Travel Riyadh Itinerary:3 days Must-do list in Riyadh

Day 1 | Morning

Kingdom Centre

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-10:30pm

Ticket Price: 60 SAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: King Abdullah Rd, King Fahd, Riyadh 12271

Regarded as one of Saudi Arabia's landmarks, Kingdom Center boasts unparalleled world-class attractions and a wide selection of retail from local or international brands. The shopping malls here have a wide variety of international brands and can provide a quality shopping experience.

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Trip.com User: It is the highest skyscraper in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has four seasons hotel and a big shopping center that has multi popular brands and cafes. I’m addition, it is surrounded by diversity of restaurants.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Kingdom Centre, you can head to King Abdullah Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

King Abdullah Park

Opening Hours: Open from 1:00pm-0:00am

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Al Amin Abdullah Al Ali Al Naeem, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

KingAbdullahPark is a park named after Abdullah. The park is very clean and tidy, suitable for family outings, and the musical fountain at night is also worth seeing, don't miss it.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious King Abdullah Park, Aloft Riyadh Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Aloft Riyadh Hotel

Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Al Malaz, Aloft Riyadh Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Facilities like 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, fax machine are readily available for you to enjoy. Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer closet, towels, carpeting, scale, slippers to ensure a restful night. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Convenience and comfort makes Aloft Riyadh Hotel the perfect choice for your stay in Riyadh.

Day 2 | Morning

Al Faisaliyah Center

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sat-Sun,9:30am-11:30pm;Open on Fri,4:00am-11:30pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Riyadh

Faisal Tower is a tall building in Riyadh. You can take the elevator to the revolving restaurant at the top of the tower, and enjoy the panoramic view of Riyadh city while enjoying the food. Like Monas in Jakarta, this tower is an organic combination of Islamic traditional culture and modern architectural concepts, and is highly respected by Saudis.

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Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Al Faisaliyah Center, you can head to Heet Cave, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Heet Cave

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Alkharj Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

HeetCave is located in the southeast of Riyadh city, far from the city center. You will be amazed that there is such a "paradise" in the desert area, with caves, clear water, and swimming. This is a great place for an urban adventure.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Vivienda Hotel Villas Granada is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Vivienda Hotel Villas Granada

Located in Riyadh, 9 km from Riyadh Gallery Mall, Vivienda Hotel Villas Granada features a year-round outdoor pool, barbecue and sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Enjoy a cup of tea from your terrace or balcony. Rooms have a private bathroom. Extras include bath robes, slippers and free toiletries. Vivienda Hotel Villas Granada features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers car hire. Kingdom Center is 10 km from Vivienda Hotel Villas Granada, while King Fahd Stadium is 12 km from the property. King Khalid Airport is 19 km away.

Day 3 | Morning

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sat-Sun,8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Historical Center, King Abdul Aziz, Al Murabba, Riyadh 12631

Housed in distinctive modernist buildings and lush gardens, the National Museum of Saudi Arabia is an important part of the King Abdullah Historic Centre. The museum houses important cultural relics from various historical stages of Saudi Arabia, from stone carvings of the Neolithic Age to replicas of ancient buildings in Jeddah, leading visitors into the history of the Arab world and experiencing a magical interactive journey. If you visit the museum on weekdays and there are fewer tourists, you can fully enjoy the eight exhibition halls of the museum. The museum regularly rotates exhibits, hosts exchange exhibitions and other events to ensure that visitors can always experience new exhibition content. Here you can first admire the museum's long-standing collection.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Masmak Fortress nearby is the top choice before you leave The National Museum of Saudi Arabia and hit the road.

Masmak Fortress

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-30 Minutes

Location: Al-Bathaa, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Massamac Fort was built in 1856 as an early fortification, and the name is fitting for this solid fort. The whole building is made of adobe, and the walls are very thick and strong. Its walls are 18 inches thick, and a large 18-meter-high watchtower is built around each corner. Now it is a museum, which houses precious historical photos and cultural relics from a hundred years ago.

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