Iraq · Religious & Spiritual

3-Day Iraq Heritage Tour from Baghdad with Babylon and Holy Shrines

3 Days Round trip from نهاية، Airport St Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the National Museum and Tahrir Square in Baghdad
02 See the holy Kadhimiya Martyr Monument
03 Explore Babylon's historical monuments, including the Lion of Babylon
04 Offer your prayers at the shrines of Imam Hussein and Imam Abbas in Karbala
05 Go to the sacred shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf
06 Tour around the Wadi al-Salam cemetery
07 Witness birds and nature beside the Najaf sea

Explore the history, culture, and spiritual heritage of Iraq on this 3-day tour from Baghdad. Discover the National Museum and Tahrir Square in Baghdad, visit the holy Kadhimiya Martyr Monument, and continue to Babylon to see its historical monuments, the famous Lion of Babylon, and the temples of kings. Pay your respects at the shrines of Imam Hussein and Imam Abbas in Karbala, then travel to Najaf to visit the shrine of Imam Ali, tour the Wadi al-Salam cemetery, and relax beside the Najaf sea.

Eat breakfast, then go to Babylon to see the beauty of its historical monuments, the famous Lion of Babylon, and the temples of kings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Najaf, Baghdad, Karbala, Babylon

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Baghdad City Tour

Connect with your tour guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Have breakfast, then go for a tour inside Baghdad and visit the National Museum and Tahrir Square.
Go to the holy Kadhimiya Martyr Monument.

Overnight in Baghdad.

Day 02

Babylon Monuments and Karbala Shrines

Eat breakfast, then go to Babylon to see the beauty of its historical monuments, the famous Lion of Babylon, and the temples of kings.
Next, head towards Karbala, where there are the shrines of Imam Hussein and Imam Abbas, among the most beautiful areas of Iraq.
Go to the hotel for an overnight stay in Karbala.

Day 03

Najaf Shrine, Wadi al-Salam, and Return to Baghdad

Wake up and have a delicious breakfast. Proceed to Najaf, where there is the shrine of Imam Ali and some beautiful museums.
After visiting the Imam, make a short tour to see Wadi al-Salam, the largest cemetery in the world.
Next, go to the Najaf sea and watch the birds and nature.
Eat the famous Najafi food and return to Baghdad.

Where this trip takes you

National Museum, Tahrir Square, Lion of Babylon, shrine of Imam Ali

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from نهاية، Airport St 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport transfers
Entrance and departure taxes
All transportation with driver
English-speaking Iraqi tour guide

What's Not Included

International flights
Tips and other gratuities
Hotel, drinks, and personal expenses
Admission fees to museums and monuments (USD 20 to USD 25 per monument, paid on the spot)
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Logistics