December is the coolest time of year in both cities — comfortable for walking, and a relief for anyone who finds the heat difficult.
The Christmas and New Year school holidays let families travel together without taking children out of school.
Dates over the winter break carry the highest demand of the month — the rest of December is considerably quieter.
All departing in December from UK airports. Choose the standard and length of stay that suits you — every package below includes flights, visa, hotels and transfers.
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£649 pp
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£749 pp
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£925 pp
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£1,049 pp
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£1,189 pp
Prices are per person based on sharing. Exact departure dates and hotel availability are confirmed when you enquire.
No separate bookings to manage and nothing to arrange once you land. Every December package includes all four.
Direct flights from UK airports, with checked baggage included on every package.
We handle the visa application for you and tell you exactly which documents we need.
Accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, with hotel names and walking distances confirmed before you book.
Airport to hotel, and between Makkah and Madinah — arranged and waiting for you.
December suits travellers who prefer cooler weather, and families who need the school holidays. The first three weeks are relatively quiet; the period around the winter break is much busier and prices reflect that.
Six to eight weeks for early December. For the school holiday period at the end of the month, book three to four months ahead — those dates carry the same pressure as any other peak family period.
This is the coolest month of the year. Days are mild and evenings are genuinely cold by Saudi standards, particularly in Madinah. Pack a proper jacket for Fajr and Isha.
Yes. Our December packages run throughout the month. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire and we’ll confirm flight and hotel availability for those specific days.
Yes — all prices shown are per person based on sharing a room. Single occupancy is available at a supplement, which we’ll quote when you enquire.
Yes. December packages can be secured with a deposit, with the balance due before departure. We’ll confirm the deposit amount and balance date in writing when you book.