7 days in Iraq Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Iraq journey planner
Start: Manama
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Baghdad
— 1 night
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Karbala
— 1 night
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Najaf
— 1 night
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Sulaymaniyah
— 1 night
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Erbil
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Manama
Mon, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 29
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Baghdad — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): pause for some photo ops at Al-Shaheed Monument and then don't miss a visit to Baghdadi Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Tue): find something for the whole family at Zawraa Park.
To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Baghdad travel planner.
Manama, Bahrain to Baghdad is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Manama in January, with highs in Baghdad at 19°C and lows at 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to drive to Karbala.
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To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Baghdad travel planner.
Manama, Bahrain to Baghdad is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Manama in January, with highs in Baghdad at 19°C and lows at 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to drive to Karbala.
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Karbala — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tal Al Zainabeiah site, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Al Abbas Holy Shrine.
To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Karbala holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Baghdad to Karbala takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Karbala sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to drive to Najaf.
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To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Karbala holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Baghdad to Karbala takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Karbala sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to drive to Najaf.
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Najaf — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): stroll the grounds of Wadi Al-Salaam Cemetery, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Al Sahlah Great Mosque, then make a trip to Great Mosque of Kufa, and finally take an in-depth tour of House of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb.
To find ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Najaf attractions planner.
Drive from Karbala to Najaf in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In January in Najaf, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to fly to Sulaymaniyah.
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Drive from Karbala to Najaf in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In January in Najaf, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to fly to Sulaymaniyah.
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Sulaymaniyah — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): examine the collection at Amnasuraka Museum, find something for the whole family at Chavi Land, and then take an in-depth tour of Slemani Museum.
To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Sulaymaniyah online vacation planner.
You can fly from Najaf to Sulaymaniyah in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Erbil.
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You can fly from Najaf to Sulaymaniyah in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Erbil.
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Erbil — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Kurdish Textile Museum, contemplate the long history of Erbil Citadel, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mudhafaria Minarett, then buy something for everyone on your list at Family Mall, and finally look for gifts at Yummy ice cream. Keep things going the next day: stroll around Shanadar Park and then walk around Sami Abdulrahman Park.
To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Erbil online trip builder.
Traveling by car from Sulaymaniyah to Erbil takes 3 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Erbil can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.
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To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Erbil online trip builder.
Traveling by car from Sulaymaniyah to Erbil takes 3 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Erbil can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.
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Iraq travel guide
Encompassing the fertile area between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers once called Mesopotamia, modern Iraq is marked by turmoil, torn between its rich historical heritage and recent instability and bloodshed. Few tourists choose to vacation in Iraq, put off by reports of violence and destruction that have shaken the country to its core. Still, the semi-autonomous province of Kurdistan remains seemingly insulated from the chaos of the rest of the country. This small region draws a growing number of foreign travelers, enticed by the area's rugged appeal and numerous lakes, archaeological sites, and impressive mountains.
