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.