3 nights
Istanbul
The mosques of the old city, unhurried.
- 3 nights hotel in Istanbul
- Airport transfers
- Eyüp Sultan and the Golden Horn
- Sultanahmet: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı's Sacred Relics
- Süleymaniye and the Grand Bazaar
Türkiye · Istanbul & Bursa · 3–5 night stopover
Umrah+ Turkey
Eyüp Sultan, the Sacred Relics and the Ottoman mosques — Istanbul with the family, the halal way.
7 curated experiencesFrom ₹7,880100% halal & private
Get the trip order right
Turkey must come before you first enter Saudi Arabia or after you finally leave it. On a single-entry Saudi visa it can never go in the middle.
Turkey first
- India
- Istanbul
- Jeddah
- Umrah
- India
Fly Istanbul → Jeddah in Ihram, entering it before the Miqat, or fly to Madinah first.
Umrah first
- India
- Umrah
- Istanbul
- India
Rest in Istanbul after your Umrah, then fly home.
Why add Turkey to your Umrah
Istanbul has the grave of the Sahabi Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (RA), the great Ottoman mosques, and the Sacred Relics kept at Topkapı Palace. Spend unhurried days between Eyüp, Sultanahmet and Süleymaniye, take a private boat on the Bosphorus, and see Bursa, the first Ottoman capital. Halal food is everywhere and the adhan is never far away.
- Trip order
- Turkey before you first enter Saudi Arabia, or after you finally leave
- Flight to Jeddah
- ≈ 4 hours; Istanbul → Madinah flights also run
- Ideal stay
- 3–5 nights
- Miqat note
- Flying Istanbul → Jeddah for Umrah? Enter Ihram before the Miqat on that flight, or fly to Madinah first
Best time: April to June and September to November — mild weather. Winters are cold and wet.
Choose your stopover
Umrah + Turkey: 3 ways to add it
4 nights
Istanbul & Bursa
Everything in Istanbul, plus the first Ottoman capital.
- 4 nights hotel in Istanbul
- Airport transfers
- Eyüp Sultan and the Golden Horn
- Sultanahmet day
- Süleymaniye and the Grand Bazaar
- Bursa day trip
5 nights
Istanbul, Bursa & Konya
Everything in Istanbul & Bursa, plus Konya.
- 4 nights Istanbul, 1 night Konya
- Airport and station transfers
- High-speed train to Konya
- Everything in Istanbul & Bursa
- Private Bosphorus boat
This is a planning estimate, not a firm quote. Ground arrangements only; flights are quoted separately. Confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
Visa guidance
Turkey visa guidance for Indian passport holders
- • Most Indian passport holders need a sticker visa, applied for through the Turkish visa centre before travel.
- • Allow a few weeks; book refundable flights and hotels until the visa is granted.
- • If you hold certain valid US, UK, Schengen or Irish visas or residence permits, you may qualify for a Turkey e-visa instead.
- • Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- • Rules and fees change; we confirm the right option for each traveller when we quote.
Guidance only. We help with Turkey visa paperwork only as part of a Turkey stopover booked with your Umrah, not as a standalone visa service.
Halal checks
What we check for every Turkey stay
- Alcohol-free hotel options on request
- Daily prayer times shared for your dates
- A mosque within walking distance of each hotel we suggest
- Modest-dress note before every mosque visit
- Private boats with no music; halal dining throughout
Things to do
7 experiences in Turkey
BestsellerHeritage & history
Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the Golden Horn
Visit the mosque and grave of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (RA), the host of the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah, then take the cable car up to Pierre Loti hill over the Golden Horn.
- 4 hours
- Family
- • Private car
- • Guide
- • Sunnah adab at graves
From
₹12,380
BestsellerHeritage & history
Sultanahmet: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapı's Sacred Relics
A private guided day around the old city: the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapı Palace with the Sacred Relics chamber. Timed around Dhuhr and Asr.
- 7 hours
- Family
- • Private guide
- • Entry tickets
- • Halal lunch
From
₹18,000
Art, food & culture
Süleymaniye Mosque and the Grand Bazaar
Mimar Sinan's masterpiece above the Golden Horn, then the Spice Bazaar and the Grand Bazaar with a guide who knows the honest shops.
- 4 hours
- Family
- • Private guide
- • Bazaar walk
- • Hotel pickup
From
₹11,250
Art, food & culture
Private Bosphorus boat — no music
Your own boat along the Bosphorus past the palaces and the waterfront mosques of Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi, back for Maghrib.
- 2 hours
- Family
- • Private boat
- • Family only
- • Back for Maghrib
From
₹15,750
Heritage & history
Bursa day trip: Ulu Cami and the first Ottoman tombs
A private day to the first Ottoman capital: the Ulu Cami, the tombs of Osman and Orhan Gazi, the Green Mosque and the silk bazaar, with the ferry across the Sea of Marmara.
- 12 hours
- Family
- • Per vehicle
- • Up to 4 guests
- • Lunch stop
From
₹27,000
VIP transfers & lounges
Istanbul airport meet & assist with private hotel transfer
Met at arrivals, help with luggage, and a private car to your hotel; return transfer for your Jeddah, Madinah or home flight.
- 2 hours
- Family
- • Meet & greet
- • Luggage help
- • Both ways
From
₹7,880
Art, food & culture
Ladies-only modest-fashion shopping with a female guide
An afternoon in Istanbul's modest-fashion streets and the Grand Bazaar with a female guide: abayas, scarves, textiles and Turkish delight.
- 3 hours
- Ladies option
- • Female guide
- • Ladies-only
- • Private car
From
₹10,130
Indicative “from” prices per group or vehicle unless stated; final quote depends on date, group size and availability. Marhaba Haji packages include Umrah visa assistance only within eligible full packages. Standalone Umrah visas are handled separately by our visa service at umrah-visa.marhabahaji.com.
Pair it with your Umrah
Turkey is a flight, not a drive. We plan it as the first or last leg of your trip; flying Istanbul → Madinah first lets you visit Madinah before you put on Ihram.
- 1India → Istanbul stopover → fly to Jeddah in Ihram → Umrah → fly home.
- 2India → Istanbul stopover → fly to Madinah first → Ihram at Dhul Hulaifah → Umrah → fly home.
- 3Never in the middle: on a single-entry Saudi visa, leaving for Turkey ends that visa.
Adab & halal notes
- • At Eyüp Sultan and the tombs of the sultans we follow the Sunnah: give salam, make du'a and move on. Our guides do not lead practices at tombs such as touching or asking from the dead.
- • The Sacred Relics at Topkapı are viewed with quiet respect; their attributions are historical tradition, and we say so.
- • Mosque visits are timed around Salah; Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque close to visitors at prayer times.
- • Modest dress guidance is shared before every mosque visit; ladies should carry a scarf.
- • Bosphorus boats are private, with no music; restaurants are halal and alcohol-free where we can arrange it.
Turkey Umrah+ questions
Can I visit Turkey in the middle of my Umrah trip?
Not on a single-entry Saudi visa. Leaving Saudi Arabia ends that visa, so you could be refused re-entry. Plan Turkey before you first enter Saudi Arabia or after you finally leave. If you hold a multiple-entry visa, check its conditions with us first.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Turkey?
Yes. Most Indian passport holders apply for a sticker visa through the Turkish visa centre, which can take a few weeks, so apply early. If you hold certain valid US, UK, Schengen or Irish visas or residence permits, you may qualify for a Turkey e-visa instead. We confirm the right option for each traveller when we quote.
Do you arrange the Turkey visa on its own?
No. We only help with Turkey visa paperwork as part of a Turkey stopover booked with your Umrah. We do not offer a standalone visa service.
Can we add Konya?
Yes. The 5-night option adds a night in Konya by high-speed train. Tell us if you would rather spend the extra time in Istanbul.
Are flights included?
No. The prices are for the land package and private transfers. Flights from India to Istanbul and on to Jeddah or Madinah are quoted separately for your dates.
Are these prices final?
No. They are estimates until we confirm your hotel, dates and flights. You get the final price in writing before you pay anything.
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