Southern Iraq Tour (4 days) (Nasiriyah, Basra, Karbala, Babylon, Najaf)

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