Iraq

Iraq is a country where recent history has often overshadowed its illustrious past as a cradle of civilization. It was here in ancient Mesopotamia, fed by the fertile land surrounding the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, that writing systems, mathematics, timekeeping, navigation and the wheel were invented. The beginning of humanity as we now know it. Despite the spectres of recent history still looming over the country, Iraq remains a must visit destination for those seeking history, adventure and a sense of the country beyond Western perceptions. 

Our journey begins with several days exploring the capital, Baghdad, and surrounding areas. We will visit Liberation Square, Al-Qishla, Al-Mustansiriya School, old bazaars and copper markets, with an added boat trip down the Tigris river. We’ll journey to the cities of Babylon, Ctesiphon, al-Qatarra, Karbala and Mosul, visiting Islamic holy sites and archeological sites as well as the world’s largest cemetery. A trip to the Mesopotamian marshlands, once the largest in the Middle East, provides a magical contrast to the city elements of the  tour with an opportunity to spot some of the region’s diverse wildlife.