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Saudi Arabia Classical Tour

KSA01: 7 Days Riyadh - Al Ula (Madain Saleh) - Jeddah

Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver & air-conditioned car
Hotel: 4-star well selected hotels, also be open to your own choice

Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Riyadh, airport pick up
Welcome to Saudi Arabia! The driver and the guide will be waiting for you at King Khaled International Airport. On your arrival at the airport, you'll be picked up soon and then transferred to the hotel. We'll drive for 35 km (21.7 miles)/30 minutes to get to the hotel. Afterwards, you will be free to arrange your time today.

Accommodation: Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences (4 stars)

Day 2: Riyadh historical city tour
After breakfast, your driver and your guide will give you a hotel pick-up and then escort you to visit Al Masmak Museum, where precious relics and historical photos are collected. We'll also visit Al Murabba Palace, the former royal residence of King Abdul Aziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. Lunch will be arranged on your own, but you will get the recommendations from the guide to choose the right restaurant that meets your taste.

After lunch, we'll go on to the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, the largest museum in the country; National Museum Park, the largest outdoor garden nationwide; and Dira Souq, a traditional Saudi market. The last stop today is famous for brass wares and you can phrase some fine Saudi souvenirs in the market.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences (4 stars)

Day 3: Riyadh city tour
Today, we'll go to visit Old Diriyah, the old town that is the birthplace of Saudi Arabia. We will see its site with ancient palaces, houses and fairs. Then we'll get to Kingdom Tower, a 100-floor skyscraper with 311m (1,020 ft.) height where you can have a bird's-eye view to Riyadh on the Sky Bridge. There're some restaurants and stores nearby, so you may have a self-paid lunch here.

After that, we'll visit the Al Rajhi Grand Mosque, the largest masjid in Riyadh; the King Fahd National Library, an important architecture of cultural function, with the outer curtain wall covered with the Middle East's traditional silk fabrics in golden and silvery. The library is closed on Sat & Fri.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences (4 stars)

Day 4: Fly to Al Ula, Private transfer to Madain Saleh
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport and leave Riyadh for Al Ula by air. Our local guide and local driver will pick you up upon your arrival. We're to visit Madain Saleh, also called Al Hijr in ancient times, a stopover city on the busy trade route. After an-hour drive to get here, we'll see Nabatean Water Reservoir, Nabatean Well, a religious temple Qasr Al Bint, Girls Tombs, Al Diwan (Ethleeb Mountain) and Al Farid Palace in this world heritage site. We will stay overnight at the hotel in Al Ula.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Madkhil Camp (4 stars)

Day 5: Al Ula city tour
Accompanied by the guide and the driver, you'll continue to sightsee in Al Ula. We'll drive to Al Deerah Heritage Village, an old Arabic village eight centuries ago. It's located on the highest place of the valley, to avoid floods on rainy days. We can overlook Al Ula at Musa Ibn Nusayr Fort, and visit old mud houses and incredible Elephant Rock changeable at sunset.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Madkhil Camp (4 stars)

Day 6: Fly to Jeddah, airport pick up & Jeddah highlight tour
You'll be sent to the local airport in the early morning, and take a plane to Jeddah. When you arrive in Jeddah, the driver and the guide there will pick you up. We'll go to another world heritage in Saudi Arabia - Al-Balad, a historical district with old buildings, traditional open-air markets and varied restaurants, which is nice to experience the local life.

We'll get to Beit Nassif, a renovated building in the old town, and take pictures before the historical Jeddah North Gate. You will also get a chance to ride a bicycle traveling along the New Jeddah Corniche, the coastline by the Red Sea with the coastal road, entertainment venues and large sculptures for visitors to admire and take photos. The last stop of this best Saudi Arabia tour will be the Floating Mosque, a one-dome architectural wonder on the sea. As the courtyard providing an unobstructed view of the Red Sea, the unique mosque becomes a popular attraction in Jeddah.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Red Sea Palace (4 stars)

Day 7: Departure from Jeddah, airport see-off
After breakfast at your hotel. The guide and the driver will drive you from the hotel to Jeddah airport according to the flight schedule. May you a smooth trip home!

Meals: Breakfast

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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!
Tour Prices

Christmas & 2025 Special: 12% off - Book before Dec 31, 2024

2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
USD6089 USD5358USD5369 USD4724
  • Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • The prices in red reflect 12% discount.
  • The above prices are not applied for Christmas, New Year and Easter.
What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off service at the airport.
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
  • Service of English speaking local guides per the itinerary.
  • Economy class airfare of Riyadh - Al Ula - Jeddah.
  • All transfers in private A/C vehicle with experienced driver.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Monuments Entrance fees per the itinerary.
What's Excluded
  • International flight into and out of Saudi Arabia.
  • Personal expenses (insurance, laundry, drinks, etc.).
  • Tips for guides and drivers.
  • Saudi Arabia Visa Fee.
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