Name: 10 Nights 3 Star London Umrah Package
Brand: Aqdas Travel
SKU: UMRAH-963
Price: 775 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3 (150 reviews)

10 Nights 3 Star London Umrah Package: Extended Time, London Convenience

Ten Nights From the Capital

Listen, London’s got the most flight options, the biggest airports, and frankly the most convenient connections to Jeddah. If you’re living in or near London, why complicate things flying from elsewhere?

Our 10 nights London Umrah package keeps it straightforward – extended stay, budget-friendly 3-star hotels, complete support. Just with London’s unbeatable flight accessibility.

Why Ten Nights Changes Things

Seven nights works for quick trips, but ten nights? That’s when you actually settle in properly. Five full nights in each holy city means you’re not constantly packing, moving, adapting. You establish routines, know where things are, feel comfortable.

The extra three nights compared to standard packages cost surprisingly little extra but give you 43% more pilgrimage time. That mathematics works out beautifully.

Similar to our February packages that focus on extended value, this London departure option maximizes your time in both sacred cities.

London Flight Advantage

London offers something other UK cities can’t match – multiple daily direct flights to Jeddah from Heathrow and Gatwick. More flight times mean better schedule flexibility. Saudia, British Airways, multiple carriers compete, keeping options open.

Living in London, Kent, Surrey, Essex, or the broader South East? Your local departure point beats traveling north to Manchester or elsewhere. Time saved, stress avoided.

For families especially, departing locally matters enormously with children and elderly relatives in tow.

Package Overview

Feature	Details
Duration	10 nights / 11 days
Makkah Hotel	Emaar Andalusia Hotel (5 nights)
Madinah Hotel	Emaar Taibah Hotel (5 nights)
Hotel Grade	Comfortable 3 star standard
Departure Airports	London Heathrow / Gatwick
Flight Type	Return airfare included
Travel Formalities Processing	Saudi Travel Formalities Assistance
Transport	All airport & inter-city transfers
Support	24/7 WhatsApp + emergency line
Room Basis	4 people sharing

Available Add-Ons

Enhancement	Coverage
Ziyarah Tours	Guided historical site visits both cities
Daily Breakfast	Hotel breakfast all 10 mornings
Room Upgrade	Triple, double, or single options
Direct Flights	Premium non-stop routes

The Hotels: Honest Assessment

Emaar Andalusia in Makkah – solid 3-star property, about 12-15 minute walk to Haram. Rooms are clean, AC functions, WiFi connects (mostly), daily housekeeping happens. Nothing fancy but reliably maintained for five-night stays.

Emaar Taibah in Madinah – similar standard, comfortable enough for five nights. Walking distance to Prophet’s Mosque around 10-12 minutes. Madinah’s calmer atmosphere makes these distances feel easier than Makkah’s intensity.

Both hotels provide what you actually need – somewhere clean to sleep, shower, rest between worship. They’re budget 3-star, so manage expectations accordingly. But for the rates, they work absolutely fine.

Five Nights Each City: The Breakdown

Makkah (5 nights):

Perform Umrah rituals without rushing
Multiple Tawaf attempts at peaceful times
Visit Cave of Hira, Jabal Thawr properly
Pray during varied hours experiencing different atmospheres
Rest adequately between physically demanding rituals

Madinah (5 nights):

Multiple Rawdah entry attempts across days
Proper time at Prophet’s grave
Visit Quba Mosque, Uhud thoroughly
Experience Madinah’s peaceful energy completely
Engage with other pilgrims meaningfully

Who This London Package Suits

Ideal Travelers

Pilgrim Type	Why This Works
South East Residents	Local London departure convenience
Extended Stay Seekers	10 nights provides proper immersion
Budget-Conscious	3-star keeps costs sensible
First-Timers	Adequate time learning without pressure
Families	Balanced pacing for children
Working Londoners	Uses annual leave efficiently

London vs Other Departures

From London, you get more daily flight options than anywhere else in UK. Heathrow and Gatwick both serve Jeddah well. Competition between carriers means better scheduling flexibility.

Yes, other cities offer Umrah packages too. But London’s sheer volume of flights creates advantages – more departure times, better backup options if issues arise, typically smoother overall process.

Across all our Umrah packages range, London departures consistently show highest availability and flexibility.

Transport Reality

Included transport covers: London airports to Makkah hotel, Makkah to Madinah inter-city transfer, Madinah hotel back to airport. Standard package stuff.

Local taxis within each city? Not included. Ziyarah tour transport? Optional extra. Budget £30-50 additional for occasional taxi convenience.

Additional Budget Planning

Realistic Extra Costs (10 Days)

Expense Category	Estimated Amount
Meals (no breakfast)	£150-250 per person
Ziyarah Tours	£50-80 comprehensive
Personal Shopping	£40-100 typical
Local Transport	£30-60 occasional use
Travel Insurance	£30-50 essential
Miscellaneous	£30-50 buffer
Total Additional	£330-500 per person

The London Muslim Community

London’s got the UK’s largest Muslim population – over 1.3 million. That’s why multiple agencies, including Aqdas Travel, focus heavily on serving London departures with comprehensive options.

This community understands value. Extended 10-night stays at sensible 3-star rates represent smart planning – maximum spiritual benefit without unnecessary luxury spending.

Room Sharing Economics

Standard quad basis (4 per room) keeps costs manageable. Typical 3-star rooms run 20-24 square meters with two double beds or four singles.

Works perfectly for families (2 adults, 2 kids), friend groups, or couples traveling together. Want different configurations? Triple/double/single available at adjusted rates.

Comparing to Luxury

Could you do 5-star packages instead? Sure. You’d pay substantially more for closer locations and fancier amenities.

But here’s the thing – you’re spending most time at mosques anyway. The 3-star rooms accomplish their purpose (sleep, shower, rest) perfectly adequately. Money saved can fund extended duration, Ziyarah tours, or bringing extra family members.

Making Ten Nights Work

For Working Londoners: Ten nights requires careful annual leave planning. Many combine one week leave with long weekend or bank holiday for extended period.

For Families: School holiday periods work perfectly – half-terms, Easter, summer. Ten nights fits nicely within these breaks.

For Retirees: Complete flexibility choosing quieter periods for better rates and smaller crowds.

Ziyarah Tours: Worth Considering

With ten nights, comprehensive Ziyarah coverage makes sense. Guides explain historical significance properly – Cave of Hira isn’t just a cave, Uhud isn’t just a mountain. Context matters.

Children especially benefit from guided educational tours versus just dragging them around independently.

Booking from London

London packages need 8-12 weeks advance booking for general periods, 12-16 weeks for school holidays due to high London Muslim population demand.

For those planning sacred Hajj journeys, many combine extended Umrah before or after the Hajj season.

Our London team handles everything straightforwardly. No pressure tactics, no hidden surprises – just honest service for the capital’s Muslim community seeking extended pilgrimage at budget-friendly rates.

This is about maximizing your time in Makkah and Madinah, flying conveniently from London, at 3-star rates working families can genuinely manage.

London offers genuinely superior flight infrastructure for Umrah that other UK cities simply can't match. Multiple Daily Direct Flights: Heathrow and Gatwick combined have 2-4 direct daily flights to Jeddah depending on season, operated by Saudia, British Airways, and occasionally others. Manchester might have one daily direct. Other cities rely entirely on connecting flights. Carrier Competition: Multiple airlines competing on London-Jeddah route keeps pricing somewhat competitive and provides backup options if one carrier has issues. Schedule Flexibility: With multiple daily departures, you can choose morning, afternoon, or evening flights matching your preferences. Manchester locks you into whatever single timing they offer. Airport Infrastructure: Heathrow especially has extensive Muslim facilities - proper prayer rooms, numerous Halal food options, staff experienced with Hajj/Umrah groups. Connection Options: Even indirect flights from London offer better routing - European hubs like Istanbul, Dubai, Doha all well-served from London with smooth connections. Backup Planning: If your flight gets cancelled (happens occasionally), London's volume means rebooking on next available flight is easier than from cities with one daily departure. Local Convenience: For London, Kent, Surrey, Essex, Hertfordshire residents, departing locally eliminates expensive trips north or hotel stays near other airports. However, if you live in Manchester, Birmingham, or Scotland, forcing yourself to travel to London negates these advantages - fly from your local airport instead.

Five nights per property sits in that middle duration where hotels need to be reliably decent but don't need to be exceptional. Emaar Andalusia in Makkah: This is established 3-star property about 900-1000 meters from Haram (12-15 minute walk or shuttle bus). Rooms run 20-22 square meters typically, with two double beds or four singles for quad sharing. Air conditioning functions adequately though sometimes struggles during peak afternoon heat - it'll cool the room eventually, just not instantly. WiFi connects but speeds aren't amazing - good enough for WhatsApp and basic browsing, struggles with video calls or uploading lots of photos. Bathrooms have reliable hot water and basic toiletries. Daily housekeeping happens consistently. For five nights, these standards work fine - rooms stay clean enough, facilities function adequately, you're comfortable enough to rest properly between worship. Emaar Taibah in Madinah: Similar 3-star standard, approximately 700-800 meters from Prophet's Mosque (10-12 minute walk). Rooms slightly smaller at 18-20 square meters but Madinah's calmer atmosphere compensates - you're less exhausted than Makkah so slightly smaller rooms matter less. Same functional WiFi, working AC, reliable hot water situation. For Five Nights Specifically: You notice room limitations more than 3-night stays but less than 7+ night stays. By night 4-5, you're familiar with quirks (which WiFi spots work best, optimal shower temperature setting, when housekeeping comes). The properties aren't luxury but they're perfectly adequate for the duration and purpose.

Absolutely, and the mathematics prove it clearly. The package cost difference between 7 and 10 nights typically runs only modest increase, but you gain three extra nights - 43% more pilgrimage time. Here's why value works out: Fixed Costs Stay Same: Flights and Travel Formalities processing cost identical whether you stay 7 or 10 nights. You're already paying those regardless. The incremental cost is purely accommodation for three extra nights. Per-Night Calculation: When you divide total package cost by nights, 10-night packages almost always show better per-night value than 7-night. Time Value: You're already investing the travel day on each end (total ~2 days lost to airports, flights, transfers). Those "wasted" days get amortized across more actual pilgrimage days with extended stays. Spiritual Value: Three extra nights means attending additional Friday prayers if timing aligns, completing all Ziyarah sites without rushing, praying during more varied times experiencing different atmospheres, and building genuine connections with other pilgrims. Practical Savings: Extended stays often let you find better local restaurants (versus always eating near hotel), discover cheaper shops for souvenirs, and generally settle into cost-effective routines impossible during rushed visits. Family Consideration: For families, the extra pacing reduces stress substantially - tired children can rest without missing key experiences, creating better memories worth far more than moderate extra cost. However, if you're severely limited on annual leave or just fulfilling basic obligation quickly, 7 nights works - don't force extended stay unnecessarily.

London families need realistic budgeting accounting for both London-specific costs and the extended duration. Pre-Travel: Getting to Heathrow/Gatwick from various London areas: tube/train costs £10-25 per person return, or parking at airport £80-150 for 10 days if driving. Budget this often-overlooked expense. Meals in Saudi: If not adding breakfast package, London families are used to certain food quality expectations. Decent restaurants near 3-star hotels cost £6-12 per adult meal, £4-8 per child. Three daily meals approximately £22-35 per adult daily, £14-22 per child. Over 10 days that's £220-350 per adult, £140-220 per child. Many London families add breakfast package for convenience - roughly £12-18 daily per person, £120-180 for ten days, but eliminates morning stress with children. Ziyarah Tours: Comprehensive guided tours both cities £50-80 per adult, children typically 50% discount. London families often opt for premium guides (£70-100) wanting quality historical education. Shopping: London Muslims often buy substantial Zamzam, dates, gifts for community - budget £60-120 versus £30-60 for non-London travelers who have smaller networks. Transport: London families use taxis slightly more freely (£40-70) versus always walking - partly due to being accustomed to London's extensive transport infrastructure. Insurance: Family coverage £80-130 essential. Total Additional (London family of 4): Approximately £800-1,300 beyond package cost. This is higher than other UK families partly due to London lifestyle expectations and partly due to actual London-related expenses.

Quad sharing at budget 3-star level requires managing expectations, especially for London residents used to certain space standards. Room Reality: 20-24 square meters with four people feels genuinely cramped compared to London housing. Two double beds (or four singles) leave minimal floor space - basically narrow walkways between beds and walls. Storage Challenge: One small wardrobe/cupboard for four people's belongings means living out of suitcases mostly. Create designated areas per person to avoid constant clutter battles. Bathroom Coordination: One bathroom for four people sharing, especially during morning Fajr preparation when everyone needs it simultaneously. Establish firm schedule night one - Person A: 4:00-4:15am, Person B: 4:15-4:30am, etc. Stick to it religiously. Privacy Limitations: Changing happens in bathroom exclusively. Private conversations basically impossible. Intimate time for married couples non-existent. Sleep Disruptions: Someone's snoring affects three others. Different sleep schedules create friction when early sleeper wants lights out but others want to stay up. London Comparison: If you're coming from London flats averaging 70-90 square meters, this 22 square meters for four people feels especially tight. Manage expectations before arrival. Who It Works For: Families with young children (everyone already shares space), very close friends who communicate well, couples willing to pair with similar couple (agency vets matches), or budget-focused travelers prioritizing cost over privacy. Alternatives: Double occupancy costs substantially more (roughly 60-70% of quad price for two people). Single occupancy costs even more (approximately 75-85% of quad price for one person). These premiums make quad sharing financial necessity for most London families despite space limitations.

London's massive Muslim population (1.3+ million) creates specific booking timeline pressures. School Holidays (Primary Booking Window): For half-terms (October, February), Easter, or summer holidays, book 12-16 weeks minimum, ideally 4-5 months ahead. London demand during these periods is astronomical - every family wants to travel when kids are off school. Wait until 8 weeks out and you're fighting for scraps. Ramadan: Book 6-9 months ahead, genuinely. London Ramadan Umrah demand exceeds Manchester or Birmingham because sheer population numbers. Waiting until 3-4 months before Ramadan means accepting whatever's left (usually undesirable hotels, poor flight times, or massive premiums). Off-Peak (September-November, January-March excluding holidays): Book 8-12 weeks ahead for decent selection. Even "off-peak" from London fills faster than peak times from smaller cities due to volume. Why Earlier Than Other Cities: London agencies handle literally thousands of pilgrims monthly. Popular packages sell out faster. Additionally, London Muslim community is more organized - people plan ahead and book early, creating competitive booking pressure. Flight-Specific Timing: If you want specific Heathrow/Gatwick departure times (some London families strongly prefer one airport over other), book even earlier - 16-20 weeks for absolute first choice. Payment Plans: Most London agencies offer 4-6 month installment plans for 10-night packages. Taking advantage requires booking 5-6 months ahead minimum. Cancellation Considerations: London last-minute cancellations (people's circumstances change) occasionally create opportunities 4-6 weeks before travel, sometimes at reduced rates. But gambling on this is risky - you might get lucky, or you might get nothing. Best Strategy for Londoners: Decide to do 10-night Umrah? Book immediately. London demand means waiting rarely benefits you, just reduces options.

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