Baghdad to Erbil Tour for 07 Days

Baghdad International Airport (BGW), Iraq - Erbil Airport, Iraq

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Start Time: 09:00

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7 Days | 6 Nights

Tour Types: Group Tour

Runs: On particular day

Accommodation:

Minimum Age: 18

Tour Description

A captivating journey from Baghdad to Erbil, where you'll discover the extraordinary highlights of Federal Iraq nestled between these two cities. This region boasts unparalleled world-class heritage yet remains untouched by mass tourism, offering a pristine canvas for exploration. With an abundance of ancient and modern history awaiting discovery, our itinerary will lead us from Baghdad southward to Babylon, the sacred cities of Najaf and Karbala, and even to the Iraqi Marshlands. From there, we'll journey northward, uncovering the historical treasures of Samarra, Mosul, until we reach the captivating destination of Erbil.

Highlights

Arrive in Baghdad to visit some of its iconic landmarks such as the National Museum, Al-Mustansiriya, Baghdad Tower, and its local bazaars.
Marvel at the remnants of the archaeological sites of the legendary ancient city of Babylon.
Travel to Karbala & Najaf home to the holy and pilgrimages sites for the Shia Muslims.
Take a journey to Ur and witness the well-preserved Sumerian temple dating back to the ancient times.
Visit the Grand Mosque of Samarra known for its iconic spiral minaret.
End your journey in Erbil the capital city of the Iraqi Kurdistan.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Baghdad Airport – Baghdad City Tour – Baghdad Hotel
1 Stop

Baghdad City Tour

Arrival in Baghdad. We will provide airport transfers for all incoming flights. 10am meeting time in the lobby of our hotel. It’s a full Baghdad city tour starting with a visit to the National Museum of Iraq. Reopened in 2015 after notorious looting during the war, it contains various treasure from the Mesopotamian and Babylonian periods. Visit the incredible Al – Mustansariya School. This is commonly known as the oldest school in the world. Stroll through the nearby bazaar with book markets, antiques and cooper galore! Stroll along the Tigris River and see the famous old clock tower. Take a well-deserved break in the Shabinder cafe for tea and Shisha. Lunch in the famous Kubba restaurant next door. See the Liberation square monument and the place where Saddam’s statue was toppled in 2003. See the Al-Shaheed (Martyr) Monument. Traditional Fish Masgouf dinner and overnight in Baghdad.

Lunch & Dinner

Day 2
Baghdad Hotel – Babylon – Karbala – Karbala Hotel
2 Stops

Babylon

Drive to Babylon, once the largest and most important city in the world. We tour the ancient ruins with our local expert and see what’s left of the hanging gardens. Saddam Hussain Palace – Perched right on top of Babylon, the dictator made sure he had the best view of the site. We spend some time exploring the looted remains of one of his many former palaces.

Karbala

After extensively exploring Babylon, continue onto Karbala. Visit Karbala’s famous Al Abbas Mosque and Iman Husayn shrine at dusk. Dinner and overnight in Karbala.

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 3
Karbala Hotel – Najaf – Ur – Nasariyah Hotel
3 Stops

Najaf

Today we tour to Najaf, including the Imam Ali’s Shrine.

Drive south to visit the Ziggurat of Ur, a neo-Sumerian construction built in 2000 BC. This used to be the capital of Mesopotamia during the Sumerian time and it is a UNESCO world heritage site since 2016.

Nasariyah

Transfer to your hotel in Nasariyah. Dinner and overnight in Nasariyah.

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 4
Nasariyah Hotel – Chibayesh – Baghdad Hotel
2 Stops

Chibayesh

Early drive south to the Mesopotamian Marshes. We’ll take a boat trip through the maze of marshes stopping by local villages for tea. The marshes once engulfed a whole swathe of Southern Iraq with numerous floating villages. Today the receding waters have led most families to change their livelihood but we’ll still see the few that remain. It is also home to the Maʻdān population who over the centuries have adapted to life on the water. Stop by a traditional house for lunch and tea.

Baghdad

After a local lunch drive back to Baghdad. Dinner and overnight in Baghdad.

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 5
Baghdad Hotel – Samara – Mosul
3 Stops

Samarra

Hit the road early and drive north to Samara. We pass through multiple checkpoints along the route driving by many villages recently destroyed during fighting against ISIS. Samara is famous for its Minarets . We’ll climb the spiral staircase all the way to the top for the 360-degree view. Not for the faint hearted!

Hatra

After lunch drive towards Hatra, an important historic religious center with a strategic position along caravan trade routes. Hatra was one of the first Arab states to be established outside of Arabia.

Mosul

Continue driving to Mosul and overnight.

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 6
Mosul – Erbil
2 Stops

Mosul

Tour the reconstruction of the old city including the Al-Nuri Mosque and Al Tahira Church. See the Bash Tapia castle. Lunchtime with “Kubba of Mosul” the area’s most popular dish.

Erbil

Drive to Erbil in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Welcome dinner and drinks in the Christian quarter of Erbil. Overnight in Erbil.

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 7
Erbil Hotel – Erbil Airport
1 Stop

Erbil Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. At a pre-arrange pick up time, transfer to Erbil airport to catch your flight departure.

Breakfast

Inclusions

Secured hotels in Iraq based on twin sharing accommodation on full board basis (single supplement is available for an extra charge).

Entrance fee to all mentioned sites.

An English-speaking, licensed, and local guide throughout the tour.

Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver.

Meet and greet upon arrival at the airport.

Exclusions

Any airfare.

Travel/Health Insurance.

Entry visa to Iraq (if applicable). The visa on arrival is $77 USD payable in cash only.

Tips to the driver and guide.

Any portage or personal expenses.

Others not mentioned in the inclusions.

Practical Info

• Iraqi Kurdistan is visa arrival for most European countries along with the US, Canada, China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Russia, Turkey, UK and Vatican City.
• For Southern Iraq a new visa on arrival scheme has been announced for citizens of the EU, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Russia, China, Japan and South Korea.
• For nationalities that are not qualified for the visa on arrival, we will supply you an invitation letter which will allow you to apply for the Iraqi visa at your nearest embassy.
• Official check in time at hotels 14:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
• The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
• All guides are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Iraq and are not part of our team.
• For women, a full abaya is required before you are allowed to enter the city of some holy shrines or mosques. Choose long-sleeved tops to cover your arms and long pants or skirts that cover your legs fully.
• Tourists who are part of the LGBTQI community, are discouraged from overt displays of affection in public and while you will not be subject to any harm while on a tour, discretion is advised for your overall comfort.
• It is not permitted to bring telescopes or drones to Iraq. In some cases, obtaining permits or authorization from local authorities may be necessary before flying a drone in Iraq.

How to Book this Tour

- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 25 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 31 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 30 to 08 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 07 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.

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