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
Baghdad ErbilItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Iraqi Museum of Modern Art
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$23–33
Activities
- Aqua Tarin Water Park
- Mudhafaria Minaret
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Syriac Heritage Museum
- Shanadar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–33
Activities
- Zawraa Park
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
- Al-Hannanah Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–5: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Stroll through the Oasis Gardens
- Visit the Karkashiyah Heritage Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–10: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
6h 37m
$30–43
Activities
- Mam Jalal Talabani Mausoleum
- Grand Mosque of Sulaymaniyah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Iraq
Najaf NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
- Souq al-Kabeer
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Iraq
Basra NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Basra Library Visit
- Basra International Stadium Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
6h 29m
$613–1,236
Activities
- Baghdad Mall
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$23–33
Activities
- Qaysari Bazaar
- Aqua Tarin Water Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–12: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Najafcar 0 m
7h 2m
$33–48
Activities
- Kufa Mosque
- Imam Ali Shrine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Iraq
Baghdad NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Abbasid Palace
- Al-Mutanabbi Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$23–33
Activities
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–13: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Najafcar 0 m
7h 2m
$33–48
Activities
- Imam Ali Shrine
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Erbil Textile Museum
- Qaysari Bazaar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–33
Activities
- Abbasid Palace
- Khan Murjan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–14: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Najaf Museum
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
15 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–5: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Falconry Demonstration
- Visit the Karkashiyah Heritage Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–15: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
6h 37m
$30–43
Activities
- Dukan Lake and Resort Area
- Grand Mosque of Sulaymaniyah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
16 days in Iraq
Najaf BaghdadItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Najaf Museum
- Explore Old City of Najaf
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Erbilcar 0 m
7h 6m
$33–48
Activities
- Shanadar Park
- Erbil Citadel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 13–16: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–33
Activities
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
17 days in Iraq
Basra NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Shatt al-Arab Corniche
- Basra Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
6h 29m
$613–1,236
Activities
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
- Tigris River Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$23–33
Activities
- Aqua Tarin Water Park
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–17: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Najafcar 0 m
7h 2m
$33–48
Activities
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
- Najaf Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
18 days in Iraq
Baghdad NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$23–33
Activities
- Minare Park
- Family Mall Erbil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–18: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Najafcar 0 m
7h 2m
$33–48
Activities
- Najaf Museum
- Souq al-Kabeer
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
19 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Erbil Botanical Garden
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–33
Activities
- Khan Murjan
- Abbasid Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–19: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Najaftaxi
- Drive from Baghdad to Najafcar
2h 51m
$16–25
Activities
- Explore Old City of Najaf
- Kufa Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
20 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–5: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Handicraft Shopping at Souk Al-Fann
- Stroll through the Oasis Gardens
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 6–20: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
6h 37m
$30–43
Activities
- Grand Mosque of Sulaymaniyah
- Sarchnar Resort
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
30 days in Iraq
Najaf As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
- House of Imam Ali
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Erbilcar 0 m
7h 6m
$33–48
Activities
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
- Erbil Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 13–19: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$23–33
Activities
- Khan Murjan
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 20–21: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Basrataxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Basrataxi
6h 5m
$615–1,243
Activities
- Faw Peninsula Historical Site
- Al-Ashar Canal Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 22–30: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Basra to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
12h 6m
$50–71
Activities
- Chavi Land Theme Park
- Sulaymaniyah Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
40 days in Iraq
Basra As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Grand Mosque of Basra
- Old Basra Exploration
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
6h 29m
$613–1,236
Activities
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
- Al-Shaheed Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$23–33
Activities
- Syriac Heritage Museum
- Family Mall Erbil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–21: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Najafcar 0 m
7h 2m
$33–48
Activities
- Imam Ali Shrine
- Explore Old City of Najaf
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 22–40: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
7h 34m
$34–48
Activities
- Sulaymaniyah Grand Bazaar
- Mam Jalal Talabani Mausoleum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel