22 days in Riyadh & Paris Itinerary

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

Riyadh is known for shopping, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Al Faisaliyah Centre, stroll around Salam Park, and take an in-depth tour of Al Masmak Palace Museum.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Riyadh trip builder website.

If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiport is King Khaled International Airport. In June, plan for daily highs up to 48°C, and evening lows to 36°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Disneyland Paris (in Marne-la-Vallee), Giverny (Musee des impressionnismes, Fondation Claude Monet, &more) and Versailles (Palace of Versailles, The Trianons & The Hamlet, &more). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Louvre Museum, steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe, pause for some serene contemplation at Sainte-Chapelle, and make a trip to Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris driving holiday website.

You can fly from Riyadh to Paris in 9 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Riyadh to Paris is minus 2 hours. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Riyadh in June, with highs in Paris at 27°C and lows at 15°C. On the 29th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.