Day 1: Travel from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Jeddah
Flight Details: Board your Qatar Airways flight from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Jeddah, with a stopover in Doha.
Arrival in Jeddah: Upon arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to Makkah.
Check-In at Makkah: Settle into Voco Makkah, a comfortable 4-star hotel conveniently located near Masjid al-Haram.
Perform Umrah: After checking in and resting, proceed to Masjid al-Haram to perform Umrah, completing the sacred rituals of Tawaf, Sa’i, and shaving or trimming of hair.
Evening at Leisure: Spend the evening reflecting on your spiritual journey or exploring the surroundings of Masjid al-Haram.
Day 2-4: Makkah – Days of Worship and Ziyarat
Morning: Start your day with breakfast at Voco Makkah, then head to Masjid al-Haram for personal worship.
Ziyarat in Makkah: After Fajr prayers on one of these days, embark on a Ziyarat tour to visit significant Islamic sites in Makkah, including:
Jabal al-Nour, where the Cave of Hira is located.
The Plains of Arafat, a key site during Hajj.
Mina, the site of the symbolic Stoning of the Devil.
Muzdalifah, a place of reflection and prayer.
Afternoon: Take some time to explore other spiritual sites around Makkah or rest at the hotel.
Evening: Participate in evening prayers at Masjid al-Haram or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at Voco Makkah.
Day 5: Transfer to Madinah
Morning: After breakfast, check out from Voco Makkah and prepare for your journey to Madinah.
Transfer to Madinah: Travel by a comfortable coach, enjoying the scenic desert landscapes along the way.
Check-In at Madinah: Upon arrival, check into Emaar Maktan, a 4-star hotel conveniently located near Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Evening: Spend your first evening in Madinah at the Prophet’s Mosque, participating in prayer and reflection.
Day 6: Madinah – Day of Worship and Ziyarat
Morning: After Fajr prayers, embark on a Ziyarat tour of Madinah, visiting key sites such as:
Masjid Quba, the first mosque built in Islam.
Masjid al-Qiblatayn, where the Qibla was changed to Makkah.
Mount Uhud, site of the historic battle.
Jannat al-Baqi, the sacred cemetery where many of the Prophet’s family members are buried.
Afternoon: Return to Emaar Maktan for lunch and relaxation.
Evening: Engage in evening prayers at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi or enjoy the peaceful ambiance of your hotel.
Day 7: Departure from Madinah and Return to Birmingham
Check-Out and Transfer: After breakfast, check out from Emaar Maktan and transfer to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah.
Return Flight: Board your Qatar Airways flight back to Birmingham, with a stopover in Doha.
Arrival in Birmingham: Arrive at Birmingham Airport (BHX) and return home, concluding your 7-night spiritual journey.
