Family Friendly 2-Day Itinerary in Makkah

Day 1: Exploring Makkah

Makkah, Saudi Arabia

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel, fueling up for a day of exploration.
N/A - at your accommodation
Included in hotel cost, 1 hour

9:00AM

Al-Haram Mosque

Visit the iconic Al-Haram Mosque, the holiest site in Islam, and witness the Kaaba.
Walk from your hotel or take a short taxi ride. It's a 10-minute walk.
Free, 2 hours

11:30AM

Abraj Al Bait Mall

Head to the Abraj Al Bait Mall for some shopping and a chance to see the Clock Tower.
Walk from Al-Haram Mosque, it's just across the square.
Depends on shopping, 2 hours

1:30PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a traditional Saudi Arabian meal at a local restaurant near the mall.
Walk from the mall or take a short taxi ride.
Approx. 50 SAR per person, 1 hour

3:00PM

Makkah Museum

Discover the history and culture of Makkah at the Makkah Museum.
Take a taxi from the mall, it's a 15-minute drive.
10 SAR per person, 1.5 hours

5:00PM

Jabal al-Nour

Visit Jabal al-Nour, the Mountain of Light, and see the Cave of Hira where Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation.
Take a taxi from the museum, it's a 20-minute drive.
Free, 2 hours

7:30PM

Dinner at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, savoring authentic Saudi cuisine.
Take a taxi back to the city center for dinner.
Approx. 60 SAR per person, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Spiritual Journey and Shopping

Makkah, Saudi Arabia

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel, preparing for a spiritual journey.
N/A - at your accommodation
Included in hotel cost, 1 hour

9:00AM

Mount Arafat

Embark on a spiritual journey to Mount Arafat, an important site during Hajj.
Take a taxi or join a group tour to Mount Arafat. It's a 1-hour drive.
Free, 3 hours

12:00PM

Mina

Visit Mina, a tent city where pilgrims stay during Hajj, and experience the peaceful surroundings.
Take a taxi from Mount Arafat to Mina. It's a 30-minute drive.
Free, 2 hours

2:00PM

Zamzam Well

Explore the historic Zamzam Well, known for its sacred water, and learn about its significance.
Take a taxi from Mina to the Zamzam Well. It's a 15-minute drive.
Free, 1 hour

3:30PM

Souq Al Hijaz

Shop for souvenirs and traditional items at Souq Al Hijaz, a bustling market in Makkah.
Take a taxi from the Zamzam Well to the market. It's a 10-minute drive.
Depends on shopping, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a final dinner in Makkah, trying out local flavors one last time.
Take a taxi back to the city center for dinner.
Approx. 70 SAR per person, 1.5 hours
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