Itinerary · AlUla
AlUla 7-Day Itinerary
A realistic 7-day AlUla itinerary: what to see each day, where to stay, how to move between areas and when to go.
Updated 2026-07-25
How this 7-day AlUla plan works
AlUla + Jeddah slow luxury
Each day below is grouped geographically so you spend your time in AlUla rather than in transit. The AlUla Old Town free tram/tuk-tuk hop-on service links main sights; official Experience AlUla shuttles run to Hegra, Elephant Rock and Maraya. Rental cars and hotel 4x4 transfers cover the wider valley and Ashar. Ride-hailing is limited — rely on hotel drivers.
Day by day
Day 1
Day 1–4 — AlUla premium (Hegra, Elephant Rock, balloon, Sharaan).
Day 2
Day 5 — Fly to Jeddah (JED, ~2h) via connection or direct.
Day 3
Day 6 — Al-Balad old town walking tour + Corniche dinner.
Day 4
Day 7 — Red Sea day trip from Obhur or Formula 1 circuit tour.
Where to base yourself
Ashar Valley
Sandstone-cliff resort zone — Banyan Tree, Our Habitas, Chedi Hegra and Maraya mirrored concert hall.
AlUla Old Town
Restored 12th-century mud-brick village with artisan shops and cafés.
Hegra Archaeological Site
UNESCO Nabataean tombs — the sister city of Petra, accessed via ranger-guided tours only.
Dadan & Jabal Ikmah
Dadan ruins and the 'open library' rock inscriptions in a palm oasis.
Best time to run this itinerary
October–April is the main tourist season with 15–28°C days and cool desert nights — ideal for Hegra, Elephant Rock and hot-air balloons. Winter (Dec–Feb) is coolest and hosts AlUla Moments festivals. May–September is very hot (40°C+) with limited outdoor programming.
Before you go
Book Hegra Rawi tours and Maraya shows on Experience AlUla weeks in advance.
AlUla is a dry destination — no alcohol at any resort or restaurant.
Bring layers — desert nights drop to 5–10°C in winter even when days are warm.
Ready to book your AlUla trip?
Everything in this guide is bookable through Marhaba's licensed partners.
