Saudi Arabia Tour

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia is well connected to most major hubs across the world. We took a direct flight from Delhi to Riyadh – it was short and convenient. Upon landing, we checked into our hotel Hilton Riyadh Hotel. We really enjoyed our stay here rooms are spacious and the hotel is really well located for exploring the city. The breakfast spread is incredible and you’re bound to fall in love with local delicacies at the breakfast buffet.

It is easy to spend a couple of days exploring Riyadh. However if you’re short on time and have just a day or two to explore Riyadh, we would definitely recommend the following things

• Start your day with a visit to the iconic Masmak Fort – it provides a succinct and interesting history lesson, which is the ideal way to start your trip in Saudi Arabia
• Next head to the adjoining souk – the local marketplace is crammed full of shops selling everything from clothes and carpets to desserts and vintage cassettes. Try sampling Saudi coffee at a traditional coffee shop or buy souvenirs for friends and family back home
• If you enjoy chasing sunsets, head to a viewpoint often called Edge Of the World outside the city in the evening. However the End of the World is open only on weekends. If you’re there during the week, we suggest heading to a similar view point – the offbeat Abu-al-qud route in Tuwaiq Mountains for a magnificent sunset.
• Spend one evening at Riyadh Boulevard – this entertainment venue has dozens of shops, restaurants, and rides. It is incredibly popular with locals and tends to get quite busy during the evenings. Enjoy the fountain show and have dinner at one of the many restaurants at Riyadh Boulevard World. Make sure you try the national dish, Kabsa, and also order some kebabs and grilled veggies along with that.

Wake up super early on Day 3 for a little excursion – leave your hotel at 5 am to head to the red sand dunes of Riyadh.The city of Riyadh is surrounded by sand dunes on practically all sides. If you’re in the city even for a short weekend, we’d suggest waking up early one day to see sunrise over the red sand-dunes. Enjoy the watch the sky change colours, and follow it up with a traditional breakfast at a local coffee shop Upon getting back, spend the afternoon relaxing at your hotel. Reserve the evening for exploring Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia’s charming ancient capital, that is also at the centre of a huge tourism project. Here you can witness the remains of the ancient capital, walk around the by-lanes, and once it gets dark, enjoy a light and sound show overlooking Ad Diriyah. Highly recommended!

Upon arrival we’ll take a tour of the old town of Al Ula, a place where pilgrims, travellers and permanent settlers met throught the ages. The town was inhabited from the 12th Century until the early 1980s.

• Flight to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s most progressive city, located on the Red Sea.
• Relaxed afternoon in Jeddah.
• Overnight stay in Jeddah.

Walk through old Jeddah (Al Balad), where you can find many old Ottoman houses. Most of these houses are built of coral and reinforced with wood as the beams cross the inner walls.