Medina 4-day tour: Prophet's Mosque, Hijrah route, horse riding

Four days walking Medina's spiritual landmarks and riding into its desert

A 4-day guided tour of Medina with private transportation, English or Arabic-speaking guide, and three nights at DoubleTree by Hilton Madinah Gate. The itinerary moves through Prophet's Mosque and the Hijrah route on Day 2, includes museum visits and a 10 km desert horse ride on Day 3, and ends with free time and prayer before departure. Hotel pickup is included. All entrance fees and an air-conditioned vehicle are covered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Spiritual Welcome

• Arrive in Madinah and meet representative
• Transfer to hotel with refreshments
• Check-in and rest at hotel
• Visit Prophet Mosque for prayer
• Optional Rawdah visitation
• Dinner at hotel restaurant

Day 2: Hijrah Path and Islamic Heritage

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Mount Uhud with guided storytelling
• Visit King Fahd Qur’an Printing Complex
• Dhuhr prayer at Qiblatain Mosque
• Explore Wadi Al Aqiq
• Optional lunch and rest break
• Asr prayer at Miqat Mosque
• Experience Hijrah route to Quba Mosque
• Maghrib and Isha prayers at Quba Mosque
• Seerah and Al Mustazil Garden visit
• Cycling along Sunnah Route to Prophet Mosque
• Return to hotel and overnight stay

Day 3: Culture and Adventure

• Fajr prayer at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
• Guided walking tour of surrounding areas
• Visit International Museum of Prophet's Biography
• Visit Al Safiyyah Museum
• Visit Creation of Man Museum
• Breakfast and rest
• Visit Arwa bin Al Zubair Palace
• Visit Al Suqya Mosque
• Visit King Abdulaziz Square
• Visit Prince Mohammed bin Salman Calligraphy Center
• 10 km horse riding in Madinah desert
• Return to hotel

Day 4: Relaxation and Departure

• Relax and pray at Prophet Mosque
• Free time before checkout
• Checkout at 12:00 PM
• Transfer to Madinah Airport
• Farewell and end of journey

The experience

The tour opens with airport pickup and a welcome at your hotel, followed by an evening visit to Prophet's Mosque for prayer and optional Rawdah visitation. Day 2 is the route's core: you start at 8:00 AM and spend the full day tracing the Hijrah path from Wadi Al Aqiq through Quba Mosque, with stops at Mount Uhud (where guided storytelling frames the Martyrs of Uhud), the King Fahd Holy Qur'an Printing Complex, and Qiblatain Mosque for Dhuhr prayer. The day ends with an exclusive cycling journey along the Sunnah Route covering 11 landmarks back to Prophet's Mosque.

Day 3 splits into two parts: morning visits to the International Museum of Prophet's Biography, Al Safiyyah Museum, and Creation of Man Museum after Fajr prayer, then afternoon exploration of Arwa bin Al Zubair Palace, Al Suqya Mosque, and King Abdulaziz Square. The day's centerpiece is a 10 km horse ride in Medina's desert landscape in the evening. Day 4 is unscheduled. You have the morning for prayer and rest at Prophet's Mosque, with checkout at noon and transfer to the airport afterward.

Your guide speaks English or Arabic and travels with you throughout. The vehicle is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi and refreshments. All entrance fees to museums and mosques are included, and meals are provided at the hotel restaurant each evening.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and refreshments throughout.
• English or Arabic-speaking guide.
• three nights at DoubleTree by Hilton Madinah Gate with breakfast and dinner.
• all entrance fees to museums and mosques.
• airport pickup and return transfer.
• horse riding experience in the desert on Day 3.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Zawaya Tourist

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're arriving without a car and want a guide who contextualizes each site: the fixed itinerary covers prayer times, historical landmarks, and desert walks in one arc, moving you between them by private transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What happens on the Hijrah route cycling journey on Day 2?

The Sunnah Route cycling experience covers 11 landmarks and ends at Prophet's Mosque, retracing the path of the Hijrah from Wadi Al Aqiq through Quba Mosque with prayer stops along the way.

Is the 10 km desert horse ride suitable if I've never ridden before?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the horse ride is included as part of Day 3's adventure. Your guide can advise on the experience during the tour.

What's included in the hotel stay?

Three nights at DoubleTree by Hilton Madinah Gate are included, with dinner at the hotel restaurant each evening and breakfast before each day's activities.

How does the tour handle prayer times?

The itinerary is built around the five daily prayers: Fajr at Prophet's Mosque on Day 3, Dhuhr at Qiblatain Mosque on Day 2, Asr at Miqat Mosque on Day 2, and Maghrib and Isha at Quba Mosque on Day 2. You have time for prayer at Prophet's Mosque on Day 4 before departure.

What museums are visited on Day 3?

Day 3 includes the International Museum of Prophet's Biography, Al Safiyyah Museum, and Creation of Man Museum, all visited after Fajr prayer and breakfast.

Does the tour include airport transfers?

Yes, pickup from Madinah Airport on arrival is included with a dedicated representative and traditional Saudi hospitality gifts, plus transfer back to the airport on Day 4 at checkout.