Classic AlUla
Duration: 6 days
Highlights:
• Experience the modern busy Metropolis of Riyadh
• Uncover 200,000 years of human civilisations history in AlUla
• Visit Dadan; one of the most developed cities in the region during the first millennium
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
After flying to the Saudi capital of Riyadh, you’re welcomed by our representative. You will be transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city.
Today, you are invited to explore the Tuwaiq Mountains. In a guided 4x4 experience, see the Edge of the World’s uninterrupted view of the valley and plains.
Overnight: Ritz Carlton Riyadh Hotel
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Day 2 - Riyadh City Tour
Journey to the UNESCO-listed site of At-Turaif in the city of Diriyah, the birthplace of the Saudi royal family. Visit the vast clay and mud-brick citadel of Al Masmak Fortress. Learn about the role of mosques in a guided tour of Al Rajhi Mosque. Indulge in Najd cuisine in an authentic ambiance at Najd Village. End the night with panoramic views of Riyadh at Sky Bridge on the 99th floor of the Kingdom Centre building.
Overnight: Ritz Carlton Riyadh Hotel
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Day 3 - Journey to AlUla
Today, fly to AlUla, a region filled with 200,000 years of history.
Visit the Maraya Theatre, the largest mirrored building in the world. Enjoy the sunset surrounded by golden sands and geological marvels at Jabal Alfil. You will stay at the Habitas AlUla, a sustainable property set in the Ashar Valley.
Overnight: Habitas AlUla Resort
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Day 4 - AlUla
Explore more than 110 well-preserved tombs in the desert landscape of Hegra.
In Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can also find wells and stone-lined water channels from the first millennium. Enjoy a nature stroll through citrus and palm groves from Dadan to AlUla Old Town. This light trail displaying AlUla’s farms and wildlife is perfect for nature-lovers of all ages. In the early evening, visit the mudbrick town of AlUla Old Town. Dine at the Old Town Market, in one of the open-air eateries.
Overnight: Habitas AlUla Resort
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Day 5 - AlUla: Dadan
Today, visit Dadan, one of the most developed cities in the region during the first millennium. Across the valley, in Jabal Ikmah, discover thousands of inscriptions in Aramaic, Dadanitic, Thamudic, Minaic, and Nabataean. Experience the AlUla valley and its emblematic monuments from a distinct perspective on a helicopter tour. End the night with a private stargazing experience.
Overnight: Habitas AlUla Resort
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Day 6 - Departure
You will transfer to the airport for your flight to Riyadh. Upon arrival at Riyadh airport, you will meet and be assisted with checking in for your outbound flight.
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