Saudi Arabian Discovery
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Saudi Arabian Discovery
Itinerary
Fly to Riyadh
Fly to Riyadh with British Airways. Stay 2 nights at Joudyan Hotel Riyadh (or similar). (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meal
Riyadh
Explore the old and new sides of the Saudi capital, including historic Diriyah, the National Museum and the souk. (B, L)
Ha’il
Travel by train to the city of Ha’il. This afternoon, visit Jubbah to see the ancient petroglyphs and Thamudic inscriptions.
Stay overnight at Millenium Ha’il Hotel (or similar). (B)
AlUla
Enjoy a short exploration of Ha’il and its forts and museum. Drive through the desert to the AlUla archaeological site. Later this afternoon, visit the iconic Elephant Rock and Harrat viewpoint in time for a scenic sunset. Stay for 2 nights at Cloud 7 Residences (or similar). (B)
AlUla
Spend the morning touring Dadan and its rock-carved tombs, the ‘open-air library’ of Jabal Ikmah, the old Hejaz railway, and Hegra, home of the ‘Lonely Castle’. After lunch, explore AlUla’s old town and a local farm. (B, L)
Medina • Jeddah
Transfer by road to Medina for a city tour of this holy city, then board the bullet train to Jeddah. Stay 2 nights at Novotel Tahlia (or similar). (B)
Jeddah
Take a morning tour to explore the Corniche, which skirts the Red Sea coast, and Jeddah’s historic centre. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Fly to London
Early morning flight to London. (B)
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Contrast the old and new in Riyadh and Jeddah
- See ancient petroglyphs at Jubbah
- Explore the archaeological treasures of AlUla
- Visit Medina, the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca
- Take a high-speed journey on the bullet train to Jeddah
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary and meal basis as described
- Local transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- Train journeys as indicated in the itinerary
- The support (if required) of an English-speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
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