Mecca: Full Day Tour only for Muslims
ID: GYG416433-755308
Category:
Country: Saudi Arabia
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Visit Holy Mecca, the home of Islamic history, the Holy Quran, and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. Explore sacred Islamic Mosques and religious areas with your guide on this full-day city tour.
Discover the holy city of Mecca on a guided day trip from Jeddah. Visit the Exhibition Of The Two Holy Mosques Architecture, see the Masjid e Aisha, a renowned destination for pilgrims performing the rituals of Umrah and Hajj, marvel at the Al Fateh Mosque, and much more.
Begin your journey in the morning from Jeddah to Mecca. Mecca is in a desert valley in western Saudi Arabia, Islam’s holiest city; it’s the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad and the faith itself. Only Muslims are allowed in the city with millions arriving for the annual Hajj (pilgrimage).
Dating from the 7th century, the central Masjid al-Haram (Sacred Mosque) is surrounded by the Kaaba, the cloth-covered cubic structure that’s Islam’s most sacred shrine. We will drive first to the Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition.
Next, head to King Abdulaziz Complex for Holy Kaaba Kiswah. Then visit the Masjid Aisha, also known as Masjid at-Tan’eem. Enjoy lunch in the city before continuing to Wadi Fatimah, also known as Mur Al Dhahran Vally.
See the Al Fateh Mosque located In Al Jumum village. Our trip will end with the visit to the Grave of Maymuna bint al-Harith the wife of the prophet. After that, will drive back to Jeddah.
Highlights
- Learn more about Mecca, Islam’s holiest city
- Visit King Abdulaziz Complex for Holy Kaaba Kiswah
- See Masjid Aisha, also known as Masjid at-Tan’eem
- Tour Wadi Fatimah and Al Fateh Mosque
- View the Grave of Maymuna bint al-Harith, the wife of the Prophet
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to government restrictions, only Muslims can join this activity
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver Assistance
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.