14 days in Middle East Itinerary

As the nation's capital, Riyadh represents a hub of commerce, culture, and transport.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Al Bujairi Heritage Park. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like National Museum and Masmak Fortress. Do your shopping at Kingdom Centre Tower and Naila Art Gallery. It doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Ad Diriyah and admire the landmark architecture of Al Faisaliyah Centre.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Riyadh trip itinerary planning website.

London, UK to Riyadh is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from London to Riyadh. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from London in March: high temperatures in Riyadh hover around 32°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Manama.

Bahrain's capital and largest city, Manama serves as a commercial and financial hub, keeping pace with other Gulf capitals dominating this part of the world.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at City Centre Bahrain and Seef Mall - Seef District. Get in touch with nature at Marassi Beach and Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve. Take a break from Manama with a short trip to Al Areen Wildlife Sanctuary in Sakhir, about 34 minutes away. There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of Qal'at al-Bahrain, tour the pleasant surroundings at Royal Camel Farm, trek along Pearling Path, and pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Asia Carpet & Antiques.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Manama online trip planner.

You can fly from Riyadh to Manama in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, and bus. In April, daytime highs in Manama are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Dubai.

Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort and Bastakia Quarter. Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Sheikh Zayed Road. Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, browse the different shops at The Dubai Mall, enjoy breathtaking views from Burj Khalifa, and enjoy the sand and surf at Jumeirah Public Beach.

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You can fly from Manama to Dubai in 4.5 hours. Another option is to drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Manama to Dubai due to the time zone difference. In April, daily temperatures in Dubai can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Abu Dhabi.

Take a trip to Abu Dhabi to discover a modern metropolis built on a strip of land jutting out into the Persian Gulf.

Escape the urban bustle at Corniche Beach and Yas Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Heritage Village. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Abu Dhabi, soak in style at The Club SPA, buy something for everyone on your list at Marina Mall, and take in the views from Sheikh Zayed Bridge.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Abu Dhabi road trip planning site.

You can drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway and bus; or fly. In April, daytime highs in Abu Dhabi are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.