Travel to Iraq
The Cradle of Civilization

Where Mesopotamian history meets living culture

Welcome to Iraq

Where the world’s first
cities still stand

Iraq is one of the most historically significant countries on earth. Between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the world’s first cities rose from the dust. Ur, Babylon, Nineveh, Assur. Today, that ancient layer sits alongside a country that is reopening to curious travelers.
Whether you’re drawn by archaeology, religious heritage, or the warmth of Iraqi hospitality, this is a destination that stays with you long after you leave. Nanaya Tours operates here with experienced local guides, vetted accommodation, and on-the-ground support so you can explore with confidence.

Iraq

Choose how you want to explore Iraq

We offer two ways to experience Iraq, each designed for a different kind of traveler.
Both include expert local guides, vetted accommodation, and full on-the-ground support.

Iraq Group Tours

Travel with like-minded explorers.
Our small group Iraq tours run on fixed departure dates with a maximum of 12 travelers per group. Personal, social, and great value with no planning burden on your side.

Duration: 9 days

Arrival: Baghdad

Departure: Erbil

  • Maximum 12 travelers — small, personal group experience

  • Expert English-speaking local guide throughout

  • Fixed departures — ideal for solo travelers and defined budgets

  • All accommodation, transport, and site fees included

  • Confirmed tours — no last-minute cancellations

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Iraq Group Tours

Iraq your way

Private tours in Iraq

Any date

Depart whenever works for you no fixed schedule to align with

Just your group

Completely private no strangers, no compromise

Your itinerary

Tailored to your interests history, religion or culture

Full support

Expert local guide and 24/7 WhatsApp support throughout

Popular private tour itineraries

Hatra

8 Day Iraq Private Tour

The complete Iraq experience Baghdad, Babylon, Karbala, Najaf, the Ziggurat of Ur, the Marshes, and Iraqi Kurdistan

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Marshes Iraq

6 Day Iraq Private Tour

A journey through Iraq’s ancient history and sacred cities Baghdad, Babylon, Karbala, Najaf, Ur, the Marshes, and Samarra.

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Baghdad

4 Day Iraq Private Tour

A compact introduction to Iraq’s history and faith Baghdad, Babylon, Karbala, and Samarra.

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Samarra

5 Day Iraq Private Tour

History and pilgrimage in one well-paced trip Babylon’s ruins, the shrines of Karbala and Najaf, and Samarra’s spiral minaret.

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Iraq at a Glance

Everything you need to know before you go climate, currency, visa, and the destinations that make Iraq unforgettable.

Capital

Baghdad

Language

Arabic, Kurdish

Currency

Iraqi Dinar (IQD)

Best time to visit

September – April

Summer avg. temperatures

38–44°C (100–111°F)

Winter avg. temperatures

4–15°C (39–59°F)

Electricity

230V, Type C/G plugs

Time zone

GMT +3

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Top 5 things to do in Iraq

From 5,000-year-old ruins to living wetlands, these are the experiences that define a journey through Iraq.

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Walk through ancient Babylon

Stand at the reconstructed Ishtar Gate, walk the ancient Processional Way, and explore the ruins of Nebuchadnezzar’s palace. Just 90 km south of Baghdad, Babylon is one of the most significant archaeological sites on earth and one of Iraq’s most unforgettable experiences.

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Visit the holy shrines of Karbala & Najaf

The twin cities of Shia Islam are home to some of the most architecturally stunning religious sites in the Middle East. The golden domes of the Imam Hussein Shrine in Karbala and the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf are awe-inspiring whether you visit for faith or for history.

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Boat through the Mesopotamian Marshes

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. Glide through ancient reed villages by traditional wooden boat, meet the Marsh Arab communities, and witness a landscape that has barely changed in thousands of years.

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Explore the Great Ziggurat of Ur

Standing for over 4,000 years near Nasiriyah, the Ziggurat of Ur is one of the best-preserved Sumerian monuments in the world. Climb to the top and look out over the flat plains of southern Iraq it is impossible not to feel the weight of history.

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Discover Baghdad’s hidden layers

Baghdad is a city of poets, scholars, and storytellers. The National Museum, Mutanabi Street, and the old city quarters reveal a side of Iraq most visitors never expect a capital far richer and more layered than anything you’ve read about it.

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Baghdad

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Babylon

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The Marshes

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Hatra

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Nineveh

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Erbil