Saudi Arabia

AlUla & Sheybarah Island

Ancient stone, then open water

Eight nights across two sides of Saudi Arabia: the sandstone canyons and Nabataean tombs of AlUla, followed by sculpted overwater villas on Sheybarah, a private island in the Red Sea.

Duration: 8 nights
Best season: October – April
Indicative: From £8,900 per person

The Itinerary

Day by day

Day 1
Arrival in the canyon
A private transfer from AlUla airport to a resort set between rock walls, with dinner under the stars.
Day 2
Hegra at first light
A guided morning among the Nabataean tombs before the heat, with a rawi storyteller.
Day 3
Oasis and old town
Walking the date palm oasis, then the mudbrick lanes of AlUla Old Town at golden hour.
Day 4
Desert in motion
Vintage Land Rover through Sharaan reserve, or a hot air balloon over the valley at dawn.
Day 5
North to the Red Sea
A last swim beneath the cliffs, then a short flight and boat transfer to Sheybarah Island.
Day 6
Reef morning
A private guide on the house reef, then nothing at all until dinner over the water.
Day 7
Out on the water
A day yacht along the coast, lunch on board, and a swim off the tender.
Day 8
Last light
A slow morning in the villa before the transfer back to the mainland.