Saudi Arabia made real

Highlights

• Savour local flavours while walking through Jeddah
• Be immersed in local life and culinary culture
• Discover local dishes' preparation and significance

Summary

Embark on a culinary journey through Jeddah, exploring the city’s diverse flavours and faces. An array of dishes and drinks provides a genuine taste of Jeddah’s gastronomic tapestry while the walk through less touristy corners provides a deeper understanding of local life and culture.

Highlights

• Hike through the stunning scenery surrounding AlUla
• Enjoy amazing views after a moderate trek
• Discover historic fortifications from a bygone era

Summary

Embark on a trek through the sands of time, traversing AlUla’s historic valley and sandstone cliffs. The three-hour hike passes through rocky, barren territory before reaching an area of sandstone cliffs marked by ancient walls and watchtowers. Enjoy spectacular views across the AlUla valley before hiking back down.  

Highlights

• Hike through stunning desert scenery around AlUla
• Navigate through a secret canyon on an ancient trail used by traders
• Discover symbols of pre-Islamic civilisations inscribed on stone walls

Summary

Embark on a light trek through AlUla’s desert  labyrinth of trails and narrow canyons, offering a unique perspective on nature's marvels and ancient wonders. This half-day journey explores hidden paths and embraces the tranquility of the desert, culminating with a  bedouin-style refreshment break amidst the dunes.  

Highlights

• Go deep into NEOM’s stunning Hisma desert
• Enjoy adventurous off-road driving
• Hike into ultra narrow canyons in the towering rocks

Summary

Marvel at the otherworldly expanse of Hisma desert with a mix of off-road driving and hiking. Get the adrenaline pumping with an adventurous drive through yellow-red sand hills and wide valleys. Stop to explore on foot, hiking through narrow canyon tracks and steep rock faces that showcase the diversity of the region’s wild scenery.  

Highlights

• Taste diverse flavors that define Riyadh’s food scene
• Learn about Saudi culinary culture and traditions
• Meet local residents while walking through Riyadh

Summary

Take a food-focused walk through the vibrant streets of Riyadh. Taste an array of dishes that reflect the city’s melting pot of cultures and learn about Saudi Arabian culinary traditions. Meet vendors, shoppers and other residents along the way, gaining a deeper insight into local life.

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• Experience Riyadh’s contemporary culture:
• Discover ancient desert civilizations near Al Ula
• Catch some sea breeze at Jeddah

Summary

The birthplace and spiritual home of Islam, Saudi Arabia is rich in attractions and stirring symbolism. As rich as it is vast, the country's absorbing cities, remarkable culture, and breathtaking landscapes offer gloriously fresh experiences for adventurous travelers.

Highlights

• Stargaze when camping in the ‘Valley of the Palms”:
• Journey through time in UNESCO-listed Al Balad:
• Edge of the World Expedition:

Summary

As it is so unfamiliar to tourists, Saudi Arabia is often misperceived. Casual observers often class it as a hyper-conservative destination with laws as harsh and unforgiving as its desert landscapes. But the vast Kingdom is far more nuanced than it is generally given credit for. This revelatory adventure unlocks the door to multi-faceted cities, remarkable culture, and breathtaking landscapes. 

Highlights

• Catch some sea breeze at Jeddah
• Kick back and enjoy the glorious scenery
• Skirt the sides of Jabal Sawda, Saudi Arabia’s highest peak

Summary

Saudi Arabia’s rich visual bounty reaches glorious peaks in its mountain territory. Spectacular ranges extend for the entire length of the country from its border with Syria in the north to Yemen in the far south of the Arabian Peninsula. Ripe for road trips, these imposing peaks showcase fascinating cultural traditions, cool, airy cities and some of the finest scenery in the Middle East.

Highlights

• Explore ancient villages
• Soak in the desert scenery
• Taste the best of Saudi

Summary

For overland adventurers, take a journey over Saudi’s remote desert regions to soak in the rich history of this beautiful country. Make your way from Riyadh to the northeastern corner of Saudi, visit ancient cities, forts and castles, and some of the country’s most unique landscapes, learning what makes Saudi the country it is today.

Highlights

• Enjoy the road less traveled
• Take a Journey back in time
• Visit the rock-carved tombs and monuments

Summary

Travel along an ancient caravan route through the heart of Saudi Arabia. Known as the ‘Food Basket’ of Saudi, the agricultural Qassim province is rich in history, culture and a unique blend of landscapes. Explore wild and arid deserts, bustling markets and ancient mud villages, before reaching your final destination of Al Ula.

Highlights

• Saudi Arabia’s most user-friendly face
• Catch some sea breeze at Jeddah
• Discover ancient desert civilizations near Al Ula
• Cruise through the desert landscapes in a 4x4 car

Summary

Together Jeddah and Al Ula present Saudi Arabia’s most user-friendly face. Jeddah may be the traditional gateway to Mecca, but the coastal city is far from conservative. Indeed, its location on the Red Sea coast imbues it with an outward-facing atmosphere that makes it one of the most appealing and liberal-feeling destinations in the Kingdom. Inland, Al Ula is another of Saudi Arabia’s big tourism draws. Its old-town ruins are among the best examples of traditional northern Arab architecture and it serves as a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Nabataen relics at Hegra.