Saudi Arabia Tour 5N/6D

Day 1: MEDINA

We will meet at Istanbul Airport and depart for Medina with Saudi Arabian Airlines. Upon arrival in Medina in the evening, we will transfer to our hotel. Optionally, you can visit the Prophet's Mosque with our guide and send your greetings to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (The Prophet responds to the greetings of those who come to his grave). After conveying our greetings, we will return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: MEDINA – (AL ULA OPTIONAL TOUR)

For those interested, we will perform the morning prayer at the Prophet's Mosque and then return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, guests can either join the optional Al Ula tour (150 $ per person) or continue their prayers in Medina. After breakfast, we will head to Al Ula. Upon arrival, our first stop will be Al Ula Old Town. Explore this historic area with its narrow streets and mud-brick houses, consisting of 900 houses. After enjoying the city view from the Old Town Tower, we will proceed to the Nabatean Kingdom. Starting our exploration of the Hegra Archaeological Site with the Jeeps waiting at the museum entrance, we will discover the rock tombs of Medain Salih (Hegra), which entered the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008 and is famous for its royal rock tombs similar to those in Petra. We will receive detailed information about the Nabatean Kingdom from our guide and have the opportunity to photograph the most significant rock tombs. After our exploration, we will return to the museum entrance by Jeep and move by bus to the Elephant Rock monument. Here, we will explore this fascinating natural formation created over millions of years by volcanic eruptions, floods, and wind, and enjoy free time in a desert camp nearby for tea and coffee and to take photos. We will return to our hotel in Medina for overnight accommodation.

Day 3: MEDINA - MECCA

For those interested, we will perform the morning prayer at the Prophet's Mosque and then visit important sites around the mosque with our guide, including the Cloud Mosque, the Mosque of Abu Bakr, the Mosque of Ali, and the Cemetery of Jannat al-Baqi, where over 10,000 Companions are buried. After the visits, we will return to the hotel for breakfast and some rest. At the specified time, we will start our tour of the surrounding areas of Medina. Our first visit will be to Uhud Mountain and the Martyrs' Shrine, the site of the Battle of Uhud. We will then visit the Qiblatayn Mosque, the area of the Battle of the Trench, the Medina Train Station, and the Quba Mosque, completing our city tour. Following this, we will head to a date orchard to taste and purchase the famous Medina dates. You will have free time to explore and buy Medina dates under the guidance of our guide. After completing our Medina visits, we will proceed to the Medina High-Speed Train Station and arrive in Mecca in the evening. Optionally, we will visit the Kaaba with our guide. After the visit, we will return to our hotel.

Day 4: MECCA

At 04:00, for those interested, we will depart from the hotel to Jabal al-Noor, where the first revelation was received by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This sacred mountain was the site of the first meeting between the Prophet and Gabriel (peace be upon him) and where the first verses of the Quran were revealed. You can reach the Hira Cave at the mountain's peak with a challenging 50-minute climb. We offer the opportunity to perform the morning prayer at the summit; however, please note that there are no WC or ablution facilities at the top. After the morning prayer, we will return to the hotel for breakfast. Following breakfast, we will begin our Mecca city tour. First, we will view Mount Thawr, the initial stop on the Prophet's migration route, from a distance. Then we will visit the significant areas of Hajj, including Mina, Muzdalifah, Arafat, and the Jamarat (Stone-throwing) area. Our tour will continue with a visit to Hudaybiyyah, the site of the Hudaybiyyah Treaty, which is of great historical importance. On the way back, we will visit a camel farm, where guests can taste camel milk if they wish. After completing our Mecca visits, we will return to our hotel for overnight accommodation.

Day 5: MECCA - JEDDAH

For those interested, we will perform the morning prayer at the Kaaba. After the prayer, we will return to the hotel for breakfast. Following breakfast, we will head to Jeddah. Upon arrival in Jeddah, our tour will begin. Our first stop will be the Al Taybat International City Museum, where we will explore Saudi Arabia's rich past and culture through its traditional architecture and historical artifacts. After the museum visit, we will enjoy a one-hour boat tour to experience the vibrant coastal life of Jeddah, the jewel of the Red Sea. After the boat tour, we will proceed to Al-Balad, the historic old town of Jeddah. Founded in the 7th century, this area is known as the heart and cultural center of Jeddah. After exploring Al-Balad, we will return to our hotel in Jeddah for overnight accommodation.

Day 6: JEDDAH - ISTANBUL

After breakfast at our hotel, we will proceed to the airport. Our enjoyable tour comes to an end.

Day 2: MEDINA – (AL ULA OPTIONAL TOUR)

For those interested, we will perform the morning prayer at the Prophet's Mosque and then return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, guests can either join the optional Al Ula tour (150 $ per person) or continue their prayers in Medina. After breakfast, we will head to Al Ula. Upon arrival, our first stop will be Al Ula Old Town. Explore this historic area with its narrow streets and mud-brick houses, consisting of 900 houses. After enjoying the city view from the Old Town Tower, we will proceed to the Nabatean Kingdom. Starting our exploration of the Hegra Archaeological Site with the Jeeps waiting at the museum entrance, we will discover the rock tombs of Medain Salih (Hegra), which entered the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008 and is famous for its royal rock tombs similar to those in Petra. We will receive detailed information about the Nabatean Kingdom from our guide and have the opportunity to photograph the most significant rock tombs. After our exploration, we will return to the museum entrance by Jeep and move by bus to the Elephant Rock monument. Here, we will explore this fascinating natural formation created over millions of years by volcanic eruptions, floods, and wind, and enjoy free time in a desert camp nearby for tea and coffee and to take photos. We will return to our hotel in Medina for overnight accommodation.

Day 3: MEDINA - MECCA

For those interested, we will perform the morning prayer at the Prophet's Mosque and then visit important sites around the mosque with our guide, including the Cloud Mosque, the Mosque of Abu Bakr, the Mosque of Ali, and the Cemetery of Jannat al-Baqi, where over 10,000 Companions are buried. After the visits, we will return to the hotel for breakfast and some rest. At the specified time, we will start our tour of the surrounding areas of Medina. Our first visit will be to Uhud Mountain and the Martyrs' Shrine, the site of the Battle of Uhud. We will then visit the Qiblatayn Mosque, the area of the Battle of the Trench, the Medina Train Station, and the Quba Mosque, completing our city tour. Following this, we will head to a date orchard to taste and purchase the famous Medina dates. You will have free time to explore and buy Medina dates under the guidance of our guide. After completing our Medina visits, we will proceed to the Medina High-Speed Train Station and arrive in Mecca in the evening. Optionally, we will visit the Kaaba with our guide. After the visit, we will return to our hotel.

Day 4: MECCA

At 04:00, for those interested, we will depart from the hotel to Jabal al-Noor, where the first revelation was received by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This sacred mountain was the site of the first meeting between the Prophet and Gabriel (peace be upon him) and where the first verses of the Quran were revealed. You can reach the Hira Cave at the mountain's peak with a challenging 50-minute climb. We offer the opportunity to perform the morning prayer at the summit; however, please note that there are no WC or ablution facilities at the top. After the morning prayer, we will return to the hotel for breakfast. Following breakfast, we will begin our Mecca city tour. First, we will view Mount Thawr, the initial stop on the Prophet's migration route, from a distance. Then we will visit the significant areas of Hajj, including Mina, Muzdalifah, Arafat, and the Jamarat (Stone-throwing) area. Our tour will continue with a visit to Hudaybiyyah, the site of the Hudaybiyyah Treaty, which is of great historical importance. On the way back, we will visit a camel farm, where guests can taste camel milk if they wish. After completing our Mecca visits, we will return to our hotel for overnight accommodation.

Day 5: MECCA - JEDDAH

For those interested, we will perform the morning prayer at the Kaaba. After the prayer, we will return to the hotel for breakfast. Following breakfast, we will head to Jeddah. Upon arrival in Jeddah, our tour will begin. Our first stop will be the Al Taybat International City Museum, where we will explore Saudi Arabia's rich past and culture through its traditional architecture and historical artifacts. After the museum visit, we will enjoy a one-hour boat tour to experience the vibrant coastal life of Jeddah, the jewel of the Red Sea. After the boat tour, we will proceed to Al-Balad, the historic old town of Jeddah. Founded in the 7th century, this area is known as the heart and cultural center of Jeddah. After exploring Al-Balad, we will return to our hotel in Jeddah for overnight accommodation.

Day 6: JEDDAH - ISTANBUL

After breakfast at our hotel, we will proceed to the airport. Our enjoyable tour comes to an end.