Iraq Travel and Tours offers a team of professional trip curators, and knowledgeable, experienced, and local guides. Our guides are passionate about finally having a window open for Iraq to be seen for its bountiful landscapes and cultural diversity. We are honored to have the opportunity to shine a light not only on some of the planet’s most ancient and grand archaeological sites but also the perhaps the most hospitable people you will come across in your travels. Post decades of turbulence, war, and conflict Iraq and Iraqis are opening their arms, country, and in some instances even their homes to those willing to open their minds to the true Iraq. We offer a variety and wide range of tours and services through both the south Federal Iraq and northern region of Iraqi Kurdistan. Services also include private and VIP transportation where required or requested. With experience in production coordination we have the resources and access to obtain required filming permits and requests, sourcing availability and general fixing options in Iraq.
Years of experience of guiding tours in Iraq will allow you to enjoy your time thoroughly while not worrying about the logistics that can be quite cumbersome in particular locations. Allow us to ensure the appropriate permits, authorizations, and transportation are in place. Traveling within Iraq also means a number of checkpoints that can take quite a lot of time in some instances, however we can ensure a smooth transition and liaise with the guards on your behalf over the course of the tour.
Decades of conflict in Iraq, religious sectarianism, and being labeled as one of the most dangerous countries in the world, as you can imagine, has not put Iraq at the top of tourist destination lists. Thankfully, however, the stability in Iraq is shifting and the opportunity to visit the country known to be the cradle of modern civilization is here. Located in the heart of the Middle East, the country is officially known as the Republic of Iraq, consisting of 19 governorates, Basra and Baghdad being the oldest standing among them. Within the borders of Iraq is also Iraqi Kurdistan, technically part of Iraq but recognized as an autonomous region essentially operating as their own country within Iraq. Iraqi Kurdistan consists of Erbil (the capital), Dohuk, Sulaymaniyah, and Halabja. Although Iraq as a whole is known as a vast desert the diversity both geographically and culturally is a treat that is not so widely known. A range of mountainous regions, hills, lowlands, and marshes also make up large portions of the landscape.There are an abundance of adventurous and outdoor activities to experience in Iraq. These include climbing Halgurd Mountain, spending the night in the traditional reed home in the Mesopotamian Marshes, or camping overnight with 4x4s in the desert.While outdoor activities are rich the historical sites including a number that are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites are next to none. From the holy shrines in both Karbala and Najaf, pilgrim towns, ancient site of Ur, the spiral Minaret in Samarra, Ishtar Gate of Babylon, to the streets of Baghdad it will not be long until you realize and can feel where the title of cradle of civilization stems from.