Al-Aqsa Packages: Guided Tours to Masjid al-Aqsa
Pray at Masjid al-Aqsa — the first qiblah and the third holiest site in Islam — on a guided tour arranged end to end by our team. Flights, hotels, transport and an experienced guide are handled for you. Enquire today with nothing to pay.
By the Mina Tours team · Updated July 2026
Pray at Al-Aqsa
Stand in the blessed precinct where the Prophet ﷺ led the Prophets in prayer.
Guided throughout
Knowledgeable guides bring the history of the Old City and the Haram al-Sharif to life.
Fully arranged
Flights, accommodation, transport and meals organised — you focus on the worship.
Budget to premium
From short, affordable trips to week-long premium itineraries for families and groups.
Why Al-Aqsa matters
Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem holds a place in the heart of every Muslim. It was the first qiblah, the direction the earliest Muslims faced in prayer, and the site from which the Prophet ﷺ ascended during the Isra and Mi'raj. Prayer here carries multiplied reward, and for most pilgrims the first sight of the precinct is the moment the journey becomes real.
The blessed precinct — al-Haram al-Sharif — is larger than most visitors expect. It holds both the silver-domed Qibli Mosque, which people usually picture when they hear the name Al-Aqsa, and the golden Dome of the Rock. The whole enclosure is Masjid al-Aqsa; the individual buildings sit within it.
Where you'll pray and what you'll see
Bait al-Muqaddas — the sacred sanctuary encompassing the Qibli Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, and the focus of your visit.
Dome of the Rock (Qubbat as-Sakhrah) — the golden-domed shrine built over the rock associated with the Night Journey, and one of the earliest masterpieces of Islamic architecture still standing.
Al-Marwani Mosque — the vaulted underground hall beneath the south-eastern corner of the precinct, used as stables during the Crusader period and now a quiet space for prayer.
The Old City of Jerusalem — the markets, gates and quarters surrounding the Haram, walked with a guide who can explain what you are looking at.
Many itineraries also take in Hasan Bek Mosque in Jaffa, an Ottoman-era mosque whose white façade and minaret stand out against the modern city.
How the trips are arranged
There is no single fixed Al-Aqsa package, because access and routing change and because groups want different things. In practice our trips take three shapes: a short, budget-conscious visit; a longer premium itinerary with guided touring throughout; and family or group departures where we handle rooming and transport together. Many pilgrims combine Al-Aqsa with Jordan — Amman, the Dead Sea and Petra — which routes neatly and adds depth to the journey.
The bands below are indicative, to give you a sense of what each shape costs before you enquire. Your consultant confirms an exact figure against live availability.
| Package type | Typically includes | Duration | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget-friendly | Flights, standard accommodation, basic meals, transport | Short stay / long weekend | £500 – £1,000 |
| Premium | Flights, upgraded hotels, guided touring, premium meals | A week or longer | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| Family & group | Family rooms, group transport, meals | Weekend or week-long | £1,200 – £2,500 |
Indicative Al-Aqsa package types — confirmed against live availability when you enquire
Enquire about Al-Aqsa
Tell us your plans and a consultant will come back with a tailored itinerary and honest pricing. Nothing is payable at this stage.
Al-Aqsa — your questions
- How do I visit Masjid al-Aqsa from the UK?
- Al-Aqsa trips are arranged as guided tours, frequently routed via Jordan, with an experienced guide accompanying you in Jerusalem. We arrange the flights, hotels and transport and walk you through the process end to end when you enquire.
- Is it safe to travel to Al-Aqsa right now?
- Access to the region can be affected by current events. We advise on availability and the latest UK foreign travel guidance when you enquire, and we only confirm a trip we're confident we can deliver.
- What's included in an Al-Aqsa package?
- Typically return flights, accommodation, transport and a knowledgeable guide, with meals depending on the package. Itineraries often combine Jerusalem with sites in Jordan. Exact inclusions are confirmed in your quotation.
- How much does an Al-Aqsa package cost?
- As a guide: budget trips run roughly £500–£1,000 per person, family and group itineraries around £1,200–£2,500, and premium week-long tours £1,500–£3,000. These are indicative — your consultant confirms the exact price against live availability before anything is payable.
- Is the Dome of the Rock the same as Al-Aqsa?
- Not quite. The whole precinct — al-Haram al-Sharif — is Masjid al-Aqsa. The Dome of the Rock (the golden dome) and the Qibli Mosque (the silver dome) are both buildings within it.