A modern capital and the Nabataean city of Hegra, an archaeological gem recently opened to visitors. Day-by-day itinerary: Arrival in Riyadh; Riyadh: Diriyah & the historic centre; Flight to AlUla & Hegra; AlUla: old town & landscapes.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Riyadh
14:00 — Arrival at King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
17:00 — Hotel check-in in Riyadh
17:30 — Dress code
20:00 — Saudi dinner — kabsa — Riyad
Day 2 — Riyadh: Diriyah & the historic centre
09:00 — At-Turaif, Diriyah's historic district — Diriyah
13:00 — Lunch in Diriyah
15:00 — Masmak Fortress & Al Zal souk — Riyad
18:00 — Kingdom Centre Tower — panoramic view — Riyad
Day 3 — Flight to AlUla & Hegra
09:00 — Flight Riyadh → AlUla (1h20)
11:30 — AlUla desert resort — AlUla
Drive to Hegra — AlUla → Hégra
15:00 — Hegra (Mada'in Salih) — Hégra
Drive back to AlUla — Hégra → AlUla
20:00 — Dinner under the stars in the desert — AlUla
Day 4 — AlUla: old town & landscapes
08:00 — AlUla Old Town — AlUla
11:00 — Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil) — AlUla
13:00 — Lunch in AlUla
17:00 — Maraya Concert Hall — exterior — AlUla
Day 5 — Departure
08:00 — Hot-air balloon ride at sunrise (optional) — AlUla
12:00 — Transfer to AlUla airport (ULH)
15:00 — Flight home via Riyadh or an international connection