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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Explore Masmak Fortress, captured by Ibn Saud in 1902 during the unification of Saudi Arabia.
Walk through At-Turaif in Diriyah, the UNESCO-listed birthplace of the first Saudi state.
Browse traditional textiles, perfumes, and handicrafts in Riyadh’s Dira Souq.
Fly north to Hail, historically linked to Arabian caravan trade routes.
Examine 7,000 to 10,000-year-old rock carvings at Jubbah UNESCO site.
Drive across the red sand dunes of An Nafud Al Kabir during a desert safari.
Visit Elephant Rock, a sandstone formation rising more than 50 metres above the desert floor.
Experience stargazing under AlUla’s low-light desert skies.
Explore Hegra’s Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone during the 1st century BC and 1st century AD.
Discover ancient inscriptions at Jabal Ikmah, known as AlUla’s “open-air library”.
Visit Jabal Uhud, site of the 625 CE Battle of Uhud.
Explore the Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway Station Museum in Medina.
Travel on the Haramain high-speed train reaching speeds up to 300 km/h.
Walk through Al-Balad, Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed coral-stone old city.
See King Fahd Fountain, the world’s tallest fountain projecting seawater over 300 metres high.
Stroll along the Red Sea waterfront at Jeddah Corniche.
Interested in Arabian history, archaeology, and Islamic heritage.
Want to combine cities, deserts, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one itinerary.
Comfortable with long road journeys and domestic transport connections.
Interested in desert landscapes, ancient architecture, and rock formations.
Interested in Nabataean history and early Arabian trade routes.
Comfortable walking several hours daily at archaeological sites and heritage districts.
Interested in cultural experiences rather than luxury resort stays.
Comfortable with warm desert climates and outdoor sightseeing.
Interested in both modern Saudi cities and remote desert regions.
Seeking a beach resort or nightlife-focused holiday.
Uncomfortable with long drives between destinations.
Limited mobility affecting walking on sand, rocky surfaces, or uneven terrain.
Sensitive to heat and dry desert conditions.
Want a slow-paced itinerary with extended leisure time.
Uncomfortable with conservative cultural norms and dress expectations.
Young children who may find the long travel days and archaeological visits tiring.
Expecting extensive luxury experiences throughout the journey.
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David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024