Hegra

At Hegra , Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, travelers step into the ancient Nabataean world. You will explore vast desert landscapes carved with monumental rock-cut tombs, each decorated with detailed façades, inscriptions, and symbols that reveal stories of powerful families, beliefs, and daily life over 2,000 years ago. Walk among iconic tombs like Qasr Al-Farid, standing alone as a masterpiece of ancient engineering, and learn how the Nabataeans mastered water systems, trade routes, and stone carving in one of Arabia’s most important civilizations. As you move between sandstone formations, your guide will share the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of the site, explaining its connection to Petra and the incense trade. The experience is immersive and respectful, blending history, archaeology, and natural beauty, offering travelers a deep understanding of AlUla’s role in human heritage and the timeless atmosphere of this sacred desert landscape.

Old Town of AlUla

In AlUla Old Town, travelers walk through a living open-air museum that reflects centuries of community life. You will explore narrow alleys, stone houses, and courtyards built closely together for protection and shade, revealing traditional Najdi architecture and desert wisdom. Learn how families lived, traded, and gathered around mosques and markets, and how the town evolved around agriculture and pilgrimage routes. As you move through the remains of homes and public spaces, your guide shares stories of daily life, social traditions, and the reasons residents eventually relocated to the new town. From elevated viewpoints, enjoy sweeping views of the oasis and surrounding mountains, while discovering how AlUla Old Town once served as a vital stop for travelers and traders. The experience blends history, culture, and local storytelling, allowing visitors to connect deeply with the human side of AlUla’s heritage and understand how the past continues to shape the region today.