VIP Medina Historical Tour Mount Uhud Quba Mosque and More

5.0 (2 reviews) Medina, Saudi Arabia
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the rich history of Medina with a VIP guided tour tailored for small groups of 2-6 people. This 4-hour experience in a luxury car includes informative visits to key historical sites such as Mount Uhud, where you’ll learn about the Battle of Uhud, the Battle of Handaq, Qiblatain Mosque, and the historic Hejaz Railway Station. Enjoy insights from licensed guides fluent in English, Turkish, and Arabic, and conclude your journey at the significant Quba Mosque. The tour also features a visit to a historic farm for a date purchase experience, making it a perfect blend of history and culture.

- 4-hour VIP guided tour for groups of 2-6 people
- Visit significant historical sites including Mount Uhud and Quba Mosque
- Licensed guides fluent in English, Turkish, and Arabic
- Pickup and drop-off from any hotel in Medina included

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Free transportation to all locations
  • A licensed tour guide
  • Water & snacks
  • Meals
  • Airport drop-off
  • Dates purchases from the farm

What to expect

  1. Uhud Mountain
    30m
    Visit the historic site of the Battle of Uhud (625 CE).

    1. Explanation of the battle strategy and key events
    2. Visit to Jabal al-Rumah (Archers’ Hill)
    3. Visit to the Martyrs’ Cemetery, including Sayyid al-Shuhada Hamza (RA)
    4. Historical and spiritual reflection on lessons learned from the battle
  2. Masjid Al Qiblatayn
    20m
    The mosque where the Qibla direction changed from Jerusalem to Makkah during prayer.

    -Historical explanation of the revelation
    -Significance of the change of Qibla in Islamic history
  3. Pass by
    Pass by the historic well purchased by Uthman Ibn Affan (RA) for public use.

    -The story of how the well was bought and made free for the Muslims
  4. The Seven Mosques
    20m
    Visit the historic group of mosques located near the site of the Battle of Khandaq.

    -Masjid Al-Fath
    -Masjid Salman Al-Farsi
    -Other small historic mosques in the complex
    -Explanation of their connection to the Battle of the Trench
  5. 20m
    Visit the location where the defensive trench was dug in 627 CE.

    -Strategy introduced by Salman Al-Farsi (RA)
    -Explanation of the siege of Madinah
  6. Pass by
    Pass by the historic Ottoman railway station.

    -Background of the Hejaz Railway project
    -Role in connecting Damascus to Madinah
    -Museum visit (Currently CLOSED)
  7. 20m
    Site of the first Friday prayer led by the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah.

    -Importance of Jumu’ah prayer
    -Historical context after Hijrah
  8. 20m
    A well associated with the Prophet ﷺ.

    -Historical narrations
    -Importance of wells in early Madinah
  9. Masjid Quba
    50m
    Visit the first mosque built in Islam.

    -Historical significance
    -Opportunity for prayer
    -Explanation of its virtues

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We provide pickup directly from any hotel in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
-Our driver will arrive at your hotel 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time.
-You will also be contacted by the driver via WhatsApp one day before the tour.

What you should do:
-Please wait in the main hotel lobby (not inside your room).
-Be ready at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
-If your hotel has multiple entrances, wait at the main reception entrance.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please contact us with your needs and we will accommodate

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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