Iraq travel plans with the routes already figured out
Rome2Rio itineraries for Iraq are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.
8 days in Iraq
Erbil Qaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Erbil Botanical Garden
- Minare Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–4: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
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Activities
- Tigris River Boat Ride
- Zawraa Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
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Activities
- Imam Ali Shrine
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–8: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
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Activities
- Visit a Bedouin Camp
- Handicraft Shopping at Souk Al-Fann
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Iraq
Baghdad Qaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Baghdad Tower
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
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Activities
- Imam Ali Shrine
- Explore Old City of Najaf
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 5–9: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
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Activities
- Sunset Dune Bashing
- Visit a Bedouin Camp
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Iraq
As Sulaymānīyah Qaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–5: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Activities
- University of Sulaymaniyah Campus Visit
- Azadi Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from As Sulaymānīyah to Baghdadcar 0 m
5h 27m
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Activities
- National Museum of Iraq
- Al-Shaheed Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
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Activities
- House of Imam Ali
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 10–11: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
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Activities
- Local Cuisine Tasting Tour
- Explore Ancient Karkashiyah Ruins
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah ErbilItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Handicraft Shopping at Souk Al-Fann
- Visit a Bedouin Camp
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Najafcar 0 m
59 min
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Activities
- Najaf Museum
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–11: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
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Activities
- Baghdad Tower
- Abbasid Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
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Activities
- Aqua Tarin Water Park
- Erbil Textile Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Iraq
Zakho Qaryat al KarkashīyahItinerary navigation
Day 1: Zakho, Iraq
Activities
- Zakho Grand Mosque
- Local Handicraft Shopping
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Zakho to Erbilcar 0 m
2h 46m
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Activities
- Erbil Botanical Garden
- Erbil Citadel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–5: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
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Activities
- Tigris River Boat Ride
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
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Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- Najaf Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–13: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
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Activities
- Stargazing in the Desert
- Local Cuisine Tasting Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Iraq
Erbil MosulItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
- Erbil Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–4: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
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Activities
- National Museum of Iraq
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
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Activities
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
- Explore Old City of Najaf
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–12: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
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Activities
- Local Cuisine Tasting Tour
- Traditional Pottery Making Workshop
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: 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
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Activities
- Al-Ashar Canal Boat Ride
- Shatt al-Arab Corniche
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Mosul, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Basra to Mosulcar 0 m
10h 36m
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Activities
- Tigris River Corniche Walk
- Qaraqosh Churches
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
17 days in Iraq
As Sulaymānīyah BasraItinerary navigation
Days 1–5: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Activities
- University of Sulaymaniyah Campus Visit
- Goyzha Mountain Cable Car and Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from As Sulaymānīyah to Baghdadcar 0 m
5h 27m
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Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: 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 10–16: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Qaryat al Karkashīyahcar 0 m
58 min
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Activities
- Stargazing in the Desert
- Explore the Historic Old Souk
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
- Basra Museum
- Al-Ashar Canal Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel