Safar e Umrah

Safar e Umrah: Umrah packages from the United Kingdom

Safar e Umrah is a London-based travel agency that sells pilgrimage (Umrah) packages for UK residents. Its offering ranges from budget options to luxury accommodation, with departures from major British airports and services covering visa, flights, accommodation, transfers and on-the-ground assistance.

Packages by hotel category

The catalogue is organised into three tiers according to the category of the hotels in Makkah and Madinah. The 3-star packages start from £549 and include stays of 7, 10 or 14 nights, with hotels such as Emaar Al Manar, Emaar Andalusia or Emaar Al Khalil in Makkah, and Diyafa Al Mukhtara, New Madinah Hotel or Al Mukhtara International in Madinah. The 4-star packages start at £749 and use accommodation such as Sheraton Makkah, Al Ebaa, Emaar Grand, Saja by Warwick or Elaf Taiba. The 5-star packages start at £999 and use establishments such as Pullman ZamZam, Swissôtel Makkah, Fairmont, Crowne Plaza Madinah or Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick. In all cases, the distance to the Grand Mosque or the Prophet's Mosque is indicated.

Included services and themed options

The packages include return flights, Umrah visa processing, accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, transfers between airports, hotels and holy sites, and on-the-ground support. Some include guided tours (Ziyaraat) and meals. The agency also offers specific options for Ramadan, Easter, families, couples and December travel, as well as departures from London, Manchester and Edinburgh, among other British cities.

Ziyaraat: visits to historical sites

The website details a tour of sites in Makkah and Madinah, including Jabal al-Noor mountain and the Cave of Hira, the Mosque of the Jinn, Mount Arafat, Muzdalifah and Al-Namirah Mosque, with explanations of their significance in the pilgrimage.

Booking and conditions

The agency states that a deposit of £50 is enough to secure a place and that it offers flexible payment plans. It recommends booking 4 to 8 weeks in advance and, in high seasons such as Ramadan, 3 to 6 months ahead. It presents itself as ATOL protected and IATA approved, with 24/7 assistance in Makkah and Madinah.

Office and customer service

The company operates from its address in London and handles enquiries by phone and email. It has a quote request form where the user indicates the number of travellers, dates, hotel preference and departure airport.

Location and contact

128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom · Phone: 020 8050 1946 · Email: info@safareumrah.co.uk