Iraq – Cradle of Civilisation
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The trip begins in Baghdad and visits ancient Sumerian and Babylonian sites, as well as medieval souks, UNESCO-recognised minarets, Shia Islam’s two holiest sites, and a boat trip on the Shatt al-Arab.
Combine with our Kurdistan itinerary, available directly after this trip.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Desert
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Activity Level Moderate
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Group Size Medium Group
A 9-day trip into the heartland of Iraq. Travelling the region bounded by the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, from the capital Baghdad to Basra on the Gulf coast. Tracing back through history, we will travel to the home of some of the first civilisations, visiting the ancient Sumerian sites of Ur, ancient Babylon and the riches held at the National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad. We will see the legacy of Iraq’s place as the centre of Islamic world through a visit to Samarra, a UNESCO world heritage site, with its iconic spiral minaret. We will explore modern Iraq by mingling with the pilgrims in Karbala and Najaf, the two holy places of Shia Islam as well as visiting some of Saddam Hussein’s old palaces. Finally, we will explore Iraq’s marshlands on a boat trip to the point where the two great rivers of antiquity join to create the Shatt Al Arab waterway.
Highlights:
- Climb the Minaret at Samarra
- Visit the Baghdad museum
- Explore Babylon
- Join pilgrims at the two Holy places of Shi’i Islam; Najaf and Karbala
Start Point: Baghdad, Iraq
End Point: Basra, Iraq
Want to see more of Iraq? Combine your trips and join our Kurdistan departure, available directly after this trip.
If you are travelling in March, don’t miss out on the Kurdish Newroz festival!
- All accommodation – 8 nights
- Breakfast
- All ground transports
- International Guide
- Local guide/driver
- Entrance fees
- Internal flight between Basra and Erbil (if also joining our Kurdistan trip)
- Visa cost
- Insurance
- International flights
- Lunch and dinner
- Drinks
- Tips
We do not and cannot offer a uniform accommodation standard on our itineraries. We consider comfort, location, design, character, historical interest and whether the money we spend will go into the pockets of the local community when we make our choices of where to stay.
The accommodation will be based on 2 people sharing a twin room.
Optional single supplement is available for an additional cost.
- All accommodation – 8 nights
- Breakfast
- All ground transport
- International guide
- Local guide/driver
- Entrance fees
- Visa cost
- Insurance
- International flights to and from Iraq
- Lunch and dinner
- Drinks
- Tips
We do not directly arrange international flights to Iraq. We can suggest routes and operators.
Iraq visa is required for Southern Iraq. The process has recently changed and now 36 nationalities can get visa on arrival. Contact us for more details.
We provide breakfast. The guide will assist in finding good lunch and dinner options.
When we choose our vehicles and drivers we take into consideration the road conditions, the length of journey and the competence of the man behind the wheel. Your comfort and enjoyment of the journey is the first priority.
You will be accompanied by an international guide from Untamed Borders along with a local English speaking guide/fixer for the length of the trip.
Trips to Iraq do create dangers of their own and whilst we want you to have as much freedom as possible we must state that the guide has the final word with regards to changes in the itinerary for safety reasons. Whilst the route we have chosen passes through areas which we consider to be relatively stable things can change and we may have to alter the route or cancel sections of the trip at short notice.