Iraq & Kurdistan
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Iraq) 15 - 21 September /2025 - Led by Balin Zrar
Kurdistan) 21 - 27 September /2025 - Led by Balin Zrar
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Iraq) 11 - 17 April /2026 - Led by Balin Zrar
Kurdistan) 17 - 23 April /2026 - Led by Balin Zrar
Iraq) 18 - 24 September /2026 - Led by Balin Zrar
Kurdistan) 24 - 30 September /2026 - Led by Balin Zrar
Iraq - $2,090
Kurdistan - $1,890
Combo - $3,880
$100 discount on combo
Iraq /7-days
Kurdistan /7-days
Combo /13-days
Iraq Highlights
Baghdad
Babylon
Great Mosque of Samarra
Kurdistan Highlights
Erbil
Red House Prison
Saddam’s Hussein Palace
Kurdistan spans parts of four countries: Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria. The largest portion is in Turkey, while Iraqi Kurdistan has gained semi-autonomous status with its own government.
Iraq is considered to be the Cradle of Civilization – Iraq is home to ancient Mesopotamia, where writing, the wheel, and the first cities were born.
Iraq
Kurdistan
Iraq - Day 1:
Arrival in Basra
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Arrive in Basra
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Check into hotel
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Evening walk on Basra’s busy corniche
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Overnight in Basra
Iraq - Day 2:
Basra to Nasiriyah
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Visit old Basra Shanasheel and fish market
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Boat ride on Shatt al-Arab to see Saddam’s sunken yacht
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Visit Qurnah – Garden of Eden, where Tigris & Euphrates merge
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View Adam’s tree
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Explore the Marshes and boat ride through the Euphrates
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Overnight in Nasiriyah
Iraq - Day 3:
Nasiriyah to Najaf
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Visit Ziggurat of Ur and Uruk
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Depart for Najaf
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Visit Imam Ali Shrine and Wadi Al-Salam Cemetery
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Overnight in Najaf
Iraq - Day 4:
Najaf to Karbala
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Visit Borsippa
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Explore Babylon and Saddam’s Palace
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Visit Imam Hussain and Imam Abbas Shrines in Karbala
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Overnight in Karbala
Iraq - Day 5:
Karbala - Baghdad
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Depart for Baghdad
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Visit National Museum
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Explore Rasheed Street, Copper Market, Mutanabbi Street
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Visit Shahbandar Teahouse, Tahrir and Firdaws Squares
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Overnight in Baghdad
Iraq - Day 6:
Baghdad to Mosul
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Visit Abu Dulaf Minaret in Samarra
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Visit Speicher Massacre site in Tikrit
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Explore ancient Hatra
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Overnight in Mosul
Kurdistan - Day 1 (7)
Erbil
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Explore Mosul: Old Market, Fish Market, Al-Nouri Mosque, Al-Tahira Church, Saddam Mosque, Assyrian Wall
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Visit Erbil Bazaar and Citadel (note: citadel closed for renovation)
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Depart for Erbil Airport.
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Arrival In Erbil
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Transport to hotel
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Meet the rest of your group
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Overnight in Erbil
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Kurdistan - Day 2 (8)
Erbil - Duhok
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Visit Mar Mattai Monastery,
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Lalish Temple,
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Alqosh
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Overnight in Duhok
Kurdistan - Day 3 (9)
Duhok - Soran
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Visit Amadiyah: mosque, city gate, Qobahan Madrasa ruins
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Explore Shanidar Cave
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Overnight in Soran
Kurdistan - Day 4 (10)
Soran -Sulymaniya
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Walk Hamilton Road
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Visit Bekhal and Gali Ali Beg Waterfalls, Rawanduz Gorge
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Explore Suli Bazaar and Shaab Teahouse
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View from Goyzha Mountain
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Overnight in Suli
Kurdistan - Day 5 (11)
Sulymaniya
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Visit Red Prison
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Halabja Monument
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Visit Biara and Ahmed-Awa Waterfall
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Overnight in Erbil
Kurdistan - Day 6 (12)
Lake Dokan
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Visit Dokan Lake and Koya Caravanserai
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Explore Erbil Bazaar, Citadel area, and Choli Minaret
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Overnight in Erbil
Kurdistan - Day 7 (13)
Departure
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Breakfast and free time
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Final goodbye
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Transfer to the airport
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Flight back home
What's included ?
Airport pick-up and drop-off
All Breakfast
All transportation
All accommodation
Bottled water on the bus throughout the tour
All tour entrance fee
Free wifi throughout the tour
English-speaking local guide.
Excluded
International flights
Personal expenses
Tips for local guides
Travel Insurance
Lunch & Dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I am a solo traveler and book a shared room?
That’s absolutely not a problem! You will be paired with another like-minded solo traveler and share the room with him/her.
We try our best to pair travelers of the same gender but in the odd case you might have to share a room with a traveler of the opposite sex or in rare cases share a triple room
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How does the booking process work?
Simply click 'Join Adventure' and fill in the booking form.
Our booking team will get back to you within short time to give you further information and instructions.
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What if I want to arrive a bit earlier or leave later than the set trip dates?
If your time allows, you might want to enjoy a few more days in the country. If you want some activity recommendations, feel free to drop us a message. We’ll be happy to help. We can also assist you in booking your extra hotel nights if you need.
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What is the minimum/maximum number of participants?
We do have a guarantee of departure for this trip.
And we take a maximum of 12 people + crew for each tour.
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What about visa?
Most western passports can get visa on arrival at Erbil airport. US, EU Passports, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ.
Feel free to reach out to us if you are not sure about your passport
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Is it safe to travel to Kurdistan?
Iraqi Kurdistan is the safest part of Iraq and is getting more popular among travelers.
Our local team has great experience leading tours through Iraqi Kurdistan.
