2025/26 tours
Iraq
This tour will take you on a rich journey through one of the worlds most historically rich countries, dating back thousands of years. We focus not only on meeting locals, eating the phenomenal cuisine and seeing the highlights, but also enriching your mind with knowledge of Iraq's profound heritage!
£2,200 11 - 17 OCT 2025
21 - 28 Nov 2026
The key details:
Duration- 7 days
For 18 - 80 years old
Starts in Baghdad
In-depth cultural style
All meals included
English speaking guide
Arrival into Baghdad with airport pickup (I will collect you all at the airport)
Transfer to hotel
Team welcome
Group dinner
Tour of Baghdad can happen if arrival is before sunset
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Start the day with the traditional Geymer and Kahi for breakfast near the iconic Tahrir Square, followed by exploring Old Baghdad - Al Safafeer, Souk Al Sarai, Khan Al Mudalal and of course Al Mutanabbi Street.
We will visit old heritage sites including Abbasid Palace, Clock of Qishla and Madrasa Mustansiriya School, followed by a stop at Haj Zbala.
The afternoon will be spent at the Ziggurat of Dur-Kurigalzu, before transferring to Taq Kasra in time for sunset
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After breakfast, we will drive to Babylon - a world heritage site since 2019.
We will visit this historical city, the rebuilt Ishtar Gate, Babylon Temples and the Lion of Babylon before heading to Saddam's former palace with an epic view of Babylon!
Group Lunch
In the afternoon, we will drive to Karbala.
check into hotel, before spending the evening in the Shrines of Karbala to visit the Shrine of Imams Hussain and Abbas.
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After breakfast, we will leave Karbala and drive to Najaf.
We will spend the morning exploring the local markets, eating traditional sweets and visiting the Shrine of Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib.
Group Lunch.
After lunch, we will drive 2/3 hours south to Nasiriya to visit the The Great Ziggurat of Ur - a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2016) and the former capital of Mesopotamia during the Sumerian period.
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3:30am - drive to Chibayesh for an incredible marshland experience.
We will start the day watching the sunrise across the Euphrates, before taking a boat ride to the traditional mud huts to have breakfast with locals on the small islands.
Tour of the floating villages to see Buffalos and other animals. This is one of the largest ecosystems in the world, and it was given UNESCO World Heritage status back in 2016 - its phenomenal. We will hear stories from the people who call this place home - the Ma'dan Tribe.
Group Lunch - Masgouf (a famous traditional fish dish from this region)
Drive back to Baghdad
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Drive to Mosul and begin the day with a traditional breakfast
After breakfast, we will explore the reconstruction of the Old City, witnessing the Al-Nuri Mosque and Al Tahira Church and Bash Tapia Castle.
After that, we will head to Church Square where the Pope prayed for Iraq during his world famous visit to Iraq in March 2021.
Group Lunch
Drive to Erbil and a tour of the Citadel
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Tour Ends - flights home from Erbil Airport.
I will be in Erbil for an additional day if anyone wanted to stay behind and explore the city more with me!
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Why you'll love this tour
visa support and all transport included
All meals included
Professional english speaking guide the whole tour
"I thoroughly enjoyed myself, came back with a heaving camera roll and made some beautiful friends for life in the process. I'd say that's a trip done well and an excellent outcome for me! I'm booked on 2 more of Jay's trips for 2025, and I cannot wait to experience these with him and his guides!"
Aisha
United Kingdom