Journey through Saudi Arabia’s deserts, oases and mountains from Riyadh to Abha, exploring World Heritage sites, stargazing in AlUla, and witnessing a rare total solar eclipse with an astronomy specialist, plus a memorable night in a family-run homestay.
  • Witness the Eclipse of the Century with an astronomy expert
  • Stargaze under clear desert skies in AlUla, using traditional Bedouin navigation knowledge
  • Explore the Nabataean city of Hegra and the Neolithic rock art sites of Jubbah, both UNESCO World Heritage-listed
  • Spend a night in a family-run homestay in Asir, gaining insight into daily life in the southern highlands
  • Visit Medina and learn about its wider history beyond the Prophet’s Mosque
  • Discover the marble-built village of Thee Ain and travel through the forested mountains of southern Saudi Arabia
Across 13 nights, enjoy nine nights in hotels, two nights in bell tents at Al Mazham Farm amid palms near Sharaan Nature Reserve, and one night in an Al Shaaf family homestay with traditional Asir meals served on the floor; single rooms aren’t available at the homestay.