Best of Saudi Arabia: Riyadh to Asir

About this trip

Set off on a 15-day exploration of Saudi Arabia featuring its oldest landmarks, freshest ingredients and some of the holiest sites. Begin in the new-age hub of Riyadh and discover its history as a desert trading route-turned-modern city. Journey through the desert to traditional villages and pilgrimage stops, making breaks for home-cooked lunches and guided visits in UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Hegra (Mada’in Saleh), Jeddah’s Al-Balad Old Town and the open-air library of Jabal Ikmah. Wander through bazaars to browse handmade crafts in Abha, set foot in ancient palaces, meet a family of rose farmers and discover a few new sides to Saudi Arabia.