Iraq travel plans with the routes already figured out
Rome2Rio itineraries for Iraq are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.
8 days in Iraq
Baghdad ErbilItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Zawraa Park
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$26–37
Activities
- Mudhafaria Minaret
- Erbil Citadel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Iraq
Erbil BasraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Erbil Textile Museum
- Mudhafaria Minaret
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$26–37
Activities
- Souk al-Saray
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Basrataxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Basrataxi
1h 40m
$617–1,096
Activities
- Al-Ashar Canal Boat Ride
- Faw Peninsula Historical Site
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Iraq
Najaf NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–10: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- House of Imam Ali
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah BaghdadItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Traditional Pottery Making Workshop
- Handicraft Shopping at Souk Al-Fann
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Erbilcar 0 m
6h 9m
$33–48
Activities
- Family Mall Erbil
- Erbil Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–11: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$26–37
Activities
- Baghdad Mall
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Iraq
Basra As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Grand Mosque of Basra
- Basra Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
1h 38m
$615–1,093
Activities
- Iraqi Museum of Modern Art
- Khan Murjan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$26–37
Activities
- Syriac Heritage Museum
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–12: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$14–19
Activities
- Azadi Park
- Sulaymaniyah Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Iraq
Baghdad As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Khan Murjan
- Zawraa Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$26–37
Activities
- Erbil Civilization Museum
- Family Mall Erbil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–13: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$14–19
Activities
- University of Sulaymaniyah Campus Visit
- Dukan Lake and Resort Area
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Shanadar Park
- Erbil Citadel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$26–37
Activities
- Baghdad Tower
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–10: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Basrataxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Basrataxi
1h 40m
$617–1,096
Activities
- Sayab Park Relaxation
- Al-Ashar Canal Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–14: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Najaftaxi
- Fly from Basra to Najafplane
- Drive from Basra to Najafcar
3h 34m
$557–1,021
Activities
- Visit Hawza Ilmiyya
- Kufa Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
15 days in Iraq
Najaf BaghdadItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Souq al-Kabeer
- Euphrates River Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 12–15: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$15–24
Activities
- Khan Murjan
- Souk al-Saray
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
16 days in Iraq
Qaryat al Karkashīyah BasraItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Qaryat al Karkashīyah, Iraq
Activities
- Stroll through the Oasis Gardens
- Visit the Karkashiyah Heritage Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Erbilcar 0 m
6h 9m
$33–48
Activities
- Erbil Botanical Garden
- Erbil Civilization Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–15: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$26–37
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- Baghdad Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 16: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Basrataxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Basrataxi
1h 40m
$617–1,096
Activities
- Basra Fish Market
- Palm Groves Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
17 days in Iraq
Basra As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Faw Peninsula Historical Site
- Al-Ashar Canal Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
1h 38m
$615–1,093
Activities
- Iraqi Museum of Modern Art
- Khan Murjan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$26–37
Activities
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–17: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$14–19
Activities
- Kurdish Textile Museum
- Ahmadawa Waterfall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
18 days in Iraq
Baghdad As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
- Mustansiriya Madrasah
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$26–37
Activities
- Sami Abdulrahman Park
- Erbil Citadel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–18: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$14–19
Activities
- Sulaymaniyah Museum
- Chavi Land Theme Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
19 days in Iraq
Erbil NajafItinerary navigation
Day 1: Erbil, Iraq
Activities
- Erbil Citadel
- Martyr Sami Abdul-Rahman Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 2–8: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to Baghdadcar 0 m
4h 49m
$26–37
Activities
- Baghdad Mall
- Baghdad Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–10: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Basrataxi
- Fly from Baghdad to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from Baghdad to Basrataxi
1h 40m
$617–1,096
Activities
- Souq al-Hana Shopping
- Traditional Basra Cuisine Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–19: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Najaftaxi
- Fly from Basra to Najafplane
- Drive from Basra to Najafcar
3h 34m
$557–1,021
Activities
- Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
- Al-Hannanah Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
20 days in Iraq
Najaf As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–11: Najaf, Iraq
Activities
- Kufa Mosque
- Al-Sahlah Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 12–18: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Najaf to Baghdadcar
- Take the taxi from Najaf to Baghdadtaxi
2h 49m
$15–24
Activities
- Baghdad Mall
- Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 19: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$26–37
Activities
- Qaysari Bazaar
- Erbil Civilization Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 20: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$14–19
Activities
- Grand Mosque of Sulaymaniyah
- Goyzha Mountain Cable Car and Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
31 days in Iraq
Basra As SulaymānīyahItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Basra, Iraq
Activities
- Basra Museum
- Basra Library Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 3–9: Baghdad, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
- Fly from Basra to Baghdadplane
- Take the taxi from Basra to Baghdadtaxi
1h 38m
$615–1,093
Activities
- National Museum of Iraq
- Abbasid Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$26–37
Activities
- Erbil Civilization Museum
- Minare Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–31: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$14–19
Activities
- University of Sulaymaniyah Campus Visit
- Ahmadawa Waterfall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
40 days in Iraq
Baghdad NajafItinerary navigation
Days 1–7: Baghdad, Iraq
Activities
- Khan Murjan
- Baghdad Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Erbil, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Baghdad to Erbilcar 0 m
4h 48m
$26–37
Activities
- Syriac Heritage Museum
- Erbil Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–29: As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Erbil to As Sulaymānīyahcar 0 m
2h 34m
$14–19
Activities
- Chavi Land Theme Park
- Hawari Shar Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 30–31: Basra, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from As Sulaymānīyah to Basracar
- Fly from As Sulaymānīyah to Basraplane
- Take the taxi from As Sulaymānīyah to Basrataxi
7h 2m
$572–1,050
Activities
- Basra Museum
- Basra Library Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 32–40: Najaf, Iraq
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Basra to Najaftaxi
- Fly from Basra to Najafplane
- Drive from Basra to Najafcar
3h 34m
$557–1,021
Activities
- Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
- House of Imam Ali
Hotel
RecommendedHotel