Riyadh and Abha in 6 days from $700: Diriyah, the National Museum, Al Soudah mountains, the Fog Walkway, Art Street and Habala village. Hotels included.
Combine the capital with the cool mountains of the south on this 6-day, 5-night Riyadh and Abha tour. In Riyadh, visit historic Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Kingdom Centre and the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, and enjoy an evening at Riyadh Boulevard.
Then fly to Abha in the Asir highlands. Ride the cable car (optional) up Al Soudah mountain, walk among the clouds on the Fog Walkway and see Art Street’s colorful umbrellas light up at night. Visit Shamsan Castle and Abu Sarrah Palace, then spend a day in the traditional villages of Habala, Al Yafaa and Bin Hamsan. You stay 2 nights in Riyadh (Grand Plaza Dhabab) and 3 nights in Abha (Ewaa Express or Aber Abha), or similar, with daily breakfast, air-conditioned transfers, entrance fees and the lunches in the program included.
Pricing: from $700 per person sharing a double room, or $1,000 in a single room. From October to February (high season), add 15% to these rates (about $805 double / $1,150 single). Special rates are available for groups of 15 or more.
Highlights
- Diriyah UNESCO site and the National Museum in Riyadh
- Al Soudah mountain and optional cable car ride
- Fog Walkway and Art Street in Abha
- Shamsan Castle and Abu Sarrah Palace
- Habala, Al Yafaa and Bin Hamsan villages
- Cooler mountain climate in the Asir region
