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2023 Itinerary

December 2023 Umrah, Jordan and Masjid al-Aqsa Itinerary

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Masjid al-Aqsa and surrounding lands.

December 2023 Umrah, Jordan and Masjid al-Aqsa Itinerary

Plus Optional Add-Ons:

  • Istanbul for an Islamic and Ottoman Historical Tour (3 nights)
  • Tarim for a truly deep, spiritual environment in the southern valleys of Hadramawt (1-4 weeks)

Package Price: Contact Below

Sacred Links: Wednesday 6th December to Monday 26th December 2023

  • Departure on Wednesday 6th December 2023 (evening) InshaAllah from Sydney (or other capital city).
  • Returning on Monday 26th December 2023.
  • Total duration of the trip 18 days / 18 nights booked accommodation.
  • Priority will be given to travellers who undertake the entire 18 day journey.
  • We are also taking bookings for:
    • Umrah Only (10 nights), or Amman/Jerusalem Only (8 nights)
    • Istanbul Add-on (4 nights)
    • Tarim, Yemen Add-on (1-4 weeks)

Madinah

Relive the Madinah Era and experience the deep spiritual memories of Prophetic locations and events

  • 6 Nights in Madinah staying at the Frontel Al Harithia Hotel or similar (5 star, 2mins walk to Masjid al-Nabawi)
  • Daily lessons
  • Daily buffet breakfast

Makkah

Relive the first revelations at the Cave of Hira (if you’re ready to climb Jabal al-Nur)

  • 4 Nights in Makkah staying at the Al-Ghufran Safwah Hotel or similar such as Swissotel Makkah (in the Abraj, with side access so you don’t have to walk through the shopping centre in the Abraj)
  • Drink from Zamzam to your heart’s content and take some back home with you (5L)
  • Daily lessons
  • Daily buffet breakfast

Amman

Relive the miraculous story of the youth of the cave (ashabul kahf) and remember their steadfastness. Visit the resting places of Prophets such as Shu’ayb and Yusha’ bin Nun. Visit the battlefield and resting places of the great companions martyred in the Battle of Mu’ta, including Ja’far ibn Abi Taleb, Zayd ibn Harithah, and Abdullah ibn Rawahah.

  • 3 Nights in Amman at 4 star hotel
  • Breakfast and dinner included

Jerusalem

  • Experience the sanctity of the first qibla in Islam and the second house of worship of Allah built on earth
  • 5 Nights in Jerusalem
  • Includes amazing tours of Masjid al-Aqsa, Masjid al-Khalil (Prophet Ibrahim’s masjid and resting place), Ariha (Jericho – home to the date palm tree plantations of the famous Medjool dates where you can purchase from local Palestinians)
  • Breakfast and dinner included

Complimentary from Sacred Links

  • Pre travel preparation seminar
  • Backpack
  • Ihrām clothes for men

optional ADD ON Istanbul

  • Istanbul 3 Nights in the famous Fateh district in Istanbul, close to landmarks Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Aga Sofia
  • 25, 26, 27, checking out on 28 December 2023
  • Leaving Istanbul late night Thursday 28/12/2023 to Jeddah (onwards to Tarim) or home destination

optional ADD ON Tarim/Yemen

  • Tarim/Yemen 1 to 4 weeks
  • from Friday 29 December up to 26 January 2024
  • Group travels from Istanbul to Jeddah on 29/12/2023 morning, then catches flight from Jeddah to Seyoun 3:45pm
  • Travel by mini-bus from Seyoun Airport to Tarim, passing by the resting place of the first of Ahlul Bayt who settled in Hadramawt (al-Muhajir Ahmed ibn ‘Isa) – approx 35 minute drive from Seyoun Airport to Tarim

NOTE: There are a limited number of places available at the above price. Once we reach a certain number of confirmed travellers and as we approach December, there is a HIGH likelihood that prices will increase. Therefore our advice is to be prompt in confirming your place and paying a deposit (50% of package price = $4,150).

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