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Riyadh: 3 Days — Masmak, Ushaiger Village & a Hike to the Edge of the World

Three days in the capital and central region: Masmak Fortress, Deira Souq, the National Museum and Sky Bridge, the Al Qasab salt works, the mud village of Ushaiger, Bin Rashid cave and an easy hike to the Edge of the World cliffs. Hotel, guide, lunches and Scat Airlines flights are included.

About the tour

Three days in the capital and central region: Al Masmak Fortress, Deira Souq, the National Museum, the Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge, the salt factory in Al Qasab, mud-brick Ushaiger village, Bin Rasheed Cave and an easy hike at Edge of the World in the Tuwaiq mountains. Hotel, guide and lunches. Price on request.

Tour highlights

Hike to the Edge of the World
Ushaiger mud-brick village
Masmak Fortress and Sky Bridge
Half-board hotel and a guide

Photos

8 photos

Masmak Fortress
Mud houses of Ushaiger
Deira Souq
Edge of the World cliffs
On the cliff edge of the Tuwaiq mountains
In the National Museum
National Museum galleries
Shopping in a Riyadh souq

Tour program

Day 1

Check-in, Masmak and Deira Souq, National Museum, lunch, Sky Bridge and Al Rajhi Mosque. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Salt factory in Al Qasab, Ushaiger village with lunch, return to Riyadh.

Day 3

Check-out, Bin Rasheed Cave, Edge of the World hike, lunch in Riyadh, ends at 18:00.

What's included

Scat Airlines flights Almaty — Jeddah — Almaty2 hotel nights (half board)Transport throughoutProfessional Saudi guideLunches at local restaurantsSnacks, drinks and entrance fees

Not included in the package

Meals not in the programVisa and travel insurancePersonal expenses

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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