2-Day Makkah Itinerary: Experience the Heart of Islam

Total price From €315

Created: Sunday 28 September 2025 - Departure: Sunday 5 October 2025

Themes

Weekend Hotel only Hotel Chain Mecca Umrah Groups Makkah + Madinah + Jeddah

Travel Idea: Makkah Weekend Escape

Destination: Makkah, Saudi Arabia
For: 2 Adults
Duration: 1 Night
Hotel: Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah
Included Services: Hotel accommodation
Themes: Weekend, Hotel Only, Hotel Chain, Makkah Only, Umrah Groups, Makkah + Madinah + Jeddah

For your spiritual and cultural journey to Makkah, I recommend exploring some insightful guides and books. "Lonely Planet Saudi Arabia" offers a comprehensive look at the region, while "The Road to Makkah" by Muhammad Asad provides a fascinating personal narrative about travel and faith in Saudi Arabia. For Umrah-specific advice, "The Ultimate Guide to Umrah" by Abu Muneer Ismail Davids is an excellent resource. You may also find "Makkah: From Before Genesis Until Now" by Dr. F.E. Peters both enlightening and educational. These resources will help you prepare for your trip and enrich your understanding of the sacred sites and local culture. If you would like more recommendations or assistance with your itinerary, please let me know!

About the destination

Mecca or Makkah located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam. Every year millions of pilgrims flock to Mecca. As a result there has been a lot of construction to cater for the accommodation of the pilgrims, and extensions to the mosque itself. Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the holy city. Mecca also has a very rich history as it is a very old city which has been considered sacred since the early Middle Ages. In Mecca’s city center there is the Sacred Mosque, considered the holiest site in Islam. The Kaaba is located at the center of the Sacred Mosque, all Muslims pray in the direction of Kaaba, believed to have been originally built by Adam and rebuilt by Abraham and his son Ishmael. Other major sites to see in Mecca are Mina, the Hill of Arafat and Jabal Rahma, the cave Jabal Al Thur and Masjid e Taneem Mosque. Undeniably, Mecca is one of the most spiritual places on Earth.

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Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah, Room

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Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah, Lobby

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With a stay at Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah in Makkah (Makkah City Center), you'll be steps from Great Mosque of Makkah and 7 minutes by foot from Kaaba. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Abraj Al-Bait Towers and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from King Fahad Gate.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a television in a common area, and a reception hall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 1036 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Grab a bite at HAJAR, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

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Total price From €315

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5 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2025

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