Journey to the Sacred City: 6 Days in Mecca

Mohammad Ghani

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a spiritual adventure in the heart of Mecca, as you discover ancient marvels and savor diverse cuisines. Join me on this transformative journey to the holiest city in Islam.

Trip to Mecca

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Divine Encounters and Culinary Delights

$86

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 36 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

1 - 2 min

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Holy stone in the Kaaba, associated with the rebuilding of the Kaaba by Ibrahim & Ismail.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Sacred ancient sanctuary, the most important Muslim pilgrimage site & a focal point of worship.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Ultra-tall skyscraper complex with hotels, a shopping mall, an Islamic museum & a large prayer room.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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almajles italian restaurant (مطعم المجلس الإيطالي)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

9 - 14 min

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Mecca's "Gate of Peace," the traditional point of entry for pilgrims visiting the Great Mosque.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Immersed in History and Serenity

$98

$ 11

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

19 - 28 min

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Built in 761 CE, this legendary mosque has an open courtyard & offers regular prayer services.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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This mosque lies on the edge of Mecca & so is often used to put on Ihram during the Hajj.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Extensive displays of Islamic images, calligraphy & design housed in the former Al Zahir Palace.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

18 - 22 min

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No time set

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Free

Day 3Indulging in Exotic Flavors and Cultural Gems

$90

$ 7

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

13 - 20 min

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642-meter mountain for hikes to a cave believed by Muslims to be a meditation place of Muhammad.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Contemporary mosque with soaring minarets & a vast prayer hall decorated in black & white marble.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 4From Spiritual Reflection to Gastronomic Bliss

$104

$ 5

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 34 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

28 - 42 min

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2 hills inside the Great Mosque connected by a long gallery, part of the Hajj pilgrimage ritual.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

12 - 15 min

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Huge, walled cemetery sacred to Islam, where members of the Prophet Muhammad's family are buried.

No time set

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Free

Day 5Exploring Sacred Sites and Tantalizing Tastes

$96

$ 7

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

10 - 12 min

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Well-known mountain featuring a hike to a cave that provided refuge for Islamic Prophet Muhammad.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Part of the Hajj pilgrimage, this mosque is the largest in the world & holds up to 4 million people.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

15 - 22 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 6Awe-Inspiring Landscapes and Flavorful Fare

$94

$ 11

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

20 - 24 min

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This famous 70m-high granite hill topped by a large pillar is a Muslim pilgrimage site.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $607 In total

Activities & Food:$568

Transport:$39