A 3-Day tour, exploring the northern part of Iraq, including Samarra, Mosul and Erbil

Day 1: Baghdad - Samarra - Mosul

• Morning departure to Mosul with a stop at Samarra city to explore UNESCO Heritage Sites, including the spiral Malwiya Minaret, the Abbasid Pond Palace, and Abu Dalaf Minaret.

• Evening night tour at Bytna cultural center in Mosul. Overnight stay in Mosul.

Day 2: A full day in Mosul

• Visit Lalish temple, the most sacred site to the believers in Yazidism.

• 4th-century Mar Mattai Monastery on Maqlup Mountain.

• Al-Nouri Mosque and its famed Leaning Minaret.

• Nineveh archaeological site and its gates.

• Visit one of Mosul’s old churches, al-Tahira.

• Al-Mosul unfinished Grand Mosque.

• Mosul Heritage Center.

• Walk in the fish market and witness the destruction on the Right Side of Mosul, which experienced intense battles. Overnight stay in Mosul.

Day 3: A full day in Erbil

• Drive to Erbil, kicking off the tour at Erbil Citadel, a World Heritage Site and one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements.

• Within the Grand Bazaar surrounding the castle, stroll through roofed market lanes and explore diverse shops.

• Pause for tea in a historic cafe adorned with portraits of local figures.

• Visit the Choli Minaret and the impressive Jalil Khayat Mosque.

• Night walk in Eskan Food Street. Overnight stay in Erbil.

Day 4: The end of the tour

• Option to fly from Erbil Airport or head back to Baghdad and leave from Baghdad’s Airport.