Arabia: Ancient Kingdoms & Red Sea
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Arabia: Ancient Kingdoms & Red Sea

RiyadhRed Sea (Ummahat Islands)AlUlaJeddah
Saudi Arabia11 daysOctober–Aprilfrom
4,000 per couple

About This Program

An extraordinary 11-day private journey through Saudi Arabia's most spectacular landscapes — from the modern skyline of Riyadh and UNESCO-listed Diriyah, to the pristine private islands of the Red Sea, the ancient Nabataean tombs of AlUla, and the historic coral-stone streets of Jeddah.

This immersive private tour reveals Saudi Arabia's extraordinary transformation — a kingdom opening its doors to reveal 7,000 years of civilisation, dramatic desert landscapes, and a pristine Red Sea coastline. Beginning in Riyadh, you will explore the birthplace of the Saudi state at Diriyah's UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district before flying to the Red Sea's Ummahat Islands, where a private island villa at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, offers world-class snorkelling and absolute seclusion. The journey continues to AlUla — Saudi Arabia's crown jewel — where 2,000-year-old Nabataean tombs rival Petra in grandeur, and sandstone canyons shelter luxury desert resorts. The tour concludes in Jeddah, where the UNESCO-listed Al-Balad historic quarter reveals centuries of Red Sea trading heritage through its ornate coral-stone architecture and carved wooden mashrabiya balconies.

Program Highlights

Explore Diriyah's At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site — birthplace of the Saudi state
Stay on a private island at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in the Red Sea
Snorkel pristine coral reefs with sea turtles in crystal-clear waters
Discover Hegra's 2,000-year-old Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone (UNESCO)
Witness the iconic Elephant Rock and Jabal Ikmah petroglyphs in AlUla
Stargaze from a luxury desert camp beneath unpolluted Arabian skies
Walk through AlUla's 800-year-old abandoned mud-brick Old Town
Explore Jeddah's Al-Balad historic quarter with its coral-stone architecture (UNESCO)
Experience traditional Arabian coffee ceremonies and Saudi hospitality
Panoramic views from Kingdom Tower's Sky Bridge in Riyadh

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What's Included

  • All domestic flights (Riyadh–Red Sea–AlUla–Jeddah)
  • 10 nights luxury accommodation (city hotels, private island villa, desert resort)
  • Private English-speaking guide and cultural expert throughout
  • All private transfers in luxury vehicles with VIP airport assistance
  • Daily breakfast, selected lunches and dinners at recommended restaurants
  • Private guided tours of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Speedboat transfers to Ummahat Islands
  • Snorkelling equipment and guided reef excursions
  • Private AlUla archaeological tour with expert guide
  • All entrance fees to museums, forts, and heritage sites
  • 24/7 concierge support throughout the journey

Not Included

  • International flights to/from Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia tourist visa (e-visa available online)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Spa treatments and wellness services
  • Optional hot-air balloon flight over AlUla
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers

At a Glance

Destination

Saudi Arabia · Middle East

Duration

11 days

Best Season

October–April

Accommodation

5-star luxury resorts & private island villas

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