Saudi Arabia Highlights - 8 Days

Spend the day in Riyadh Visit Murraba Palace built by King Abdul Aziz as a family home in traditional style and Masmak Fortress one of the oldest buildings in the city Dira Souq which specializes in copper brass and old Bedouin jewelry If time allows visit Rajhi Mosque

Drive to Ushaiger mud-brick village with approximately 400 houses and 25 mosques along the alleys of palm trees and orchards Later head out to Al Nafud desert dunes. Back to Riyadh for the night

Fly to Al Ula the historic town known for its well preserved buildings This is the gateway to Madain Saleh but Al Ula is worth visiting on its own. Upon arrival visit the main sites Lion Tomb and Ikmah Mountain with ancient inscriptions then walk through the old town. 

Visit Madain Saleh  the highlight of this trip. Explore the tombs and chambers carved into the rocks of the Nabataean civilization Visit the Elephant Rock then back to Al Ula for the night.

Fly south to Jeddah and transfer to hotel. Later visit King Fahd Fountain a 30 year old monument with great displays in the middle of the Red Sea.

Spend the day in Jeddah. Morning visit some of the old Ottoman houses built from coral and wood to get a feel of the history of this Red Sea city built on the wealth of ancient trade routes Visit the Fish Market and have some free time to walk along the Corniche with the locals.

Transfer to airport for your departure.