Iraq Treasures of the South Cultural Discovery
Highlights:
- Explore the ancient town of Samarra and marvel at the Arch of Ctesiphon
- Witness the 6,000-year-old Ziggurat of Ur at UNESCO-listed Ur
- Boat through the Mesopotamian Marshes, a dreamy landscape dotted with lakeside villages
Important Trip Details:
This cultural discovery adventure includes 4 to 6 hours of sightseeing each day. You need to be in good physical condition and able to walk comfortably for this length of time.
Minimum Age: 18
- Educational and Learning
- Local Experiences
- Off the Beaten Path
This is where adventure travel began! Since our first Everest Base Camp trek in 1969, we’ve been connecting adventurers to the world through genuine, active and immersive experiences. We can’t think of anything more fulfilling than being outside and going deep into nature, exploring hidden places and getting to know local people. It’s what we love to do, so let us share it with you.
To feed your spirit of adventure, Mountain Travel Sobek offers a wide range of unique and perfectly paced itineraries led by incredible local guides. We keep groups small, usually fewer than 10 people, and seek out great food and characterful accommodations everywhere we go. Beyond the seamless logistics and careful attention to detail, our aim is to create a space for truly special moments in unforgettable places.
We are the Adventure Company—come explore with us.
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Baghdad | ||
| 2 | Tour the Iraq Museum & Ancient Samarra | ||
| 3 | Explore Baghdad & Marvel at the Arch of Ctesiphon | ||
| 4 | Discover Mythical Babylon & Travel to Karbala | ||
| 5 | Journey to Najaf & See the Holy Places of Shia Muslims | ||
| 6 | Roam Uruk, the First City on Earth | ||
| 7 | Admire the Splendid Ziggurat of Ur | ||
| 8 | Journey by Boat to the Mesopotamian Marshes | ||
| 9 | Explore Basra & Watch the Sunset over Shatt Al-Arab | ||
| 10 | Depart from Basra |
