Embark on a brief yet vibrant exploration of Riyadh, blending ancient heritage with modern marvels. From your arrival at King Khalid International Airport, immerse yourself in the city's rich history at the Masmak Fort and the bustling Dirah Souq. Ascend the Kingdom Tower for panoramic views, and delve into the nation's past at the National Museum and Murrabba Palace. This compact tour offers a perfect snapshot of Saudi Arabia's capital, making every moment count with cultural insights and leisure time.
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).
DAY 2: Riyadh
Enjoy breakfast at hotel. We proceed into old riyadh, starting in the downtown area, visiting the traditional dirah souq (famous for buying antique carpets and other useful saudi heritage antiques). The walk is infused with the aromas of sandalwood fragrance and other scents of the orient. The souq is known for men’s clothing and it is entertaining to watch the auction which takes place every friday. After this, we visit the masmak fort which is just walking distance from the old souq and whose importance is linked to the creation of the 3rd saudi kingdom, the modern one we live in. The fortified palace was built during the reign of abdullah bin rashid in the year 1895 a.D. To serve as a military garrison for the army of abdullah bin rashid. His majesty king abdulaziz, the father of the today’s nation, captured the fort in 1902, marking the beginning of the reconquest of arabia by the house of saudi. From there we will head to the famous kingdom tower and its sky bridge to see riyadh from a panoramic viewpoint nearly 300 meters above the city.
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.
After breakfast our local representative will drop you to king khalid international airport. We hope you enjoyed your time in this beautiful kingdom and we look forward to welcome you once again in future.
