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Saudi Arabia Heritage Trail – Riyadh to Medina, 10 Days
A slower self-drive through Najdi villages, Ha’il rock art and three nights in AlUla
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Starts
Riyadh, King Khalid International Airport
Ends
Medina, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Car
Self-drive
Hotels
5 Cities
Stay as many nights as you wish
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Hotels & rental car included — flights optional
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Overview
Trace Saudi Arabia’s central and northern heritage on a ten-day, nine-night self-drive from Riyadh to Medina. Spend time in Diriyah, continue via Ushaiger to Unaizah, explore the Buraydah area and Ha’il, visit the rock art of Jubbah, and stay three nights in AlUla for its ancient sites and desert scenery. Finish with a night in Medina. This is a suggested route with hotels, one-way car rental and excursions to be priced for your dates.
Perfect for
History Buffs
Self-Drive Explorers
UNESCO Seekers
Photography Lovers
Road Trippers
Archaeology Fans
Solo Travellers
Off the Beaten Path
Your Itinerary Overview
10 Days · 9 Nights
Riyadh
Unaizah
Ha’il
AlUla
Medina
Your route. Your pace.
Add or remove nights at every destination. Your itinerary and package price update instantly.
1
Start
Riyadh
Novotel Riyadh Al AnoudStay 2 Nights · Days 1–3
2
Day 2
Riyadh
Novotel Riyadh Al Anoudnight 2 of 2 · Same accommodation
3
Day 3
Unaizah
Gulanar Hotel
4
Day 4
Ha’il
Golden Tulip HailStay 2 Nights · Days 4–6
5
Day 5
Ha’il
Golden Tulip Hailnight 2 of 2 · Same accommodation
6
Day 6
AlUla
Shaden Resort Al Ula Managed by AccorStay 3 Nights · Days 6–9
7
Day 7
AlUla
Shaden Resort Al Ula Managed by Accornight 2 of 3 · Same accommodation
8
Day 8
AlUla
Shaden Resort Al Ula Managed by Accornight 3 of 3 · Same accommodation
9
Day 9
Medina
Radisson Hotel Madinah
10
Day 10
Medina
Departure day · No overnight stay
Why You'll Love This Trip
One continuous route from Riyadh to Medina — no backtracking
Mix of UNESCO sites, ancient rock art and living heritage villages
Drive at your own pace with a one-way rental
Three full nights in AlUla to really take it in
Remote highlights like Jubbah rock art and the Hutaymah crater
Wide choice of hotels from comfortable mid-range to five-star
Connects regions most visitors skip entirely
This is a route draft. Hotels, the Riyadh pickup/Medina drop-off rental, activities and final per-person price require confirmation for selected dates. The Hutaymah crater is a remote detour and should only be included after checking access, road conditions and vehicle suitability. Reserve Hegra visits in advance. Entry to the Prophet’s Mosque and its premises is restricted to Muslims.
What's Included
Ten-day suggested self-drive route and nine planned hotel nights, with specific properties and rental vehicle to be confirmed when priced.
What's Excluded
Flights; visa and travel insurance; fuel, tolls, parking and traffic fines; attraction tickets and guided tours; Hutaymah crater excursion or local guide; meals and personal expenses; one-way car rental fee and any services not expressly confirmed in the final quote.
From per personUS$531