Excursion from Riyadh to Buraydah

Excursion from Riyadh to Buraydah

Trip Summary:

Day 1: Riyadh - Ushaiger - Buraydah.

Riyadh to Ushaiger.

Ushaiger:

On the way to Buraydah we will stop at the city of Ushaiger to explore the heritage village.

Hidden in the heart of the Najd, an oasis-dotted region 200km northwest of Riyadh, Ushaiger Heritage Village provides a

glimpse of a slow-paced Saudi society of old.

Bedouins first settled here 1,500 years ago and Ushaiger quickly became a popular stopping point for pilgrims crossing to

Makkah, thanks to its springs and low-brimmed olive and palm groves. But far from being a dusty, deserted museum piece,

Ushaiger – which, in a naming quirk, means ‘little blonde’ to reflect the nearby red mountain that looms over the yellow mud

houses – still has a small community of residents, making use of its schools, shops and mosques. To walk its narrow lanes

is to enter a living museum, draped with traces of an ancient way of life.

Encased in thick walls, Ushaiger is a labyrinth of winding alleyways, shaded pathways and timber-framed walkways,

crossing between hundreds of mud houses. The village is divided into districts and bisected by groves of palm trees, and

includes a cluster of beautifully renovated houses. These offer a stunning example of Najdi architecture, with its distinctive

triangular windows and roofs, and ornately carved wooden doors. Some still bear the names of the families who lived there.

Ushaiger to Buraydah.

Stop for lunch in a local restaurant Buraydah.

Buraydah Date City:

Upon arrival in Buraydah we will visit the traditional date market, Buraydah which is home to the world’s largest date

market. Know as the Date City, it’s here where the farmers from all over the region come for the seasonal market in August-September – the region has more than 7 million date palm trees, the highest concentration among all the regions in Saudi. Arabia. As a whole, the country produces 1.3 million tons of dates per year from 28 million palm trees of over 40 varieties,

accounting for over 15% of the global production.

Transfer to Hotel - Check in for dinner & overnight.

Day 2: Buraydah - Riyadh.

Traditional local breakfast:

It's time to get access to one of the local houses where they will give you the chance to experience the Saudi hospitality.

Visit The Camel Market:

Today we will check out from the hotel early morning and head to the Camel Market in Riyadh, the largest camel market in

the world ! once we arrive you can enter the main arena which is chaotic and has a lot of buyers and sellers auctioning

different camels. Each owner brings his collection and display them. You will be surprised to find that camels prices are

determined based on a lot of features. This is one of the very local venues that can be experienced in the city.

Stop for lunch in Buraydah.

Al Bassam Heritage House:

Go back in time at the Al Bassam Heritage House is perfect for a dose of the region’s rich heritage and architecture, the

Al Bassam House nestled in Unayzah, just a half-hour from Buraydah, is a must-visit. This palatial treasure built in 1955

spans 3,500 square meters and is a marvel of intricate Najdi ventilation and lighting techniques. Made from mud and

speckled with traditional Najd wood carvings over its roof, the structure echoes the architectural style that has graced the

Saudi landscape for centuries. With 30 rooms spanning two levels, including bedrooms and storage, there is a wealth of

history waiting to be unravelled here. Immerse in a world of ancient crafts, traditional sagas, timeless folk tales, poems, and

ancestral heritage the stuff of an enchanting odyssey.

Drive back from Buraydah to Riyadh.

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