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Saudi Arabia

Arabia Experience the Kingdom's transformation through a luxury 9-day journey from Riyadh's modern skyline to AlUla's ancient wonders and the pristine Red Sea coast.

Ideal stay
9 days
Best season
November
From
$9,425–$30,615 pp
Rachana visited
November 2025

The place

About this destination

Arabia Experience the Kingdom's transformation through a luxury 9-day journey from Riyadh's modern skyline to AlUla's ancient wonders and the pristine Red Sea coast.

My experience

This is Rachana's own 13-day itinerary for Saudi Arabia — the version she'd plan for a close friend. It threads together stays she rates like The Ritz, a day-by-day plan, and the meals worth booking ahead. Everything here is personally travelled and curated — no filler.
Luxury

Through the lens · 5 frames

Photo journal

01

Day by day

The itinerary

  1. Day 01

    Riyadh

  2. Day 02

    Arrival & Relaxed Evening

    • 01Arrival in Riyadh, private transfer to hotel
    • 02Rest, spa or garden walk inside the Ritz-Carlton
    • 03Dinner: (vegetarian-friendly)
    • 04Al Orjouan (Ritz-Carlton) – extensive vegetarian buffet
    • 05Chorisia Lounge – lighter veg options
  3. Day 03

    Heritage & Modern Riyadh

    • 01National Museum of Saudi Arabia
    • 02Masmak Fort (historic old city)
    • 03Lunch: (Veg-friendly)
    • 04Zafran Indian Bistro (Nakheel Mall)
    • 05Taste of Dilli (North Indian vegetarian options)
    • 06Diriyah – At-Turaif UNESCO Heritage Site
    • 07Walk through restored Najdi architecture
    • 08Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge (city views)
    • 09Shopping at Kingdom Centre Mall or Riyadh Park Mall
  4. Day 04

    Jeddah

    • 01Best Hotel Recommendation: The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah
    • 02(Prime Corniche location, luxury service, sea views)
  5. Day 05

    Travel & Corniche

    • 01Morning: flight: Riyadh → Jeddah
    • 02Check-in & relax
    • 03Evening: stroll along Jeddah Corniche
    • 04Dinner: (Veg-friendly)
    • 05Aryaas – South Indian vegetarian
    • 06Sakura – Japanese with vegetarian options
  6. Day 06

    Culture & Shopping

    • 01Al-Balad (Old Jeddah)
    • 02Nassif House Museum
    • 03Traditional souqs & historic coral-stone houses
    • 04Arabic mezze, falafel & salads in Al-Balad cafés
    • 05Floating Mosque (Al Rahma Mosque)
    • 06King Fahd Fountain viewpoint
    • 07Shopping
    • 08Red Sea Mall
    • 09Mall of Arabia
    • 10Dinner: (Veg-friendly)
    • 11Moon Shell
    • 12Boga
    • 13Sinless
  7. Day 07

    AlUla

  8. Day 08

    Arrival & Desert Experience

    • 01Morning: flight: Jeddah → AlUla
    • 02Transfer to resort, check-in
    • 03Lunch: Tama at Habitas (excellent vegetarian & vegan menu)
    • 04Sunset visit to Elephant Rock
    • 05Stargazing & quiet evening at the resort
  9. Day 09

    Ancient AlUla

    • 01Guided tour of Hegra (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • 02Tama – seasonal vegetarian menu
    • 03Dadan ruins & Jabal Ikmah (ancient inscriptions)
    • 04AlUla Old Town walk
    • 05Wellness session (yoga / sound healing)
    • 06Candle-lit dinner at the resort
  10. Day 10

    The Red Sea

  11. Day 11

    Arrival & Unwind

    • 01Transfer: AlUla → Red Sea Resort
    • 02Check-in to private villa
    • 03Beach & sunset time
    • 04Dinner: at resort (vegetarian menu available on request)
  12. Day 12

    Nature & Wellness

    • 01Snorkelling & coral reef exploration
    • 02Beachside vegetarian lunch
    • 03Afternoon: spa or private yoga
    • 04Fine-dining dinner under the stars
  13. Day 13

    Departure

    • 01Leisure breakfast
    • 02Final swim or spa treatment
    • 03Departure from Red Sea airport
    • 04Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant Summary
    • 05Riyadh
    • 06Al Orjouan (Ritz-Carlton)
    • 07Zafran Indian Bistro
    • 08Taste of Dilli
    • 09YOGi / Moon Shell
    • 10. Zuma
    • 11. Signor Sassi
    • 12. D&G Cafe
    • 13Jeddah
    • 14Aryaas (South Indian vegetarian)
02

Where to sleep

Hotels worth booking

Hotel · 01

The Ritz

Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Carlton Riyadh

What to order

Local cuisine

Vegetable kabsa
Must try

Local speciality

Vegetable kabsa

Foul & tameez bread
Must try

Local speciality

Foul & tameez bread

Dates & Arabic coffee
Must try

Local speciality

Dates & Arabic coffee

Kunafa
Must try

Local speciality

Kunafa

Luqaimat
Must try

Local speciality

Luqaimat

04

Logistics

Getting there & around

01 · Private transfers

Pre-arranged private cars with English-speaking drivers for a seamless trip.

02 · Domestic connections

Short internal flights or transfers link the highlights.

03 · Airport arrival

A private meet-and-greet transfer is arranged from the moment you land.

The numbers

Budget breakdown

Total · per person

$9,425–$30,615 pp

USD

Breakdown

Accommodation
$500–$1,500 / night
Food & dining
$90–$330 / day
Transportation
$60–$225 / day
Activities
$75–$300 / day