Iraq travel plans with the routes already figured out
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8 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Erbil Textile Museum
- Syriac Heritage Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–4: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
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Activities
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
- Tigris River Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 5–8: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Al-Hannanah Mosque
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Iraq
Baghdad Qaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Souk al-Saray
- Zawraa Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–8: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Visit Hawza Ilmiyya
- House of Imam Ali
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Visit the Karkashiyah Heritage Museum
- Explore Ancient Karkashiyah Ruins
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Iraq
As Sulaymānīyah NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Amna Suraka Museum
- Dukan Lake and Resort Area
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from As Sulaymānīyah to Baghdadcar 0 m
5h 27m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Iraqi Museum of Modern Art
- Khan Murjan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Visit Hawza Ilmiyya
- Imam Ali Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Iraq
Najaf MosulItinerary navigation
Days 1–6: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Tigris River Boat Ride
- Zawraa Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–10: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
- Erbil Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Mosul, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
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Activities
- Qaraqosh Churches
- Tigris River Corniche Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah BaghdadItinerary navigation
Days 1–5: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Visit a Bedouin Camp
- Admire the Grand Mosque of Al-Karkashiyah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–11: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Najafcar 0 m
59 min
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Visit Hawza Ilmiyya
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- Khan Murjan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Iraq
Zakho Qaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Day 1: Zakho, Iraq
Activities
- Khabur River Walk
- Sardasht Resort
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–3: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Zakho to Erbilcar 0 m
2h 46m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Family Mall Erbil
- Erbil Citadel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 4–5: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Baghdad Mall
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–11: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
- Imam Ali Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 12–13: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Stroll through the Oasis Gardens
- Explore Ancient Karkashiyah Ruins
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Iraq
Erbil Qaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Syriac Heritage Museum
- Mudhafaria Minaret
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–4: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- Khan Murjan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 5–10: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–14: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Date Palm Farm Tour
- Desert Safari Adventure
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
15 days in Iraq
Baghdad ErbilItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–8: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Imam Ali Shrine
- Explore Old City of Najaf
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–13: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Explore the Historic Old Souk
- Local Cuisine Tasting Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 14–15: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Erbilcar 0 m
6h 9m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
- Erbil Citadel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
16 days in Iraq
As Sulaymānīyah Qaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Qashan Park
- Goyzha Mountain Cable Car and Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from As Sulaymānīyah to Baghdadcar 0 m
5h 27m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Iraqi Museum of Modern Art
- Baghdad Mall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 10–15: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Date Palm Farm Tour
- Camel Riding Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
17 days in Iraq
Najaf As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–6: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
- Explore Old City of Najaf
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- Tigris River Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–10: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Mudhafaria Minaret
- Shanadar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Mosul, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Prophet Yunus Shrine
- Mosul Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Mosul to Basracar 0 m
10h 38m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Shatt al-Arab River Cruise
- Souq al-Hana Shopping
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 13–17: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Basra to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
12h 6m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Sulaymaniyah Museum
- Kurdish Textile Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
18 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–5: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Camel Riding Experience
- Sunset Dune Bashing
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–11: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Najafcar 0 m
59 min
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- Imam Ali Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 12–13: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Souk al-Saray
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 14–15: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Erbil Civilization Museum
- Minare Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: Mosul, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Mosulcar 0 m
1h 24m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Mar Mattai Monastery
- Qaraqosh Churches
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 17: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Mosul to Basracar 0 m
10h 38m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Al-Ashar Canal Boat Ride
- Old Basra Exploration
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 18: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Basra to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
12h 6m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Amna Suraka Museum
- Qashan Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
19 days in Iraq
Zakho As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Day 1: Zakho, Iraq
Activities
- Zakho Grand Mosque
- Zakho Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–3: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Zakho to Erbilcar 0 m
2h 46m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
- Minare Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 4–5: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Baghdad Tower
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–11: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
- House of Imam Ali
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 12–16: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Visit the Karkashiyah Heritage Museum
- Traditional Pottery Making Workshop
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 17: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Basracar
- Fly from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Basrataxi
7h 9m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Shatt al-Arab River Cruise
- Grand Mosque of Basra
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 18–19: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Basra to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
12h 6m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- University of Sulaymaniyah Campus Visit
- Qashan Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
20 days in Iraq
Erbil As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Shanadar Park
- Erbil Civilization Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–4: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- National Museum of Iraq
- Souk al-Saray
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 5–10: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Explore Old City of Najaf
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–15: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Explore the Historic Old Souk
- Visit the Karkashiyah Heritage Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Basracar
- Fly from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Basrataxi
7h 9m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Souq al-Hana Shopping
- Traditional Basra Cuisine Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 17–20: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Basra to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
12h 6m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Dukan Lake and Resort Area
- Grand Mosque of Sulaymaniyah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel