Itinerary
5 Days in Saudi Arabia
Trripah's recommended length is 7–12 Days. Here's how 5 days breaks down across Saudi Arabia's real highlights.
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- AlUla & Hegra — Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site — 111 Nabataean rock-cut tombs rivalling Petra in gr...
- Mecca & Medina — The two holiest cities in Islam — the Masjid al-Haram around the Kaaba, and the Prophet's Mosque.
- Edge of the World — Jebel Fihrayn — dramatic 300m cliffs overlooking an ancient seabed, 90 minutes from Riyadh.
Day 2
- Jeddah Old City (Al-Balad) — A UNESCO-listed old city of coral-stone buildings, carved wooden windows, and Red Sea trading histor...
- Rub al-Khali (Empty Quarter) — The world's largest continuous sand desert — 650,000 km² of sweeping orange dunes.
- Dir'iyah — The original home of the Saudi royal family — a UNESCO-listed mud-brick city being restored as a cul...
Day 3
- Hegra (AlUla) — Saudi Arabia's Petra — 111 monumental Nabataean rock tombs in a spectacular desert landscape.
- Jeddah Corniche — 30km waterfront promenade on the Red Sea with the world's tallest fountain.
- Farasan Islands — Pristine Red Sea islands with untouched coral reefs, gazelles, and flamingos.
Day 4
- Asir Mountains — Saudi Arabia's green highlands — terraced villages, cool climate, and ancient stone towers.
- Riyadh Museum of Islamic Art — A world-class collection of Islamic art, manuscripts, and artefacts in the Saudi capital.
- Red Sea Diving — Some of the world's most pristine untouched reefs — NEOM's coast opening for dive tourism.
Day 5
- Riyadh Season — Saudi Arabia's mega entertainment festival — concerts, sports, and cultural events.
- Madain Saleh Train Station — Ottoman Hejaz Railway ruins in the desert — a hauntingly beautiful abandoned station near AlUla.
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