Arrival | PRIVATE | Sedan | 1 Cab(s)

Airport Transfer from RUH to Riyadh

Pickup From: King Khalid International Airport

Drop at: Self Booked Hotel in Riyadh

Full Day Ushayger Tour with Lunch | PRIVATE

We reach the traditional village of Ushaiqer after a two-hour drive. One of the most vibrant examples of Najdi architecture, Ushaiqer is typical of the central plateau of Saudi Arabia. Ushaiqer is one of the oldest towns, existing for “over a millennium” and it was a major stopping point for pilgrims coming from territories that are now Kuwait and Iraq to perform Hajj or Umrah in Makkah. We get the opportunity to roam its narrow alleyways that run between elegant traditional houses, palaces, and old mosques. We also visit a private collection of old antiques at a museum in one of the most beautiful old houses in the village. We conclude our visit from an impressive viewpoint overlooking the area. After that, we will have an authentic Arabian lunch at a traditional restaurant before returning to Riyadh.

Full Day Riyadh City Tour (Daily except Fri) | PRIVATE

We start our tour of Riyadh by visiting the primary custodian of Saudi national heritage and culture, the National Museum. Today, it is a place of learning and discovery that hosts a unique collection of artifacts and covers the entire history of the Arabian Peninsula up to the modern era. After this, we continue to the nearby Murrabba Palace, which used to be the royal residence where King Abdulaziz hosted his court. The palace, named after its square 40 by 40-meter shape, is now one of the city’s major museums. Adjacent to the palace, a modern building houses a collection of King Abdulaziz’s personal items, which we will briefly tour. These places are at the heart of the birth of the Saudi nation. After lunch in the city, we delve further into old Riyadh by visiting the downtown area and the Dirah Souq, famous for antique carpets and other useful Saudi heritage antiques. While walking, we will always smell sandalwood fragrance and other oriental scents. The Souq is known for men’s clothing, and it is entertaining to watch the auction that takes place every Friday. We then visit the Masmak Fort, just a short walk from the Old Souq, significant for the creation of the 3rd Saudi Kingdom, the modern one we live in. Built in 1895 during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid as a military garrison, it was captured by King Abdulaziz in 1902, marking the beginning of the reconquest of Arabia by the House of Saud. From there, we will head to the famous Kingdom Tower and its Sky Bridge to see Riyadh from a panoramic viewpoint nearly 300 meters above the city.

Half Day Dirriyah Tour | PRIVATE

We drive for 30 minutes to Ad-Diriyah, located on the western bank of the Wadi Hanifah, a dry riverbed where water flows only after big rains. Ad-Diriyah used to be the capital of the Najd (the central plateau of the Arabian Peninsula) from the 15th century until the beginning of the 18th century. It is the birthplace of the first Saudi Kingdom and its importance in the history of the Arabian Peninsula was highlighted when it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 as the most brilliant example of Najdi architecture. The history of Ad-Diriyah goes back thousands of years as it was on an ancient trade and pilgrimage route, acting as a meeting point for those travelling to or from Asia, Africa, and Europe. Our visit to the site allows us to admire its incredible architecture before returning to downtown Riyadh. As we drive towards the city, we have the opportunity to admire the rapid development of this cosmopolitan capital, planned by the Saudi government to become the biggest metropolis in the Middle East in the next 10 years.

Enjoy your day at leisure

Departure | PRIVATE | Sedan | 1 Cab(s)

Pickup From: Self Booked Hotel in Riyadh

Drop at: King Khalid International Airport