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Highlights of Saudi Arabia

This journey through Saudi Arabia blends ancient history, dramatic desert landscapes, and bold modern architecture, from the Nabataean tombs of AlUla to the mirrored marvel of Maraya.

  • Full Board

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Holiday Highlights

  • Explore Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO-listed site with more than 100 monumental Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone outcrops, offering a powerful glimpse into 2,000-year-old desert civilizations.
  • Visit the world-renowned mirrored building in Ashar Valley, where contemporary architecture reflects the surrounding desert landscape, blending art, design, and nature in a single breath taking landmark.
  • Venture deep into an uninhabited expanse of yellow-red sands and towering rock formations, navigating dunes and canyons on a guided 4x4 journey through one of Saudi Arabia’s most dramatic landscapes.
  • Walk through the “Valley of the Palm Trees,” surrounded by sandstone cliffs, freshwater springs, and lush vegetation—a rare oasis of greenery in the middle of the desert.
  • Experience the spiritual energy of one of Islam’s holiest cities and admire the grandeur of Al Masjid an Nabawi, whose vast courtyards and ten minarets anchor the heart of Medina.
  • Wander through the atmospheric old town of Jeddah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its coral-stone houses, carved wooden roshan windows, narrow lanes, and vibrant markets along ancient trade routes.

This immersive journey across Saudi Arabia traces the Kingdom’s evolution from ancient desert civilizations to its dynamic present day. Beginning in Riyadh, you will witness the country’s modern pulse, gleaming towers, orderly avenues, and thriving neighbourhoods, set against reminders of its storied past in historic fortresses, museums, and traditional markets. From there, the route ventures into the northwest, where the landscapes open into vast volcanic plains, crimson deserts, and rugged mountain ranges. In Tabuk and the Hisma Desert, off-road adventures, canyon walks, and sweeping views reveal a wilderness shaped by wind and time, while the palm-filled valley of Wadi Disah offers striking contrasts of water, greenery, and towering sandstone cliffs.

The experience deepens in AlUla, a living museum of nature and archaeology. Here, you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hegra with its monumental Nabataean tombs carved directly into rock faces, stroll shaded oasis trails beneath palm groves, and wander through AlUla Old Town’s narrow lanes of mudbrick houses and traditional souks. Contemporary culture meets ancient heritage in landmarks such as Maraya, the world-famous mirrored concert hall that reflects the surrounding desert like an art piece. The journey then follows historic pilgrimage routes to Medina, where the spiritual energy of the Prophet’s Mosque shapes the city’s rhythm, before concluding in Jeddah on the Red Sea. In this coastal hub, coral-stone houses of Al Balad, lively waterfront promenades, and cosmopolitan cafés capture the Kingdom’s openness and modern momentum. Together, these destinations create a rich narrative of Saudi Arabia—one of heritage, hospitality, dramatic scenery, and bold vision for the future.

  • Return flights from London to Riyadh returning from Jeddah
  • Full board accommodation in three star and desert camp accommodation
  • Services of an English speaking local guide.
  • All local transport required for the itinerary by private coach.
  • Entrances to all sites specified in the itinerary.
  • Services of a Discover Tour Leader.
  • Entrance fees (unless otherwise specified)
  • Personal expenses (such as your bar bill)
  • Discretionary tips
  • Optional excursions
  • Travel Insurance

Holiday Information

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Itinerary & Travel

Itinerary Details

Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the outlined itinerary and advertised programme, local conditions can change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This may mean that routes and timings need to be amended or the order of days may change, sometimes at short notice.

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