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    Classic AlUla

    Qasr alFarid tomb in Madain Salih archaeological site, Saudi Arabia

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    Emma Tomlinson-Knight

    Travel Specialist

    01242 386 463

    01242 386 463

    Best Time To Go

    September - May

    Holiday Length

    6 nights

    Price guide

    From £11,930pp

    The price shown is a guide - based on two people sharing and generally includes economy flights. Your holiday will be tailor-made to suit you and there are many factors that can influence the price, such as standard of accommodation, class of flight and time of year. Ask your travel specialist for more information.
    Holiday type

    Tailor-made

    Highlights

    Classic AlUla

    Walk the path of 200,000 years of history in AlUla. Start your journey in Riyadh with awe-inspiring views from the Edge of the World in a guided 4x4 experience. Visit the birthplace of the Saudi royal family and UNESCO-listed site of At-Turaif in Diriyah. AlUla offers wonders that few get the chance to explore. Here you will discover civilization of the first millennium. The well-preserved Nabataean tombs in Hegra show their metropolis turned necropolis. Decipher the open-air library of Jabal Ikmah where thousands of pre-Islamic inscriptions line the cliffs. Depart with a deeper connection to this part of the world. 

    Trip details

    Here's a taste of your next A&K holiday
    Day 1
    Arrive Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Day 2
    Riyadh
    Day 3
    AlUla
    Day 4
    AlUla
    Day 5
    AlUla
    Day 6
    Depart Riyadh
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    Arrive Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    After flying from London to the Saudi capital of Riyadh, you’re welcomed by our A&K representative. You will be transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. Today, you are invited to explore the Tuwaiq Mountains. In a guided 4x4 experience, see the Edge of the World’s uninterrupted view of the valley and plains. 

    Riyadh

    Journey to the UNESCO-listed site of At-Turaif in the city of Diriyah, the birthplace of the Saudi royal family. Visit the vast clay and mud-brick citadel of Al Masmak Fortress. Learn about the role of mosques in a guided tour of Al Rajhi Mosque. Indulge in Najd cuisine in an authentic ambiance at Najd Village. End the night with panoramic views of Riyadh at Sky Bridge on the 99th floor of the Kingdom Centre building. 

    AlUla

    Today, fly to AlUla, a region filled with 200,000 years of history. Visit the Maraya Theatre, the largest mirrored building in the world. Enjoy the sunset surrounded by golden sands and geological marvels at Jabal Alfil. You will stay at the Habitas AlUla, a sustainable property set in the Ashar Valley. 

    AlUla

    Explore more than 110 well-preserved tombs in the desert landscape of Hegra. In Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can also find wells and stone-lined water channels from the first millennium. Enjoy a nature stroll through citrus and palm groves from Dadan to AlUla Old Town. This light trail displaying AlUla’s farms and wildlife is perfect for nature-lovers of all ages. In the early evening, visit the mudbrick town of AlUla Old Town. Dine at the Old Town Market in one of the open-air eateries.

    AlUla

    Today, visit Dadan, one of the most developed cities on the region during the first millennium. Across the valley, in Jabal Ikmah, discover thousands of inscriptions in Aramaic, Dadanitic, Thamudic, Minaic and Nabataean. Experience the AlUla valley and its emblematic monuments from a distinct perspective on a helicopter tour. End the night with a private stargazing experience.

    Depart Riyadh

    You will transfer to the airport for your flight to Riyadh. Upon arrival at Riyadh airport, you will meet and be assisted with checking in for your outbound flight to London.

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