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Saudi Arabia: A Kingdom Revealed 2024


9 days

Limited to 18 guests

Journey deep into the heart of once-inaccessible Saudi Arabia to explore the pre-Islamic cities of Hegra and Dadan and go off-roading through the desert of AlUla. Learn firsthand about the modern Saudi state and discover the roles tradition and modernization play in its continuing development, as you explore dynamic Riyadh as well as history-laden Jeddah, set beside the Red Sea.

A&K Advantages

  • Be among the first to explore a mysterious yet welcoming kingdom, which has only recently opened for tourism
  • Gain insight into the ruling Al Saud dynasty and its influence on the history of the region during a three-night stay in the capital city, Riyadh
  • Take in the magnificent rock-cut tombs of Hegra in AlUla, a Nabatean site with ties to Jordan’s Petra
  • Appreciate the blend of tradition and modernity as you stroll narrow streets lined with coral houses in Jeddah
  • Admire the modern art found on Jeddah’s Corniche, along the Red Sea’s turquoise waters

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Arrive Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Day 2
Riyadh | Riding Camelback
Day 3
Riyadh | The Saudi Royal Heritage
Day 4
AlUla | Oasis in the Desert
Day 5
AlUla | Mysterious Hegra
Day 6
AlUla | Ancient Discoveries Revealed
Day 7
AlUla/Jeddah | Historic Crossroads
Day 8
Jeddah | Turquoise Shores of the Red Sea
Day 9
Depart Jeddah


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