For travellers arriving in Saudia Arabia with their tourist visas and a short span of time, the Kingdom offers a range of activities. As a matter of fact, Muslim tourists can also offer Umrah rituals on their tourist visa to the kingdom either by managing their travel and accommodation themselves or opting for an all inclusive Umrah package managed by a credible travel agency.
The benefit of hiring a professional travel
agent for your 6-day Saudi tour plan is that you free yourself from all the
hassles of travel management and booking. Let it be flight bookings, hotel reservations,
transportation arrangements, visa procedures or daily meals – everything
remains efficiently managed by professional travel agents. Therefore, not
only does it minimize the chance of making any errors but also offers a
peaceful and memorable travel experience.
If you are arriving in the region with a
6-day Saudi Tour plan, here’s what you can do.
Day 1: Arrival:
- Arrive in Saudia Arabia;
- Birthplace of the Islamic
religion.
- Renowned for its dates, luxury
lifestyle, oil production, and Arabian horses.
- Visit the vast Rub’ Al Khali
desert, the expansive Al-Ahsa oasis, and more.
When you arrive in Jeddah, you can travel to
your hotel room in the transportation opted for in the package and freshen up. Later
on, you can either spend the day resting or exploring the city on your own.
Day 2: Red Sea:
The next day must be spent on a boat in the
Red Sea for all sorts of water sports i.e. snorkelling, diving, jet skiing, etc.
Head back to land for lunch at the famous Twayna Restaurant then take the historical
tour of Jeddah’s historical downtown.
Prominently including;
- Nasseef House.
- Baghdadi House.
- Al Ma’amar Mosque.
- Jamjoom House.
- Noor Wali House.
- Matbouli House.
- Explore the gold market on
Gabel Street.
- Enjoy a traditional lunch at a
local Naranj restaurant.
- Photograph the iconic Jeddah
Fountain.
Day 3: Umrah:
On the third day, Muslim tourists can travel
for Umrah rituals in Makkah by obtaining an Umrah permit through the Nusuk app.
The city is approximately 80 km away from Jeddah and you can travel in buses,
private taxis or even rent a car for the purpose. Upon your arrival in Makkah,
assume Ihram from the Meeqat region and offer the rites of minor pilgrimage in
Masjid-al-Haram.
Day 4: Travel to Madinah:
If you want, you can spend the next day in
Madinah by visiting the Masjid-al-Nabawi (SAWW) that houses Roza-e-Rasool
(SAWW). Offer prayers there, visit the Riyadh ul Jannah and spend the rest of
the day exploring the city’s various holy sites.
Day 5: Hegra Tour:
The fifth day can consist of the tour of Saudi
Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Madain Saleh (also known as Hegra).
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Have lunch at Heritage Garden
Restaurant.
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Discover AlUla Old Town and explore
the Elephant Rock.
Day 6: Departure:
The last day in the region must spent in
shopping for souvenirs for your loved ones back home and packing. Buy dates,
gold, prayer supplies, and other specialities of the region from the local
markets based on the free time you have before your flight departure.
What the package Includes?
1.
2 nights hotel accommodation in
Jeddah
2.
3 nights hotel accommodation in
Makkah, Madinah.
3.
Tours in an A/C vehicle.
4.
Meet and assist services.
5.
English-speaking tour
leader/driver.
6.
Entrance fees for all visits.
7.
All taxes and services.
What the package excludes?
1.
Domestic flights.
2.
Tipping.
3.
Optional tours.
4.
Drinks during meals.
Tips for an efficient trip:
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Make sure that you have received
all of the necessary documentation before your departure.
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Travel light and pack only the essentials
to stay organized during the trip and reduce baggage handling issues.
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Learn some basic Arabic phrases
for better communication with the locals there.
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Carry cash (Saudi Riyals) for shopping
in the local markets there. Also, carry some additional cash separately to have
a financial buffer in case of any emergency in the region.
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Consider buying travel insurance
for a hassle-free journey.
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Prebook all of your travel, and
accommodation services to save time upon arrival in KSA.
That’s how you can efficiently opt for a
6-day Saudi tour plan with an Umrah travel agency.
