Travelling with a named scholar or imam means someone experienced leads every step of tawaf and sa'i, gives talks during the trip and answers questions. It matters most on a first Umrah.
5 operators list 16 packages led by a named scholar or imam. All-in prices with a scholar start at $2,795 per person in a quad room, with a typical package around $3,122 and premium trips up to $3,799. We add the Umrah visa fee wherever an operator charges it separately, so the numbers compare like for like.
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One package per operator, ranked by detail score. Open a package to see the operator's other dates.
Best overall value
- Direct Saudia flight
- Umrah visa
- Breakfast & dinner daily
- Airport transfers
- Imam Selman Faruk Ozat leads the group
- Ziyarat tours in both cities
- 5 min walk to the Haram
- 4 min to the Prophet's Mosque
- Pre-trip Umrah classes
November 2026 Thanksgiving Luxury Umrah
- Direct flight
- Dinner every day
- Nabawi walking distance (not stated)
- Lunch
- Travel insurance
5-Star December Umrah
- Direct flight
- Umrah visa
- Dinner every day
- Lunch
- Travel insurance
Tayseer Seminary Umrah November 2026 (travel operated with Adam Travel)
- Direct flight
- Dinner every day
- Haram walking distance (not stated)
- Nabawi walking distance (not stated)
- Lunch
- Travel insurance
November Umrah with Abdur-Rahman Hakh (Thanksgiving 2026)
- Direct flight
- Dinner every day
- Haram walking distance (not stated)
- Nabawi walking distance (not stated)
- Lunch
- Published refund policy
- Clear deposit terms
All departures and prices
Per person in a quad room, Umrah visa added where charged separately. Checked against operator websites.
| Operator | Package | Departs | Nights | From | Makkah hotel | Meals | All-in price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar El Salam Travel | Makkah First Umrah with Shaykh Yasir Qadhi | Nov 20, 2026 | — | — | Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower | Breakfast only | $3,195 |
| Adam Travel | Tayseer Seminary Umrah November 2026 (travel operated with Adam Travel) | Nov 20, 2026 | 7 | IAD | Swiss Al Maqam Makkah | Breakfast only | $2,890 |
| Hisar | November (Thanksgiving) Umrah from New York 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | 7 | JFK | Address Hotel Jabal Omar · 5 min | Half board | $2,950 |
| Dar El Salam Travel | November Umrah with Abdur-Rahman Hakh (Thanksgiving 2026) | Nov 21, 2026 | 8 | IAD | Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower | Breakfast only | $2,795 |
| Sara International | Nov 2026 JFK Luxury Umrah with Mufti Nauman Ahmad Khan (Istanbul pre-trip) | Nov 21, 2026 | 8 | JFK | Rotana Jabal Omar Makkah · 3 min | Breakfast only | $2,999 |
| Sara International | November 2026 Thanksgiving Luxury Umrah | Nov 25, 2026 | 10 | JFK | Rotana Jabal Omar Makkah · 3 min | Breakfast only | $2,999 |
| Hisar | December Luxury Umrah from New York (Dec 20-28, 2026) | Dec 20, 2026 | 6 | JFK | Dar Al Ghufran · 3 min | Half board | $3,700 |
| Dar El Salam Travel | Simply Nikah Umrah with Mufti Menk (December 2026) | Dec 21, 2026 | — | JFK | Swissotel Makkah | Breakfast only | $3,395 |
| Bani Adam Tours | 5-Star December Umrah | Dec 22, 2026 | 8 | JFK, ORD, IAD | Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel · 2 min | Breakfast only | $3,599 |
| Hisar | New Year Umrah I from New York (Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027) | Dec 23, 2026 | 7 | JFK | Address Hotel Jabal Omar · 5 min | Half board | $3,600 |
| Hisar | New Year Umrah from Washington DC (Dec 23-31, 2026) | Dec 23, 2026 | 7 | IAD | Address Hotel Jabal Omar · 4 min | Half board | $3,600 |
| Bani Adam Tours | 5-Star January Umrah | Jan 12, 2027 | 8 | JFK, ORD, IAD | Jabal Omar Marriott Hotel Makkah · 4 min | Breakfast only | $2,799 |
| Sara International | Ramadan 2027 First Ashrah Platinum JFK Umrah | Feb 6, 2027 | 9 | JFK | Rotana Jabal Omar Makkah · 3 min | — | $3,799 |
| Sara International | Ramadan 2027 President's Week Luxury Umrah | Feb 12, 2027 | 8 | JFK | Rotana Jabal Omar Makkah · 3 min | Breakfast only | $3,399 |
| Bani Adam Tours | 5-Star Ramadan Umrah | Feb 13, 2027 | 8 | JFK, ORD, IAD | Jabal Omar Marriott Hotel Makkah · 4 min | Breakfast only | $3,049 |
| Bani Adam Tours | 5-Star March Umrah 2027 | Mar 20, 2027 | 8 | JFK, ORD, IAD | Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah · 3 min | Breakfast only | $2,799 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Umrah package with a scholar cost?
Packages we track with a scholar range from $2,795 to $3,799 per person in a quad room, visa included. The typical price is $3,122. Double rooms usually cost $300–$600 more per person, and Ramadan's last ten nights cost the most.
What should an Umrah package include?
Return flights (ideally direct), the Umrah visa, airport transfers, hotels close to the Haram in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, transport between the two cities, at least breakfast, and a guide or scholar for the rites. Check the refund policy and deposit before you pay.
Is UmrahFinder a travel agency?
No. UmrahFinder compares packages published by US operators and sends you to the operator to book. We don't take payments, and featured partner placements are labelled.