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Riyadh Vacations, Tours & Travel Packages

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's largest city and capital
  • Diriyah was the home of the Saudi Royal Family and served as the capital until 1818
  • Riyadh is a major Saudi financial hub

Riyadh province is the birthplace of modern Saudi Arabia and embodies the country’s blend of tradition and modernity. Derived from the Arabic word “rawdha”, in its plural form, Riyadh’s name translates to “the Gardens” and it is the country’s geopolitical, financial, and administrative centre. The 18th-century Al Masmak Palace stands in the middle of Riyadh as a symbol of the Saudis regaining power and rule of the city, after Ibn Saud heroically raided the palace in 1902. Saudi rule then expanded across Arabia before forming the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia in 1932.

Today, Riyadh is the largest and most populated city in Saudi Arabia and one of the wealthiest in the world with a thriving cultural scene. The city's architecture includes the 985 ft / 300 m tall Kingdom Centre, part of the city's modern and contemporary skyline, and a multitude of mud-brick buildings resembling those of pre-20th century Nejd, a former Saudi state. Those interested in Riyadh’s cultural and religious significance can visit over 4,000 mosques, the National Museum, and King Saud University, the oldest in the country.

The region surrounding Riyadh includes a wide array of cultural sites including the town of Diriyah, the Edge of the World, and Al Kharrarah National Park. Diriyah is the birthplace of the first Saudi state and a historical crossroads of traders and pilgrims. Travellers can discover Diriyah's history at the At-Turaif Living Museum, a restored 18th-century city of mud brick palaces, mosques, and defensive walls. The Edge of the World is a dramatic escarpment northwest of Riyadh with incredible, uninterrupted views of the horizon, 985 ft / 300 m above an ancient ocean bed. Escape the city and visit Al Kharrarah National Park, a beautiful natural site with green landscapes, rolling sand dunes, and a natural lake formed only through rainfall.

 

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Highlights of Saudi Arabia

    FIRST-CLASS | SMALL-GROUP: Embark on a small group escorted journey through Saudi Arabia. Tour the seaside city of Jeddah, explore the historic landmarks and desert environs of AlUla, including the Nabataean settlement of Hegra, visit the holy sites of Madinah, and cap it all off in the ultramodern capital Riyadh.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 8,229
    Trip Type:
    Small Group Touring
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  • Ultimate Dubai & Saudi Arabia

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Embark on a luxurious adventure through Dubai and Saudi Arabia. See the futuristic city of Dubai and enjoy your beachside resort. Then connect to Saudi Arabia to explore the nation’s cultural and historical highlights from seaside Jeddah to the historic treasures near AlUla, capping off the journey in the capital Riyadh.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 13,259
    Trip Type:
    Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Private Experiences
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  • Classic Saudi Arabia

    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Discover the history and culture of Saudi Arabia on this ideal intro tour. Experience Riyadh’s modern wonders, discover the ancient settlement of Hegra, Saudi’s answer to Petra, near AlUla, and catch the sea breeze in Jeddah, the most liberal city in in the nation where fresh seafood and the latest luxuries abound.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 8,099
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Private Experiences
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  • Signature Saudi Arabia

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Indulge in a luxurious journey across Saudi Arabia as you tour the coastal city of Jeddah and a shipwreck along the Red Sea, explore the ancient Nabataean settlement of Hegra, venture through the desert near AlUla, and witness the hypermodern city life of the capital Riyadh.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 10,789
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Classics (Bestsellers), Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences
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