Jabal al-Nour
The mountain holding the Cave of Hira, where the first revelation came down.
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الزِّيَارَة
Ziyarath — the places, and the stories behind them
Guided visits to the blessed sites of Makkah and Madinah in comfortable vehicles, at a pace that leaves room for reflection. Available as an add-on or on its own.
Makkah
Sites we cover in Makkah
Half-day and full-day itineraries, with a guide who explains what happened where.
Jabal Thawr
The cave that sheltered the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr during the Hijrah.
Mina, Arafat & Muzdalifah
The stations of Hajj, visited outside the season when they are quiet.
Masjid al-Jinn
Marking where a group of the jinn listened to the Qur'an being recited.
Jannat al-Mu'alla
The historic cemetery of Makkah, resting place of Khadijah رضي الله عنها.
Masjid Aisha (Taneem)
The miqat used by those in Makkah entering ihram for a further Umrah.
Madinah
Sites we cover in Madinah
Masjid an-Nabawi & the Rawdah
Guidance on Rawdah permits and the best times to go without long waits.
Masjid Quba
The first masjid built in Islam, and the reward of praying two rak'ah there.
Masjid al-Qiblatayn
Where the qiblah changed direction mid-prayer towards the Ka'bah.
Mount Uhud & the martyrs
The battlefield and the resting place of Hamzah رضي الله عنه and the shuhada.
Jannat al-Baqi
The cemetery beside Masjid an-Nabawi, resting place of many companions.
Masjid al-Khandaq
The site of the trench dug in defence of Madinah, with the seven masajid nearby.
How the tours run
Comfortable vehicles, unhurried pace, real explanation
Ziyarath is easy to rush and easy to waste. Ours run in air-conditioned vehicles sized to the group, with enough time at each stop to actually take it in.
- Half-day and full-day itineraries in both cities
- Vehicles for families through to full coach groups
- Guides who explain the history at each site
- Scheduled around prayer times, never against them
- Slower routes available for elderly travellers
- Can be added to any Hajj or Umrah package