Untamed wilderness of Saudi Arabia
I want to goThe Nabataeans, who also created Petra, created more than 100 impeccably preserved archaeological tombs carved out of sandstone rock in the AlUla desert. You will feel the thrill of a windswept explorer in the vast expanse of desert that comprises hundreds of years of history, entering one of the most unexplored places on the planet.
Esther Moreno
Executive Manager & Travel Designer
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- Culture
Walking through the streets of Jeddah, you'll be immersed in culture, music, and art. The city invites you to discover how merchants from all over the world and explorers have left their footprints, turning this coastal city into an open-air museum.
Key points:
- Location: Saudí Arabia
- Accommodation: Hotels and camps in the desert
- Activities: Cultural and historic visits, desert activities, museums, dive in Red Sea...
- Cuisine: Tradicional arabic gastronomy and especial attention on arabica coffee
- Best season: October to April
Riyadh is a blend of the medieval and the millennial, a fusion of fascinating cultures. Riyadh is a place where you can discover the roots of Arabia, and centuries of history that you can appreciate in the souks, streets, historic buildings, museums, and the more cosmopolitan part of Riyadh, where there is a growing contemporary art movement.
But if there is one thing that is a must in Riyadh it is a visit to Diriyah, considered by many to be "the pearl of Saudi Arabia". The historic center of Diriyah is Al Turaif, founded in the 15th century and protected by Unesco.
