8-Day Luxury Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, AlUla & Jeddah Premium
๐ Overview
Day 1: Arrive Riyadh โ 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 โ 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 โ Arabic coffee and dates as the sandstone glows gold. Overnight at Habitas AlUla (luxury eco-resort) or similar 5-star.
Day 4: Hegra โ 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 โ the desert light is most spectacular between 7-10am. Afternoon: Maraya Concert Hall, the Guinness World Record holder for the largest mirrored building (9,740mยฒ 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 โ 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 โ Athr Gallery, Hafez Gallery. Visit the open-air sculpture park along the Corniche (Henry Moore, Mirรณ, 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.
What’s Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver
- Fuel Cost, Parking Fee, Toll Fee
- Accommodation in selected hotels
- Daily breakfast
What’s Not Included
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Tour Guide
- Meal (lunch and dinner)
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
โ What's Included
- 8 days private guided tour
- 7 nights accommodation (4-5โ )
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking licensed guide
- All entrance fees & activities
- Daily breakfast & select meals
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
โ What's Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses & tips
- Optional activities
- Meals not listed in itinerary
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