Iraq travel plans with the routes already figured out
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9 days in Iraq
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Days 1–2: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- National Museum of Iraq
- Baghdad Mall
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
$338–557
Activities
- Qaysari Bazaar
- Erbil Botanical Garden
Hotel
Day 4: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$6–9
Activities
- Bash Tapia Castle
- Ishtar Gate Remains at Nineveh
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
$481–1,268
Activities
- Sayab Park Relaxation
- Shatt al-Arab Corniche
Hotel
Day 6: Najaf, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Basra to Najafcar 0 m
4h 31m
$29–42
Activities
- Al-Hannanah Mosque
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
Days 7–9: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$6–8
Activities
- Stroll through the Oasis Gardens
- Admire the Grand Mosque of Al-Karkashiyah
Hotel
10 days in Iraq
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Day 1: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Al-Hannanah Mosque
- House of Imam Ali
Hotel
Days 2–3: Baghdad, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Najaf to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
1h 2m
$507–767
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- 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
$338–557
Activities
- Shanadar Park
- Mudhafaria Minaret
Hotel
Day 5: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$6–9
Activities
- Lalish Temple
- Prophet Yunus Shrine
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
$481–1,268
Activities
- Basra Museum
- Basra Library Visit
Hotel
Days 7–9: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Basra to As Sulaymānīyahtaxi
- Fly from Basra to As Sulaymānīyahplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to As Sulaymānīyahtaxi
1h 42m
$219–922
Activities
- Grand Mosque of Sulaymaniyah
- Sulaymaniyah Grand Bazaar
Hotel
Day 10: Zakho, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from As Sulaymānīyah to Zakhocar 0 m
5h 7m
$25–35
Activities
- Zakho Castle
- Delal Bridge
11 days in Iraq
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Days 1–7: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Desert Safari Adventure
- Local Cuisine Tasting Tour
Hotel
Day 8: Basra, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Basracar
- Fly from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Basrataxi
2h 44m
$512–871
Activities
- Basra International Stadium Tour
- Basra Library Visit
Hotel
Days 9–10: Baghdad, Iraq
Transport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
1h 39m
$574–937
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- 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
$338–557
Activities
- Syriac Heritage Museum
- Minare Park
Hotel
12 days in Iraq
BasraQaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Day 1: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Shatt al-Arab Corniche
- Al-Ashar Canal Boat Ride
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
$574–937
Activities
- Zawraa Park
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
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
$338–557
Activities
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
Hotel
Day 5: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$6–9
Activities
- Bash Tapia Castle
- Great Mosque of Mosul
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
$143–843
Activities
- Visit Hawza Ilmiyya
- Najaf Museum
Hotel
Days 7–12: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$6–8
Activities
- Date Palm Farm Tour
- Admire the Grand Mosque of Al-Karkashiyah
Hotel
13 days in Iraq
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Days 1–3: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Chavi Land Theme Park
- Goyzha Mountain Cable Car and Viewpoint
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
$455–912
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- 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
$338–557
Activities
- Mudhafaria Minaret
- Minare Park
Hotel
Day 7: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$6–9
Activities
- Tigris River Corniche Walk
- 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
$481–1,268
Activities
- Grand Mosque of Basra
- Basra Fish Market
Hotel
Day 9: Najaf, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Basra to Najafcar 0 m
4h 31m
$29–42
Activities
- House of Imam Ali
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
Hotel
Days 10–13: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$6–8
Activities
- Stargazing in the Desert
- Explore the Historic Old Souk
Hotel
15 days in Iraq
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Days 1–2: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Khan Murjan
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
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
$338–557
Activities
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
- Qaysari Bazaar
Hotel
Day 4: Mosul, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$6–9
Activities
- Nineveh Archaeological Site
- Mosul Museum
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
$481–1,268
Activities
- Faw Peninsula Historical Site
- Basra Museum
Hotel
Day 6: Najaf, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Basra to Najafcar 0 m
4h 31m
$29–42
Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
Days 7–13: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Transport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$6–8
Activities
- Sunset Dune Bashing
- Explore the Historic Old Souk
Hotel
Days 14–15: 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
$382–831
Activities
- Mam Jalal Talabani Mausoleum
- Grand Mosque of Sulaymaniyah
Hotel