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Diriyah: 1 Day — At-Turaif (UNESCO), Salwa Palace & Lunch in Al Bujairi

A cultural trip to Diriyah, the cradle of the first Saudi state: the historic At-Turaif district (UNESCO), Salwa Palace, the Najdi mud-brick architecture of Al Bujairi and a traditional lunch. A certified guide, transport, tickets and Scat Airlines flights are included.

About the tour

A cultural trip through Diriyah, birthplace of the first Saudi state. Walk the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district, see Salwa Palace and the Najdi mud-brick architecture of Al Bujairi, then enjoy a traditional Saudi meal. With a certified guide, transport and entry fees. Price on request.

Tour highlights

At-Turaif, a UNESCO site
Salwa Palace
Traditional lunch in Al Bujairi
Certified guide and tickets

Photos

6 photos

View of Diriyah
Cycling through mud-brick lanes
Walking in At-Turaif
Light inside a Diriyah mud house
Mud-brick courtyards of At-Turaif
The walls of At-Turaif

Tour program

Day 1

Meet at the designated point in Diriyah.

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At-Turaif district and Salwa Palace.

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Walk through Al Bujairi and its Najdi architecture.

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Traditional Saudi meal in Al Bujairi.

Day 1

Tour ends, return to the meeting point.

What's included

Scat Airlines flights Almaty — Jeddah — AlmatyTransport as per itineraryCertified tour guideEntry fees to all listed sites

Not included in the package

Saudi visaAccommodationServices not listed in the itinerary

About the destination

Riyadh

What to see

Masmak, the mud-brick fortress where the unification of the kingdom began in 1902, the National Museum and the city’s souqs. At-Turaif in Diriyah, a UNESCO site and the birthplace of the first Saudi state, the restaurants of Bujairi Terrace, the Sky Bridge at Kingdom Centre, the mud village of Ushaiqer and the Edge of the World cliffs in the Tuwaiq mountains.

Best time to visit

November to February, with daytime highs around 20–25 °C. Spring and autumn are warm; summer days are hot, up to 45 °C.

Travel tips

Visit Diriyah towards the evening: after touring At-Turaif you can have dinner at Bujairi Terrace. The Edge of the World is reached by 4x4 on a dirt track, so bring good shoes and water. Many museums and souqs close during Friday prayers.

FAQ: Riyadh

How much time do I need in Riyadh?

One day is enough for the city centre and Diriyah. Allow 2–3 days to add Ushaiqer and the Edge of the World.

What is At-Turaif?

A historic district of Diriyah with Najdi mud-brick architecture, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the seat of the first Saudi state.

What is the dress code in Riyadh?

Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees. Women need a headscarf in mosques. An abaya is not required for visitors.

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