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See some of the most holy places in Saudi Arabia on this private guided tour in Madina. The ziyarat, or pilgrimage, of the holy places includes mosques, gardens, and much more. Your guide will show you the best order to visit these places, plus the history and religious importance. You’ll learn much more than you would from any guide book. Enjoy this private tour at your own pace Ride comfortably in your reliable, air-conditioned vehicle Feel free to customize this itinerary Ask plenty of questions to your personal guide

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Fuel surcharge
• Private transportation

What’s not included

• Lunch

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Masjid Al Qiblatayn, Al Qiblatayn, Medina 42312 Saudi Arabia

The Masjid al-Qiblatayn is a mosque in Medina that is historically important for Muslims as the place where, after the Islamic Nabi Muhammad received the command to change the Qiblah from Jerusalem to Mecca, the entire congregation led by a companion changed direction in prayer.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Masjid Quba, Al Hijrah Rd Al Khatim, Medina 42318 Saudi Arabia

The Masjid Quba is the first mosque built by the Muslims. The mosque is a mosque in the outlying environs of Medina, Saudi Arabia. Initially, the mosque was built 6 kilometers off Medina in the village of Quba, before Medina got expanded to include this village.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mount Uhud, Medina Saudi Arabia

This is a section of Mount Uhud, in front of which the second battle in Islam (the Battle of Uhud) took place in 3 AH. Of this mountain, the Prophet (ﷺ) declared, “This mountain loves us and we love it.” [Muslim] Our Next Attraction will be Garden of Salman Farsi: The land on which the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) planted three hundred date palms to free Salman Farsi (may Allah be pleased with him) from slavery. It is located close to Masjid Quba.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Masjid Jummah, Medina Saudi Arabia

Masjid Jummah, on the boundary of Madinah, marks the site where the Prophet (ﷺ) led the first Jummah salah, shortly after his Hijrah (migration) from Makkah. It is about 2.5 km from Masjid-e-Nabwi. Approximately one hundred Muslims participated in this first Jummah salah. Amongst them were the Prophet’s (ﷺ) relatives from Bani an-Najjar who had come to meet him and some from Bani Amr who had escorted him from Quba. After performing the Friday prayer, the Prophet (ﷺ) mounted Qaswa (his camel) and set off for the city of Madinah.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Seven Mosques, Khalid Ibn Al Walid Rd, Medina 42312 Saudi Arabia

The Seven Mosques or Sab’u Masajid is a complex of six small historic and often visited mosques in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. The complex consists of six mosques in spite of the name “Sabah” means “seven”, because it included the Masjid al-Qiblatayn originally.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Medina, Medina, Al Madinah Province

The Garden of Salman Al Farsi is a beatiful historic site in the Blessed City of Madinah which, contains 300 date palms which were planted by The Blessed Prophet Muhammed (Peace and Blessings of God Be Upon Him) himself to free his companion Salman Al Farsi (RA). The garden also contains a well with beautifully fresh sweet water which you can taste. You can visit the garden, taste the water and buy dates from this blessed garden.

Duration: 30 minutes

Accessibility

• Infants must sit on laps
• Near public transportation
• Not wheelchair accessible

Additional information 

• The tour is for Muslims only
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate