Add-On Tour
Ziyarat Sites
Full-Day Makkah Ziyarat Tour
Quick facts
THE EXPERIENCE
About this tour
A guided day trip to the historic Ziyarat sites around Makkah, including the climb to Jabal al-Nour and the Cave of Hira, ideal as an add-on to any Makkah stay.
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Hotel
Not included — designed as a day-tour add-on to your existing Makkah stay
Transport
Private AC vehicle with pickup and drop-off from your Makkah hotel
Meals
Bottled water provided during the tour
Guide
Knowledgeable local guide for the full-day tour
Places you'll explore
What's included
Private transport
Local guide
Bottled water
Not included
Hotel accommodation
Meals
Personal expenses
Tour itinerary
Day 1Makkah Ziyarat
- Morning climb to Jabal al-Nour and the Cave of Hira
- Rest during midday heat
- Optional visit toward Jabal Thawr and the Cave of Thawr
- Return to Makkah for evening prayer
Day 2Madinah Ziyarat
- Visit Quba Mosque and Masjid al-Qiblatain
- Mount Uhud and the Martyrs' Cemetery
- Jannat al-Baqi (subject to visiting hours)
- Return to Madinah for evening prayer
Plan notes
A full-day route covering the major historic sites on the outskirts of Makkah — see the destination's Key Highlights section for details on each stop.
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Location
Ziyarat SitesMakkah & Madinah Region, Saudi ArabiaTraveller reviews
Imran SheikhLahore, Pakistan★★★★★
The Ziyarat day trip around Madinah brought the history of the companions to life — our guide's explanations at Uhud were unforgettable.
Ayesha MalikIslamabad, Pakistan★★★★★
Climbing up to the Cave of Hira was physically demanding but one of the most spiritually rewarding parts of our whole trip.
Frequently asked questions
Are Ziyarat tours included with a Makkah or Madinah package?
Ziyarat tours can be added on to any Makkah or Madinah pilgrimage package, SaffarGuru arranges guided transport and a knowledgeable local guide for each site.
Are the Ziyarat sites physically demanding?
Some are — Jabal al-Nour and especially Jabal Thawr involve a steep climb on foot, while sites like Quba Mosque and Masjid al-Qiblatain are easy, step-free visits.
How much time should I set aside for Ziyarat?
A full Ziyarat circuit around both cities typically takes 2 to 4 days when added to your main pilgrimage stay, split between Makkah-area and Madinah-area sites.
Do I need a separate visa for Ziyarat sites?
No — Ziyarat sites are covered under the same Umrah or Hajj visa used for Makkah and Madinah, since they're all within the same region.
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