🕌 A Trip to Discover Samarra

🕒 Duration: 1 Day | 🚐 Departure & Return: Baghdad

Discover the spiritual, architectural, and historical significance of Samarra, one of Iraq’s most iconic cities — once the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and now home to some of the most impressive Islamic monuments.

📅 Day 1 – Samarra Highlights

🏯 Samarra Tower (Malwiya Minaret)

Visit the legendary spiral minaret of the Great Mosque of Samarra — a masterpiece of 9th-century Islamic architecture and one of the world’s most distinctive landmarks.

🕌 Abu Dalf Mosque

Explore another architectural gem of the Abbasid era, known for its grand scale and elegant brickwork.

🕋 Al-Askari Shrine (Imam Hasan al-Askari)

One of the holiest Shia shrines, housing the tomb of the 11th Imam and an important site for pilgrims from around the world.

🚐 Return to Baghdad

After a full day of exploration, we journey back to the capital with unforgettable impressions of Samarra’s legacy.