Why Should You Opt For Group Umrah Packages?

By Author: Sitara Gull
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Umrah is one of the most important journeys in any Muslim’s life. Whether it's your first time visiting the House of Allah or you’re blessed to visit frequently, the excitement doesn’t fade no matter what. Considering the keen desire of Muslims to embark on the minor pilgrimage, several travel agencies offer lucrative group Umrah packages.
By opting for group Umrah deals, pilgrims can avail great discounts and perform Umrah on a budget. Let’s see how these travel deals help pilgrims embark on Umrah on a budget. We’ll also share the best and the most popular Umrah deals that you can consider for your Umrah in 2024 or 2025. In addition, we’ll briefly discuss some fun activities you can relish during your trip to make the most of your vacation.
How Opting for Group Umrah Deals Is a Smart Choice Economically?
Group Umrah deals prove to be more economical than private ones in a lot of ways. There are a total of six services usually provided in an Umrah deal including:

Umrah Visa
Flight
Accommodation
...
... Meals
Transfer Services
Ziyarat Tours

 
Out of these, pilgrims can save a lot on three major services i.e., Lodging, transfer services, and ziyarat tours. Let’s discover how:
a.       Accommodation
Finding a suitable lodging facility is crucial to enjoying a peaceful tour. However, it can cost a lot, especially in peak seasons. But if you opt for group Umrah deals then this cost can be shared. The minimum number of pilgrims for which rooms are allocated in these packages is two.
In addition, you can also share triple or quadruple rooms with two, three, or four other members. By sharing a single room with multiple pilgrims, the rate of the room becomes less for each individual. The more pilgrims you share your room with, the less room fare each needs to pay. Moreover, hotels provide great discounts to travel agencies on bulk reservations. Thus, you can enjoy economical lodging in group Umrah deals.
b.      Transfer Services
Another Umrah facility on which you can save a lot in your package is the transfer services. This service is for moving pilgrims from one city to the other via train, cab, or bus. The transfer services are mostly from Jeddah or Riyad to Mecca and Medina or between the latter two cities. 
In group Umrah deals, mostly a whole bus is allocated for all the group members and the fare is divided. In addition, travel agencies are provided discounts by bus companies on bulk reservations. So, the overall charges of transfer services lessen a great deal.
 
c.       Ziyarat Tours

Another service for which pilgrims don’t need to spend too much relatively is the ziyarat tours. The reason is that the whole group can be accommodated in a single bus. Tour companies promise great discounts to travel agencies on bulk bookings so the charges slack for pilgrims as well. Thus, they can explore multiple ziyarat places at discounted rates which prove to be economical for them.
Best Group Umrah Packages To Embark On Umrah in 2025
Although there are several Umrah plans offered by travel agencies each year, we’ll share the top 4 group Umrah deals that consistently remain in demand each year. These include:
a.       December Umrah Deals   
This is one of the most popular group Umrah deals among European and UK Muslims. There are two major reasons depending on which time of the month you’re considering:
If you consider doing Umrah in the first half of December, you can face less crowd and reserve hotels and flights at cheaper rates. It is also winter season so you can easily perform the pilgrimage, worship, and explore ziyarat sites.
The second half of December is the start of the Christmas holiday season in Europe which extends to the first week of January. Thus, you can easily carry out Umrah during this time with your family as well and enjoy pleasant weather by opting for December group Umrah deals.
b.      February Umrah Deals  
These packages are hot in the market for two reasons: First, Spring half-term school holidays occur in Europe and the UK during this month. Secondly, the weather remains pleasant in February. Although, holidays and pleasant weather occur in other months as well.
However, they don’t occur together except in December and February which makes these two packages, immensely popular.   Those who want to embark on Umrah with elders or kids can find February Umrah deals suitable.
c.       Ramadan Umrah Deals
You can imagine the popularity of Ramadan Umrah plans by knowing that over 30 million Muslims performed the minor pilgrimage just last year. However, the main reason for doing Umrah in Ramadan is neither pleasant weather nor holiday availability or cheaper rates.    
In fact, Ramadan mostly occurs in the summer season and there is also no availability of holidays or chances of finding hotels and flights at reasonable prices. The only reason behind doing Umrah this month is sheer faith. As a hadith states the reward of doing Umrah in Ramadan is equal to Hajj.
Thus, Muslims consider visiting the House of Allah during Ramadan without caring for severe summer heat, expensive lodging, and flight rates, and non-availability of holidays just in the hopes of gaining immense rewards
d.      Easter Umrah Packages
Another great time to embark on Umrah for UK and European Muslims is during the Easter break which is going to commence in April next year. Those who want to perform Umrah with their families can easily find time to embark on this holy tour.
Although fares are quite high for Easter Umrah as maximum Western Muslims head to the holy sites, however, you can enjoy great discounts on group Easter Umrah deals. In addition, you can enjoy further lower rates by reserving deals months in advance.
Interesting Activities to Enjoy During Your Umrah Tour
Umrah can be a hectic trip and it is not every day that people can find time to embark on vacation. So pilgrims often desire to enjoy fun activities with their families as well after doing Umrah and make their tour wholesome. Thus, we’re here to share some of the top interesting things you can do in Saudi Arabia to add the spark of adventure to your trip:

Desert Ride & Camping: Enjoy dune bashing and sand boarding in Al Ula’s desert excursion. If you want to make things romantic for your spouse, reserve Al Ula’s Moon & Stargazing Tour and relish the beauty of Arabian nights together. Watch the Milky Way sky and enjoy a dinner date amidst the serene desert setting.
Exploration: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra and explore its rock formations and ancient tombs to have a deeper look into the Nabatean ruins.
Visit Museums: Revisit the historic past and rich culture of the Kingdom at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia as well as, Al Diriyah, Abha Palace, Taif Regional, and Tabuk Castle Museums.
Savour Food: Savour authentic Arabic food rich in protein as they are made with a tasty fusion of meat, spices, rice, milk, fruits, and dates. Don’t forget to try dishes like Mashwi, Hanith, Shawarma, Chicken Kabsa, Gursan, Saudi Lamb Pizza, Kabsa, Harees, Tharid, etc.
Enjoy Water Sports: Explore the stunning marine life of the Red Sea, known for its coral reefs which tourists can witness by swimming under the surface.

Umrah is a special journey on which Muslims can acquire proximity to Allah and gain immense rewards. However, often pilgrims can’t afford to embark on this spiritual voyage due to budget issues. For this reason, we’ve shared the details about group Umrah packages and how can they help pilgrims carry out the pilgrimage on a budget. So if you intend to perform Umrah at a reasonable price then contact Muslims Holy Travel. Opt for our special group Umrah deals and fulfill your dream to visit the House of Allah come true.

I am Sitara Gul, born Muslim, right now living in United Kingdom. My love for Islam is from childhood, I don’t see it as a religion but the way of my life. I love researching and writing. Currently, I am writing for Muslims holy Travel and they have some amazing range of Hajj & Umrah packages and Halal holidays too.