Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Begin with a visit to the National Museum, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s heritage and the history of Arabian civilization from prehistory to the modern era. Continue to Murabba Palace (external view only, under renovation), one of Riyadh’s notable historic landmarks. After lunch (on your own), visit Masmak Fort (subject to reopening post October), where King Abdulaziz’s 1902 victory marked the birth of modern Saudi Arabia. Later, enjoy panoramic city views from the Sky Bridge, then drive past Kingdom Tower and Faisaliah Tower. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay in Riyadh. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and board the train for Ha’il, a journey of approximately 6 hours. Arrive around lunchtime (on your own) in this city nestled at the foot of the Shammar Mountains, known for its hospitality and literary heritage. Ha’il was a key stop for many 19th-century European explorers, including Charles Doughty and Lady Blunt. In the afternoon, visit A’Arif Fort, the nearby heritage museum, and stroll through the traditional market to sample local delicacies. Pass by the Ha’il Regional Museum, stopping to explore its collections if open. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay in Ha’il. (B)

After breakfast, depart for Jubbah, an ancient settlement once lying on the shores of a prehistoric lake. Surrounded by sandstone outcrops, Jubbah is famous for its petroglyphs and inscriptions depicting wildlife from the last humid period of the Arabian Peninsula, including aurochs, cheetahs, and lions. Together with Shuwaymis, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. Continue through the vast Nefud Al Kabir Desert, renowned for its sweeping red sand dunes. Lunch at leisure en route. On arrival in Al Ula, visit Jebel Al-Fil (“Elephant Rock”) before checking in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Al Ula. (B,D)

This morning after breakfast and check-out, explore Al Ula, an ancient oasis inhabited for over 7,000 years. Visit Hegra (Madain Saleh), Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring 94 impressive Nabatean tombs dating back to the 1st century BCE. Discover its intricate carvings, inscriptions, and stone structures that once marked a key stop on the incense trade route. Lunch at leisure before driving to Medina (approx. 3.5–4 hrs). On arrival, check in at your hotel. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay in Medina. (B)

After breakfast and check-out, explore the holy city of Medina, including visits to the outskirts near Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) and the Masjid al-Qiblatain, where the direction of prayer was changed to Mecca. Take a short walk near Mount Uhud and visit the Dar Al Madina Museum to learn about the Prophet’s life and the history of Islam. Lunch at leisure, then depart for Jeddah (approx. 5 hrs drive). On arrival, check in at your hotel. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay in Jeddah. (B)

After breakfast and check-out, begin with a drive along the 30 km Jeddah Corniche, featuring scenic coastal views, recreational areas, and King Fahd’s Fountain—the tallest in the world. Visit the Tayyebat Museum to explore Jeddah’s 2,500-year history and traditional Hijazi architecture. Continue to Al-Balad, the city’s old quarter, for a guided walk through its markets, hidden galleries, and historic streets. Lunch at leisure. Later, transfer to Jeddah Airport for your departure flight.