2-Day Al Ula Historical Tour with Hegra and Elephant Rock

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Travel to Hurat Alouird for sweeping views over Al Ula
• 02 Shop at the markets of Al Ula Old Town
• 03 Taste regional Saudi delicacies
• 04 Explore the ruins at Dadan and Jabal Ikmah archaeological sites
• 05 Visit the naturally formed Elephant Rock

Go on a 2-day tour to the historical city of Al Ula in Saudi Arabia. Visit Al Ula Old Town, shop in the local market, savour local Saudi delicacies, and travel to Hurat Alouird for a top view of the city. Also, explore the archaeological sites of Madain Saleh, Dadan, and Jabal Ikmah, and drive to Elephant Rock to admire the beauty of nature.

Drive to Madain Saleh, a pre-eminent pre-Islamic archaeological site dating to the Nabataean kingdom in the first century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities al Ula, Mada'in Saleh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Al Ula Old Town and Hurat Alouird

• Arrive at Al Ula and meet your tour guide at the pick-up point or the airport.
• Drive to the hotel and check in.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit Al Ula Old Town and check out the monuments along its streets.
• Drive to Hurat Alouird to see the amazing view of Al Ula city from the top of the highest mountain in the area.
• Go shopping at the Old Town market.
• Have dinner at a local restaurant.
• Drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Madain Saleh, Dadan, and Elephant Rock

• Wake up early and meet your tour guide.
• Drive to Madain Saleh, a pre-eminent pre-Islamic archaeological site dating to the Nabataean kingdom in the first century.
• Visit the Hijaz Railway Station, Qasr al Farid, Mud Houses, and Al Diwan.
• Travel to Jabal Al Banat and check out Lahyan bin Kuza's Tomb.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit Dadan and Jabal Ikmah, the ancient archaeological sites of Al Ula, and learn about the civilization's history.
• Check out Elephant Rock, the naturally shaped rock formation.
• Drive back to the pick-up point or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 1-night accommodation on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast
• Transportation by SUV cars
• Professional Saudi tour guide
• Meals as per program
• Snacks and drinks during the tours
• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance
• Items of a personal nature

What to bring

• Wear appropriate shoes and clothing according to the nature of the places being visited.

Know before you go

• This package is subject to Saudi MT rules and regulations.
• This package is changeable upon request.
• Please be informed that we are not holding any rooms, so the above-mentioned arrangements are subject to availability at the time of actual booking, and the given rates may change. Please also note that the above-mentioned rates are not valid during official holidays such as Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Spring holidays, and New Year holidays.
• It is also possible that some of the attractions referred to in the program may not be available at the time of implementation, so an alternative option will be available to visit according to the instructions of the tour guide accompanying the group.
• If you want to change any of the program's attractions, please inform us 48 hours before the trip starts.
• No change to the program is permitted during implementation except after the approval of the tour guide accompanying the group.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Al Ula, Saudi Arabia

Tour start

AlUla Saudi Arabia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.