Thanksgiving Umrah Package 2026 from New York
Seven nights in Madinah and Makkah over the Thanksgiving break — Saudia from JFK, hotels within walking distance of both Harams, and Imam Selman Faruk Ozat with the group from New York and back.
From $2,950 per person · quad occupancy · $1,000 deposit secures your place
Seven nights, arranged so you can focus on worship
Thanksgiving week is one of the few times of year when American families can travel together while missing the fewest school and workdays, depending on their local calendar.
This Thanksgiving Umrah package from New York is built around that window. You leave JFK on Friday, November 20 and land back on Sunday morning, November 29, with the rest of the day to recover before Monday.
The route is Madinah first. You arrive in Madinah al-Munawwarah on Saturday morning and spend three nights there before traveling to Makkah al-Mukarramah for four. Starting in Madinah gives you time to rest after the overnight flight before entering ihram — which matters if you are traveling with young children or older parents, and if this is your first Umrah.
Both hotels are within walking distance of the Haramain, so no daily shuttle is needed and you can return to your room between prayers. Breakfast and dinner are served daily as open buffets at both hotels. Imam Selman Faruk Ozat travels with the group from JFK to JFK, leading each Umrah, explaining the Ziyarah sites, and answering the questions first-time pilgrims are often reluctant to ask.
Everything — flights, Saudi visa support, hotels, meals, transfers, guided Ziyarah and religious guidance — is arranged in one package.
Saudia, from JFK
Outbound · Nov 20–21
Return · Nov 29
| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Departs | Arrives |
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| Fri, Nov 20 | SV 20 | Boeing 777-300 | JFK 11:00 AM | Jeddah 6:30 AM (Sat) |
| Sat, Nov 21 | SV 1424 | Airbus A320 | Jeddah 8:20 AM | Madinah 9:20 AM |
| Sun, Nov 29 | SV 21 | Boeing 777-300 | Jeddah 3:30 AM | JFK 9:00 AM |
Outbound
One connection at Jeddah with a change of aircraft. Both flights are operated by Saudia, your baggage is checked through to Madinah, and Hisar Tour staff accompany the group through immigration and the connection. An 11:00 AM departure from JFK means no red-eye drive to the airport — you leave New York rested.
Return and baggage
The return is non-stop from Jeddah to New York, landing Sunday morning. Two checked bags per passenger, 23 kg each, plus cabin baggage as permitted by Saudia.
Flight numbers and times are as currently scheduled by Saudia and may change.2 Your final itinerary is issued with your travel documents.
Both hotels within walking distance of the Haram
Explore representative views of the hotels, guest rooms and dining spaces included in this departure.
Valy Hotel — 4-star
Madinah rewards unhurried time in the Prophet’s Mosque more than a full sightseeing list, which is why this itinerary leaves most afternoons and evenings free. A hotel you can walk back from makes that possible.
Address Hotel Jabal Omar — 5-star
The short walk is the point. In Makkah you will want to pray at the Haram five times a day, and the difference between a five-minute walk and a shuttle ride is the difference between going back for every prayer and going twice.
Hotel images are representative. Room configuration, furnishings and views may vary by final allocation.
What is included, and what is not
Flights and transportation
- Round-trip Saudia airfare from New York (JFK), two checked bags of 23 kg each
- All airport transfers in Saudi Arabia
- Private group coach from Madinah to Makkah
- Private coach for all scheduled Ziyarah
- Coach to Jeddah and the airport on the final day
Hotels and meals
- 3 nights in Madinah, 4 nights in Makkah
- Daily open-buffet breakfast at your hotel
- Daily open-buffet dinner at your hotel
Visa and insurance
- Saudi tourist visa processing for U.S. passport holders and other eligible nationalities
- Health insurance associated with the Saudi visa, subject to the insurer’s coverage terms and approved healthcare network
- Document support from the Hisar Tour office throughout the application
Religious guidance
- Imam Selman Faruk Ozat with the group from JFK to JFK
- Pre-Umrah educational webinar before departure
- Step-by-step guidance through ihram, tawaf and sa’i
- Three guided group Umrahs from the Makkah miqats
- Guided Ziyarah in Madinah and Makkah with historical explanation
- Bluetooth headsets during group activities
Included extras
- Included Jeddah City Tour — guided visit to Al-Balad and the Corniche on the final evening
- Visit to a Madinah date garden
- Hisar Tour gift set: backpack, hand bag, ID card and digital dua guide
- Support before, during and after your journey
Not included
- Umrah visa surcharge. The tourist visa is included for eligible passports. If yours is not eligible, an Umrah visa is required at $250 per person. Tell us your nationality before booking and we will confirm which applies to you.
- Travel to and from JFK, including airport parking.
- Lunch, room service, minibar and meals taken outside the hotel.
- Airline extras — seat selection, baggage beyond two bags of 23 kg, onboard purchases.
- Personal costs — shopping, laundry, phone and internet, tips, private taxis, optional excursions.
- Room upgrades, Haram-view rooms, and day-use rooms on the final day, available on request at additional cost.
- Trip cancellation and baggage insurance. The health insurance attached to your visa is included; travel insurance is not, and is strongly recommended given the non-refundable deposit.
- Passport fees and any vaccinations required at the time of travel.
All prices per person, flights included
| Room | Sharing | Per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuadFrom | 4 travelers | $2,950 | Families traveling together only |
| Triple | 3 travelers | $3,050 | Families traveling together only |
| Double | 2 travelers | $3,250 | — |
| Single | 1 traveler | $3,900 | — |
| Child | Age 2–8, no separate bed | $2,399 | Must share with an accompanying adult |
| Infant | Under 2, no bed | $499 | Must share with an accompanying adult |
Madinah, then Makkah, then home through Jeddah
Departure
Friday, November 20
Departure from New York
SV 20 · JFK 11:00 AM → JED 6:30 AM
Meet the Hisar Tour team at JFK for group check-in. Your group leader coordinates baggage, seating and boarding, and explains what happens on arrival in Saudi Arabia. An 11:00 AM departure means no red-eye drive to the airport.
Madinah al-Munawwarah
3 nights · Valy Hotel
Arrival in Madinah
SV 1424 · JED 8:20 AM → MED 9:20 AM
Arrive in Jeddah at 6:30 AM. The Hisar Tour team guides the group through immigration and the connection to Madinah, then transfers you to the hotel to rest. In the evening the group walks to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi to offer the first salam to the Prophet ﷺ. Imam Selman Faruk Ozat explains the etiquette and layout of the mosque beforehand, so first-time pilgrims are never left guessing.
Madinah Ziyarah
Morning guided Ziyarah by private coach to Mount Uhud and the resting place of the martyrs, Masjid al-Qiblatayn and Masjid Quba. Your imam narrates each site through Bluetooth headsets, so you hear clearly without crowding around a guide. The afternoon and evening are unscheduled, deliberately.
Baqi and the date gardens
After Fajr, the men of the group walk to Jannat al-Baqi with the imam, who explains who rests there and why the visit matters. Later the group visits a Madinah date garden — a relaxed stop that children usually enjoy, and the right place to buy Ajwa dates rather than at airport prices. The rest of the day is yours; this is your last evening in Madinah.
Makkah al-Mukarramah
4 nights · Address Hotel Jabal Omar
Transfer to Makkah and first Umrah
Check out and travel to Makkah by private coach. The group enters ihram at the miqat en route, and your imam leads the talbiyah and walks through every step of the rites before you arrive. After check-in, the group walks to Masjid al-Haram to perform the first Umrah together, with the imam guiding tawaf, sa’i and the closing of ihram.
Orientation and second Umrah
A lighter day after the transfer. In the afternoon your imam delivers a session at the hotel on the history and etiquette of Masjid al-Haram, followed by a short walk to nearby historical sites. In the evening the group travels to Masjid al-Tan’eem to enter ihram and returns to perform the second Umrah. Participation is optional.
Makkah Ziyarah and third Umrah
Morning guided Ziyarah by coach to the Mashaer — Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifah — with Jabal al-Nour and Jabal Thawr viewed en route. For anyone considering Hajj in the coming years, seeing these places with a knowledgeable imam is useful preparation. In the afternoon the group continues to Ju’ranah to enter ihram and returns to perform the third Umrah.
Jumu’ah at Masjid al-Haram
No group activity is scheduled, by design. Jumu’ah at Masjid al-Haram is the reason this day is left open. Your group leader will advise when to leave the hotel to find a place, which on a Friday means considerably earlier than usual. The rest of the day is for personal worship and rest.
Jeddah
The Gate to Makkah · final evening
Farewell tawaf, then Al-Balad
The morning is free for a farewell tawaf and final worship at Masjid al-Haram. Check out around 2:00 PM and travel by private coach to Jeddah.
For more than a thousand years, pilgrims arriving by sea entered the Arabian Peninsula through Jeddah’s port and continued overland to Makkah. That history is why the old city, Al-Balad, carries the UNESCO World Heritage name “Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah,” inscribed in 2014. You will walk through it in the opposite direction from the pilgrims who came before you.
Your guided visit takes in Al-Balad’s coral-stone merchant houses with their carved rawasheen balconies, the old souqs and the historic mosques, with Maghrib prayed in the district. The group then continues to the Jeddah Corniche on the Red Sea and stops for dinner before transferring to the airport.
Return to New York
SV 21 · JED 3:30 AM → JFK 9:00 AM · Non-stop
You land at JFK on Sunday morning, leaving the rest of Sunday to recover before returning to work or school on Monday.
The route, on one map
Hotels, airports, transportation routes, Ziyarah locations and every scheduled stop of this Madinah-first itinerary.
Every hotel, airport, transfer and Ziyarah stop of this Madinah-first itinerary — on one interactive map. It loads only when you ask, so this page stays fast.
Clear guidance from JFK to your return
Who travels with you
Imam Selman Faruk Ozat accompanies the group from JFK to JFK — not a local guide who meets you on arrival. He leads each group Umrah, explains the Ziyarah sites, and is available for questions throughout the week.
Before you travel
All registered pilgrims are invited to a pre-Umrah webinar covering the rites of Umrah, what to pack, ihram, Saudi entry procedures, and what daily life on the trip actually looks like.
Bluetooth headsets
Every pilgrim receives a headset for group Ziyarah and rituals, so you can hear your imam clearly in crowded areas without pressing in around him. With a group of this size, this is what keeps guided activities calm rather than chaotic.
The team you actually travel with
Every operator shows you the Haramain. These are our own November groups — the part of the journey Hisar Tour is responsible for.
Photographs from previous Hisar Tour November Umrah departures.
Is this the right departure for you?
A good fit if you are:
- Traveling as a family during the Thanksgiving school break
- Performing Umrah for the first time and want structured guidance
- Taking elderly parents and want hotels within walking distance of both Harams
- Traveling from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania and want a group departure from JFK
- Looking for flights, visa, hotels, meals and transport arranged in one package
Two things to weigh honestly:
This is a group departure, not a private tour. Ziyarah runs on a group schedule and transfers move together. In exchange you get a dedicated imam, private coaches and support on the ground.
The final day is long. You check out at 2:00 PM and the return flight leaves at 3:30 AM, so there is no hotel room for that stretch. The Jeddah program fills it well, but it is a demanding end to the week.
Six steps from inquiry to boarding pass
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Choose your roomSubmit the registration form. Submitting the form is a request, not a confirmed booking.
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Pay the deposit$1,000 per person. Your place is held once the deposit is received and accepted.
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Get confirmationWritten booking confirmation, a document checklist and your payment schedule.
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Send documentsPassport and traveler details so we can begin your Saudi visa application.
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Complete the balanceDue by October 6, 2026 — 45 days before departure.
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Attend the webinarThen receive your final travel pack, group instructions and flight details.
Payment
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person secures your place. The remaining balance is due no later than Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Bookings without full payment by that date may be released.
You can pay during registration through our online system, or register first and pay by Zelle (hisartour@uama.us), bank deposit or wire transfer, check payable to HISAR USA INC, or credit card — subject to a 3% processing fee. Zelle, bank transfer and check carry no fee.
Cancellation and changes
The $1,000 deposit is non-refundable in all cases. Refunds on amounts paid above the deposit, name changes, airline ticket restrictions and visa-related conditions are governed by the HISAR USA INC Terms and Conditions, which apply to every booking.
Please read the Terms and Conditions before paying your deposit. If anything in them is unclear, call us before you book and we will walk you through it, so expectations are clear from the outset.
Passports
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the travel date. Traveler names on the booking must match the passport exactly; corrections after ticketing are subject to airline fees.
About this departure
What are the flight details, and is the flight non-stop?
The group departs New York (JFK) on Saudia flight SV 20 at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 20, arriving Jeddah at 6:30 AM, then connects on SV 1424 to Madinah, arriving 9:20 AM. The return is non-stop — SV 21 departs Jeddah at 3:30 AM on Sunday, November 29 and lands at JFK at 9:00 AM. The outbound journey includes one connection in Jeddah with a change of aircraft; your baggage is checked through and Hisar Tour staff accompany the group.
Which city do we visit first, and how many nights in each?
Madinah first. Three nights in Madinah al-Munawwarah (November 21–23) at Valy Hotel, then private coach to Makkah al-Mukarramah for four nights (November 24–27) at Address Hotel Jabal Omar. Starting in Madinah gives you time to rest after the overnight flight before entering ihram.
How far are the hotels from the Haram?
Valy Hotel in Madinah is approximately 200 meters from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, a three to five minute walk. Address Hotel Jabal Omar in Makkah is approximately a five-minute walk from Masjid al-Haram. No daily shuttle is required at either hotel. Hotels are shown as named or a comparable alternative; where a substitution becomes necessary we arrange accommodation of equivalent standard and location.
Is the Saudi visa included, and what if my passport is not eligible?
The Saudi tourist visa is included for U.S. passport holders and other eligible nationalities, together with the health insurance attached to it. If your passport is not eligible, an Umrah visa is required at an additional $250 per person. Tell us your passport nationality before booking and we will confirm which applies. Visa type, validity and approval are determined by the Saudi authorities.
How many Umrahs will we perform?
Three guided group Umrahs are scheduled: the first on arrival in Makkah on November 24, the second from Masjid al-Tan’eem on November 25, and the third from Ju’ranah after the Makkah Ziyarah on November 26. Participation in the second and third is optional — some pilgrims prefer to spend those days in worship at the Haram.
Are breakfast and dinner included?
Yes. Daily open-buffet breakfast and daily open-buffet dinner are included at both hotels for all seven nights. Lunch, room service and meals outside the hotel are not included. Please tell your Hisar Tour advisor about dietary or medical requirements before departure so we can raise them with the hotels in advance.
Who guides the group?
Imam Selman Faruk Ozat accompanies the group from JFK to JFK — not a local guide who meets you on arrival. He leads each group Umrah, explains the Ziyarah sites and is available for questions throughout the week. Every pilgrim receives a Bluetooth headset so guidance is clear during group activities.
How many people share a triple or quad room, and what does the starting price mean?
$2,950 is per person based on quad occupancy — four travelers sharing, families only. Triple is $3,050 per person (families only), double $3,250, and single occupancy $3,900. Children aged 2–8 sharing without a separate bed are $2,399 and infants under 2 are $499; both require an accompanying adult in the room. All prices include round-trip Saudia airfare from JFK.
What deposit is required, and when is the balance due?
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person secures your place. The balance is due by October 6, 2026, 45 days before departure. Credit card payments carry a 3% processing fee; Zelle, bank transfer and check carry none. Two checked bags of 23 kg each are included in the fare.
What happens on the last day, given the 3:30 AM flight?
You check out around 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 28 and the group travels to Jeddah for a guided visit to Al-Balad, the UNESCO-listed historic district, followed by the Corniche and dinner, before transferring to the airport. It replaces what would otherwise be a long wait — but it is a long day, and there is no hotel room between 2:00 PM and departure. Keep a change of clothes and any medication in your cabin bag, and ask us about a day-use room if you would prefer to rest before the flight.
Is the Jeddah tour included?
Yes. The Jeddah City Tour is included in the published package price. Al-Balad was inscribed by UNESCO in 2014 as “Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah” — the port city through which pilgrims arriving by sea reached Makkah for over a thousand years. You will see the coral-stone merchant houses and old souqs with your group leader, pray Maghrib in the district and spend time on the Corniche before heading to the airport. Access routes within Al-Balad are subject to ongoing restoration work and may be adjusted on the day.
Is this departure suitable for elderly parents or young children?
In most respects, yes. Both hotels are within walking distance of the Haramain, so travelers who tire easily can return to rest between prayers, and the program deliberately leaves afternoons and evenings free. Two things to weigh honestly: the outbound journey includes a connection in Jeddah, and the return involves a late-night coach transfer for the 3:30 AM flight. If a traveler uses a wheelchair or has limited mobility, speak with a Hisar Tour advisor before booking.
Is Rawdah access guaranteed?
No. Entry to the Rawdah requires a permit issued through the Nusuk platform with an assigned date and time slot. Your group leader will help you apply and will explain the process during the pre-Umrah webinar. Rawdah access cannot be guaranteed by Hisar Tour or any tour operator, because permits and entry times are controlled by the Saudi authorities.
Can the itinerary change, and what happens after I book?
The order and timing of activities may be adjusted because of flight operations, local regulations, prayer schedules, permit availability, traffic, weather or group needs. Submitting a registration form does not confirm your place — your seat is held once the deposit is received and accepted, after which you receive written confirmation, a document checklist and your payment schedule. All bookings are subject to the HISAR USA INC Terms and Conditions.
New to Umrah and looking for general guidance rather than this departure? See our full Umrah FAQ.
Who you are traveling with
- Owned by UAMA. Hisar Tour is the travel brand of HISAR USA INC, owned by the United American Muslim Association, with a mosque and community network across the United States.
- Operating Hajj and Umrah programs since 1996. Departures run every year from the New York metropolitan area.
- A staffed U.S. office. 970 Clifton Ave, Clifton, New Jersey — available for in-person and telephone support.
- Named hotels with published distances. Address Hotel Jabal Omar, approximately five minutes from Masjid al-Haram. Valy Hotel, approximately 200 meters from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
- Inclusions and exclusions published in full on this page, including the $250 Umrah visa surcharge for passports that are not eligible for the tourist visa.
- Staff with the group throughout. We meet you at JFK, guide you through immigration in Jeddah, ride the coach with you to Makkah, and stay with the group until you land back in New York.
Notes
- Walking distances are approximate, measured from the hotel entrance toward the nearest gate of the mosque. Actual walking time varies with crowd density, gate access and prayer times. Hotels are shown as named or a comparable alternative of equivalent standard and location, under the terms of your booking. ↑
- Flight numbers, times, aircraft and baggage allowances are as currently scheduled by Saudia and may change. Where a change materially affects the itinerary, you will be notified; your final itinerary is issued with your travel documents. ↑
- Prices are per person in U.S. dollars, based on the stated room occupancy, and include the items listed under “What is included.” Places are subject to airline and hotel availability at the time of booking; a $1,000 non-refundable deposit secures your place, with the balance due by October 6, 2026. ↑
- Open-buffet breakfast and dinner are served at the hotels on all seven nights. Lunch, and meals taken outside the hotels, are not included. ↑
Reserve your place for November 20–29, 2026
Seven nights, three guided Umrahs, both hotels within walking distance of the Haram, and every meal, transfer and Ziyarah already arranged.
Flights, hotels, meals, transfers and religious guidance arranged in one package.
$2,950
Based on quad occupancy · $1,000 deposit
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