Diriyah UNESCO Heritage site tour from Riyadh

• Hotel pickup in Riyadh • Admission to Dirriyah • Driver assistance in English or Arabic

• Personal expenses • Meals and drinks

• Appropriate for all levels of physical fitness.

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the planned departure time.

Tour begins at 09:00 Hrs, with pickup occurring 30 to 60 minutes earlier. *PICKUP TIMING: Be ready for pickup 30 to 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure from your accommodation in Riyadh. Please coordinate with your local contact so that accurate pickup information can be provided. *DROP OFF DETAILS: You will be dropped off at your hotel in Riyadh.

• A 30-minute drive takes us to Ad-Diriyah, situated on the western side of the Wadi Hanifah, a dry riverbed that only sees water flow during heavy rains. Ad-Diriyah served as the capital of Najd (the central plateau of the Arabian Peninsula) from the 15th century until the early 18th century. This location is significant as the birthplace of the first Saudi Kingdom and was recognized for its historical value when it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, noted for its exceptional example of Najdi architecture. The significance of Ad-Diriyah extends back thousands of years as it was part of an ancient trade and pilgrimage route, serving as a gathering point for travelers journeying to or from Asia, Africa, and Europe. During the drive to the city, there will be opportunities to observe the swift growth of this cosmopolitan capital, which the Saudi government has planned to develop into the largest metropolis in the Middle East over the next decade.