Iraq travel plans with the routes already figured out
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8 days in Iraq
ErbilNasiriyahItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Mudhafaria Minaret
- Qaysari Bazaar
Hotel
Days 2–3: Baghdad, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Erbil to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Erbil to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Erbil to Baghdadtaxi
1h 27m
$369–588
Activities
- National Museum of Iraq
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
Hotel
Day 4: Najaf, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Najafplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
1h 1m
$537–727
Activities
- Al-Hannanah Mosque
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
Day 5: Basra, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Najaf to Basracar 0 m
4h 31m
$31–44
Activities
- Shatt al-Arab Corniche
- Basra International Stadium Tour
Hotel
Days 6–8: Nasiriyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Basra to Nasiriyahcar 0 m
2h 7m
$14–20
Activities
- Martyrs Monument
- Local Cultural Event Attendance
9 days in Iraq
BaghdadQaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Abbasid Palace
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
Day 3: Erbil, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Erbilplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
1h 31m
$373–593
Activities
- Erbil Botanical Garden
- Erbil Citadel
Hotel
Day 4: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$7–9
Activities
- Al-Nuri Mosque
- Lalish Temple
Hotel
Day 5: Basra, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Mosul to Basracar
- Fly from Mosul to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Mosul to Basrataxi
2h 54m
$506–1,274
Activities
- Faw Peninsula Historical Site
- Souq al-Hana Shopping
Hotel
Days 6–8: Nasiriyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Basra to Nasiriyahcar 0 m
2h 7m
$14–20
Activities
- Ziggurat of Ur
- Al-Fuhoud Wildlife Reserve
Day 9: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Nasiriyah to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
3h 20m
$22–31
Activities
- Traditional Pottery Making Workshop
- Handicraft Shopping at Souk Al-Fann
Hotel
10 days in Iraq
NajafQaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Day 1: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Imam Ali Shrine
- Visit Hawza Ilmiyya
Hotel
Days 2–3: Baghdad, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar 0 m
2h 17m
$11–16
Activities
- Khan Murjan
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
Hotel
Day 4: Erbil, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Erbilplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
1h 31m
$373–593
Activities
- Shanadar Park
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
Hotel
Day 5: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$7–9
Activities
- Tigris River Corniche Walk
- Bash Tapia Castle
Hotel
Day 6: Basra, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Mosul to Basracar
- Fly from Mosul to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Mosul to Basrataxi
2h 54m
$506–1,274
Activities
- Traditional Basra Cuisine Experience
- Souq al-Hana Shopping
Hotel
Days 7–9: Nasiriyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Basra to Nasiriyahcar 0 m
2h 7m
$14–20
Activities
- Euphrates River Boat Trip
- Nasiriyah Old City Market Exploration
Day 10: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Nasiriyah to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
3h 20m
$22–31
Activities
- Visit the Karkashiyah Heritage Museum
- Desert Safari Adventure
Hotel
11 days in Iraq
Qaryat al KarkashīyahErbilItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Traditional Pottery Making Workshop
- Handicraft Shopping at Souk Al-Fann
Hotel
Day 8: Najaf, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Najafcar 0 m
59 min
$6–8
Activities
- Kufa Mosque
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
Hotel
Days 9–10: Baghdad, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar 0 m
2h 17m
$11–16
Activities
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
- Souk al-Saray
Hotel
Day 11: Erbil, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Erbilplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
1h 31m
$373–593
Activities
- Aqua Tarin Water Park
- Mudhafaria Minaret
Hotel
12 days in Iraq
As SulaymānīyahQaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Hawari Shar Park
- Grand Mosque of Sulaymaniyah
Hotel
Days 4–5: Baghdad, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from As Sulaymānīyah to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from As Sulaymānīyah to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from As Sulaymānīyah to Baghdadtaxi
1h 35m
$473–971
Activities
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
- Iraqi Museum of Modern Art
Hotel
Day 6: Erbil, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Erbilplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
1h 31m
$373–593
Activities
- Qaysari Bazaar
- Erbil Textile Museum
Hotel
Day 7: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$7–9
Activities
- Al-Nuri Mosque
- Bash Tapia Castle
Hotel
Day 8: Basra, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Mosul to Basracar
- Fly from Mosul to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Mosul to Basrataxi
2h 54m
$506–1,274
Activities
- Souq al-Hana Shopping
- Basra Museum
Hotel
Days 9–11: Nasiriyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Basra to Nasiriyahcar 0 m
2h 7m
$14–20
Activities
- Nasiriyah Museum
- House of Abraham
Day 12: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Nasiriyah to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
3h 20m
$22–31
Activities
- Date Palm Farm Tour
- Explore Ancient Karkashiyah Ruins
Hotel
13 days in Iraq
BasraQaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Day 1: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Traditional Basra Cuisine Experience
- Basra Library Visit
Hotel
Days 2–3: Baghdad, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
1h 39m
$621–995
Activities
- Baghdad Mall
- Baghdad Tower
Hotel
Day 4: Erbil, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Erbilplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
1h 31m
$373–593
Activities
- Erbil Botanical Garden
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
Hotel
Day 5: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$7–9
Activities
- Al-Nuri Mosque
- Tigris River Corniche Walk
Hotel
Day 6: Najaf, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Mosul to Najafcar
- Fly from Mosul to Najafplane
- Take the taxi from Mosul to Najaftaxi
4h 31m
$455–694
Activities
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
- House of Imam Ali
Hotel
Days 7–9: Nasiriyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Najaf to Nasiriyahcar 0 m
2h 56m
$18–25
Activities
- Sumerian City of Eridu
- Martyrs Monument
Days 10–13: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Nasiriyah to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
3h 20m
$22–31
Activities
- Camel Riding Experience
- Stargazing in the Desert
Hotel
15 days in Iraq
BaghdadQaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
- Zawraa Park
Hotel
Day 3: Erbil, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Erbilplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
1h 31m
$373–593
Activities
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
- Qaysari Bazaar
Hotel
Day 4: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$7–9
Activities
- Mar Mattai Monastery
- Lalish Temple
Hotel
Day 5: Basra, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Mosul to Basracar
- Fly from Mosul to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Mosul to Basrataxi
2h 54m
$506–1,274
Activities
- Old Basra Exploration
- Al-Ashar Canal Boat Ride
Hotel
Days 6–8: Nasiriyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Basra to Nasiriyahcar 0 m
2h 7m
$14–20
Activities
- Nasiriyah Old City Market Exploration
- Royal Tombs of Ur
Days 9–15: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Nasiriyah to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
3h 20m
$22–31
Activities
- Explore the Historic Old Souk
- Explore Ancient Karkashiyah Ruins
Hotel
16 days in Iraq
NajafQaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Day 1: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
Days 2–3: Baghdad, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar 0 m
2h 17m
$11–16
Activities
- Al-Shaheed Monument
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
Hotel
Day 4: Erbil, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Erbilplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
1h 31m
$373–593
Activities
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
Hotel
Day 5: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$7–9
Activities
- Nineveh Archaeological Site
- Mosul Museum
Hotel
Day 6: Basra, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Mosul to Basracar
- Fly from Mosul to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Mosul to Basrataxi
2h 54m
$506–1,274
Activities
- Basra Fish Market
- Shatt al-Arab Corniche
Hotel
Days 7–9: Nasiriyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Basra to Nasiriyahcar 0 m
2h 7m
$14–20
Activities
- Mesopotamian Marshes Tour
- Royal Tombs of Ur
Days 10–16: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Nasiriyah to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
3h 20m
$22–31
Activities
- Admire the Grand Mosque of Al-Karkashiyah
- Camel Riding Experience
Hotel
18 days in Iraq
As SulaymānīyahQaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Grand Mosque of Sulaymaniyah
- Hawari Shar Park
Hotel
Days 4–5: Baghdad, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from As Sulaymānīyah to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from As Sulaymānīyah to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from As Sulaymānīyah to Baghdadtaxi
1h 35m
$473–971
Activities
- National Museum of Iraq
- Al-Shaheed Monument
Hotel
Day 6: Erbil, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Erbilplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
1h 31m
$373–593
Activities
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
Hotel
Day 7: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$7–9
Activities
- Mar Mattai Monastery
- Lalish Temple
Hotel
Day 8: Basra, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Mosul to Basracar
- Fly from Mosul to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Mosul to Basrataxi
2h 54m
$506–1,274
Activities
- Basra Fish Market
- Basra Library Visit
Hotel
Days 9–11: Nasiriyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Basra to Nasiriyahcar 0 m
2h 7m
$14–20
Activities
- Nasiriyah Museum
- Al-Fuhoud Wildlife Reserve
Days 12–18: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Nasiriyah to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
3h 20m
$22–31
Activities
- Camel Riding Experience
- Stargazing in the Desert
Hotel
19 days in Iraq
BasraAs SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Day 1: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Sayab Park Relaxation
- Shatt al-Arab River Cruise
Hotel
Days 2–3: Baghdad, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
1h 39m
$621–995
Activities
- Baghdad Tower
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
Day 4: Erbil, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Erbilplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Erbiltaxi
1h 31m
$373–593
Activities
- Family Mall Erbil
- Aqua Tarin Water Park
Hotel
Day 5: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$7–9
Activities
- Lalish Temple
- Bash Tapia Castle
Hotel
Day 6: Najaf, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Mosul to Najafcar
- Fly from Mosul to Najafplane
- Take the taxi from Mosul to Najaftaxi
4h 31m
$455–694
Activities
- Explore Old City of Najaf
- Imam Ali Shrine
Hotel
Days 7–9: Nasiriyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Najaf to Nasiriyahcar 0 m
2h 56m
$18–25
Activities
- Al-Fuhoud Wildlife Reserve
- Nasiriyah Old City Market Exploration
Days 10–16: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Nasiriyah to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
3h 20m
$22–31
Activities
- Desert Safari Adventure
- Visit a Bedouin Camp
Hotel
Days 17–19: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to As Sulaymānīyahcar
- Fly from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to As Sulaymānīyahplane
- Take the taxi from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to As Sulaymānīyahtaxi
2h 36m
$393–881
Activities
- Dukan Lake and Resort Area
- Azadi Park
Hotel