Madinah Sightseeing By High Speed Train

OVERVIEW

Zip across hundreds of miles of desert in a high-speed train to Madinah – also known as Medina –where you will view the key attractions in the holy city. Traveling on the modern Haramain High-Speed Railway will provide a dramatic contrast to Madinah, an ancient pilgrimage city associated with the prophet Muhammad. Your immersion into Islamic history will begin at Mount Uhud, where Prophet Muhammad led forces against adversaries from Mecca. While in the city center, you will pause in front of the Prophet’s Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Islam as the tomb of Prophet Muhammad lies inside. A visit to a nearby exhibition with artifacts related to the mosque will enhance your understanding of the building’s historical and architectural significance. On the way to lunch, you will pass one last landmark of Islam, the Quba Mosque, which is particularly holy because Prophet Muhammad laid its foundation stones.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Travel across the vast desert on a high-speed train to and from Madinah.
• See landmarks associated with the prophet Muhammad, including the Prophet’s Mosque.
• Browse an exhibition with artifacts that showcase the significance of the Prophet’s Mosque.
• Drive by Mount Uhud, where Prophet Muhammad battled the Meccans in the 7th century.
• Stand before the Quba Mosque, whose foundation stones Prophet Muhammad laid.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress conservatively when going ashore.
• Wear sun protection and bring bottled water.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.