Package Details
- Season
- Hajj 2027 / 1448 AH
- Duration
- 22 Days
- Routing
- Madinah After Hajj
- Mina Camp
- Maktab Category A · Zone 1
- Madinah Hotel
- Shaza Regency Plaza (or similar) — 5★
- Makkah Stay
- Movenpick / Swissotel Al Maqam — 5★
- Board
- Makkah Half Board · Madinah Full Board · Mina Full Board
- Flights
- Not included (can be arranged)
- Qurbani
- Not included
- From
- £8,195 per person
Package Overview
The Gold Shifting Hajj Package is the longest itinerary at 22 days, with an early-arrival 5★ central-Makkah stay (Movenpick / Swissotel Al Maqam), a 5★ Madinah-after-Hajj stay, and the premium Maktab Category A, Zone 1 Mina camp — maximum time in the two holy cities.
Hajj Visa — Included as Top Booking Priority
The Saudi Hajj Visa is included and processed end-to-end through official Hajj coordination channels — pilgrims do not apply for the Hajj visa separately.
Hajj 2027 / 1448 AH Calendar Note
All Gregorian dates below follow the Hajj cycle. Saudi authorities confirm the start of Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH only after the official moon-sighting announcement, so the itinerary may shift by one day.
Your 22 Days Itinerary — Madinah After Hajj
- Arrived in KSA · 26 Dhul Qadah
- Makkah Hotel — Movenpick / Swissotel Al Maqam · 26 Dhul Qadah – 4 Dhul Hijjah
- Aziziyah (Makkah Central) · 4–8 Dhul Hijjah
- Hajj Days — Mina · Arafah · Muzdalifah · 8–12 Dhul Hijjah
- Aziziyah (post-Hajj) · 12–14 Dhul Hijjah
- Madinah Hotel — Shaza Regency Plaza · 14–17 Dhul Hijjah
- Return · 17 Dhul Hijjah
The Core Hajj Rites
Yawm al-Tarwiyah — Move to Mina
· 8 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH
Pilgrims enter Ihram, recite the Talbiyah and travel by air-conditioned bus to the Mina tents — the first movement of the core Hajj days.
Mina — Maktab Category A, Zone 1
· 8–12 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH
The Mina camp is the Saudi Hajj Ministry's premium classification — Category A, Zone 1 — the closest position to the Jamarat Bridge. Tents are air-conditioned with sofa-cum-beds, pillows and blankets, plus private group washroom access.
Yawm Arafah — The Day of Hajj
· 9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH
The most important day of Hajj — Wuquf on the Plain of Arafat near Masjid al-Namira from after Fajr to sunset, with the Khutbah of Arafah, dua and supplication, before the sunset transit to Muzdalifah.
Muzdalifah — Laylat al-Mash'ar al-Haram
· 9 → 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH
Maghrib and Isha are combined, pebbles are collected for Rami, and pilgrims rest under the open sky, returning to Mina before dawn.
Yawm al-Nahr / Eid al-Adha
· 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH
Rami of Jamarat al-Aqaba, then Halq or Taqsir completing Tahallul al-Asghar, and Tawaf al-Ifadah with Sa'i in Makkah completing Tahallul al-Akbar.
Ayyam al-Tashreeq
· 11–12 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH
Rami Jamarat at all three pillars each day — al-Sughra, al-Wusta and al-Aqaba — a short walk from the Category A, Zone 1 camp.
Room Occupancy & Pricing
Pricing is per person across the occupancy options below. A separate room in Makkah and Madinah is provided based on the selected occupancy.
| Occupancy | Beds per Room | Price (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 4 | £8,195 |
| Triple | 3 | £8,795 |
| Double | 2 | £9,695 |
Inclusions
- Hajj Visa: Saudi Hajj Visa processed end-to-end through official channels.
- Catering: Makkah Half Board · Madinah Full Board · Mina Full Board, with 24-hour hot and cold beverages during the Hajj days.
- VIP Group Transport: Air-conditioned buses with inbuilt onboard toilets for all package transfers, including the Aziziyah shift.
- VIP Maktab Category A: Premium Mina camp in Zone 1 — the closest to Jamarat, held constant through the Tashreeq days.
- Air-Conditioned Mina Tents: Sofa-cum-beds, pillows and blankets, plus private group washroom access.
- Full Hajj Rites Coverage: Ihram, Talbiyah, Wuquf al-Arafah, Muzdalifah, Rami Jamarat, Tawaf al-Ifadah and Sa'i.
Exclusions
- International Flights: Flights between the UK and Saudi Arabia are not included, but can be arranged for an additional fee from London, Manchester or Birmingham.
- Qurbani: The Qurbani sacrifice is arranged independently through dedicated Hajj Qurbani channels for Yawm al-Nahr.
- Private Transfers: Group transport is by air-conditioned bus; private transfers can be booked directly.
- Unused Services: No refunds are given for any included service or facility a pilgrim does not use.
Key Features of the Package
- Maktab Category A in Zone 1, closest to Jamarat.
- Aziziyah accommodation close to Mina for an easy commute.
- Full-board meals in Aziziyah, Mina and Arafat.
- 24-hour hot and cold beverages in Aziziyah, Mina and Arafat.
- Air-conditioned Mina tents with sofa-cum-beds, pillows and blankets.
- Group's private washrooms in Mina.
- Air-conditioned buses with inbuilt toilets.
- All facilities located near key ritual sites for maximum comfort.
Hotels in This Package
Hotel in Madina - Shaza Regency Plaza (or similar)
Hotel in Makkah - Movenpick / Swissotel Al Maqam
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hajj visa included?
Yes — the Saudi Hajj visa is included and processed end-to-end through official Hajj coordination channels.
Are flights included?
No — international flights are not included, but can be arranged for an additional fee from London, Manchester or Birmingham.
Is Qurbani included?
No — Qurbani is arranged separately through dedicated Hajj Qurbani channels for Yawm al-Nahr.
Where do I stay in Makkah?
In the Movenpick / Swissotel Al Maqam (5★ central Makkah), with an Aziziyah base during the core Hajj days.
What is Maktab Category A?
It is the Saudi Hajj Ministry's premium Mina camp classification. Zone 1 is the inner sub-zone closest to the Jamarat Bridge, meaning a shorter walk for Rami across the Tashreeq days.
Service Terms & Important Notes
- Qurbani is not included in the package.
- Flights are not included but can be arranged for an additional fee.
- Group transportation is arranged by bus.
- A separate room in Makkah and Madinah is provided based on the selected occupancy.
- The itinerary follows the Islamic (Hijri) calendar of Saudi Arabia and is subject to change by one day depending on moon sighting.
- If a pilgrim does not avail any included service, they are not entitled to a refund for the unused facility or service.
