8 Days. 4n MAKKAH 5* (BO) | 3n JEDDAH 5* (BO)

Om destinationen: Mekka eller Makkah ligger i västra Saudiarabien, är den heligaste staden i islam. Varje år flockar miljontals pilgrimer till Mecka. Som ett resultat har det varit mycket konstruktion för att tillgodose pilegrimsboendet och förlängningar till moskén själv. Icke-muslimer får inte komma in i den heliga staden. Mekka har också en mycket rik historia eftersom det är en mycket gammal stad som har betraktats som helig sedan tidig medeltid. I Meckas centrum finns den heliga moskén, anses vara den heligaste platsen i islam. Kaaba ligger i centrum av den heliga moskén, alla muslimer ber i riktning mot Kaaba, trodde att den ursprungligen byggdes av Adam och byggdes upp av Abraham och hans son Ismael. Andra stora platser att se i Mekka är Mina, Arafat-kullen och Jabal Rahma, Cave Jabal Al Thur och Masjid e Taneem-moskén. Mekka är otvetydigt en av de mest andliga platserna på jorden.

About the destination: Jeddah is located on the Red Sea in the west of Saudi Arabia. It's the second largest city and a major commercial hub in the country. Jeddah is the main gateway to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam, which all able-bodied Muslims are obliged to visit at least once in their lifetime. It's also a gateway to Medina, the second holiest place in Islam. The city that never sleeps won't let you sleep with all the variety it offers. To explore Jeddah, you'll need to sail its wild coasts, visit the luxurious Corniche, savour popular seafood dishes, enjoy majestic palaces, and historical and archaeological landmarks. The Khuzam Palace is a landmark that showcases the beauty of modern architecture. It was named Khuzam after all the lavender (Khuzama in Arabic) that surrounds it. The construction of the palace began in 1928 and was completed in 1932. It's the first building to be constructed using cement and iron in Jeddah. King Abdulaziz ordered its construction during his stay at the Nassif House for a period of time. Today, Khuzam Palace is one of the most important museums in Saudi Arabia. Tahaliyah Street is one of the most prestigious and vital main streets in Jeddah. It's a commercial hub of shopping centres due to the many brand name shopping centres lining its sides, as well as the finest restaurants, multiple shopping centres and lavish offices, not to mention its beauty and strategic location, divided into two sections.