October 2024 Umrah
AROUND THE WORLD IN 18 DAYS
Silk ROAD UMRAH PROGRAM
Samarkand — Uzbekistan
Al Madinah Al Munawarah — Saudi Arabia
Makkah AL Mukarramah — Saudi Arabia
Cairo & Al Menya — Egypt
Istanbul — Turkey
22nd October to 8th November 2024
Departure from Los Angeles
Please call for other cities
Rates
For customers who are registered among the first 45 Travelers on this package with paid deposit we will honor this rates for them.,
| From | Per Person in Quad | Per Person in Triple | Per Person in Double | Per Person in Single |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Zamzam Makkah and Madinah | Pullman Zamzam Makkah and Madinah | Pullman Zamzam Makkah and Madinah | Pullman Zamzam Makkah and Madinah | |
| Los Angeles | $ 4790 | $ 4890 | $ 5050 | Pls Call |
| Other Cities | Pls call | Pls call | Pls call | Pls call |
Daily Schedule
Day 1: 22-OCT – Tuesday (Los Angeles/Istanbul)
3:00 PM Meet at Los Angeles Airport international Terminal at Turkish Airlines Check in Counters to check in with the group. (Flight Number TK10). Check in all the way to Samarkand and get 2 boarding passes for the 2 flights (5:15 to 5:30 PM Gather at the gate (Please note that some gates take about 40 Minutes to reach), also give enough time to the security checks.
For wheel chair and special assistance passengers they have to consider more times for the check in and security process. (Special assistance passengers must inform us with their needs and requests at the time of reservations).
7:25 PM Departure to Istanbul.
Day 2: 23-OCT 2024 – Wednesday (Istanbul/Samarkand)
06:45 PM Local time in Istanbul arrival to Istanbul, going through security but no Immigration process (Only change the terminal and the gate(s) and no luggage transfer.
Transit is 3 hours and 5 minutes before your next flight
09:50 PM Departure to Samarkand on Turkish Airlines flight
Hotel is booked and we will have a late arrival at 04:40 AM (after Midnight) check into the hotel at Samarkand
Day 3: 24 OCT 2024 – Thursday (Samarkand)
04:40 AM Arrival to Samarkand and Transport to the hotel.
07:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel
02:00 PM Start visiting Registan (of the Timurid Empire) and the three madrasahs (Islamic schools) of distinctive Persian architecture. The square was regarded as the hub of the Timurid Renaissance. Mausoleum of Shaybanids, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah, Chorsu trading dome Ulugh Beg Madrasah Proceed
to Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex. is a mausoleum of the Turco-Mongol [1] conqueror Timur (also known as Tamerlane) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan It occupies an important place in the history of Central Asian architecture [2] as the precursor for and had influence on later Mughal architecture tombs. Gur-e Amir means “Tomb of the King” in Persian. This architectural complex with its azure dome contains the tombs of
Day 4: 25 OCT 2024 – Friday (Samarkand)
Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Visit the mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari is one of the main sites in Uzbekistan. The visiting of one of the main three shrines in Samarkand.
12:00 Noon Friday prayer at Imam Bukhari Masjid
1:30PM Proceed to the Rukhabad Mausoleum, built by order of Amir Timur in 1380, was erected over the grave of Islamic theologian and mystic Sheikh Burhaneddin Sagaradzhi, much esteemed by Timur’s contemporaries. Burhaneddin Sagaradzhi significantly contributed to make Islam widespread among the nomads of Eastern Turkestan. The Islamic scholar, who was married to a Chinese princess, enjoyed great influence at the court of the Yuan dynasty in China. The exact date of his death has not been established, but it is known that he died in China. After the death, according to the Sagaradzhi’s will, his son Abu Said brought his remains to Samarkand.
03:30 PM Lunch
04:00 PM Visit to the Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble includes mausoleums and other ritual buildings of 11th – 15th and 19th centuries. The name Shah-i-Zinda (meaning “The living king”) is connected with the legend that Qutham ibn Abbas, a cousin of prophet Muhammad (AS), is buried here. He came to Samarkand with the Arab invasion in the 7th century to preach Islam.
06:00 PM Stop by The Bibi-Khanym Mosque which is one of the most important monuments of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. It is considered a masterpiece of the Timurid Renaissance. By the mid-20th century, only a grandiose ruin of it still survived, but major parts of the mosque were restored during the Soviet period.
Return to Hotel
Day 5: 26 OCT 2024 – Sat (Samarkand/Al Madina)
01:00 AM Luggage Collection
02:00 Leaving to Samarkand Airport
05:40 Flight leaves to Istanbul Turkish Airlines flight TK373 Check in all the way to Al Madinah and get 2 boarding passes for the 2 flights
08:55 Arrival to Istanbul Local time
Transit time 3 hours and 40 minutes
12:35 PM Flight leaves to Al Madinah on Turkish airlines flight TK108
04:05 PM Arrival to Al Madinah Al Munawarah where you will be met with our meet and assist team and transfer the hotel. On the bus you will have a dinner box
Enjoy your stay and prayers at the AL Masjid AL Nabwai
Day 6: 27 OCT 2024 – Sunday (Al Madina)
4::30 AM Catch the Fajr Prayer at Al Masjid Al Nabawi
6:30 Breakfast (Extended till 10:30AM)
Enjoy the prayers at Al Masjid Al Nabawi.
Will try to book prayer in Al Rawdah Al Al Sharifah based on availability (Will be announced)
9:30 PM After Isha Prayer a night’s tour to special sites of Al Madinah AL Monawarah.
Outstanding experience is waiting for you.
Additional night tour in Madinah for historical sites in Uhud – Saidna Salman Al Farsi Farm- Thaniayt Al Wedaa – Masjid Al Jumaa – Masjid AL Osbah , Masjid AL Ghamam , Arees Well of water, Ghars Well of Water, PARTS OF Uhud mountain guided with a the knowledgeable guides and which some are from the offsprings of the prophet companions (AS). Avery special rare tour to see places that are famous in our history but only little number of visitors can do such a tour.
Day 7: 28 OCT 2024 – Monday (Al Madina)
Enjoy Prayer at the Masjid Al Nabawi
8:00 AM Meeting at the lobby Al Madinah Al Munawarah Hotel. – Morning – Tour in Madinah ( Uhud – Qibaa Masjid – Trench battle site and seven mosques – Zi Al Qiblatain Masjid ). Subject to local rules.
Enjoy the 5 daily prayers at Al Masjid Al Nabawi.
4:30 PM Gathering with the group leader and Imam and refresh your information about the program.
Prepare your luggage to be collected for a smother preparation to go to Makkah in the following morning.
8:30 PM Meeting with the Imam(s) to go over the Umrah preparation and Q&A session.
11:30PM Collection of the luggage to prepare for Makkah next morning
Day 8: 29 OCT 2024 – Tuesday (Al Madina/Makkah)
Fajr Prayer
Breakfast, brief meeting with the group leader.
6:30AM to 8:00AM Breakfast
08:00 Luggage collection
08:30 Perform Ihram at the hotel
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM Check out
10:00 AM Buses will be ready at the time agreed to enjoy our trip to Makkah Al Mukkarramah.
On the bus you will have our lunch bag with plenty of snacks, fruits, fresh vegetables, water and juices etc.
10:30 to 10:45 AM will stop at the Miqat (Abyar Ali) to make the intention.
11:15 Back to the bus. Will be using the AL HIJRAH road also known as the OLD ROAD OF MADINAH (PROPHETS ROAD) on this road we will get the chance to visit very important places like Al Rawhaa well of water and our Imam(s) will explain the places and most important stop will be at Badr city to visit the Badr cemetery of the 14 companions there and see the surrounding sight.
4:30 Pm approximate arrival to Makkah Al Mukkaramah and check into the hotel.
Your luggage will be delivered to your room.
10:00PM Perform the arrival Umrah
Back to hotel and overnight.
Day 9: 30 OCT 2024 – Wednesday (Makkah)
Breakfast after Fajr Prayer.
8:30 AM Bus will take you with the group leader Imam and guides to do Mazarat ( Zyarat ) ( Sightseeing ) to Islamic historical places in Makkah Al Mukkaramah including ( Jabal Al Nur wher Hiraa cave is located ( Ghar Hiraa ) Please , Jabal Thawr wher Ghar Thawr is located that the prophet (AS) and his companion Abu Bakr Al Seddiq stayed at the start of the migration ( Hijrah ) to Al Madinah Al Munawarah.– Al Maalaa – Arafat – montain of mercy ( Jabal Al Rahma ). Also we will pass by Mina and Musdalifa inshaAllah based on the consumed time of the tour.
Subject to local rules.
This day also you can perform another Umrah based on your choice. If you decide to perform another Umrah then perform your Ihram at the hotel and we will cross the legal Islamic boundary of Makkah during the tour so you can make your intention ( Niah ) and perform the Umrah later after our return to the hotel.
Day 10: 31 OCT 2024 – Thursday (Makkah)
Breakfast This daytour is optional based on the weather and road condition and the preference of the client
8:30 Gathering to go to Al Taief City Tour of Masjid Al Abbas, Addas Farm, Rose Factory, Light Lunch
On the way back you can stop at the Miqat if you want to perform another Umrah
Performing a second Umrah is based on personal preferences and availability.
Return to Makkah
9:30 PM Optional Umrah
Day 11: 01 NOV 2024 – Friday (Makkah)
Fajr Prayer
Breakfast
Friday Prayer at Al Masjid Al Haram
Day 12: 02 NOV 2024 – Saturday(Makkah/Jeddah/Cairo)
Fajr Prayer
Breakfast
7:30 AM Luggage Collection
9:00 AM Bus to Jeddah Airport
Midday flight to Cairo Afternoon time (TBA) arrival to Cairo
Arrive Cairo international airport
Meet and assist through arrival formalities.
Transfer to the selected hotel and Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: 03 NOV 2024 – Sunday (Cairo)
Breakfast at hotel.
Full day tour to the impressive pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and the Sphinx at Giza and Mycrenos, Lunch. Continue the tour to visit The Museum of Civilization
Back to hotel and overnight.
Day 14:04 NOV 2024 – Monday (Cairo)
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Minya visit the area Beni Hassan amazing well preserved ancient Egyptian tombs, and the Bahnasa village Area that have about 5000 of SAHABA (Prophet companions) Great companions who saw the prophet (AS) like Saidna Al Miqdad and Saidah Khawlah bent Al Azwar, sons of Saidna Abo Bakr, Omar Bin AL Khattab, and Khalid Bin Al Waleed.
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Lunch will be served at local restaurant
transfer back to Cairo for an overnight. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15: 05 NOV 2024 – Tuesday (Cairo)
Optional Visit to pray Fajr prayer at Imam Shafie Mosque after prayer visits to Imam Laith Bin Saad and Imam Al Saiouti
Breakfast at hotel.
Tour to visit Citadel of Salah El Deen Al Ayoubi, Sultan Hassan Moque, Azhar Mosque and Khan Khalili Bazaar
Lunch
Return to hotel for resting
11:00 PM Luggage collection
Day 16: 06 NOV 2024 – Wednesday (Cairo/Istanbul)
01:00 AM After midnight Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Istanbul, assistance through airport departure formalities.
05:20 AM Flight departure from Cairo to Istanbul Turkish Airlines Flight # 693
08:50 AM Arrival to Istanbul
Transfer to the hotel and Resting time
Few other cities in the world blend the history and cultures of east and west without stepping out of character. Today you step off the plane and into the tapestry that is Istanbul. Revel in the moment. Upon your arrival you will find friendly representative awaiting to chauffer you to your hotel. Freshen up and hit the town or relax and recoup from your travels…you are after all…on vacation. There are no formally planned excursions on arrival day, so feel free to explore and wander the streets of Istanbul… the city of two continents
5:00 PM Optional Tour to the Grand Covered Bazaar and Egyptian Bazzar. Grand Covered Bazaar: In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx is and meerschaum pipers. (Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday)
11:00 PM Return to the hotel
Day 17: 07 NOV 2024 – Thursday (Istanbul)
Gathering at the lobby 8:30 am Pick up time from Hotel: 9:00 am
A full day historical tour with our knowledgeable, experienced and professional local guide Starting from East Roman, we will continue to Byzantium, Ottoman and today’s Republic of Turkey. Istanbul Visiting Sights:
Hippodrome: The scene of ancient chariot races, the ancient Hippodrome, with its four monuments; the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.
Hagia Sophia: This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.
Blue Mosque: Across from St. Sophia built in the 17th century by the architect Mehmet, this is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Topkapi Palace: The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of precious gems,
jewelry thrones of sultans, robes worn by the sultans and their families; miniatures, the Holy Mantle; Chamber of Sacred Relics. And at 17:00 pm – At the end of the day tour, return to your hotel.
Day 18: 08 NOV 2024 – Friday (Istanbul)
Fajr Prayer
6:30 Breakfast
7:30 Luggage Collection
8:00 Bus Leaves to Istanbul Airport
10:00 to 10:30 AM Check in
01:50 PM Flight departs Istanbul to Los Angeles (Please check updates for other cities)
05:00 PM Local time in Los Angeles arrival
Happy and safe return to your family, May Allah accept your Umrah and your efforts.
Please note that the company will be arranging the handling of the flight schedule change by adjusting the domestic flight or Transportaion schedule from city to another and/or arranging
Above schedule is subject to change based on many factors that may come into play and the group leader vision for arrangments.
Package includes / Does not Include
Package Includes
- Airlines ticket from Los Angeles as described
- Hotels and Breakfast
- Meet and assist upon arrival to tour destinations
- Land Transportation by new bus
- From Madinah Airport to Madinah Hotel
- One Tours in Al Madinah Al Munawarah
- Tours in Samarkand as described
- 1 Tour in Makkah
- 2 Tours in Madinah
- 2 Full days tours in Cairo and a trip to Al Menya
- Tours in Istanbul
- Optional tour to Al Taief.
- Saudi tax 5% Minicubilty and 15 % VAT
- Visa (s) Restrictions apply ( Please check for eligibility and lead times )
- Basic Health insurance provided along with the visas according to Saudi government ( Some restrictions may apply – Please refer to the details and coverage )
- Umrah will be planned initially to perform one Umrah during the trip, however we will do our best to schedule a second Umrah but it will be subject to the Haram capacity and availability.
Package Does not Include
- Lunch(s) or Dinner(s) – Unless mentioned in the above schedule.
- *In case of any quarantine due to COVID all expenses are not included for any days
- Travel from other cities other than our departure and return cities. As described.
- Any extra taxes might be enforced by the Saudi government other than described above.
- Tipping, personal expense.
Requirements and More Info
Requirements
- Deposit as described to guarantee your reservation and protect your space.
- Right now there is no vaccine required but passenger must provide and comply with any requirements might be needed in the future by the authorities Age
- A valid USA passport for at least 6 months from the return date. OR for Non USA we require proof of residency ( Extra documents might be required ). Along with 2 passport-size photos.
- Age range ( Any ) unless described. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a Muhrem. Please check with us for updates., a proof of relationship is required for under 18 years old traveling with Muhrem.
- Passengers with Non-USA passport may be required to submit the green card to the Saudi consulate for verification or might obtain a recent notarized copy.
Recommendations & Other information
- Communication with us and follow up to our emails, website and social media for the updates. Make sure that you provide us with your email(s) and phone numbers etc.
- Attending our meetings before the trip or at least our phone conference meeting if you live far from Los Angeles ( We recommend both ) .
- Please have your medications on your carry on with the proper prescriptions.
- In case of any airline sudden schedule changes or flight cancelation passenger will have the right for full refund and Heaven Tours will cover all the penalties with the airlines and hotels related to the Umrah program. Passenger pays all penalties in case he/she cancels from his/her side.
- Passengers are required to fill completely the proper forms of visa applications and provide recent personal photo.
- Visitors should not overstay their visas.
- Visitors must abide by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic laws and regulations, respecting social values and traditions at all times.
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s laws on drug trafficking are strictly enforced. Violators are subject to severe penalties.
- All the rules are subject to change according to the authorities, Heaven Tours, Inc. preserves the rights to decide for any change or cancelation based on our personal point of views or decisions based on any developments or any other circumstances.
Terms & Conditions
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INSURANCE: According to Heaven Tours, Inc.’s terms & condition, we advise customers to consider Travel Insurance policies for all the trips for an additional fee.
Price Change: Prices are subject to change due to the recent fluctuation in related economies. Without advanced notice.