Muslims have two types of spiritual and religious tours. One is Hajj (which is obligatory), and the other is Umrah (not obligatory but refreshes your soul).
Umrah is the most sacred journey of Muslims, which they can perform any time during the whole year. Muslims perform the rituals of Umrah in Mecca (the holy city where the holy prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born).
Following are the rituals of Umrah which Muslims perform:
- Tawaf (seven circular anti-clockwise rounds of KAABA)
- Sa’i (walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah)
- Tahallul (the act of shaving or trimming the hair, symbolising the completion of Umrah). Each of these rituals holds significant spiritual meaning, allowing pilgrims to seek forgiveness, express gratitude, and deepen their connection to their faith.
- Rami (throwing stones at the devil (shitaan) in Mina)
- Trimming/Shaving (trimming of hairs at the end of Umrah)
To make this spiritual journey more enjoyable and memorable, Islamic Travel, the best Umrah travel agency in the United Kingdom prepares various Umrah packages. These packages consist of all the basic items which the pilgrims will need during their Umrah journey.
Islamic Travel is also expert in providing affordable Umrah Packages for Couples from UK, that are inclusive of every little thing. Pilgrims do not need to spend any extra cost for the basic services. However, if pilgrims want some kind of exceptional or unique service, then they have to pay the price of it.
Umrah Visa Fees (If Not Included)
Visa is the most significant document which the pilgrim needs during their Umrah journey. Umrah Visa is the proof that you legally entered the boundary of Saudi Arabia. For the performance of Umrah, Saudi authorities issue Umrah visas.
The Umrah packages, except the economy Umrah package of the best travel agency, include the visa processing fee. Therefore, if you book an economy Umrah package, then you have to pay an extra amount for the Umrah visa.
However, Saudi authorities allow the British Muslims to perform Umrah on their tour visa. If you have a tourist visa for Saudi Arabia, then you do not need to apply for an Umrah visa. As per the policy of Saudi Arabia, you can still perform Umrah.
The fee which the travel agency charges you is a very nominal price for the Umrah visa. Moreover, you get the Umrah visa within 2 – 3 working days if you book your Umrah through the Islamic Travel.
Flight Ticket Upgrades
Upgrading your flight tickets makes your Umrah tour more comfortable. This upgrade costs some extra amount instead of the normal price of the Umrah package.
Umrah packages by Islamic Travel offers include the cost of flight tickets. But if you want to upgrade the flights, such as upgrading from economy to business class or from one airline to another airline, then you have to pay the extra amount.
Therefore, upgrade your airline tickets only when you can easily afford it. Otherwise, the tickets which the travel agency provides to the pilgrims are not so bad. You can easily and comfortably complete your Umrah journey.
Hotel & Room Upgrades
Accommodation which Umrah travel agency provides to the pilgrims is within the range of 300 – 400 meters from Masjid Al-Haram (KAABA). Pilgrims can easily access the Masjid Al-Haram for offering the prayers.
But if you want an upgrade in accommodation rooms, such as if you want to stay in a 5-star hotel instead of a 3-star or 4-star hotel, then you have to pay for it in addition to the price of the Umrah package. You can opt for 14 Nights 5 Star Umrah Packages by Islamic Travel, which offers the best stays and accommodation in a very reasonable budget.
The more levels of upgradation you want, the more prices you have to pay to avail that facility. Moreover, if you want to stay in a room which comes with the balcony view of KAABA, then such a facility will only be available to you when you pay the price of that room. These rooms are not easily available; you have to book such rooms at least 2 months before your journey.
Transportation Costs
Transportation is necessary to travel between Mecca and Medina. Pilgrims have to see the sacred places in Medina. Therefore, for this purpose, they have to travel to Medina. By keeping this in view, Umrah travel agency includes transportation service in their Umrah packages.
If you want to do Umrah at a reasonable price, then you will get the local transport facility. In such a transport facility, you have to travel with the residents of Saudi Arabia. The best travel agency gives the option to the pilgrims that they can themselves select transport service for their travel.
If you choose the private transport vehicle instead of the local transport vehicle, then you cannot book the Umrah package at the same price. You have to pay the cost of the Umrah package as per the services which you choose.
Ziyarat Tours (Religious Site Visits)
Ziyarat of all religious places are not included in the Umrah packages which the best travel agency offers. But Islamic Travel’s April Umrah Packages stand out at the top by providing Ziyarat to Holy Sites in KSA. Therefore, prices of the Umrah packages are very reasonable and only include the most sacred places of Islam.
If you want to add some of the religious places in the Umrah package, then you have to ask the staff members of the Umrah travel agency. The staff will tell you about the exact cost of the Umrah package after adding your desired ziyarat places in the Umrah package.
Meals & Dining Expenses
The Umrah packages of the best travel agency include healthy and hygienic food meals. So that pilgrims do not feel ill and perform their Umrah journey effectively and efficiently.
During your whole Umrah journey, you will get breakfast and dinner every day. However, if you want to have lunch, then you can get it on your own. Umrah Travel Agency will not facilitate you in this matter.
During the performance of Umrah, you will not have any extra time during the daytime to have a proper lunch meal. Therefore, in order to save your money and to provide you budget-friendly Umrah packages, the Umrah travel agency in the United Kingdom (UK) does not facilitate you if you want to add lunch meals in the Umrah package.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is very important when you are travelling across the boundaries. Travel insurance provides you surety in respect of any mishap during your Umrah journey.
Umrah packages usually do not include travel insurance in order to cut costs. However, pilgrims have the opportunity of getting the travel insurance facility. Simply, they have to ask the staff members. The staff members are so experienced that they will arrange your travel insurance at a very affordable price tag. You can arrange your travel in our 14 Nights 5 Star Umrah Package that is the most affordable and can be customised according to your choices.
Many of the pilgrims of Umrah do not avail themselves of the travel insurance option. Many of the countries make the travel insurance an essential item for the travel purpose. In these countries you cannot enter if you do not have proper travel insurance documentation.
Personal Expenses
While making a plan for the Umrah journey, also prepare a separate list of your personal expenses. Every pilgrim’s personal expenses are different from one another. Therefore, the Umrah packages do not include the personal expenses cost.
Personal expenses can even be reduced as per the personal needs and requirements of the pilgrims. You can compromise over the things that are not that necessary for travel. If you are short on your budget, you can opt for the facilities that are most crucial for your package. Try to get some reasonable packages from the Umrah agency that is trusted and experienced.
Additional Religious Services
The best Umrah travel agency in the United Kingdom (UK) is now offering some of the additional religious services. These additional services make your journey more spiritual and memorable. Following are some of the additional religious services which the Umrah travel agency provides to the pilgrims:
- Guided tour: you can get our tour guide throughout your journey to accommodate yourself well if you are new in Saudi Arabia or going for Umrah for the first time.
- Digital religious’ materials: like digital prayer mats, many tasbeehat or tasbeeh counters, or modern amenities related to the Umrah, you can get all in your customised tour.
- Pocket-sized Dua lists: it is the most crucial thing during your Umrah journey so that you can make Duas without even remembering or cramming. You can read these Duas wherever or whenever you want if it is a pocket-sized booklet.
- Umrah orientation seminars: It is the most important thing during your Umrah journey if you are unaware of Umrah rituals. You can attend our overall orientation seminars that include every necessary thing which is helpful for your journey. You will get small booklets for your Umrah rituals to perform them perfectly in a correct way. So, our agency is one of the best travel Umrah agencies that assures your travel journey in a positive way.
