Saudi Arabia: Ancient Nabataean Kingdoms

Journey Overview

Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to international tourism, revealing extraordinary archaeological treasures that rival Petra. This Worldway × A&K journey explores Hegra — the Nabataean civilisation's second city — the dramatic sandstone landscapes of AlUla, the UNESCO heritage site of Diriyah, and the Red Sea coast of Jeddah.

Journey Highlights

• 1Hegra (Mada'in Saleh) — Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone
• 2AlUla — dramatic sandstone formations and ancient rock art
• 3Elephant Rock — a natural sandstone arch
• 4Diriyah — UNESCO birthplace of the Saudi state
• 5Jeddah Old Town — UNESCO coral-built historic district
• 6Red Sea — snorkelling in pristine coral reefs

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