Explore Iraqi Kurdistan natural and historical highlights

Day 1: A Full Day Tour in Erbil

Our tour kicks off at Erbil Citadel, a World Heritage Site and one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements.
Within the Grand Bazaar surrounding the castle, we will stroll through roofed market lanes, exploring diverse shops.
Pause for tea in a historic cafe adorned with portraits of local figures.
Visit the historical Choli Minaret.
See Jalil Khayat Mosque, an architectural masterpiece.
Explore the Syriac Heritage Museum. The Syriacs are an Aramaic-speaking Christian people, with a significant community in Iraq.
Stroll in the abandoned old Arab quarter.
During the night, we will walk in Eskan Food Street.
An overnight in Erbil.

Day 2: In between Erbil - Duhok

In the morning, we will drive to Duhok, and stop en route to see several sites, including:
Visit Mar Mattai monastery dating back to the 4th century AD, built atop Mount Maqlub.
Explore Jerwan Aqueduct, one of the oldest aqueducts in the world, built in around 700 BC by the Assyrian king Sennacherib.
Walk through Lalish temple, the most sacred site to the believers in Yazidism. Situated in a valley where the founder of the faith is buried.
Then we will explore Khinnis canal, which dates back to the 7th century BC and was carved out of rock by the Assyrian monarch Sennacherib, whose ancient reliefs and inscriptions we will see on the cliffs.
In Duhok, we will take a moment to rest before driving to the summit of Zawa Mountain, where we will sip coffee while enjoying the panoramic view of the city.
End the tour at Akre Restaurant that serves Iraqi dishes. An overnight in Duhok.

Day 3: Duhok - Amedi

In the morning, we will drive to Amedi town, situated on top of a high plateau.
Making a stop on the way at King Faisal II summer palace, Iraq last king in monarchy time.
Exploring Enishke cave, one of the largest in northern Iraq.
Just before arriving to Amedi, we will stop at the ruins of Qubahani school, one of the oldest schools in northern Iraq, dating back to 1534 AD.
In Amedi, we will enjoy the spectacular view on the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Visit al-Amadiyah Mosque and its 9-centuries-old minaret.
Explore the old gates of the town.
Visit the old princes cemetery.
Stroll in the town.
Overnight at a hotel near Amedi.

Day 4: Barzan - Shanidar Cave

Our highlight on this day is Shanidar Cave, famous for its Neanderthal remains — 10 skeletons that date back over 50,000 years.
Making several stops to marvel at natural wonders all the way from Amedi to our destination in Shanadir cave, including: Dore Canyon, Barzan and Gali Dalash.
Arrive to Rawanduz and overnight there.

Day 5: Rawanduz Wonders

A morning tour in Rawanduz famed canyons.
See Rawanduz waterfalls, including Ali Bag & Bekhal Waterfalls.
Driving through Hamilton Road, we will make several stops to capture natural landscapes.
Getting on top of Mount Korek through a cable car.
Following these destinations, we will hike near Rawanduz.
Overnight in Rawanduz.

Day 6: Sulaymaniyah

One the way to Sulaymaniyah, we will stop at Dukan Lake, enjoying the view and doing a boat tour.
Visit the rock-cut Tombs of Qizqapan.
In Sulaymaniyah, we will walk in Mawlawi Bazaar.
Night walk along the famed Salim night food street.
Overnight in Sulaymaniyah.

Day 7: Halabja

A morning visit to Kurd's Heritage Museum in Sulaymaniyah.
Drive to the town of Halabja to visit Halabja Monument, a memorial to Kurdish civilians killed in the chemical attack during the final days of the Iran–Iraq War in 1988.
Enjoy Halabja natural surroundings.
From there, we will head to Khurmal Grand Mosque, dating back to centuries.
End at Ahmed Awa Waterfall.
Back to Sulaymaniyah.
Drive to Erbil Airport

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