The day opens at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, whose galleries run from the prehistoric ages to the modern era, then moves to Al Masmak Palace in the old centre, built in the hijri 14th century as a residence and a seat of power.
After a break the route heads north-west to At-Turaif District, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010 and the seat of the Emirate of Diriyah, the first Saudi state of 1727 to 1818. The last stop is a view over the modern city before the drop-off.
Day by day
Morning
Collection from your hotel, then the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, following the galleries in order with a guide. From there a short drive to Al Masmak Palace and a walk through the streets of the old quarter around it.
Afternoon
A break for lunch, then the drive north-west to At-Turaif in Diriyah, where the mud-brick district is walked with a guide. The day closes with a stop for a view of the modern skyline before the return to your hotel.
What is included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Riyadh
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the full day
- English-speaking guide throughout
- Entry arrangements for the sites on the route
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- All driving between stops
- A lunch break built into the schedule
What is not
- Meals and drinks
- Personal spending and souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
The places on this trip
Send us your dates
We come back with the itinerary written out and one clear cost.