The restored mud-brick palaces of At-Turaif in Diriyah under a clear sky

Itinerary · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A day in Riyadh, from the Masmak to At-Turaif

The old centre in the morning, the towers at sunset and the mud-brick city after dark.

One day

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  1. 9:00

    1The Masmak

    Al Dirah·Fort and museum

    The fort of 1865, now a museum.

  2. 10:30

    2The National Museum of Saudi Arabia

    Al Murabba·Museum

    Arabia from prehistory; check the hours.

  3. 13:00

    3Najd Village

    Al Olaya·Saudi

    A Saudi lunch with a Bib Gourmand.

  4. 17:00

    4Kingdom Centre and the Sky Bridge

    Al Olaya·Landmark tower

    The city from the top at sunset.

  5. 19:30

    5At-Turaif, Diriyah

    Diriyah·UNESCO World Heritage

    The lanes lit after dark; pass from diriyah.sa.

  6. 21:30

    6Maiz

    Diriyah·Saudi

    Dinner on Bujairi Terrace, facing the walls.

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