December Umrah With Ziyarah in Makkah and Madinah
Quick answer
Ziyarah is a guided visit to historical sites around Makkah and Madinah. The Al-Ibrahim December 23, 2026 group includes Ziyarah in both cities with private air-conditioned transportation: Madinah on Day 4 and Makkah on Day 8.
Madinah Ziyarah on this trip (Day 4, December 26)
Masjid Quba; The first mosque in Islam
Mount Uhud; Site of the Battle of Uhud
Masjid al-Qiblatain: Where the Qibla changed
Makkah Ziyarah on this trip (Day 8, December 30)
Jabal al-Nour: Associated with the first revelation
Jabal Thawr: Connected with the Hijrah journey
Mount Arafat: The Farewell Sermon site
How Ziyarah is planned around prayer times
Group Ziyarah runs mid-morning, returning before Dhuhr. See the full daily schedule in our complete December planning guide.
Where Ziyarah fits in the itinerary
The December group runs Madinah first, then Makkah. See Madinah first or Makkah first in December.
Is Ziyarah included in a package?
In this one, yes. See what a December Umrah package should include.
November Ziyarah options
See Umrah with Jabal al-Noor and Arafat Ziyarah, Umrah with Masjid Quba, Uhud and Qiblatain Ziyarah, and November Umrah with Madinah Ziyarah.
Group support
See December Umrah group from Toronto.
FAQ
Is Ziyarah mandatory?
No. It is optional and separate from the rites.
How long does Ziyarah take?
Half a day in each city on this group.
Full planning guide?
See December Umrah 2026 complete planning guide.