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10 day(s)
Regular
1-100 people
easy
Day 1: Arrival and Reception**
- **Morning:** Warm welcome at Basra International Airport.
- **Transfer to Hotel:** Check-in and rest.
- **Evening:** Enchanting river cruise on Shatt al-Arab, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet.
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**Day 2: Discovering the History of Basra**
- **Morning:** Visit to the Basra Museum in the Presidential Palaces.
- **Visits:** Al-Hassoun Museum, the traditional "Shanasheel" houses of Basra, and the Armenian Church.
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**Day 3: Journey to the Past**
- **Transfer to:** The ancient city of Ur in Nasiriyah.
- **Visit:** The city of Uruk in Samawah.
- **Overnight:** In Karbala.
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**Day 4: Visiting the Holy Imams**
- **Morning:** Visit the shrine of Imam Hussein ibn Ali (peace be upon him) and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him).
- **Transfer to:** The ancient city of Babylon.
- **Overnight:** In Baghdad.
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**Day 5: Tour in Baghdad**
- **Visit:** The Ziggurat of Akarkuf.
- **Transfer to:** Al-Mustansiriya School and Al-Mutanabbi Street.
- **Visit:** Bab al-Baghdad al-Wasatani.
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**Day 6: Exploring Historical Landmarks**
- **Visit:** The National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad.
- **Transfer to:** The Arch of Ctesiphon and visit the companion Salman al-Farsi (may Allah be pleased with him).
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**Day 7: The Charm of Samarra**
- **Transfer to:** The city of Samarra.
- **Visit:** The famous spiral minaret and the remains of the Abbasid Mosque of Abu Dulaf.
- visit ancient city Hatra
- **Overnight:** In Mosul.
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**Day 8: Tour in Old Mosul**
- **Morning Tour:** In old Mosul and visit the Assyrian Gate of Adad.
Visit Istar temple & Nimrod
- - **Overnight:** In Mosul.
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**Day 9: Visit to Lalish Temple**
- **Transfer to:** Lalish Temple, sacred to the Yazidi faith.
- **Transfer to:** The city of Erbil.
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**Day 10: Exploring Erbil**
- **Morning Tour:** In old Erbil near the historic Erbil Citadel.
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**Tour Features:**
- **Accommodation:** In comfortable and carefully selected hotels.
- **Meals:** Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
- **Guided Tours:** Experienced guides fluent in Arabic and English.
- **Transportation:** Comfortable and air-conditioned vehicles.
Duration
10 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-100 people
Tour Code
Y1313
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
5 - 90
Basra
Mosul
**Day 1: Arrival and Reception**
- **Morning:** Warm welcome at Basra International Airport.
- **Transfer to Hotel:** Check-in and rest.
- **Evening:** Enchanting river cruise on Shatt al-Arab, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet.
---
**Day 2: Discovering the History of Basra**
- **Morning:** Visit to the Basra Museum in the Presidential Palaces.
- **Visits:** Al-Hassoun Museum, the traditional "Shanasheel" houses of Basra, and the Armenian Church.
---
**Day 3: Journey to the Past**
- **Transfer to:** The ancient city of Ur in Nasiriyah.
- **Visit:** The city of Uruk in Samawah.
- **Overnight:** In Karbala.
---
**Day 4: Visiting the Holy Imams**
- **Morning:** Visit the shrine of Imam Hussein ibn Ali (peace be upon him) and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him).
- **Transfer to:** The ancient city of Babylon.
- **Overnight:** In Baghdad.
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**Day 5: Tour in Baghdad**
- **Visit:** The Ziggurat of Akarkuf.
- **Transfer to:** Al-Mustansiriya School and Al-Mutanabbi Street.
- **Visit:** Bab al-Baghdad al-Wasatani.
---
**Day 6: Exploring Historical Landmarks**
- **Visit:** The National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad.
- **Transfer to:** The Arch of Ctesiphon and visit the companion Salman al-Farsi (may Allah be pleased with him).
---
**Day 7: The Charm of Samarra**
- **Transfer to:** The city of Samarra.
- **Visit:** The famous spiral minaret and the remains of the Abbasid Mosque of Abu Dulaf.
- visit ancient city Hatra
- **Overnight:** In Mosul.
---
**Day 8: Tour in Old Mosul**
- **Morning Tour:** In old Mosul and visit the Assyrian Gate of Adad.
Visit Istar temple & Nimrod
- - **Overnight:** In Mosul.
---
**Day 9: Visit to Lalish Temple**
- **Transfer to:** Lalish Temple, sacred to the Yazidi faith.
- **Transfer to:** The city of Erbil.
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**Day 10: Exploring Erbil**
- **Morning Tour:** In old Erbil near the historic Erbil Citadel.
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**Tour Features:**
- **Accommodation:** In comfortable and carefully selected hotels.
- **Meals:** Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
- **Guided Tours:** Experienced guides fluent in Arabic and English.
- **Transportation:** Comfortable and air-conditioned vehicles.