12-Day Saudi Arabia & Jordan: From the Red Sea to Petra

Upon arrival at Jeddah International Airport, meet your representative and continue by private transfer to your hotel.
After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to relax after your journey and settle into the atmosphere of the Kingdom.
Overnight: Jeddah

After breakfast, begin your discovery of Jeddah with a visit to Al Tayebat International City, where museums and collections offer an introduction to Saudi Arabia’s history, culture, and heritage.
Continue to the Tariq Abdulhakim Museum, dedicated to Saudi music and the legacy of one of the Kingdom’s most influential musicians.
Enjoy lunch before exploring Al-Balad, Jeddah’s historic heart and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through its narrow streets, traditional souks, and distinctive coral-stone houses, discovering the character of old Jeddah.
Later, head towards the Red Sea and spend some time around Obhur, enjoying the coastal atmosphere before returning to your hotel.
Overnight: Jeddah

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Jeddah Airport for your flight to AlUla.
Upon arrival, meet your local representative and continue to your hotel. Take some time to settle in and enjoy the remarkable desert surroundings that make AlUla so distinctive.
The remainder of the day is at leisure, with dinner at your hotel.
Overnight: AlUla

After breakfast, begin exploring the remarkable landscapes of AlUla.
Visit AlUla Old Town, where centuries-old mudbrick houses and winding lanes reveal the history of this ancient oasis settlement. Continue along the Oasis Trail, walking among palms and gardens that have sustained life in the valley for generations.
After lunch, visit Maraya, the extraordinary mirrored building set against AlUla’s sandstone landscape.
Continue to Elephant Rock, one of the region’s most recognisable natural formations. Stay to enjoy the changing colours of the surrounding cliffs as the day begins to soften.
Return to your hotel for dinner and a relaxed evening.
Overnight: AlUla

After breakfast, set out for Hegra (Madain Saleh), Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant surviving sites of the ancient Nabataean Kingdom.
Explore the remarkable rock-cut tombs and archaeological remains, learning about the civilisation that once controlled important trade routes through the Arabian Peninsula.
Continue to Jabal Ithlib and The Diwan, then discover the carved tombs and sandstone formations of Jabal AlAhmar and Jabal AlBanat.
After lunch, visit a local museum or heritage collection before ending the day at Harrat Viewpoint, where the volcanic landscape and vast desert unfold below.
Return to your hotel for dinner and an evening at leisure.
Overnight: AlUla

After breakfast, continue your exploration of AlUla with a visit to Dadan, the ancient capital of the Lihyanite Kingdom.
Then visit Jabal Ikmah, often described as an open-air library for its remarkable collection of ancient inscriptions carved into the surrounding rock.
Continue through AlUla’s dramatic desert landscapes, with stops around Gharameel and Arch Rock.
After lunch, depart for Tabuk, travelling through changing desert and mountain scenery towards the northwestern corner of Saudi Arabia.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Tabuk

After breakfast, discover the heritage of Tabuk, beginning with the Tabuk Museum, where archaeological collections and historical displays introduce the region’s long history.
Continue to the Hejaz Railway, a fascinating reminder of the Ottoman-era railway that once connected communities and pilgrimage routes across the region.
Visit Tabuk Castle and Al-Tawbah Mosque, then continue to Ain Sukkar, a natural spring with a long connection to local life.
After lunch, spend some time in a local market, browsing traditional handicrafts and regional products, before visiting the Camels Club to learn more about the cultural importance of camels in Saudi Arabia.
Return to your hotel for a relaxed evening.
Overnight: Tabuk

After breakfast, head into the spectacular Hisma Desert, known for its sandstone cliffs, sculpted rock formations, and wide-open desert scenery.
Explore the Bajdah area and its distinctive landscapes, with time to appreciate the natural beauty of this remote part of northwestern Saudi Arabia.
After lunch, continue with a guided desert experience, discovering rock formations and traces of the region’s ancient inhabitants.
Return to Tabuk in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Tabuk

After breakfast, travel to Wadi Al Disah, one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the Tabuk region.
Walk through the valley surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs, palm groves, and natural springs. The changing colours and shapes of the rock formations create a striking contrast with the greenery of the valley.
After lunch, enjoy some time to relax in the peaceful surroundings before returning to Tabuk.
Spend your final evening in Saudi Arabia at leisure.
Overnight: Tabuk

After breakfast, depart Tabuk and travel towards Haql on the Gulf of Aqaba, passing through the dramatic mountain landscapes of northwestern Saudi Arabia.
Explore the coastal area around Haql before continuing along the Gulf of Aqaba and visiting the Sunken Ship, a distinctive landmark along the coast.
Enjoy lunch before continuing to the Saudi-Jordanian border. After completing the border formalities, cross into Jordan and continue to Aqaba.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Aqaba

After breakfast, leave Aqaba and travel towards Petra, Jordan’s legendary Nabataean city and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enter Petra through the Siq, the dramatic narrow passage leading to the famous Al-Khazneh (The Treasury). Continue into the ancient city, discovering its rock-cut tombs, temples, colonnaded streets, and monuments carved into the rose-coloured cliffs.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by time to continue exploring Petra at your own pace.
Later, continue to your hotel in the Petra area and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Overnight: Petra

After breakfast, depart Petra and travel to Wadi Rum, Jordan’s spectacular desert landscape, known as the Valley of the Moon and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Set out by 4x4 Jeep to explore the vast desert valleys, sandstone mountains, natural arches, and red dunes.
After lunch, continue to the airport or onward departure point according to your confirmed travel arrangements, bringing your journey through Saudi Arabia and Jordan to an end.
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