boulevard City, King Abdullah Financial District, Diriyah.

Transfer from Hotel to airport to board your international flight.