About this trip
Seven days across Saudi Arabia, moving from the modern capital through desert archaeology to the Red Sea coast, with a small escorted group throughout.
You start in Riyadh's old forts and towers, take the train north to Ha'il, then head into the Nefud desert to reach Al Ula and the ancient tombs of Hegra. From there it's on to Medina and finally Jeddah for the coast.
Accommodation is 3-star throughout, and the pace is steady rather than slow, with a new city or region roughly every day or two.
What you'll do
- Explore Masmak Fort and Kingdom Tower in Riyadh
- Take the train to Ha'il and visit A'Arif Fort and the traditional market
- See the petroglyphs and archaeological sites at Jubbah
- Cross the Nefud Al Kabir desert to Elephant Rock in Al Ula
- Visit the tombs of Hegra (Madain Saleh)
- Walk the Corniche and old town of Al-Balad in Jeddah
- Fast-paced — you change base most nights across the week
- 3-star hotels throughout
- Itinerary includes visits to Islamic religious sites in Medina alongside the historical stops
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 16 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Worth it if you want genuine Saudi insights with strong local guides and smooth organisation. Think twice if you need vegetarian options or prefer train travel over long drives.
- Tour managers Nabil Zaky and Richard Ramos went above and beyond—one accompanied an injured traveller to hospital and throughout the trip.
- Local guides like Naif, Rahim, and the Medina guide were consistently knowledgeable, professional, and shared genuine cultural insights.
- Medina-Jeddah drive takes six tedious hours by bus; a two-hour fast train exists but isn't used, despite multiple traveller requests.
- Airport pickup coordination can be patchy—one traveller wasn't met as promised and had to ring a local number for help.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Riyadh · 3 Sept – 4 Sept
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