Pilgrims at the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah
Umrah · Saudi Arabia

10 Night Umrah Package

Four nights in Madinah and six in Makkah. The version we book most — enough room that a delayed flight or an awkward Rawdah slot doesn't cost you the trip.

Duration10 nights
RouteMadinah 4 → Makkah 6
WhenYear-round except Hajj
Guide pricefrom £849pp

Ten nights is the sweet spot

Three extra nights over the short package, at a much lower cost per night.

The fixed costs of an Umrah — flights, visa, transfers, the train — don't change with duration. Adding three nights only adds hotel cost, so the price per night falls sharply. Practically, it means the Rawdah permit can land on any day, the ziyarat aren't squeezed, and you can perform Umrah more than once if you wish. For most people this is the right length.

The itinerary

10 nights, Madinah first, with the Haramain train between the cities.

Masjid an-Nabawi during the day1

Madinah

4 nights

Most itineraries begin here. Calmer than Makkah, and a gentler start after the flight.

  • Prayers at Masjid an-Nabawi
  • Rawdah visit on a Nusuk timed permit — we show you how to book it
  • Ziyarat: Quba, Uhud, Masjid al-Qiblatain
  • Rest before entering ihram

Where you stay: Hotel distance to Masjid an-Nabawi stated in metres on your quote.

Getting there: About 6h 30m direct to Madinah (MED). Airport is close to the Haram.

Pilgrims at the Masjid al-Haram2

Makkah

6 nights

Ihram is entered at the miqat on the way. The rites themselves are performed here.

  • Tawaf, then sa'i between Safa and Marwa
  • Halq or taqsir to complete the Umrah
  • Prayers at the Haram, and repeat tawaf as you wish
  • Optional ziyarat: Jabal al-Nour, Mina, Arafat

Where you stay: Distance to Masjid al-Haram stated in metres — the main variable in the price.

Getting there: Haramain high-speed train from Madinah, about 2h 30m.

What's in the price

Everything below is quoted up front. Nothing appears after you've paid a deposit.

Included

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Umrah or tourist visa processing
  • 4 nights Madinah and 6 nights Makkah, with distances stated in metres
  • Haramain high-speed train between the cities
  • All airport and hotel transfers
  • Breakfast throughout
  • ATOL protection where the package is arranged by an ATOL holder
  • A named contact who answers the phone while you're away

Not included

  • Travel insurance — required, and we'll help you find it
  • Meningitis ACWY vaccination and certificate
  • Meals beyond those stated
  • Ziyarat excursions unless listed
  • Personal spending and gifts

What it costs

Guide prices per person, two sharing, outside school holidays. The hotel standard is the biggest single variable.

StandardWhat that meansGuide price pp
3-starComfortable hotels, typically 500–800m from each Haram, shuttle available£849
4-starUnder 300m from both Harams, walking distance to every prayer£1,249
5-starClosest available, often within or adjoining the Haram complex£1,849

The tier here is almost entirely about walking distance. A 3-star at 700m and a 5-star at 100m are the same flights, the same visa and the same train — what changes is the walk to five daily prayers, which matters most for elderly pilgrims and young children. We state the metres on every quote so you're choosing, not guessing.

For comparison, UK agents currently advertise 3-star Umrah from around £550–£1,200 per person, 4-star around £1,200–£1,650, and 5-star from about £1,650 up to £2,500. The very low figures usually mean quad-sharing and a shuttle from 1km-plus out. Ours are guide prices for twin-sharing at the distances stated.

When to go

Any month except the days of Hajj. Ramadan costs far more.

October to March is the most comfortable and the best value. Ramadan — especially the last ten nights — is the most sought-after time of the year and priced accordingly, with hotels near the Haram booking out many months ahead. Summer in Makkah regularly exceeds 45°C, which is demanding during tawaf and sa'i and worth weighing carefully for elderly pilgrims.

Tell us your dates

We'll quote with the distance to each Haram in metres, confirm the current visa route, and write the payment plan out in full.

Questions people ask

Why Madinah first?

It's calmer, it's a gentler start after the flight, and you enter ihram at the miqat on the way to Makkah. Some itineraries reverse it — tell us if you'd prefer that.

How close will the hotels be?

We state it in metres on the quote for both cities, and whether it's walking or a shuttle. That figure is the main thing separating the tiers.

Is the Haramain train included?

Yes, in all tiers. It's about two and a half hours and considerably more comfortable than the coach.

What vaccinations do we need?

A meningitis ACWY certificate is required for entry. Arrange it with your GP or a travel clinic well before you travel.

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