In the morning, you will visit the National Museum of Riyadh, it was founded in 1999. Housed within striking modernist architecture and flower-wreathed gardens, the National Museum exhibits everything from Neolithic rock art, to replicas of the buildings of old Jeddah, as well as transporting visitors on a magically interactive tour of the ages. Afterward, viist Murraba palace is among the most important palace built by King Abdul-Aziz.
In the afternoon, visit Masmak fortress, which is a museum showing maps and photographs of Saudi Arabia dating from 1912 to 1937. At the end of the day, take a stroll in Dira Souq, which is famous for its variety of old copper and brass objects including silver daggers, silver Bedouins, Jewelry and dresses.
Morning
Afternoon
This morning, fly to Hail, located in the northern Arabian Peninsula.
Upon arrival, drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jubbah, where magnificent rock carvings and thousand-year-old petroglyphs adorn the surrounding sandstone outcrops. Enjoy some Saudi hospitality and learn about the importance of camels in Saudi culture as you sit down to a lunch of traditional fare at a local farm.
Return to Hail, and then visit Qeshla Palace, admiring the monumental structure’s exterior before exploring the A’arif Fort, with its outstanding views of the city. Afterward, meet with Fraih Al Shummari, a local guide, and his family, who immerse you in the local language with a written demonstration of Arabian script
Visit Al Qishlah Fort and Aarif in the morning. Then, you will visit a workshop featuring Hail's most famous traditional handicrafts, the "Arabian Dalah", which dates back more than 100 years and has formed a heritage associated with the identity of the region.
In the afternoon, transfer 4 hours to Al Ula.
In the evening, spend some time at elephant rock for a cup of tea.
Visit the Lion's tomb of ancient Dadan in the morning. Then visit Jabal Ikmah where you can find the ancient inscription thought to date as far back as the 1st millennium BCE.
After lunch, visit Ad-Deerah, an abandoned Arabian village, and Harrat Uwayrid to appreciate the spectacular landscape of Al Ula. Before sunset, you will visit the Maraya, the concert hall what made with mirror.
You will spend the whole day in Hegra. It is the most iconic historical site of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the first to be listed as a "UNESCO Word Heritage Site", back in 2008. The Nabatean people were Arab merchants actively involved in the frankincense trade originating from ancient Yemen from which they gained their great wealth. The Nabatean Kingdom developed from the 2nd century BC until the beginning of the 2nd century BC.
Transfer to airport for a short flight to Jeddah.
In the afternoon, visit Al Balad District where the merchants sell their goods. Enjoy some local shops to see some crafts being made such as the local sandals, perfumes & gold jewelry crafts. By sunset, make a stop at Corniche Jeddah, which is known as the "tallest fountain in the world".
Afternoon
After breakfast, visit the Tomb of Eva and Nassif House, and you will spend some time in Al Alawi Souq.
In the afternoon, transfer to airport for your flight home.
