Day 1: Baghdad - Samarra - Mosul

• In the morning, we set out for 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.

• Upon reaching Mosul, our evening unfolds with a night tour at Bytna cultural center. Our stay for the night will be in Mosul.

Day 2: A full day in Mosul

• A short driver to the 4th-century Mar Mattai Monastery on Maqlup Mountain.

• Al-Nouri Mosque and its famed Leaning Minaret.

• Nineveh archaeological site and its gates.

• One of Mosul old numerous churches, al-Tahira.

• Al-Mosul unfinished Grand Mosque, formerly Saddam Mosque.

• Mosul Heritage Center.

• Walk in the fish market.

• Witness the destruction on the Right Side of Mosul, which experienced intense battles during the liberation battles against ISIS.

• A night in Mosul.

Day 3: Mosul - Duhok

• In the morning, we will drive to Duhok and visit Lalish temple, the most sacred site to the believers in Yazidism.

• Khinnis water network remains that date back to the 7th century BC, built by the Assyrian Monarch Sennacherib.

• Zawa mountain.

• Lake Duhok.

• End the tour at Akre Restaurant that serves superb Iraqi dishes.

Day 4: Duhok - Amedi

• We will dedicate this day to Amedi town, situated on top of a high plateau.

• We will enjoy the spectacular view on the surrounding mountains and valleys.

• Visiting an old mosque and church.

• Stroll in the town.

• Relax in Sulav Resort.

• An overnight back in Duhok.

Day 5: Duhok - Erbil

• Next day, we drive to Erbil. Once there, 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'll stroll through roofed market lanes, explore diverse shops.

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

• Later, we'll visit the Choli Minaret and the impressive Jalil Khayat Mosque.

• During the night, we will walk in Eskan Food Street. An overnight in Erbil.

Day 6: Ancient Cave & Waterfalls

• We will drive to Shanidar Cave, famous for its Neanderthal remains — 10 skeletons that date back over 50000 years.

• Then we will head to Rawanduz to enjoy its picturesque nature, waterfalls and valleys.

• An overnight in Erbil.

Day 7: Erbil - Sulaymaniyah

• A morning departure to Suli.

• In there, we will first visit the Roman Theater.

• Red Security Museum.

• Visit a resort.

• Walk in the famed Salim food street.

• Drive to Azmir mountain to sip a cup of coffee and enjoy the incredible view on the city.

• An overnight in Sulaymaniyah.

We end the tour with a drive back to Erbil.

Northern Iraq Trip, a 7-Day Tour