Day 1: Arrival in Baghdad
Begin your adventure with a warm welcome at Baghdad Airport, followed by a comfortable transfer to your hotel. After settling in, head out in the evening to explore the largest mall in Iraq, where you can shop, dine, and experience the local culture.
Day 2: Old Town Baghdad
Start your day with a guided tour of Old Town Baghdad, where you’ll visit six iconic stops, each with its own story. Begin at the Mustansiriyah Madrasah, one of the world’s oldest universities, and continue to the Copper Market, where the rhythm of hammer blows echoes through the centuries.
Next, visit the Al-Baghdadi Museum, which showcases the everyday life of ordinary Baghdadis in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Walk along Al Rasheed Street, a historic cultural boulevard, and explore Mutanabbi Street, Baghdad’s famous street of books.
End your tour at the Qishla Clock Tower, an Ottoman-era landmark in a garden by the river.
Day 3: Dur-Kurigalzu Ziggurat and Ctesiphon
Travel west of Baghdad to see the massive mud-brick core of the Dur-Kurigalzu Ziggurat, a royal city founded over three thousand years ago. Then, visit Ctesiphon and Taq Kasra, the colossal audience hall of the Sasanian Persian kings and the largest single-span brick vault ever built.
Day 4: Kadhimiya Shrine
Conclude your journey with a visit to the Kadhimiya Shrine, one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam. Marvel at the twin golden domes and four gilded minarets, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this bustling pilgrimage quarter.