3-Day Ancient Kingdoms Festival Itinerary
This carefully crafted three-day itinerary highlights the best things to do during the Ancient Kingdoms Festival. Immerse yourself in the heritage and beauty of AlUla’s Oasis, gaze down upon the historic sites from the air, and learn about the awe-inspiring civilisations that once reigned here through spectacular after-dark experiences.


Day 1: Heritage, helicopters and stargazing
From exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra to seeing its iconic sites from the air in a thrilling helicopter tour, your first day is filled with some of the historic highlights of AlUla. Come evening, head into the desert to immerse yourself in the cosmos on a stargazing trip.

Day 2: Oasis strolls, ancient tombs and Ikmah at night
Start the day with a relaxing stroll along the Heritage Oasis Trail, before lunch among its lush and picturesque surroundings. Afterwards, take a tour to must-see archaeological site of Dadan and come nightfall immerse yourself in the fascinating Ikmah After Dark experience.

Day 3: Aerial adventure and multisensory experiences
Get your adrenaline pumping with a morning flying through the air at AlUla's Adventure Hub. After lunch head to the innovative Memory Sanctuary for a multisensory dessert, before immersing yourself in the world of the ancient Nabataeans at Hegra After Dark.
Ancient Kingdoms Festival 2023
16 Nov - 2 Dec
Immersive and enriching, the festival aims to ignite a lifelong curiosity and sense of connection with the pivotal stories of the past that shape our understanding of the present.

Explore What to Do in AlUla
Adventure and exploration await in AlUla. Discover ancient civilisations, immerse yourself in stunning desertscape, explore iconic rock formations, take to the air, stroll through lush oases, stargaze under clear night skies…there’s no end to unforgettable experiences in AlUla.