Iraq travel plans with the routes already figured out
Rome2Rio itineraries for Iraq are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.
8 days in Iraq
Baghdad NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Tigris River Boat Ride
- Zawraa Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$14–23
Activities
- House of Imam Ali
- Imam Ali Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
- Shanadar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–34
Activities
- Tigris River Boat Ride
- Baghdad Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$14–23
Activities
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
- Souq al-Kabeer
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Iraq
Najaf NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–10: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Imam Ali Shrine
- Najaf Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah BaghdadItinerary navigation
Days 1–6: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Desert Safari Adventure
- Traditional Pottery Making Workshop
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Erbilcar 0 m
6h 9m
$30–43
Activities
- Aqua Tarin Water Park
- Minare Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–11: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–34
Activities
- Baghdad Zoo
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Iraq
Baghdad NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Baghdad Tower
- Tigris River Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–12: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$14–23
Activities
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Syriac Heritage Museum
- Qaysari Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–34
Activities
- Baghdad Tower
- Abbasid Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–13: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$14–23
Activities
- Visit Hawza Ilmiyya
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Iraq
Najaf BaghdadItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 12–14: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$15–23
Activities
- Tigris River Boat Ride
- Iraqi Museum of Modern Art
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
15 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–6: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Sunset Dune Bashing
- Local Cuisine Tasting Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Erbilcar 0 m
6h 9m
$30–43
Activities
- Shanadar Park
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–14: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–34
Activities
- Baghdad Tower
- Khan Murjan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 15: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$14–23
Activities
- Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
16 days in Iraq
Baghdad NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
- Baghdad Mall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–16: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$14–23
Activities
- Explore Old City of Najaf
- Kufa Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
17 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Syriac Heritage Museum
- Family Mall Erbil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–34
Activities
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
- Al-Shaheed Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–17: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$14–23
Activities
- Kufa Mosque
- Explore Old City of Najaf
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
18 days in Iraq
Najaf BaghdadItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 12–18: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$15–23
Activities
- Baghdad Tower
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
19 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–6: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Explore the Historic Old Souk
- Admire the Grand Mosque of Al-Karkashiyah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Erbilcar 0 m
6h 9m
$30–43
Activities
- Erbil Textile Museum
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–14: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–34
Activities
- Tigris River Boat Ride
- Abbasid Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 15–19: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$14–23
Activities
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
20 days in Iraq
Baghdad As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Khan Murjan
- Abbasid Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–18: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$14–23
Activities
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
- Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 19: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Erbilcar 0 m
7h 6m
$34–49
Activities
- Erbil Civilization Museum
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 20: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$12–18
Activities
- Goyzha Mountain Cable Car and Viewpoint
- University of Sulaymaniyah Campus Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
31 days in Iraq
Najaf As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
- Kufa Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 12–18: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$15–23
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- Tigris River Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 19: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$23–34
Activities
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
- Minare Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 20–31: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$12–18
Activities
- Kurdish Textile Museum
- Azadi Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
41 days in Iraq
Baghdad BasraItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–18: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$14–23
Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- Najaf Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 19: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Erbilcar 0 m
7h 6m
$34–49
Activities
- Aqua Tarin Water Park
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 20–40: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$12–18
Activities
- Qashan Park
- Sulaymaniyah Grand Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 41: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from As Sulaymānīyah to Basrataxi
- Fly from As Sulaymānīyah to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from As Sulaymānīyah to Basrataxi
6h 12m
$5,598–16,122
Activities
- Traditional Basra Cuisine Experience
- Shatt al-Arab Corniche
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
