1-Day Al Ula Heritage Tour with Madain Saleh and Elephant Rock

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Madain Saleh, a pre-eminent pre-Islamic Nabataean site
• 02 Visit the Hijaz Railway Station, Qasr al Farid, Mud Houses, and Al Diwan
• 03 Discover the ancient ruins of Dadan and Jabal Ikmah
• 04 Taste local Saudi delicacies over lunch
• 05 See the naturally formed Elephant Rock

Go on a full-day heritage tour to the historical city of Al Ula in Saudi Arabia. Visit Madain Saleh, a pre-eminent pre-Islamic archaeological site dating to the Nabataean kingdom in the first century, along with the Hijaz Railway Station, Qasr al Farid, Mud Houses, and Al Diwan. Try local Saudi delicacies, explore the ancient archaeological sites of Dadan and Jabal Ikmah, and check out the naturally formed Elephant Rock.

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 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities al Ula, Mada'in Saleh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Al Ula Heritage Tour

• Arrive at Al Ula and meet your tour guide at the pick-up point.
• 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 and transfer to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Professional Saudi tour guide
• Lunch
• Snacks and drinks during the tour
• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance
• Items of a personal nature

What to bring

• Wear appropriate shoes and clothes according to the nature of the place being visited.

Know before you go

• This package is subject to Saudi MT rules and regulations.
• This package is changeable upon request.
• Madain Saleh tickets are non-refundable once confirmed.
• It is possible that some of the attractions referred to in the program may not be available at the time of implementation, so another 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's start.
• 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.