Overview
Join us on a 7-night tour of AlUla and Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AlUla is a historical oasis boasting ancient Nabatean ruins and the UNESCO-listed Hegra archaeological site. The tour also visits Riyadh, the Saudi capital, a modern metropolis blending traditional souks with gleaming skyscrapers. Both offer a glimpse into Saudi Arabia's rich history and its present modernity. Choose the popular tour which also offers return airfare, star-rated accommodation, sightseeing of landmark attractions, airport transfers, and complimentary breakfast. Don't miss the incredible Arabian experience with Travelwings. Book now.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to AlUla
- Upon arriving at AlUla Airport, complete the visa and immigration formalities.
- Meet our representative for a transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel.
- Later, check-in at the hotel.
- Relish lunch & dinner at leisure.
- Overnight stay in AlUla.
Day 2
AlUla
- After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest preserved site of the Nabataean civilization, south of Petra.
- The ancient site has 110 tombs carved from giant rock formations.
- Explore the culture, traditions, and history of its people.
- Lunch at leisure.
- Next, discover the civilizations of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms that have shaped AlUla.
- Take a 10-minute bus drive to Jabal Ikmah, an open library of inscriptions, rock art, and petroglyphs, set in a stunning desert canyon.
- Before heading back to the hotel, visit Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant Rock), one of AlUla’s many geological marvels. The "trunk" and "body" of this monolithic red sandstone beast were shaped by natural forces.
- Enjoy dinner at leisure.
- Overnight stay in AlUla.
Day 3
AlUla
- Relish breakfast, and spend the day at leisure exploring the city, or participating in optional sightseeing activities.
- Overnight stay in AlUla.
Day 4
AlUla Old Town Tour
- This morning after an enjoyable breakfast & Proceed on the AlUla Old Town Tour. A Rawi (guide) will lead you through AlUla Old Town, inhabited before the 12th century up until the early 1980s.
- AlUla Old Town with 900 houses, 500 shops, and 5 town squares is a historical attraction.
- Explore a maze of remnants of original stone and mud brick buildings and enjoy views of AlUla Castle dating back to the 10th century.
- Learn about Old Town’s settlers and pilgrims.
- Overnight stay in AlUla
Day 5
AlUla - Riyadh
- After breakfast in the hotel, check out and transfer to AlUla Airport.
- Upon arrival at Riyadh Airport, proceed with visa and immigration formalities.
- Our representative will escort you to an air-conditioned vehicle for transfer to the hotel.
- Dinner at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Riyadh.
Day 6
Riyadh – Ushaiqer
- After breakfast in the hotel, depart to the traditional village of Ushaiqer, a two-hour drive.
- The Najdi architecture, Ushaiqer is one of the oldest towns, existing for “over a millennium”.
- It was a major stopping point for pilgrims coming from territories that are now Kuwait and Iraq to perform Hajj or Umrah in Makkah.
- Roam its narrow alleyways of elegant traditional houses, palaces, and old mosques.
- See a private collection of old antiques at a museum in one of the most beautiful old houses in the village.
- The visit ends at an impressive viewpoint overlooking the area.
- Relish an authentic Arabian lunch at leisure before returning to Riyadh.
- Dinner at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Riyadh.
Day 7
Exploring the city of Riyadh
- Start the day with a delicious breakfast in the hotel.
- Visit Old Riyadh, starting in the downtown area, at the Dirah Souq (famous for antique carpets and other Saudi heritage antiques) infused with sandalwood fragrance.
- The souq is known for men’s clothing being auctioned every Friday.
- Proceed on to the Masmak Fort at walking distance from the Old Souq, linked to the creation of the 3rd Saudi Kingdom.
- The fortified palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. to serve as a military garrison.
- Lunch is at leisure.
- The tour drives for 30 minutes to Ad-Diriyah, located on the western bank of the Wadi Hanifah.
- It is a dry riverbed where water flows only after heavy rains and the capital of the Najd (the central plateau of the Arabian Peninsula) from the 15th century until the beginning of the 18th century.
- It is famous as the birthplace of the first Saudi Kingdom and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010, for its Najdi architecture.
- The attraction was an ancient trade and pilgrimage route for travelers to or from Asia, Africa, and Europe.
- Proceed onwards to downtown Riyadh, admiring the development of this cosmopolitan city.
- Riyadh is set to become the biggest metropolis in the Middle East in the next decade.
- Return to the hotel.
- Dinner is at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Riyadh.
Day 8
Departure
- After breakfast in the hotel, check out at 1200 hrs.
- Transfer to the Riyadh Airport, depending on your departure flight time.
- Cherish memories of a splendid tour of the gems of Saudi Arabia.
Inclusions
- Return flight in economy class
- Internal flights
- 4 nights’ accommodation in AlUla at Cloud7 Residence AlUla or similar
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Riyadh at the Golden Tulip Hotel or similar
- Buffet Breakfast
- Visit the famous Hegra (Madain Saleh) – UNESCO HERITAGE SITE
- Dadan/ Ikmah tour
- Old Town – AlUla tour
- Visit Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant Rock)
- Visit the traditional village of Ushayqer
- Riyadh half-day tour
- Discover Ad-Diriyah
- Tour operated in English only
- Guide assistance
- Airport arrival and departure transfer
Exclusions
- Visa fees and assistance
- Lunch and Dinner
- All entrance fees
- Early check-in or late check-out charges
- Tips for the local guide and driver
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions
Terms & Conditions
- The package is subject to availability at the time of booking
- The displayed rates do not apply during special events / holidays, Christmas, New Year, peak season, and blackout dates. Additional surcharges may apply
- All rooms & offers are subject to availability at the time of confirmation
- Rates for single/triple/quad occupancy will vary and can be provided upon request
- However, the rates and options for increasing the pax are subject to availability
- Bookings will only be confirmed upon the receipt of the complete payment as per the booking terms
- Rates mentioned are per person on a double sharing basis-
- The standard check-in time at the hotel is 14h00/15h00 while the check-out time is 11h00/12h00
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and will incur extra costs
- Upon check-in, the hotel may ask for a security deposit (this amount may vary based on the hotel policy). The funds will be refunded at the time of check-out less any mini-bar items and other charges (Like early check-in or late check-out or any costs related to damages to the room)
- Passengers are solely responsible for meeting the health, passport and visa requirements of the country they are planning to travel to
- The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of departure
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