Jabal al-Nour
The mountain containing the Cave of Hira. Most visitors view it from the base; the climb is steep and demanding.
- Duration
- Half a morning
- Getting there
- Private vehicle from your hotel
- Options
- Private or shared
Ziyarah
Places that give the journey its context. Take on a half day at a time — the days are warm and the walking adds up.
Around Makkah
Sites near Makkah
Jabal Thawr
The mountain of the Cave of Thawr, usually visited as a viewing stop on a Makkah tour.
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Private vehicle
- Options
- Private or shared
Mina, Muzdalifah & Arafat
A drive through the Hajj sites, including Jabal al-Rahmah at Arafat. Helpful context for first-time travellers.
- Duration
- Half day
- Getting there
- Private vehicle
- Options
- Private or shared
Around Madinah
Sites near Madinah
Masjid Quba
The first mosque built in Islam, on the southern edge of Madinah.
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Short drive or taxi
- Options
- Private or self-arranged
Masjid al-Qiblatain
The mosque associated with the change of the qiblah toward Makkah.
- Duration
- About an hour
- Getting there
- Short drive
- Options
- Usually part of a Madinah tour
Mount Uhud & the Martyrs
The site of the Battle of Uhud, with the resting place of the martyrs nearby.
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Short drive
- Options
- Private or shared
The Seven Mosques area
A cluster of historic mosque sites usually combined with Uhud and Qiblatain on one tour.
- Duration
- Combined half day
- Getting there
- Private vehicle
- Options
- Private or shared
Madinah date farm visit
A relaxed stop at a working date farm, popular with families and easy to add to a tour.
- Duration
- About an hour
- Getting there
- Short drive
- Options
- Private or shared