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Iraq

Forget the headlines, Iraq isn’t just a country, it’s the birthplace of writing, law, cities, and myth. In the Kurdish north, Mesopotamia’s legacy is carved into rock shelters, sung in ancient shrines, and buried beneath forgotten ziggurats.
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This is where you’ll hike into caves that housed Neanderthals, explore Assyrian capitals older than Rome, and sit beneath broken Ferris wheels in ghost-town resorts left behind by war and time.
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We design trips that bypass clichés and focus on context: Kurdish heritage, Yazidi resilience, forgotten kingdoms, and wide-open wilderness. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re drawn to the edge of history, Iraq might just be the most profound journey you take.
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We handle permits, fixers, and every detail. You bring the curiosity.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Baghdad & City Layers
  • Arrive at Baghdad International Airport and transfer to your hotel or guesthouse
  • Afternoon guided tour of Baghdad’s historic districts, including the Abbasid-era Al-Mustansiriya Madrasah, the National Museum (reopened with key artifacts), and the ancient Round City remnants
  • Evening walk along the Tigris River promenade or local markets
  • Overnight in Baghdad
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Day 2 – Babylon: From Ruins to Resurrection
  • Early morning drive south to Babylon, the legendary city of Nebuchadnezzar and Hammurabi
  • Explore the partially reconstructed Ishtar Gate, royal palaces, ziggurat foundations, and ancient streets
  • Visit the controversial modern archaeological museum and nearby ruins of Babil Governorate
  • Evening return to Baghdad or stay overnight near Babylon’s vicinity for a sunset atmosphere amid the ruins
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Day 3 – Ur & Uruk: Cradles of Civilization
  • Morning transfer to Ur, home to the famous Ziggurat of Ur one of the best-preserved Mesopotamian pyramids
  • Tour the ancient gravesite of King Ur-Nammu and walk through the mudbrick streets of this Sumerian city
  • Afternoon visit to Uruk (modern Warka), one of the world's earliest cities and home to the legendary Queen Inanna’s Temple
  • Explore the vast ruins, including monumental walls and early cuneiform tablets sites
  • Overnight in Nasiriyah or return to Babylon area
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Day 4 – The Mesopotamian Marshes & Traditional Life
  • Early drive to the Hammar Marshes or Central Marshes, part of the ancient Garden of Eden myths
  • Guided boat tour through reeds and waterways to see the unique marshland ecosystem, water buffalo herders, and the Ma’dan (Marsh Arabs) communities who’ve preserved their traditional way of life
  • Visit reed houses, floating villages, and spot rare birdlife endemic to the wetlands
  • Return to Nasiriyah or a local guesthouse for overnight
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Day 5 – Return to Baghdad via Ancient Routes
  • Leisurely morning start, visiting local markets or archaeological sites near Nasiriyah
  • Scenic drive back to Baghdad along the Euphrates, with stops at smaller ruins or traditional villages along the way
  • Final lunch with Mesopotamian cuisine specialists
  • Transfer to Baghdad International Airport for departure
  • End of tour

Info

  • Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
  • Best Time to Visit: March to May or September to November for cooler mountain temperatures, green valleys, and accessible archaeology
  • Language: Kurdish in the north, Arabic in central/southern Iraq, English understood by younger generations and local guides

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