5 day tour – Baghdad, Babylon, Karbala & Samarra
5 days tour – Baghdad, Babylon, Karbala & Samarra
Visit the cradle of civilisation: the land between the Euphrates and the Tigris has one of the richest histories in the world. During this four-day tour you will get to know the different sides of it. You will visit modern and ancient Baghdad, the holy city of Karbala and the historical sites of Babylon and Samarra. During the whole tour there will be a guide with you, he will make sure that everything goes smoothly and that you will have an unforgettable tour.
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Trip
1 person:
EUR
€
2195
2195
Trip
2 people:
EUR
€
1695
1695
General info
Days | 5 days / 4 nights |
Best travel time | Spring, autumn, winter |
Destinations | Baghdad, Babylon, Karbala, Samarra |
Including | Accommodation Transportation on the ground Local guide Breakfast Entry fees Visa support |
Excluding | International flights Insurance Visa Lunch & Dinner Tips for the guide Personal expenses |
Itinerary
Day 1 – Baghdad
- Arrival at Baghdad International Airport.
- Meet your local guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
- If there is time; get to know a bit more about Baghdad.
- Overnight stay in Baghad.
Day 2 – Baghdad
- National Museum.
- Al-Mustansariya School, this used to be the most important university in the Islamic world.
- Almutanabi Street, also known as Book Street.
- Copper market.
- Highlight: Al Shaheed Monument, an imposing structure commemorating the first Gulf War.
- Liberation Square, the central square of the city.
- Save the Iraqi Culture Monument
- Overnight stay in Baghdad.
Day 3 – Baghdad – Babylon – Karbala
- Drive to Babylon.
- Highlight: Tour of the ruins of Babylon, including the Hanging Gardens and the Tower of Babel.
- Palace of Saddam Hussein, on top of a hill overlooking Babylon.
- Drive to Karbala.
- Highlight: Imam Hussein Shrine, the place where Imam Hussein is buried.
- Al Abbas Mosque, the place where Abbas ibn Ali is buried.
- Drive to Baghdad.
- Overnight stay in Baghad.
Day 4 – Samarra – Baghdad
- Drive to Samarra, on the way we drive through villages that have been destroyed in the fight against IS.
- Highlight: See the Samarra Minaret (also known as the Great Mosque of Samarra). If you like you can walk to the top.
- See the famous Birka Palace.
- Return to Baghdad.
- Overnight stay in Baghdad.
Day 5 – Baghdad
- Airport drop off.
- End of tour.