Saudi High-End Highlights

Overview

Experience Saudi Arabia in serious style on this luxury tailor-made itinerary. Be amongst the first to discover this simply spectacular and little-explored kingdom, visiting four of its most enchanting, fascinating and culture-rich regions. After settling into the capital city of Riyadh, explore the dramatic desert landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hail, the alfresco living museum that is AlUla, and end your trip in the coastal, cosmopolitan metropolis of Jeddah. Throughout, enjoy an array of immersive experiences and excursions that give a glimpse into authentic Arabia, returning each evening to the country’s most luxurious hotels.

Day 1 to 3 Accommodation

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Your luxury Saudi tour begins in Riyadh, the country’s capital city, an ultra-modern, high-rise-filled metropolis that looks towards the future, whilst still offering glimpses into Arabia’s centuries-old history. Arriving at the airport, you will be met by your transfer to the hotel and will have the evening at leisure. On your first day, delve into the city with a guided, full-day tour, exploring souqs, citadels, museums, and palaces, before spending the next day marvelling at the ‘Edge of the World’ (Jebel Fihrayn) – an unexpected and dramatic geological wonder in the rocky desert northwest of Riyadh. After a scenic hike, enjoy lunch at an excellent local restaurant.

Day 4

Fly to Hail

Day 4 to 6 Accommodation

Hail, Saudi Arabia

On day four, have breakfast in your Riyadh hotel, check out and take a transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Hail. Rich in history and heritage, the city was once the capital of all the Arabian Desert. Today, it remains the capital of the north-central region of Saudi and is a treasured stop during the Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah. Hail sits beside the mighty Al Nafud Desert, home to majestic red sands that promise both history and adventure in equal measure. Juba and Jabal Umm Sanman is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to rock art, inscriptions and petroglyphs, inviting you to discover traces of what life was like more than 10,000 years ago! Enjoy a duo of fascinating city tours here, exploring Faid Ancient City, Qishlah Fortress, A’arif Fort and much more!

Day 7

Fly to AlUla

Day 7 to 9 Accommodation

AlUla, Saudi Arabia

On day seven, have breakfast at your hotel before checking out and taking a transfer to the airport for your flight to AlUla. Undiscovered, unmatched and tucked away in the northwest corner of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, AlUla is a region of extraordinary cultural and natural heritage. Experience this incredible area on a guided tour. Spot the famed ancient tombs of Hegra and its popular landmarks – including Hijaz Railway Station, Jabal AlAhmar, Al Khuraymat, Jabal AlBanat and Al Diwan – before lunch at a local farm. Then, visit the ancient stone-carved city of Dedan and the nearby rock inscriptions at Ikmah. The next day, there are more delights to uncover on a second tour – including the rock inscriptions at Abo Aood, a hike to the region’s tallest mountains, a fascinating museum, 4x4 desert safari and an evening spent stargazing!

Banyan Tree AlUla

Type: Luxury Hotel With Villas
Summary: A spectacular tented villa resort in a desert landscape
Feature: Immersive wellness treatments in the remarkable surroundings
Rooms: 82 villas
Location: AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Star rating: 5 Star

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Day 10 Accommodation

Fly to Jeddah

Day 10 to 12 Accommodation

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

On day ten, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out and travelling to the airport by transfer to fly to Jeddah. As the gateway to the holy city of Makkah, and with longstanding influence from traders, artists and pilgrims, vibrant Jeddah is the most modern and cosmopolitan city in Saudi. Spend your first evening here with a tour of the Corniche, a four-kilometre walkway lined by sandy bays, great restaurants and the world’s tallest fountain. The next day, your Jeddah City Tour includes an exploration of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, as well as various museums, mosques and souqs. On your final day, enjoy the morning at your leisure before your return flight to the UK.