Ultimate 3-Day AlUla Itinerary
A 3-day itinerary is the absolute best way to experience AlUla, offering a balance of historical discoveries, outdoor adventure, and stargazing under pristine desert skies:
Day 1
Hegra Nabataean Tombs & Elephant Rock
- â–¸ Morning: Official Hegra tour (visit Tomb of Lihyan son of Kuza)
- â–¸ Afternoon: Stroll through AlUla Old Town and lunch in Al-Jadidah
- â–¸ Sunset: Relax at the base of Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil)
- â–¸ Evening: Authentic Arabic dining in Old Town
Day 2
Dadan, Jabal Ikmah & Mirror Hall
- â–¸ Morning: Dadan (capital of Lihyanite kingdom) archaeological tour
- â–¸ Midday: Jabal Ikmah "open library" of ancient rock inscriptions
- â–¸ Afternoon: Visit Maraya Concert Hall (Ashar Valley) for photos
- â–¸ Night: Stargazing tour at Gharameel desert with dinner
Day 3
Oasis Walk & Outdoor Adventure
- â–¸ Morning: Hike the Oasis Heritage Trail (3km shaded palm walk)
- â–¸ Afternoon: Adventure zip-lining or hot air balloon flight over canyons
- â–¸ Sunset: View AlUla from the Harrat Viewpoint
- â–¸ Departure: Transfer to airport or Madinah
2-Day Weekend Quick Guide
For a quick 48-hour trip, merge Day 1 and Day 2. Focus on Hegra in the morning of Day 1, visit Elephant Rock for sunset, and spend Day 2 covering AlUla Old Town, the Oasis Trail, and a photo stop at Maraya Hall before departure.
Book an AlUla Tour Taxi
Make your itinerary stress-free. Book a private taxi driver to transport you between all your scheduled daily spots in AlUla.