Babylon, Ur and the marshes of southern Iraq

PRIVATE CULTURAL JOURNEYS · IRAQ

The first chapter
of civilization.

Travel through living cities, ancient capitals and the waterways of southern Iraq—with a trusted local team beside you.

8DAYS · ARRIVAL &
DEPARTURE BAGHDAD

JOURNEY TO THE BEGINNING

Iraq is not one story.
Come discover its layers.

From Abbasid Baghdad and ancient Babylon to sacred cities, Sumerian Ur and the reed-lined Marshes, we create thoughtful journeys for curious travellers and specialist groups.

OUR JOURNEYS

Choose your way into Iraq.

Private departures, four-star stays and itineraries adapted to your dates and interests.

CULTURAL ESCAPE4 DAYS · 3 NIGHTS
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Baghdad & Babylon

Baghdad · Babylon · Baghdad

A compact introduction to Iraq, pairing Baghdad’s book streets, museums and riverside life with a full day among the remains of Babylon.

SOUTHERN IMMERSION6 DAYS · 5 NIGHTS
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Ur, Marshes & Basra

Baghdad · Najaf · Ur · Marshes · Basra · Baghdad

Follow the south from the Ziggurat of Ur to the reed landscapes of the Marshes and the mercantile heritage of Basra.

THE SIGNATURE ROUTE

Eight days.
One complete journey.

Arrival and departure through Baghdad International Airport, with a comfortable return from Basra to the capital by private road transport.

01
BAGHDAD

Arrival & welcome

Private airport welcome, transfer and journey briefing.

02
BAGHDAD

The capital’s stories

Iraq Museum, Al-Mutanabbi Street, Al-Qishla and historic markets.

03
BABYLON · KARBALA

Ancient capital

Explore Babylon before an evening arrival in Karbala.

04
KARBALA · NAJAF

Living traditions

Sacred architecture, old Najaf and the heritage of Kufa.

05
UR

The Sumerian south

The great Ziggurat and the landscape of an early city.

06
MARSHES · BASRA

Waterways & welcome

Traditional boat, mudhif hospitality and local lunch.

07
BASRA · BAGHDAD

Return to Baghdad

Private road journey from Basra to Baghdad, with rest stops along the route.

08
BAGHDAD

Departure

Private transfer to Baghdad International Airport for your onward flight.

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TRAVEL WELL

Local care, from arrival to departure.

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Four-star stays

Carefully selected hotels and responsive reservation management.

02

Right-sized transport

Comfortable private vehicles matched to your group size.

03

Local guiding

English-speaking guides, site coordination and informed routing.

04

Always connected

A dedicated operations contact throughout your hosted journey.

PRIVATE TRANSPORT BY GROUP SIZE

1–3 Sedan4–5 GMC Tahoe6–7 Tourist minibus8–10 Modern minibus

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Begin your Iraq journey.

Tell us your dates, group size and interests. We’ll shape the itinerary around you.

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