December Umrah Package From Toronto 2026: What It Should Include
Quick answer
A complete December 2026 Umrah package from Toronto should name the airline and routing, the exact hotels and walking distance to the Haram, room occupancy, ground transfers, visa support, Ziyarah, and what happens if a flight changes. If any of those are vague, the package is not comparable to one that lists them. Al-Ibrahim’s December 23, 2026 group lists all of these.
The eight items every package should name
Airline and routing: This group: EgyptAir, Toronto–Cairo–Madinah
Hotel names: Millennium Al Aqeeq Madinah and Hilton Convention Hotel Makkah
Room occupancy: Quad, triple, double
Nights per city: 4 Madinah, 4 Makkah
Ground transport: Private air-conditioned coach
Visa support: Saudi tourist visa included; Egypt visa excluded
Ziyarah: Included in both cities
Meals: Daily buffet breakfast; lunch included on Cairo tour day
Why "5-star" means little on its own
The Millennium Al Aqeeq Madinah is steps from Masjid an-Nabawi, and the Hilton Convention Hotel Makkah is next to Masjid al-Haram. Distance matters more than stars, especially for seniors.
Land-only vs land-and-air packages
The December 23 package includes round-trip airfare with EgyptAir. For cost comparison against land-only quotes, see December Umrah cost from Toronto 2026.
What this package includes
Round-trip airfare with EgyptAir
Complimentary Cairo Highlights Day Tour with guided sightseeing and lunch
5-star accommodation in Makkah and Madinah
Daily buffet breakfast
Guided religious tours in Makkah and Madinah
Private air-conditioned transportation
Complimentary Umrah kit
Saudi tourist visa (Umrah visa assistance at extra cost)
What this package does not include
Egypt visa fee: US$30 per person
Travel insurance (recommended)
Lunch and dinner outside the Cairo tour day
Personal expenses
Optional excursions
Tipping and gratuities
For how the group runs day-to-day, see December Umrah group from Toronto: what to expect.
Ziyarah included in this package
Madinah: Masjid Quba, Mount Uhud, Masjid Qiblatain. Makkah: Jabal al-Nour, Jabal Thawr, Mount Arafat. See December Umrah with Ziyarah.
Flights and layover
The Toronto–Cairo nonstop (MS996) lands in Cairo the next morning, and the Cairo–Madinah leg (MS677) departs the same afternoon. See Flying EgyptAir.
Visa responsibilities
Saudi tourist visa is included for eligible Canadian travellers. Confirm your route in our Umrah visa guide.
Packing and weather
See December weather and December packing list.
FAQ
Do packages from Toronto include flights?
This one does. Many do not — always confirm.
Is a Cairo stopover worth it?
Here it is complimentary, which makes it easier to justify. See Umrah with Egypt in December.
Where is the full planning guide?
See the complete December Umrah 2026 planning guide.