Saudi Arabia Luxury Travel
Be Among the First to Travel to AlUla and Saudi Arabia with A&K
Heir to a rich history, the mysterious Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is home to ancient treasures and the famed desert landscapes that once lured T.E. Lawrence. Today, guests on A&K luxury journeys to Saudi Arabia come for the rare opportunity to explore the archeological trove of AlUla. The star amid AlUla’s mountain sites and ancient culture is majestic UNESCO-designated Hegra (Maidan Saleh), a 2,000-year-old city carved into sandstone and known as the Petra of Saudi Arabia.
Experience other highlights of the kingdom, including the cosmopolitan port city of Jeddah with its Ottoman-era coral houses along the Red Sea and the capital of Riyadh, a buzzy modern city of skyscrapers contrasted by historic ruins and palaces. Discover contemporary museums, lively souks, and Arabian hospitality.
Travel under the wing of the region’s best experts, supported 24/7 by A&K’s experienced global network, including three offices in the Middle East. A&K also invites you to complement your journey, whether before or after, with luxury private travel to Jordan, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
Best Time To Go
October - MarchClimate Charts
Time Zone
ET +9 hoursFlights
Riyadh (RUH); Jeddah (JED)Top Heritage Sites of Saudi Arabia and AlUla
Hegra (Maidan Saleh)
Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Hegra was carved into a rocky desert landscape by the Nabateans, the same ancient architects behind Petra in Jordan. Explore the archeological site’s well-preserved tombs and Rock Art Trail with more than 1500 petroglyphs.
Dadan
Among AlUla’s most significant discoveries is the city of Dadan, the capital of the long-forgotten kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan. Mentioned in the Old Testament, Dadan was built meticulously from stone alongside the valley’s oasis and thrived between the late 9th and early 8th century BCE.
Jabal Ikmah
Thousands of pre-Arabic inscriptions across numerous sites make AlUla an important location in studying the Arabic language. None are as significant as the mountain of Jabal Ikmah, a vast open-air library housing the region’s most varied and highly concentrated inscriptions.
AlUla Old Town
Set within modern AlUla, the old town offers a fascinating maze of mudbrick houses built on a slight elevation and overlooked by a 10th-century citadel. Occupied since the 12th century and well into the not-so-distant past, AlUla’s old town is now a conservation site.
Discover Natural Wonders and Adventure in AlUla
Beyond its ancient past, AlUla offers hiking, horseback riding and outdoor adventure amid striking geological features.
Elephant Rock
Experience this three-story marvel of monolithic red sandstone, rising up in a golden desert.
Oasis of AlUla
Nestled within the Wadi AlQura, discover towering palm trees and this lush emerald desert oasis.
Harrat Uairedh Viewpoint
Sip coffee at sunset from this highest point in AlUla offering panoramic views of the desert landscape.