The Golden Triangle of Saudi Arabia

Itinerary :

Day 1: Riyadh: Welcome to Saudi Arabia! Upon your arrival at Riyadh Airport, on completion of your visa and immigration formalities, representative will meet and escort you to air-conditioned vehicle for your transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Riyadh

Day 2: Riyadh: After breakfast, head for your full day Riyadh City Tour, begin your tour from the Old Riyadh, starting with the downtown area, by visiting Dirah Souq (famous for buying antique carpets and other useful Saudi heritage antiques) infused with the aromas of romas of sandalwood fragrance and other scents of the orient. Next visit the Masmak Fort which is just walking distance from the Old Souq. An important fortified palace that was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. to serve as a military garrison for the army of Abdullah bin Rashid. His Majesty King Abdulaziz, the father of the today’s nation, captured the fort in 1902, marking the beginning of the reconquest of Arabia by the House of Saudi. After lunch (not included), drive for 30 minutes to Ad-Diriyah, located on the western bank of the Wadi Hanifah, was the old capital of Najd from the 15th century to 18th century and was the birth place of the first Saudi Kingdom which is highlighted as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, admire the the incredible architecture before returning downtown Riyadh. Overnight in Riyadh. (B)

Day 3: Riyadh – Al Ula: After breakfast, transfer to Riyadh airport for your flight to Al Ula. Upon your arrival at Al Ula Airport, on completion of your visa and immigration formalities, representative will meet and escort you to air-conditioned vehicle for your transfer to the hotel. After you arrive, you will meet a Rawi (a guide) who will lead you through Al Ula Old Town, where pilgrims, travellers, and permanent settlers congregated through the ages. While exploring the old town you will come across 900 houses, 500 shops, and 5 town squares, also wonder around the maze of remnants of original stone and mudbrick building and enjoy views of an Al Ula Castle dating back to the 10th Century. Overnight in Al Ula. (B)

Day 4: Al Ula: After breakfast, start your day with a visit to Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest preserved site of the Nabataean civilization south of Petra. This ancient site is home to more than 110 tombs carved from giant rock formations, and is open to visitor to explore the and learn about the culture, traditions, and history. After lunch (not included) depart on a journey through time to discover the ancient and powerful civilizations of Dadanite and Lihyanite Kingdoms that have build and shaped Al Ula. After exploring the ruins, a bus services takes you on a 10 minute drive to Jabal Ikmah, an open library of inscriptions, rock art and petroglyphs set in a stunning desert canyon. Next visit the Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant Rock) that is set in the golden desert sands and climbing their storeys into Saudi Arabian Sky. After the tour return back to the hotel. Overnight in Al Ula. (B)

Day 5: Al Ula – Jeddha: After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for you flight to Jeddah. Upon arrival get transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Jeddah. (B)

Day 6: Jeddah: After breakfast, embark on your Jeddah city tour, starting with a visit to the Old Jeddah. Enjoy a wonderful walk in Al-Balad, the old part of the city. This walking tour town will take you along the must see local spots including the Old Market Hidden Gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries, local Jeddah food only for locals. While visiting Al-Balad, a UNESCO Heritage Site, where the visitors will be taken to see Beit Nassif (exterior), one of the prominent renovated structures in the old city, which dates to the mid 1800’s which displays the blend of traditional architecture with modernity, next explore the Baghdadi house, the Old Gold Market in Gabel street, and also the Ukash Mosque. End your tour with a drive towards the Jeddha Corniche, the coastal resort area that features recreational areas, pavilions and large scale civic sculptures as well as King Fahd’s Fountain which is the highest fountain in the world. After lunch (not included) head to visit the one of a kind, House of Islamic Art Museum. After the tour head to your hotel. Overnight in Jeddah. (B)

Day 7: Jeddah: After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and head to the airport for your departure flight (B)