Saudi Arabia Discovery

Welcome to the capital of Saudi Arabia - Riyadh! After getting to the RUH-King Khaled International Airport, you will meet our driver and the guide at the arrival hall. Then they will escort you to the hotel by 30 minutes' car. The rest time will be spent at leisure.

Accommodation: Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences

The first stop of our Riyadh tours is Al Masmak Museum. Through the various cultural collections, pictures and audio-visual equipment, you will know how the King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud established the Saud Dynasty in decades of years. Then go to the Al Murabba Palace to see what the imperial palace of the country's founder is like and appreciate the wonderful scenery there. Lunch will be at your own expense but some good recommendations will be offered to you. 

In the afternoon, the National Museum of Saudi Arabia and National Museum Park will be visited. Finally, we will stroll along the Dira Souq-traditional Saudi market which features old copper and brass objects. You can buy some special local souvenirs here as you like. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences

In the early morning, we will meet you at the hotel and then drive the car for 2.5 hours to Jebel Fihrayn 120 kilometers (74.5 miles) away from Riyadh which is famous for the Edge of the World. It is the natural wonder of Saudi Arabia. The 1,000-feet-high Jabal Fihrayn cliff rises steeply from the desert to the sky like a natural great wall. When standing on it and looking at the horizons around, you will feel that you are on the edge of the world and the sky in the distance seems to be connected with the earth. After the tour, you will be escorted to the hotel in the downtown area. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Abha. When getting there, the local guide and the driver will greet you and lead you to enjoy today exploration. The first stop is the Basket Market which sells various baskets weaved by hand. Then go to Muftaha Village. It was built in 1989 to promote the development of Saudi Arabian art. Finally, you will be led to Shada Palace. Served as the office and residence of King Abdul Aziz's governor, there are a lot of archaeological collections. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Abha Palace

Today, we will have an excursion to Mount Souda which can be reached in 40 minutes by car. Mount Souda is the highest mountain in the Middle East at an altitude of 2,800 meters (9,186 feet). It is also one of the regions with the highest vegetation coverage in the country. After a section of the road around the mountain, we will arrive at the mountain foot and then take the cable car to the peak. Afterwards, follow the guide to Al Habala Village which is situated on the 400-meter-high (1,312-feet-high) steep cliff. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Abha Palace

Your guide and the driver will pick you up at the hotel and then drive to the downtown area of Najran, taking about 4 hours. In the midway, we will visit Bin Hamsan Traditional Village full of Arabic styles, composed of a stone tower, a museum, an auditorium, a traditional restaurant and a gift shop. After arrival in Najran, check-in the hotel and have a short break. Afterward, we will pay a visit to Al Akhdood Museum which is a stone castle site, Al Aan Palace, Mud Houses, Dam, Emara Palace and Dagger Souq. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hyatt Najran Hotel

Today we will continue to explore Najran. After breakfast, the guide and the driver will accompany you to visit Bir Hima and Al Fau. Bir Hima is 30 kilometers (19 miles) northeast to Najran and famous for its ancient wells and rock art. In Al Fau, there are plenty of houses, palaces and stores. Due to its fragile geological nature and extensive archaeological excavations, the site has been destroyed on a large scale.  

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hyatt Najran Hotel

After breakfast, the guide and the driver will transfer you from the hotel to Abha Airport. The journey is about 3 hours with a distance of 240 kilometers (149 miles). Then you can take a flight to Jeddah. Upon arrival, you will see the local guide and the driver and be sent to check in the hotel. After, we will go sightseeing Corniche Area. A boat ride will be arranged for you to enjoy the sunset. Finally, go back to the hotel for rest. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Red Sea Palace

Today, we will tour the historical city in Jeddah - Al-Balad. It is one of the world cultural heritage sites of Saudi Arabia. Wandering along the ancient street, you will see the ancient architecture, traditional open markets, and many restaurants, and also experience the local lifestyle. 

Next, head to Beit Nassif and Historical Jeddah North Gate to take some pictures. Then, we will travel along the New Jeddah Corniche by riding a bike. The final stop is the Floating Mosque, an architectural wonder on the sea. The courtyard offers tourists a panoramic view of the Red Sea, making it quite popular. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Red Sea Palace

According to your flight schedule, you will be escorted to the airport for a flight back home. Hope you a smooth trip home!

Meals: Breakfast