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# 🇮🇶 **12-Day Adventure Across Iraq** ### **Day 1: Arrival in Basra** * Explore the historic **Old Town** of Basra * Wander through vibrant **local markets** * Visit the **Basra Museum** for ancient relics * See **Saddam Hussein’s yacht** on the **Shatt al-Arab River** * Walk across the **Italian Bridge** * Enjoy **Basra’s nightlife** * **Overnight in Basra** --- ### **Day 2: Basra → Nasiriyah** * Visit the **confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates** * See the legendary **Adam’s Tree** * Explore the stunning **Iraqi Marshes** (boat rides optional) * **Overnight in Nasiriyah** --- ### **Day 3: Nasiriyah → Najaf** * Discover the ancient **City of Ur**, birthplace of Abraham * Travel to Najaf, visit the sacred **Imam Ali Holy Shrine** * Tour the historic **Great Mosque of Kufa** * **Overnight in Najaf** --- ### **Day 4: Najaf → Babylon → Baghdad** * Walk through **Wadi-us-Salaam**, the world’s largest cemetery * Visit the ruins of **Ancient Babylon** and the **Lion of Babylon** * Drive to Baghdad * **Overnight in Baghdad** --- ### **Day 5: Baghdad – Old City Exploration** * Wander **Al-Mutanabbi Street**, Baghdad’s literary heart * Visit **Al-Mustansiriya University** * Tour the **Iraq National Museum** * Enjoy **Baghdad’s nightlife** * **Overnight in Baghdad** --- ### **Day 6: Baghdad – Monuments & Culture** * Visit: * **Tahrir Square** * **Martyrs' Monument** * **Cultural Monument** * **Baghdad National Park** * **Kadhimiya Holy Shrine** * **Overnight in Baghdad** --- ### **Day 7: Baghdad → Samarra → Hatra → Mosul** * Visit **Great Mosque of Samarra** and iconic **Spiral Minaret** * Explore **Hatra**, a UNESCO World Heritage site * Arrive in Mosul * **Overnight in Mosul** --- ### **Day 8: Mosul – Heritage & Resilience** * Tour **Old Mosul**, see restoration efforts post-ISIS * Visit **local markets** and cultural landmarks * Experience **Mosul’s nightlife** * **Overnight in Mosul** --- ### **Day 9: Mosul → Erbil** * Drive to Erbil and check into hotel * Visit: * **Erbil Citadel**, one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites * **Local bazaars** and cozy **cafés** * Enjoy **Erbil nightlife** * **Overnight in Erbil** --- ### **Day 10: Erbil → Duhok** * En route to Duhok, stop at: * **Mar Mattai Monastery (Marmite)** – ancient Christian site * **Lalish Temple**, spiritual center of the Yazidis * **Overnight in Duhok** --- ### **Day 11: Duhok – Nature & Villages** * Hike or explore the **surrounding mountains** * Stroll through **local markets** and **old town streets** * Visit the scenic village of **Amadiya**, perched atop a mountain * **Overnight in Duhok** --- ### **Day 12: Duhok → Erbil – Departure** * Return to **Erbil** by road * Depart from Erbil or enjoy more local exploration --- ### ✨ **Trip Highlights** * Ancient civilizations: Ur, Babylon, Hatra * Religious heritage: Najaf, Kadhimiya, Lalish * Cultural immersion: Baghdad, Mosul, Erbil * Natural beauty: Marshes, Mountains, Amadiya
🗓️ Day 1: Basra – Qurnah – Iraqi Marshes – Nasiriyah Morning: Start from Basra (early morning). Drive to Qurnah (1 hr). Adam’s Tree: Symbolic site believed by locals to be where Adam lived. Confluence of the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers: Walk along the point where they meet to form the Shatt al-Arab. Midday: Drive to Chibayish (Marshes) – 2 hours. Iraqi Marshes Boat Tour: Ride a mashoof (traditional canoe) through the Mesopotamian Marshes (UNESCO site). Visit a reed house and enjoy lunch with local Marsh Arabs. Evening: Drive to Nasiriyah (1 hr). Check-in to hotel, dinner and rest. 🗓️ Day 2: Nasiriyah – Ur – Babylon – Hillah Morning: Visit Ziggurat of Ur: One of the best-preserved Sumerian structures (home of Abraham). Explore Ur’s royal tombs and archaeological site. Midday: Depart for Babylon (approx. 3–4 hours drive). Lunch stop en route. Afternoon/Evening: Arrive in Hillah/Babylon. Check-in to hotel. Evening walk by the Euphrates River. 🗓️ Day 3: Babylon – Karbala Morning: Explore Ancient Babylon Ruins: Ishtar Gate (reconstructed) Processional Way Saddam’s Palace (on ancient Babylon foundations) Midday: Drive to Karbala (1.5–2 hrs) Afternoon/Evening: Visit Imam Hussein Shrine and Abbas Shrine Walk around the Old City, local markets, and have dinner near the shrines. Overnight in Karbala. 🗓️ Day 4: Karbala – Baghdad Morning: Optional early visit to the shrines again. Depart for Baghdad (1.5 hrs). Afternoon: Visit Al-Mutanabbi Street and Shabandar Café. Walk through Tahrir Square and see Freedom Monument. Evening: Dinner along the Tigris River. Optional: Boat ride or cultural café. 🗓️ Day 5: Explore Baghdad Morning: Baghdad Museum: View priceless artifacts from Sumerian, Akkadian, and Assyrian civilizations. Al-Mustansiriya School: A medieval Islamic learning center. Afternoon: Kadhimiya Shrine or Martyr’s Monument (Al-Shaheed). Last-minute shopping or visit to Zawraa Park. Evening: Wrap up and prepare for return or onward travel.
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