Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Baghdad

   • Start at Abbasid Palace at 8:30 A.M.
   • Visit Mutanabi Street, Shabandar Café, and Mustansiriya School.
   • Drive to darbona restaurant
   • Cultural experience at Darbouna Kitchen.
   • Visit the Green Zone, take photos from outside of victory Arch and unknown soldiers monument. (both are closed)
   • Visit the Martyrs' Monument. Take photos from outside (closed)

   Return to the hotel. And have dinner later

   All sites are walking tour

2. Day 2: Baghdad To Babylon

   • Travel from Baghdad to Babylon 1:20 hours (approximately three and a half walking tour in Babylon)
   • Explore the old city of Babylon and the Ishtar Gate.
   • Visit the ancient city and Saddam Palace (photo stop only).
   • Travel to Karbala 1:30 hour drive  enjoy a meal in a Yemeni traditional restaurant, has arabic settings.
   • Visit Imam Hussein and Imam Abbas shrines.

   1 hour to 1:30 hour walking tour.

   Go to a restaurant for dinner and check in the hotel, stay overnight in Karbala

3. Day 3: Karbala to Najaf

   • Travel from Karbala to Najaf
   • Departure early in the morning at 7 am
   • Visit the shrine of Dhu al-Kifl the biblical jweish temple (1 hour drive , the tomb is closed we can only visit the mosque next to it)
   • After that visit the shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf
   • 1:20 hour drive to Imam Ali shrine
   • Have a walking tour in the shrine.
   • Visit the biggest cemetery in the world

   Return to Baghdad , stay and over night in Baghdad

4. Day 4: Visit Samarra

   • 8:30 am departure from Baghdad 40 minutes drive
   • Visit Ziggurat of Dur-Kurigalzu (Ziggurat at Aqar Quf) The Ziggurat of Aqar Quf, built in the 14th century BCE, was dedicated to the god Enlil. This stepped structure, made of mud bricks, exemplifies ancient architectural skill and offers a glimpse into Mesopotamian religious practices.
   • After that go to Samara 2:30 hours drive
   • Visit the Grand mosque of Samara (closed)
   • Take photos next to the Malawyia minerate
   • Have snacks in the car instead of Lunch, there are no good restaurants in Samara
   • Next Visit Abu Dalaf minerate and climb it.
   • The Minaret of Abu Dalaf is a spiraling structure from the 9th century, part of a once-grand mosque. Its unique, helical design reflects Abbasid architectural innovation, serving both as a call to prayer and a symbol of the region’s cultural heritage.
   • Afterwards go Back to Baghdad.

   2:30 drive

   Go back to the hotel and rest.

   Go to have dinner explore baghdad and have different types of food.

5. Day 5: Visit biggest museum in Iraq

   • Visit Iraq Museum have a exclusive tour in the museum, Biggest museum in Iraq.
   • Have lunch and go to Taq Kasra, also known as the Arch of Ctesiphon, is a massive 3rd-century structure with the world’s largest single-span brick arch. It was once part of a grand palace complex, symbolizing the power and architectural mastery of the Sasanian Empire. Despite centuries of wear, its iconic arch remains a testament to ancient engineering.

   Come back to the city

   End of the tour and departure