Ibadah umroh lazimnya diawali sejak berakhirnya pelaksanaan ibadah haji di Tanah Suci yaitu pada bulan September. Satu bulan setelahnya hingga bulan Oktober, pemerintah Arab Saudi melakukan persiapan untuk menyambut datangnya para jamaah umroh yang akan mulai berdatangan di bulan November.
Karena masih berada di awal musim umroh dan bukan masa libur bersama, maka jamaah umroh November belum terlalu banyak (seperti pada puncak musim umroh di bulan Desember yang memang berbarengan dengan musim liburan). Juga tidak seramai umroh Ramadhan yang peminatnya sangat membludak.
Pada awal musim umroh yang berlangsung sejak bulan November 2017 ini, situasi kota Mekkah dan Madinah akan relatif cukup lengang. Sehingga nyaman bagi Anda yang ingin melakukan ibadah umroh maupun beri’tikaf di Masjidil Haram maupun Masjid Nabawi.
Anda bisa jadi dapat mencapai tempat-tempat yang multazam untuk berdoa seperti di hadapan Hajar Aswad, di dekat makam Nabi Muhammad SAW di kompleks Masjid Nabawi maupun maqam Nabi Ibrahim di sekitar Ka’bah.
Jamaah pun dapat beribadah dengan nyaman dan khusyuk di dalam Masjidil Haram, di mana pada puncak musim umroh, jamaah sering mengalami kesulitan mendapatkan tempat yang nyaman untuk beribadah (karena jumlah jamaah yang membludak). Pada bulan November ini Insya Allah Anda dapat beribadah dengan tenang dan khusyuk serta tidak mengalami kesulitan memperoleh tempat di dalam Masjidil Haram maupun Masjid Nabawi.
Cuaca Arab Saudi pada bulan November juga biasanya cukup nyaman. Tidak terlalu panas dan terik di siang hari seperti di bulan Desember misalnya. Sebab pada bulan November, Arab Saudi baru akan memasuki musim dingin.
Bila Anda memiliki cukup waktu dan telah menyelesaikan rangkaian ibadah umroh seperti berthawaf, sai, dan lain-lain, Anda dapat mengunjungi berbagai tempat bersejarah baik saat di kota Madinah dan Mekkah. Untuk itu kami telah menyusun itinerary atau jadwal kegiatan Paket Umroh November 2017, yang dapat diisi dengan kegiatan seperti beri’tikaf dan mengunjungi beberapa tempat bersejarah.
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We’ll meet at 4 p.m. at our hotel in Luzern (Lucerne) for a “Welcome to Switzerland” meeting. Then we’ll take a meandering evening walk through Switzerland’s most charming lakeside town, and get acquainted with one another over dinner together. Sleep in Luzern (2 nights). No bus. Walking: light.
Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s OLD TOWN, Switzerland’s center of banking and commerce. Then, leave Zurich and start your Swiss adventure. You’ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn’t just home to the Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne by French-speaking Swiss, famous for watch-making, and explore the historical center. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along the lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps.
Our morning drive takes us from Swiss lakes to Swiss Army. At the once-secret Swiss army bunker at Fortress Fürigen, we’ll see part of the massive defense system designed to keep Switzerland strong and neutral. Afterward, a short drive into the countryside brings us to the charming Alpine village of Engelberg, our picturesque home for the next two days. We’ll settle into our lodge then head out for an orientation walk. Our stroll through the village will end at the Engelberg Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with its own cheese-making operation. You’ll have free time to wander back before dinner together. Sleep in Engelberg (2 nights). Bus: 1 hr. Walking: light.
An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. Globus Local Favorite At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day.
It’s market day in Lausanne! Enjoy browsing and packing a picnic lunch for our 11 a.m. boat cruise on Lake Geneva. A few miles down-shore we’ll dock at Château de Chillon, where we’ll have a guided tour of this delightfully medieval castle on the water. On our way back we’ll take time to peek into the vineyards surrounding Lutry before returning to Lausanne. Boat: 2 hrs. Bus: 1 hr. Walking: moderate.