35 days in Iraq Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Duhok: Zakho Bridge. (in Zakho) and Rabban Hormizd Monastery (in Al Qush). There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Lalish Temple, stroll around Zari Park, take in the awesome beauty at Zawa Mountain, and admire the natural beauty at Tree Leaf flowers.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Duhok travel planner.

Manchester, UK to Duhok is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Manchester to Duhok, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In February, Duhok is a bit warmer than Manchester - with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Erbil.

Erbil is known for parks, historic sites, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Sami Abdulrahman Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Jalil Khayat and his Children's Mosque, take in the awesome beauty at Bekhal Waterfall, and examine the collection at Kurdish Textile Museum.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Erbil online sightseeing planner.

Drive from Duhok to Erbil in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in February, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Baghdad.

Pack the 18th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Zawraa Park. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Iraqi Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Al Yassin Mosque, buy something for everyone on your list at Al Mansur Mall, and appreciate the history behind Al-Mutanabbi Statue.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Baghdad online day trip planner.

You can fly from Erbil to Baghdad in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Erbil, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Baghdad, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Najaf.

Explore Najaf's surroundings by going to Babylon (in Al Hillah) and Karbala (Tal Al Zainabeiah site, The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Shrine Amir al-mo'menin Ali bin Abi Talib peace be upon him, make a trip to Maytham al-Tammar Shrine, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Al Sahlah Great Mosque, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Wadi Al-Salaam Cemetery.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Najaf holiday tool.

You can drive from Baghdad to Najaf in 2.5 hours. Another option is to fly. In February in Najaf, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Nasiriyah.

Nasiriyah is known for sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Ziggurat of UR.

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Traveling by car from Najaf to Nasiriyah takes 3 hours. You will leave for Basrah on the 1st (Wed).

Basrah is known for sightseeing, shopping, and theme parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Basra Times Square, browse the different shops at Shanshal Mall, gain insight at University of Basrah, and find something for the whole family at Basra Family park.

To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Basrah trip planning website.

Drive from Nasiriyah to Basrah in 2.5 hours. In March in Basrah, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 17°C at night. You will leave for Sulaymaniyah on the 5th (Sun).

Spend the 10th (Fri) exploring nature at Hawary Shar Park. The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at Chavi Land, walk around Sarchnar Park, browse the different shops at City Star Mall, and take an in-depth tour of Slemani Museum.

To see traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Sulaymaniyah trip planner.

You can fly from Basrah to Sulaymaniyah in 3 hours. On the 12th (Sun), you'll travel back home.