A Journey to Discover Mesopotamia – South Iraq (4 Days)
Explore ancient civilizations, natural wonders, and sacred heritage sites.
📅 Day 1 – Basra: Gateway to the South
📍 Arrival at Basra International Airport, reception, and hotel check-in
📍 Visit to the Basra Museum – showcasing the region’s rich history
📍 Tour of Old Basra (Shanashil houses) and Basra Old Market
📍 Explore traditional bazaars full of color and life
📍 Visit historical churches and mosques
📍 Discover Saddam Hussein’s abandoned yacht and enjoy the Arabian Gulf Corniche
📅 Day 2 – Nasiriyah & the Marshes
📍 Stop at Al-Qurna – where the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers meet
📍 Visit Al-Chibayish (Marshlands of Southern Iraq) – a UNESCO World Heritage site
📍 Take a traditional boat tour through the marshes and enjoy fresh Masgouf fish
📍 Explore the ancient city of Ur – birthplace of Prophet Abraham
📍 Visit the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk – cradle of writing and kingship
🚐 Evening transfer to Najaf
📅 Day 3 – Najaf: Spiritual Center
📍 Visit the Shrine of Imam Ali, a major pilgrimage site
📍 Tour of Wadi al-Salam Cemetery – the largest in the world
📍 Explore the historic Kufa Mosque
📍 Visit the House of Imam Ali
📍 Time to wander through the local bazaars
📅 Day 4 – Karbala & Babylon: History and Faith
📍 Stop at Al-Kifl – an ancient religious town
📍 Visit the legendary Babylonian ruins and the Kingdom of Babylon
📍 Explore the Tower of Babel Museum
📍 Experience a ride in a heritage boat (Tarada or Kafa) on the Euphrates
📍 See the Ishtar Gate and the Lion of Babylon monument
📍 Final visit to Karbala – the shrines of Imam Hussein and Imam Abbas