Best of Riyadh (4 days)

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ITINERARY

DAY 1 Riyadh

Arrive at King Khalid International Airport. On arrival at Riyadh, you will be transferred to
your hotel in Riyadh. Riyadh’s blend of medieval and millennial makes for a beguiling
cultural union one where Arabia’s first roots can be traced, and where its bold future
can be envisioned. The city’s fascinating, centuries-old history can be found within its
atmospheric souqs, compelling museums, and ancient architecture, but it’s also a
modern metropolis, with glittering high-rises and a burgeoning contemporary art scene.
Evening you have free time to explore Riyadh (on your own)
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DAY 2 Riyadh

Breakfast at your hotel. We depart to 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 (on
our own) before returning to Riyadh.
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DAY 3 Riyadh

Breakfast at your Hotel. We start our tour of mystic Riyadh by visiting the National
Museum. The primary custodian of Saudi national heritage and culture, it is a place of
learning and discovery that hosts a unique collection of artifacts and covers the whole
history of the Arabian Peninsula right up to modern times. After that, we headed to the
nearby Murrabba Palace which was the royal residence where King Abdulaziz hosted
his court. The palace was named after it’s square 40 by 40-meter shape and is now one
of the city’s main museums. Adjacent to the palace, a modern building hosts a
collection of King Abdulaziz’s items which we will tour briefly. These places illustrate
the heart of the birth of the Saudi nation.

DAY 4 Riyadh

After breakfast, our local representative will drop you off at King Khalid International
Airport. We hope you enjoyed your time in this beautiful kingdom and we look forward
to welcoming you once again in the future.

ACCOMMODATION

Deluxe (4 stars hotel)