HERITAGE DISCOVERY OF SAUDI ARABIA

Join us on a very special small-group tour to Saudi Arabia — a destination that still feels like a genuine
discovery. Having opened to international travellers only in 2019, the Kingdom is rapidly emerging as
one of the world's most fascinating places to visit, where deep history, visionary cities and vibrant
cultural traditions come together.

The tour is designed and fully hosted by YOURTours co-owner Peter Roddam, who lived in the
Kingdom for many years and has built long-standing friendships across the country. His experience
and connections open doors to people and places you wouldn't typically encounter, and along the
way, Peter shares personal stories and insights that provide rich context to everything you see.

Riyadh: We begin in the capital, where restored heritage districts and historic fortifications stand
in striking contrast to a skyline of gleaming glass towers and sculptural skyscrapers.

Tabuk: From here we travel north-west to the dramatic desert landscapes of Tabuk, a region of
awe-inspiring canyons, towering golden rock faces, and vast open wilderness.

AlUla: We continue to AlUla, one of the country's most remarkable cultural landscapes and home
to the UNESCO-listed rock-cut tombs of Hegra (Madain Salih), carved by the Nabataeans over
2,000 years ago. Nearby, ancient oasis settlements and sweeping sandstone formations create an
extraordinary open-air setting for exploration.

Madinah: In Madinah, one of the holiest cities in Islam, w e see a city shaped by centuries as a
centre of faith and pilgrimage.

Jeddah: The tour concludes in Jeddah on the Red Sea, where the historic Al-Balad district's coralstone
merchant houses and winding lanes sit alongside a vibrant waterfront reflecting the city's
modern coastal identity.

Join us on a journey of discovery that is sure to enlighten, inspire and delight.

Departs 20 October 2027

from $16,995 per person twin share (single supplement available)

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Riyadh, where you will see the changes taking place in modern Saudi Arabia, alongside the traditions that still remain.
Edge of the World, stand above vast desert cliffs where the land falls away into a seemingly
endless horizon of rock and sky.
Diriyah Heritage District – Walk through the birthplace of the Saudi state, where restored mudbrick
architecture reveals the origins of desert civilisation.
AlUla & Hegra (Madain Salih) – Explore dramatic sandstone landscapes and Saudi Arabia’s
first UNESCO World Heritage Site, with monumental Nabataean tombs carved into rose-coloured rock.
Maraya Concert Hall & Elephant Rock – Experience striking modern architecture mirrored into the desert, alongside natural rock formations shaped over millions of years.
Tabuk Fortress & Wadi Disah – Discover a historic desert stronghold and a hidden canyon of cliffs, palm groves, and ancient geological formations.
Madinah (Exterior Experience) – Gain insight into one of Islam’s holiest cities through respectful
external viewing and cultural context.
Al-Balad Historic District in Jeddah – Wander coralstone alleyways and merchant houses shaped by centuries of Red Sea trade.