Kurdistan
Tour Highlights
Erbil
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Stunning Waterfalls
Saddam’s Hussein Palace
Red House Prison
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Neanderthal Cave
Local Bazaar
Kurdistan spans parts of four countries: Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria. The largest portion is in Turkey, while Iraqi Kurdistan has gained semi-autonomous status with its own government.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Erbil
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Arrival at Erbil International Airport.
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Transfer to hotel and check-in.
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Welcome drink and briefing on stay.
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Overnight in Erbil.
Day 2:
Explore Erbil
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Visit 7,000-year-old Erbil Citadel.
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Tour Civilization Museum, Assyrian Culture Museum, and Textile Museum.
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Explore Qaysari Bazaar and Choli Minaret.
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Overnight in Erbil.
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Day 3:
Akre & Lalish
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Visit Akre and St. Matthew’s Monastery.
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Tour the Gaugamela battle site.
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Visit Lalish Temple.
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Overnight in Duhok.
Day 4:
Duhok
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Explore Alqosh.
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Visit Zakho’s Delal Bridge.
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Tour Duhok bazaar and Duhok Dam.
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Overnight in Duhok.
Day 5:
Amadiyah city
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Visit ruins of Saddam Hussein’s palaces.
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Explore ancient Amadiya city.
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Swim in Gali Sherana river.
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Overnight in Soran.
Day 6:
Hiking
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Hike in Zoragvan Valley.
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Lunch by Greater Zab River.
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Explore natural landscapes.
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Overnight in Soran.
Day 7:
Red Prison
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Scenic drive along Hamilton Road.
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Visit Bekhal and Geli Ali Beg waterfalls.
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Tour Red House and Suli’s bazaar.
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Overnight in Sulymaniya.
Day 8:
Sulymaniya
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Visit Sulaymani Museum.
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Tour Halabja Museum and Memorial Cemetery.
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Picnic at Ahmed Awa waterfall.
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Farewell dinner in Sulymaniya.
Day 9:
Lake Dokan
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Visit Dokan Lake.
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Explore Koisinjak en route to Erbil.
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Stop by ancient Caravanserai.
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Overnight in Erbil.
Day 10:
Departure
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Breakfast and free time
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Final goodbye
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Transfer to the airport
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Flight back home
What's included ?
Airport pick-up and drop-off
All Breakfast
All transportation
All accommodation
Bottled water on the bus throughout the tour
All tour entrance fee
Free wifi throughout the tour
English-speaking local guide.
Excluded
International flights
Personal expenses
Tips for local guides
Travel Insurance
Lunch & Dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I am a solo traveler and book a shared room?
That’s absolutely not a problem! You will be paired with another like-minded solo traveler and share the room with him/her.
We try our best to pair travelers of the same gender but in the odd case you might have to share a room with a traveler of the opposite sex or in rare cases share a triple room
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How does the booking process work?
Simply click 'Join Adventure' and fill in the booking form.
Our booking team will get back to you within short time to give you further information and instructions.
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What if I want to arrive a bit earlier or leave later than the set trip dates?
If your time allows, you might want to enjoy a few more days in the country. If you want some activity recommendations, feel free to drop us a message. We’ll be happy to help. We can also assist you in booking your extra hotel nights if you need.
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What is the minimum/maximum number of participants?
We do have a guarantee of departure for this trip.
And we take a maximum of 12 people + crew for each tour.
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What about visa?
Most western passports can get visa on arrival at Erbil airport. US, EU Passports, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ.
Feel free to reach out to us if you are not sure about your passport
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Is it safe to travel to Kurdistan?
Iraqi Kurdistan is the safest part of Iraq and is getting more popular among travelers.
Our local team has great experience leading tours through Iraqi Kurdistan.
