Umrah & Istanbul: A Journey Through Faith & History
Day 1: Departure from London to Istanbul
Morning: Flight from London Heathrow to Istanbul.
Afternoon: Arrival in Istanbul, greeted by a driver and transferred to a centrally
located hotel in Sultanahmet.
Evening: Leisure time with an option to dine at the hotel or a local restaurant.
Day 2: Guided Tour of Islamic Sites in Istanbul
Morning: Private tour covering key Islamic sites:
o Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
o Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
o Topkapi Palace (including sacred Islamic relics)
o Süleymaniye Mosque
o Optional visit to the Grand Bazaar
Afternoon: Lunch at a local Turkish restaurant.
Evening: Free time to explore or relax.
Day 3: Leisure in Istanbul or Additional Tours
Optional activities:
o Bosphorus Cruise
o Visit to the Spice Bazaar
Afternoon: Free time for shopping or personal exploration.
Evening: Preparation for the next leg of the journey.
Day 4: Departure from Istanbul to Madinah
Morning: Transfer to the airport and flight to Madinah.
Day 5-7: Madinah – Spiritual Journey
Arrival in Madinah and check-in at a hotel near the Prophet’s Mosque.
Guided Ziyarah tour covering:
o Quba Mosque
o Qiblatain Mosque
o Uhud Mountain
o Jannat al-Baqi
Evenings: Time for reflection and prayers.
Day 7: Travel from Madinah to Makkah
Morning: Transfer from Madinah to Makkah (approx. 4-5 hours).
Arrival and check-in at a hotel near the Masjid ul Haram.
Day 9: Makkah Ziyarah Tour
Visit significant sites including:
o Mount Arafat
o Mina and Muzdalifah
o Jabal al-Noor (Cave of Hira)
Evening: Time for personal prayers at the Grand Mosque.
Day 14: Departure from Makkah to Jeddah
Morning: Final prayers and check-out.
Transfer to Jeddah International Airport for the return flight.
Day 15: Arrival in London
Flight from Jeddah to London Heathrow, concluding the spiritual journey.