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
- Baghdad Mall
- Souk al-Saray
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
- Kufa Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Qaysari Bazaar
- Shanadar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$24–34
Activities
- Zawraa Park
- Abbasid Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
- Explore Old City of Najaf
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–5: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Handicraft Shopping at Souk Al-Fann
- Desert Safari Adventure
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–10: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Najafcar 0 m
59 min
$6–8
Activities
- House of Imam Ali
- Kufa Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Iraq
Najaf NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Al-Hannanah Mosque
- Najaf Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Iraq
Basra NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Palm Groves Visit
- Traditional Basra Cuisine Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
6h 29m
$615–1,243
Activities
- Zawraa Park
- Tigris River Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 10–12: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
- Najaf Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Iraq
Baghdad NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Baghdad Mall
- Iraqi Museum of Modern Art
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–13: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Najaf Museum
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Aqua Tarin Water Park
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$24–34
Activities
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
- Iraqi Museum of Modern Art
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–14: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Kufa Mosque
- Souq al-Kabeer
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
15 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–5: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Handicraft Shopping at Souk Al-Fann
- Stargazing in the Desert
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–15: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Najafcar 0 m
59 min
$6–8
Activities
- Explore Old City of Najaf
- Imam Ali Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
16 days in Iraq
Najaf BaghdadItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- Explore Old City of Najaf
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 12–16: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$17–25
Activities
- Baghdad Zoo
- National Museum of Iraq
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
17 days in Iraq
Basra NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Sayab Park Relaxation
- Basra Fish Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
6h 29m
$615–1,243
Activities
- Al-Shaheed Monument
- Tigris River Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 10–17: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
- Najaf Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
18 days in Iraq
Baghdad NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–18: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
- Najaf Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
19 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
- Shanadar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$24–34
Activities
- Iraqi Museum of Modern Art
- National Museum of Iraq
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–19: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Najaf Museum
- Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
20 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah BaghdadItinerary navigation
Days 1–5: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Falconry Demonstration
- Date Palm Farm Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–16: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Najafcar 0 m
59 min
$6–8
Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- Imam Ali Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 17–20: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$17–25
Activities
- Zawraa Park
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
30 days in Iraq
Najaf As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
- 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
$17–25
Activities
- Abbasid Palace
- Tigris River Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 19: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$24–34
Activities
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
- Erbil Civilization Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 20–30: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$12–18
Activities
- Sarchnar Resort
- Ahmadawa Waterfall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
40 days in Iraq
Basra As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Basra International Stadium Tour
- Palm Groves Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
6h 29m
$615–1,243
Activities
- Tigris River Boat Ride
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 10–20: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 21: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Erbilcar 0 m
7h 6m
$34–49
Activities
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 22–40: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$12–18
Activities
- Sulaymaniyah Grand Bazaar
- Sarchnar Resort
Hotel
RecommendedHotel