Day 1: Arrive Riyadh — Kingdom’s Capital
VIP airport meet-and-greet. Afternoon: Masmak Fortress, National Museum. Evening: Kingdom Tower Sky Bridge VIP access with welcome champagne (non-alcoholic). Overnight at 5-star Narcissus Hotel, Riyadh.
Day 2: Diriyah & Riyadh Culture
Morning: Diriyah UNESCO site with private guide — At-Turaif district. Lunch at Bujairi Terrace overlooking the oasis. Afternoon: Al Zal souq private shopping tour, Murabba Palace. Evening: traditional Najdi feast at a private desert majlis. Overnight Riyadh.
Day 3: Fly to AlUla
Morning flight to AlUla (1.5 hours). Afternoon: AlUla Old Town, Dadan’s Lion Tombs, Jabal Ikmah open-air library. Sunset at Elephant Rock with private setup — Arabic coffee and dates as the sandstone glows gold. Overnight at Habitas AlUla (luxury eco-resort) or similar 5-star.
Day 4: Hegra — Private Access
Full day at Hegra with a private archaeologist guide. Qasr al-Farid, Jabal AlBanat tomb complex, and the Hegra inscriptions. Early morning visit to beat the heat — the desert light is most spectacular between 7-10am. Afternoon: Maraya Concert Hall, the Guinness World Record holder for the largest mirrored building (9,740m² of mirrors reflecting the desert). Evening: private dinner in a canyon setting. Overnight AlUla.
Day 5: AlUla to Jeddah
Morning: optional hot air balloon over AlUla’s sandstone canyons at sunrise (additional cost, spectacular). Fly to Jeddah. Afternoon: Al-Balad private walking tour — Naseef House, Souq Al-Alawi, hidden courtyard cafes. Evening: Red Sea sunset dinner cruise. Overnight at 5-star Ritz-Carlton Jeddah or similar.
Day 6: Jeddah Art & Heritage
Morning: Tayebat Museum private tour. Afternoon: Jeddah’s contemporary art galleries — Athr Gallery, Hafez Gallery. Visit the open-air sculpture park along the Corniche (Henry Moore, Miró, Calder). Evening: floating Al Rahmah Mosque at dusk. Overnight Jeddah.
Day 7: Red Sea Relaxation
Full day at leisure. Options: private Red Sea diving/snorkeling excursion to pristine reefs, shopping at Red Sea Mall and Al Salaam Mall, or a private chef’s table experience exploring Saudi’s culinary renaissance. Farewell dinner at a Michelin-recognized Jeddah restaurant. Overnight Jeddah.
Day 8: Departure
VIP airport transfer. Depart from Jeddah.
