Every pilgrim tries his best to get the most out of Umrah deals and make his journey to holy sites easy and memorable. Travel agencies also understand pilgrims’ demands and design Umrah packages accordingly. Among the hottest deals, December Umrah Packages are the most lucrative options for several reasons. Pilgrims can easily perform Umrah within budget and save a lot on pockets.
Services Offered in Cheap December Umrah Deals
Travel agencies offer all the services in cheap December Umrah deals, including:
- Umrah Visa
- Flight
- Housing in Mecca & Medina
- Transfer Services
- Meals
- Ziyarat in Mecca & Medina
The first three services are mandatory, while the last three are optional. How do cheap December Umrah deals differ from other expensive packages?
Flight Classes
The first thing that cheap December Umrah deals differ in is the flight class services offered. Most airplanes have three classes of in-flight services: Economy, business, and first-class. Pilgrims opting for these deals are given economy class.
The passengers are offered meals, beverages, checked baggage, in-flight entertainment, and comforts such as pillows and blankets. The seats usually have more reclining and space for the legs to rest.
Flight Mode
Based on the customers’ demand, travel agencies offer an in-direct flight which is cheaper than a direct flight but with short stays on the way. Pilgrims can save a lot on their pocket and find this option useful particularly for short-distance flights.
Housing
Similar to air travel, hotel services are also divided into categories; 2-star, 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star services. The 5-star hotels are further divided into 3 categories i.e., Silver, Gold, and Diamond. Pilgrims are offered 3-star hotels for stay that are located a little further than other hotels i.e., around 15 km away from the Holy Mosques in Meca and Medina. However, several 3-star hotels like Voco, Al Qiswa, Millennium, and Novotel Thakher offer shuttle services which make the journey from the hotel to the Holy Mosques easy.
3-star hotels typically offer air-conditioned rooms with multiple beds, private baths with toiletries, tea/coffee makers, clothes racks, cabinets, smoke alarms, and flat HD TVs with cables. Public spaces are made secure with CCTV cameras, smoke and security alarms, and fire extinguishers. The floor desk and room service are available 24/7 and you can give your card keys before going outside.
Why Cheap Umrah Deals are a Smart Option for the December Pilgrimage?
These Umrah deals can be considered ideal for December due to the following reasons:
Winter Month
The first reason for which pilgrims typically look for costly deals is to find hotels that are nearest to the Holy Mosques. This becomes a necessity, especially during the summer season when the average temperature rises over 42 degrees Celsius.
KSA is a desert country with only four winter months and December is the time when the temperature drops to 23 degrees Celsius. Thus, pilgrims find it easy to take long strolls and reach the Mosques on foot. They don’t find it important to look for 4 or 5-star hotels that lie in the vicinity and cheap Umrah deals prove profitable for them.
Less Crowded
The first 15 days of December are less crowded in Mecca and Medina. After that, the number of pilgrims increases as the Christmas holidays approach. A large number of pilgrims head to KSA for Umrah during this time as the holiday season is long and the winter time is suitable for most pilgrims to perform the pilgrimage. Pilgrims who opt for Umrah during the first 15 days of the month can find cheap Umrah deals profitable.
Extra Services Included in Cheap Umrah Plans
A cheap package doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy extra services. As stated before, a cheap package also offers similar services as provided in other Umrah plans. The difference is just in the flight and hotel class services.
Pilgrims can still enjoy ziyarat, transfer, and meal services but it’s up to them whether to include these services in their packages or not. Travel agents advise pilgrims with limited budgets to opt for cheap Umrah plans and spend saved money on ziyarat tours. The reason is that ziyarat tours elevate the whole experience of the Holy journey and fortify the faith of a believer. Let’s know about the three optional services that can be included in the Umrah plan:
- Meals: Whether you’re going private or with a group, travel agents can reserve meal services for you upon charging some money. The meal is provided in the hotel bistros, three times a day. The food quality is always first-rate and the bistros offer a wide range of cultural cuisines for pilgrims belonging to different countries.
- Transfer Services: Your travel agent can also book transfer services for you to move from Riyadh or Jeddah to Mecca or Medina or in between the latter two. Whether it’s a bus, train, or a private cab, just give some money, and your tickets will be reserved and provided to you before leaving for KSA. You just have to show the tickets and enjoy your ride.
Ziyarat Tours: There are usually 18 ziyarat spots that are included in any package whether reserved by travel agencies or booking on your own. However, you can explore more places by giving extra money and visit ziyarat spots that are not usually visited by most pilgrims. Typical ziyarat spots include the caves of Hira and Thawr, battle places of Badr and Uhud, Mosques of Ayesha, Quba, and Qiblataen, Jannat ul Baqi, and Beer e Uthman.
Ziyarat spots that are not included in typical deals are:
- Al Modhoun Mosque
- Bani Saád Village
- Al Kaladah Heritage Village
- Grave of Abdullah bin Abbas R.A.
- Alkou Mosque
- Khyber Fort
- Hazrat Salman Farsi’s Garden
- Cave of Bani Haram
- Al Rayah Mosque
- The Seven Mosques
Want to perform Umrah on a budget? Choose the best cheap December Umrah packages and embark on the holy journey with your friends and family. Travel with Muslims Holy Travel and make holy your journey worth every penny.
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