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AlUla · Archaeological Expeditions

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AlUla · Archaeological Expeditions

200,000 years of human history, including four major archaeological sites like Hegra (Saudi's first UNESCO site), Dadan, and Jabal Ikmah ("open library" with hundreds of inscriptions). Experiences include visiting the 111 Nabataean tombs of Hegra (better preserved than Petra), the Old Town with 900 mudbrick houses, Maraya Concert Hall (world's largest mirrored building), Elephant Rock natural formation, vintage Land Rover desert tours, hot air balloon flights, stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve, Winter at Tantora festival, desert polo and equestrian events.

Destination Overview

200,000 years of human history, including four major archaeological sites like Hegra (Saudi's first UNESCO site), Dadan, and Jabal Ikmah ("open library" with hundreds of inscriptions). Experiences include visiting the 111 Nabataean tombs of Hegra (better preserved than Petra), the Old Town with 900 mudbrick houses, Maraya Concert Hall (world's largest mirrored building), Elephant Rock natural formation, vintage Land Rover desert tours, hot air balloon flights, stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve, Winter at Tantora festival, desert polo and equestrian events.

Trip insights

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Best season
Winter
Difficulty
7
Region
Saudi Arabia, Al Madinah Region

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Relaxing in a clean and airy hotel lounge in AlUla, Saudi Arabia

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Lion Face Mountain in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

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Elephant Rock

Photo by Hatem Boukhit

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A square shaped object on the side of a building

Photo by Jens Aber

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A large pyramid in the middle of a desert

Photo by Zhifei Zhou

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Experience the magical desert landscape of AlUla at dusk, beautifully lit by lanterns.

Photo by Tyrrel Burns

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Breathtaking view of a starry night sky over a desert campsite in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with dramatic rock formations.

Photo by SALEH .

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Tabuk city , Saudi Arabia

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Amazed by these stone ruins in AlUla, Saudi Arabia

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A straw hut in the AlUla desert, featuring minimalistic rural architecture and vast landscapes.

Photo by Omer Faruk Dogan

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A pile of metal plates and pans sitting on top of each other

Photo by Jens Aber

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A beautiful sunset view in AlUla, Saudi Arabia

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