The Oldest City You Have Never Heard Of: Five Nights in AlUla
5 Nights – An Immersive Discovery of AlUla’s Ancient Wonders & Desert Refined, Saudi Arabia
- • Duration: 5 days
- • Countries: Saudi Arabia
- • Cities: AlUla
- • Valid Travel Dates: 1 January 2026 - 31 December 2026
Trip Summary
AlUla is one of the few places on earth where two thousand years feel close enough to touch. This five-night journey moves through Saudi Arabia's ancient heartland with specialist guides whose knowledge of Hegra, Jabal Ikmah, and Dadan goes well beyond what's written down. Two exceptional desert properties, Habitas AlUla and Banyan Tree AlUla, frame the evenings. Private throughout.
Countries
- Saudi Arabia
Cities
- AlUla
Accommodation
- Banyan Tree - AlUla
- Habitas - AlUla
Inclusions
- ✓Five nights in luxury resorts with daily breakfast and two gourmet dinners
- ✓Private guided tours of Hegra, Dadan, and Jabal Ikmah
- ✓AlUla Old Town night walk and artisan souks visit
- ✓Desert wellness session and sunset yoga
- ✓Stargazing experience with astronomy guide
- ✓Entrance fees and permits
- ✓Dedicated local Memorii concierge
- ✓Private airport transfers and chauffeured vehicles throughout stay
Exclusions
- ✗Travel insurance
- ✗Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
- ✗Optional add-ons (helicopter ride, spa treatments, private chef dinner)
- ✗International and domestic flights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
City: AlUla
Arrive into AlUla in private SUV transfer, relax and check in to Shaden or Habitas. Spend your first evening strolling AlUla Old Town, a compact cluster of restored mud-brick houses, boutique shops and cafés capped by a carefully prepared welcome dinner where local flavours (mezze, grilled dishes and date desserts) introduce guests to Nabataean-era culinary influences.
City: AlUla
Ancient Wonders of Hegra.After breakfast, embark on a private guided tour of Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the carved Nabataean tombs and learn their stories from your archaeologist guide. Afternoon leisure at the resort spa followed by a sunset yoga session.
Dadan and Jabal Ikmah. Explore the ancient Lihyanite capital of Dadan and the “open-air library” of Jabal Ikmah. Return for a wellness ritual and dinner prepared by a guest chef celebrating local flavours.
City: AlUla
Check in or spend time at Habitas AlUla with its sustainable, low-impact design and desert-focused programming. Afternoon: optional wellness/relaxation or local art visits. Evening transfer to Gharameel for an organised stargazing experience relaxed camp set-up, local grilled dinner by a campfire and expert storytelling about the constellations in one of the world’s darkest skies
City: AlUla
Desert Serenity & Departure. Morning leisure breakfast and spa treatment overlooking the valley. Optional helicopter flight before your private transfer to the airport for departure.
Leisurely breakfast, check-out and private transfer to the airport
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