An eight-day Umroh trip that started with a stop in Al Ula before continuing to Madinah, Mecca, and a final transit through Jeddah. I made this journey with my father, my mother, my younger sister, and my wife, while also being part of a larger group traveling with Insan Qolbu, a Hajj and Umroh provider based in Bandung.
Umroh Trip
Dates: 20 to 27 October 2024
Route: Jakarta -> Doha -> Al Ula -> Madinah -> Mecca -> Jeddah -> Doha -> Jakarta
Flights: Round trip with Qatar Airways, with Doha to Jakarta as a Garuda Indonesia codeshare flight
Madinah accommodation: Deyar Al Eiman Hotel
Mecca accommodation: Al Safwah Hotel Tower 3
Travel organizer: Insan Qolbu
Day 1: Exploring Al Ula
Sunday, 20 October 2024
- Travel route: Jakarta -> Doha -> Al Ula
- Arrive at Al-Ula International Airport
- Visit Sheikh Saeed Al Abdaldaim, a historic mosque in Al Ula
- Explore Al Ula Old Town
- Visit Jabal Al Fil (Elephant Rock)
- Take the bus from Al Ula to Madinah and arrive near Al Masjid an Nabawi
Day 2: Al Masjid an Nabawi
Monday, 21 October 2024
- Worship at Al Masjid an Nabawi
- Explore the surroundings:
- Enjoy coffee at Kiffa
- Have a meal at Al-Baik
- Pray in the Rawdah area with tasreh (access permit)
Day 3: Madinah City Tour
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
- Worship at Al Masjid an Nabawi
- Explore the surroundings:
- Enjoy coffee at Brew92
- Pray in the Rawdah area using the Nusuk app
- Take a city tour:
- Visit Masjid Quba, the first mosque in Islam
- Shop for dates and enjoy the Date Farm atmosphere
- Visit Jabal Uhud, the site of the Battle of Uhud
Day 4: Journey to Mecca
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
- Worship at Al Masjid an Nabawi
- Explore nearby spots:
- Visit As-Safiyyah Museum & Park
- Take photos at Madina Photo Frame
- Stop at Bir Ali (miqat) for the intention of umroh
- Take the Haramain High-Speed Railway to Mecca
- Perform the first umroh at Masjid Al-Haram
Day 5: Exploring Mecca
Thursday, 24 October 2024
- Visit The Clock Towers
- Have coffee at Barn’s
- Worship at Masjid Al-Haram
- Visit Jabal Khandama
- Enjoy a meal at Raydan Restaurants
Day 6: Mecca City Tour and Second Umroh
Friday, 25 October 2024
- Perform Friday prayers at Masjid Al-Haram
- Take a city tour:
- Visit Jabal Rahmah, the site where Prophet Adam and Hawa were reunited
- Stop at Masjid al-Ji’ranah for the second umroh
- Perform the second umroh at Masjid Al-Haram
Day 7: Relaxing Day in Mecca
Saturday, 26 October 2024
- Perform Tawaf Sunnah at Masjid Al-Haram
- Explore the surroundings:
- Visit Clock Tower
- Enjoy coffee at RATIO Specialty Coffee
Day 8: Departure
Sunday, 27 October 2024
- Perform Tawaf Wada at Masjid Al-Haram as the farewell tawaf
- Take a bus from Mecca to Jeddah
- Visit Corniche Balad in Jeddah:
- Shop for souvenirs and gifts
- Enjoy local meals at nearby restaurants
- Depart from Jeddah to Jakarta via Doha