Umrah & Istanbul
Umrah in Makkah and Madinah, then three nights in Istanbul for the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Eyüp Sultan and the Topkapı relics, arranged with our licensed Umrah partner.
Trip at a glance
- Duration12 days / 11 nights
- Starts inMakkah
- RouteMakkah · Madinah · Istanbul
- Places3 destinations
- CountrySaudi Arabia
- Ideal forPilgrimage tours, Multi-country tours
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-QZXRYZ
Best time to visit: November to February
Trip overview
Umrah in Makkah and Madinah, then three nights in Istanbul for the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Eyüp Sultan and the Topkapı relics, arranged with our licensed Umrah partner.
The route spends 5 nights in Makkah, 3 nights in Madinah and 3 nights in Istanbul, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours and multi-country tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Makkah
- Arrive via King Abdulaziz International Airport and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Masjid al-Haram: The Grand Mosque around the Kaaba
Day 2Makkah: Ziyarat tour of Makkah's holy sites and The Kaaba
- Ziyarat tour of Makkah's holy sites
- The Kaaba: The House of Allah, circled in tawaf
Day 3Makkah: Safa and Marwah and Jabal al-Nour and the Cave of Hira
- Safa and Marwah: The hills walked during sa'i
- Jabal al-Nour and the Cave of Hira: Where the first revelation came
Day 4Makkah: Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah and Jabal Thawr
- Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah: Sites of the Hajj, visited on a ziyarat tour
- Jabal Thawr: Mountain cave of the Hijrah
Day 5Makkah: Umrah with a guide (mutawwif) and Tahajjud and Fajr prayers at the Haram
- Umrah with a guide (mutawwif)
- Tahajjud and Fajr prayers at the Haram
Day 6Makkah to Madinah
- Travel from Makkah to Madinah by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
- Check in at your Madinah hotel
- Riyad ul-Jannah: The 'garden of paradise' inside the mosque, by Nusuk permit
Day 7Madinah: Masjid Quba and Masjid al-Qiblatayn
- Masjid Quba: The first mosque built in Islam
- Masjid al-Qiblatayn: Mosque of the two qiblas
Day 8Madinah: Jannat al-Baqi and Mount Uhud
- Jannat al-Baqi: Historic cemetery beside the mosque
- Mount Uhud: Battlefield and martyrs' graves
Day 9Madinah to Istanbul
- Fly from Madinah to Istanbul and cross into Turkey (Türkiye) (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
- Check in at your Istanbul hotel
- Blue Mosque: Six minarets
Day 10Istanbul: Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia
- Basilica Cistern: Underground cistern
- Hagia Sophia: Byzantine wonder
Day 11Istanbul: Topkapı Palace and Grand Bazaar
- Topkapı Palace: Ottoman palace
- Grand Bazaar: One of the largest covered markets
Day 12Depart from Istanbul
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
- Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
- Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
- Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
- Visa applications sequenced for each country
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Makkah: Choose a hotel within walking distance of the Haram so the five daily prayers do not depend on buses or taxis.
- Madinah: Book the Riyad ul-Jannah through the Nusuk app as soon as your dates are fixed; slots fill quickly.
- Istanbul: Visit mosques outside prayer times and dress modestly.
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Saudi ArabiaMakkah
Makkah is the holiest city in Islam, where Masjid al-Haram surrounds the Kaaba, the direction of prayer for Muslims everywhere.
Saudi ArabiaMadinah
Madinah, the city of the Prophet, is the second holiest city in Islam.
Turkey (Türkiye)Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus.
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