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← Middle East

COUNTRY GUIDE

Saudi Arabia

Historic cities, Red Sea shores and landscapes on a remarkable scale.

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Sandstone landscape at AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Photo by Radosław Botev ↗ · CC BY 3.0 pl ↗ · Resized; may be cropped to fit.

MAKE IT YOUR JOURNEY

A little introduction.

Choose a region before choosing a route. Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla and the southwest each offer a different kind of journey, with substantial distances between them.

Areas to explore

  1. 01

    Riyadh and central Arabia

  2. 02

    Jeddah and the Red Sea

  3. 03

    AlUla and the northwest

WHEN TO GO

Plan around the season.

Weather varies greatly across this large country. Compare conditions in your chosen region, especially for summer travel, desert excursions and highland stays.

AT YOUR OWN PACE

A journey idea.

Build the first trip around one or two regional bases. Compare flights and driving distances before linking the capital, Red Sea coast and northwest.

Planning inspiration. Check current transport and access before booking.

THE NEXT CHAPTER

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BEFORE YOU GO

Useful links.

Official travel information

Use the official guide for current destination information, events and travel planning. Entry requirements depend on your passport and itinerary; confirm them before booking.

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