Umrah is a pilgrimage that Muslims perform in Makkah. People from all over the world visit Makkah to perform this religious practice. To visit Makkah for pilgrimage, many companies provide exclusive Umrah tours that are affordable and convenient. Let’s discuss the Umrah tours in detail.
What does the Umrah package include?
Umrah packages include visa and ticket to Saudi, along with a guide and accommodation in Makkah and Madinah.
The exclusive Umrah tours include:
- Stay in 5 star hotels
- Direct flights
- Umrah tour guide or Mutawwif
- Meals
How many types of Umrah packages are available?
- Exclusive umrah package
- 3 star umrah premium
- 3 star umrah package standard
- 5 star umrah package
- Economy umrah package
- VIP umrah travel
These are the basic Umrah packages provided by every travel agency. However, if you’re not satisfied with any of them, you can receive customized umrah packages according to your choice and requirements.
The price of tailored services is more than the standard packages.
What does personalized umrah services consist of?
A personalized Umrah services means that from rooms to the days of stay everything will be according to your personal requirements. For instance, you will select the following, when you personalize an Umrah service for yourself:
- Number of nights
- Number of rooms
- Total persons, including children (if any)
- Type of transport
- Sector of your choice (Makkah-Madinah-Jeddah) or (Madinag hotel-Madinah airport) etc.
What does a VIP umrah travel looks like?
A VIP umrah travel includes the following services:
- Time of your choice, what time you need your flight.Â
- You will receive a private and highly experienced mutawwif, who will guide you throughout the Umrah.
- You will get a 5 star hotel at the distance of 50 m from Masjid ul Haram.
- Similarly, 5 star hotel in Madinah and same distance from Masjid e Nabwi
How to choose a travel company for Umrah?
You must be very careful while selecting an agent for Umrah. You can ask your acquaintances for a reliable Umrah service provider.
You must take into consideration the following points for luxury pilgrimage experiences:
- A good service provider does all your bookings on time.
- Provides you with a guide who helps you throughout the Umrah.
- Takes care of your room bookings and transportation.
How many days are there in an Umrah package?
- Different travel agents offer various types of umrah packages. The most common types of packages offered these days are:
- 10 days umrah trip
- 15 days umrah trip
- 21 days umrah trip
- 28 days umrah package
These are the basic things that are included in Umrah packages:
- Return tickets
- Pick-up service in Saudia to your hotel
- 3 star or 4 star hotel stay ( with 2-3 meals)
- Transportation to and fro Makkah and Madinah
- Some packages offer ziarat also.
- Transportation to Jeddah.
What are the prices of umrah packages?
The price of Umrah package highly depends on the type package you select. Moreover, if you customise your package according to your needs, the price will vary depending upon it.
How to prepare yourself physically and spiritually for Umrah?
There are two aspects of getting ready for Umrah. Let’s have a brief look at both of them:
Physical preparation:
- First of all, you must prepare your physical health, by eating healthy food.
- Get yourself vaccinated.
- Get a complete check up.
- Take lots of nutrition’s and prevent yourself from weakness.
- Carry all your essential belongings like comb, slippers, towel, umbrella, socks, Panadol etc.
Spiritual preparation:
- Seek forgiveness from Allah
- Learn the important duas.
- Make good intentions
- Gather basic knowledge about Umrah, for instance, how to perform Umrah, Sayii etc.
