Day 1: Jeddah (Arrival)
Meet & Greet at the airport by the staff: Arrival transfer by private vehicle to your hotel – Overnight in Jeddah.
Day 2: Half Day Al Balad Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will start our journey with the visit of the famous Al Balad. Nestled along the Red Sea, Historic Jeddah, known as Al Balad, stands as a living testament to the city’s rich history and cultural significance. Established in the 7th century as a vital port for pilgrims traveling to Makkah, Al Balad has gracefully evolved into a vibrant district that beautifully blends ancient traditions with modern life. As you explore this UNESCO World Heritage site, don’t miss the chance to take a photo of yourself amid its timeless charm, capturing a truly unforgettable moment. Wander through the bustling markets, where traders offer fragrant spices, colorful textiles, and exquisite handcrafted goods. Walking through Al Balad’s narrow alleys, visitors are transported to a bygone era, surrounded by coral-stone buildings adorned with intricate wooden lattices called rawasheen. These architectural gems, some more than 500 years old, reflect the exceptional craftsmanship and enduring artistry of the region’s ancestors. Return to hotel. Lunch & dinner on your own. Overnight in Jeddah.
Day 3: Check Out & Airport Transfer Jed + Check In & Airport Transfer Ulh
Breakfast at hotel. This morning you will be able to enjoy the hotel. Depending on your time of flight transfer to Jeddah airport to catch your domestic flight to AlUla. Standard check out time is 1200 hrs. Meet & Greet at the airport by the staff: Arrival transfer by private vehicle to your hotel – Overnight in AlUla. Note: Domestic one-way ticket included.
Day 4: Full Day Al Ula Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will start our journey with the visit of the famous Hegra (Madain Saleh) which is the first site of Saudi Arabia that was listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. Madain Saleh, whose original name was Al-Hijr or Hegra in Greek, is the southernmost important city of the Nabatean Kingdom that flourished thanks to the caravan trade between the 2nd century BCE until the Roman conquest in 106 CE. It is the second richest Nabatean city in terms of monumental tombs with over a hundred decorated funeral monuments including some of the most vibrant and well conserved architectural prowess of the Nabateans builders. We will lead you through this fascinating site and reveal to you the secrets of its tombs, ancient inscriptions, stone structures, and many others. Lunch at leisure. Then we depart for Dedan/ Ikmah tour. AlUla is an ancient oasis that is inhabited for the last 7000 years as testify ancient carvings in and around the oasis. During the 1st millennium BCE the city of Dedan develops thanks to its strategic location on the frankincense trade road to become one of the oldest Arabian kingdoms that ruled over most of what is today Tabuk and Madinah provinces. Visit Jebel Ikmah with its amazing rock inscriptions that make it look like an open-air library. Then will pass by the ancient city of Dedan that was an important oasis on the frankincense trade route between Southern Arabia and the Mediterranean World. Before heading back to the hotel, we will visit Jebel Al-Fil (Elephant rock) for a relaxing time. Overnight in AlUla.
Day 5: Free Day
Breakfast at hotel, day at leisure. You may opt to book an optional excursion. Lunch & dinner on your own. Overnight in AlUla.
Day 6: Alula (Departure)
Breakfast at hotel. This morning you will be able to enjoy the hotel. Depending on your time of flight transfer to AlUla airport for departure. Standard check out time is 1200 hrs.
