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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 their history and religious importance. You’ll learn much more than you would from any guidebook.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation

What’s not included

• Mount Uhud Admission ticket
• Food and Drinks

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Al Madinah Province, Al Madinah Province

Madinah Munawwarah is the second most holy city for Muslims because there is Masjid-e- Nabawi where Muhammad’s tomb is located. Medina is 210 miles (340 km) north of Mecca and about 120 miles (190 km) from the Red Sea coast. After picking you up from your selected location, our tour will start from Masjid-e-Quba, the first mosque built by Muslims.

Pass By: Al Masjid an Nabawi, King Abdul Aziz Rd Central Madina, Medina 42311 Saudi Arabia

Masjid-e-Nabwi is the masjid (mosque) established by the Prophet (ﷺ) upon his migration to Madinah. It is the second most revered masjid in Islam and the second largest in the world, after Masjid al-Haram in Makkah.

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: 20 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 was expanded to include this village.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Jannatul Baqi, Southeast of the Masjid al-Nabawi, Medina Saudi Arabia

Jannatul Baqi (Garden of Heaven) is the main cemetery of Madinah. Buried here are many members of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) close family, around ten thousand of his companions (Sahabah) and many prominent, pious personalities.

Pass By: Grave Of Hamzah, Sayed As Shuhada, Medina Saudi Arabia

Located in the Shuhada Martyrs District in front of the iconic Uhad Mt, lays the blessed grave of Hamzah the Uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, also known as the Masters of Martyrs and Lion of Islam. ‘The eye cries for Hamzah but the eyes of Hamzah don’t’.

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 the 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: 40 minutes

Pass By: Masjid Al Ghamamah, Al Haram, Medina 42311 Saudi Arabia

This masjid, located about 300m south-west of Masjid-e-Nabwi is known as Masjid Ghamama. It is built on the site where the Prophet (ﷺ) performed the Eid Salah during the last years of his life.

Pass By: Abu Bakar Masjed, Al Haram, Medina 42311 Saudi Arabia

Located very near Gate 6 of Masjid e Nababi and Masjid Al Ghamamah. This is a single-dome mosque and a smaller one

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: 25 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 despite the name “Sabah” meaning “seven”, because it included the Masjid al-Qiblatayn originally.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Medina, Medina, Al Madinah Province

After Garden of Salman Farsi, our Tour ends, and our driver will drop us off at your selected location within Madina City.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Additional information

• Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs, or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator before travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable.
• Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the tour starts.
• The driver will meet you in the lobby.
• Please call the tour operator if you cannot locate your driver.
• Kindly provide your contact number with your country code when keying in your contact details as you will be contacted through Whatsapp and provided with information.
• Total Time 02:00 HRS to 02:30 HRS Maximum. Extra time will be charged cash 50 SAR per hour sedans and 100 SAR per hour for SUVs and 150 SAR per hour for Hi-Ace, Coaster, and Buss
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate