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Iraq & Baghdad Spiritual Tour 3N/4D
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Baghdad, Iraq Baghdad, Iraq
Karbala, Iraq
Karbala, Iraq Karbala, Iraq
Samarra, Iraq
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Baghdad, Babylon, Najaf, Kufa, Karbala, Madain, Kadhimayn

On this special tour organized with the assurance of Salam Booking, we visit some of the most significant centers of Islamic history — from Baghdad to Karbala, from Najaf to Kadhimayn. With a Turkish-speaking guide and a meticulously planned itinerary, you will experience spiritual depth while witnessing history firsthand. With comfortable accommodation, direct flights, and an extensive list of visit sites, don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this meaningful journey!

For detailed information and reservations, please contact us via WhatsApp or call +90 0212 909 39 00.

All Conservative Tours are Organized with Salam Booking Assurance – TÜRSAB #15093

📅 Tour Dates:

May 17, 2025 – May 21, 2025

📌 Accommodation:

3 nights of accommodation

📌 Turkish-Speaking Guide

✈️ Flight Information:

Departure: Istanbul Airport – Baghdad Airport – Turkish Airlines – 01:00 – 04:15

Return: Baghdad Airport – Istanbul Airport – Turkish Airlines – 02:00 – 05:10

Short Program Overview:

Day 1: Visit the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the shrine of Imam Ali (RA), the Wadi Al-Salaam (Valley of Peace) Cemetery, and the Al-Hanana Mosque

Day 2: In Kufa, visit the house of Imam Ali, the mihrab where he was martyred, the Kufa Mosque, the shrine of Hani ibn Urwah who participated in the Battles of Jamal and Siffin, the shrine of Muslim ibn Aqil, and the Al-Sahla Mosque; then proceed to Karbala to visit the 72 martyrs, and the shrines of Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, Abdullah ibn Jabir al-Ansari, and Tahir ibn Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (RA)

Day 3: Visit the complex of our revered Sultan Abdul Qadir al-Gilani, the complex of Imam Abu Hanifa, the grand mosque and shrine in the Azamiyah district; then visit the shrines of Bishr al-Hafi, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Prophet Joshua (AS), and Bahlool Dana; and finally, visit the Kadhimayn Mosque

Day 4: Visit the Great Mosque of Samarra, the shrines of Imam Ali al-Hadi (AS) and Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS), the Al-Mustansiriya School, and Al-Mutanabbi Street

📌 Adult Prices:

Single Room: $1,230.00

Per Person in a Double Room: $1,050.00

Per Person in a Triple Room: $1,050.00

📌 Child Prices:

Ages 0–2: $200.00

Ages 2–6: $950.00

Ages 6–12: $1,000.00

We offer the most comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable tour programs — with no hidden costs! We look forward to welcoming you on our next journey.
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3Nights
3Destinations

Visiting

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Baghdad
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Karbala
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Baghdad
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Day 4
Samarra
BAGHDAD - BABYLON
BAGHDAD - BABYLON

Day 1: BAGHDAD - BABYLON

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Terminal. After completing ticketing and passport procedures, we depart at 01:15 and arrive at Baghdad Airport at 04:15. Following passport and baggage procedures, we board our bus waiting at the airport and head towards Najaf. En route, we visit Babylon, known for the Hanging Gardens—one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar in the 7th century BC, it was a multi-level garden in the middle of the barren Mesopotamian desert, filled with trees, flowing waters, and diverse plants. After seeing the Ishtar Gate, we proceed to Najaf. Transfer to the hotel and rest. At the designated time, we gather in the hotel lobby and first visit the shrine of Hz. Ali (RA). We then explore Wadi al-Salam (Valley of Peace) Cemetery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest cemetery, home to over 6 million graves. This sacred site houses the graves of prophets such as Hud (AS) and Salih (AS), as well as pious individuals and religious scholars who chose to be buried near Hz. Ali. The tombstones, shaped like houses, domes, or miniature mosques, are often decorated with Quranic verses and photos of the deceased. Later, we visit Masjid al-Hannana, where the blessed head of Imam Hussain (RA) was once kept and mournful sounds are said to be heard. Dinner and overnight stay in Najaf.

Day 2: NAJAF - KUFA - MEDAIN

After breakfast at the hotel, we load our belongings into the bus and head to Kufa. In Kufa, we visit the house of Hz. Ali (RA), the mihrab where he was martyred, Kufa Mosque, the maqam of Hani b. Urwah—a companion of Imam Hussain (RA) who fought in the Battles of Jamal and Siffin, the tomb of Muslim ibn Aqil, and Masjid al-Sahla. We then travel to Karbala to visit Imam Hussain (RA) and the 72 martyrs buried with him. Following our visit, we proceed to Medain near Baghdad. Among the companions buried there is Salman al-Farsi (RA), appointed as governor by Caliph Umar (RA), who played a key role in the founding of Kufa. He passed away in Medain in 656 AD. We also visit the graves of Huzayfah ibn al-Yaman, Abdullah ibn Jabir al-Ansari, and Tahir ibn Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (RA). Return to Baghdad. Dinner and overnight stay in Baghdad.

Day 3: BAGHDAD - KAZIMIYAH

After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our visits to the spiritual figures of Baghdad. We visit the shrines of prominent figures from the Qadiri Sufi order: Ma’ruf al-Karkhi, Sirri Saqti, Junayd al-Baghdadi, and Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani. The complex of Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani, restored by TİKA in 2020, includes the original Hanbali madrasah built in 1145. In 1534, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent expanded it with a mosque, tomb, and soup kitchen. A phrase describes him: “Born with love, lived with perfection, and died with perfect love,” with corresponding Abjad values aligning with his birth and death dates (470 AH–561 AH).

We then visit the recently restored complex of Imam Abu Hanifa, one of the greatest scholars of Sunni Islam, located in the Azamiyah district. This site includes a mosque and tomb near the Tigris River. Following this, we visit the tombs of Bishr al-Hafi, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Prophet Joshua (AS), and Bahlool Dana. In Kazimiyah, we visit the shrine of the 7th Shia Imam Musa al-Kazim and the 9th Imam Muhammad al-Taqi. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Baghdad.

Day 4: SAMARRA - BAGHDAD

After breakfast and check-out, we depart for Samarra, founded in 836 AD by Abbasid Caliph Al-Mu'tasim as a military and administrative capital. The Grand Mosque of Samarra was once the largest in the Islamic world, accommodating over 10,000 worshipers, with a total area of 38,000 m²—5.5 times the size of Hagia Sophia. Including its courtyard, it spans 150,000 m². Its northern side features the unique Malwiya minaret, resembling ancient Babylonian ziggurats. This spiral ramp tower is 52 meters tall and sits on a square base 33 meters wide and 3 meters high.

Samarra is also famous for the shrines of Imams Ali al-Hadi (AS) and Hasan al-Askari (AS), known collectively as “Al-Askariyyain.” After visiting these sites, we return to Baghdad to explore its historical treasures, including the Al-Mustansiriya Madrasah—built by Abbasid Caliph Al-Mustansir in 1242, and considered the first educational institution to offer teachings in all four Sunni schools of law, as well as Quran, Hadith, and medicine.

We then visit the famous Al-Mutanabbi Street, known for its books and literary atmosphere. Afterward, transfer to Baghdad Airport. Following ticket and passport procedures at the Turkish Airlines counter, we fly to Istanbul at 02:00, arriving at Istanbul Airport at 05:10.
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NAJAF - KUFA - MEDAIN
NAJAF - KUFA - MEDAIN

Day 2: NAJAF - KUFA - MEDAIN

After breakfast at the hotel, we load our belongings into the bus and head to Kufa. In Kufa, we visit the house of Hz. Ali (RA), the mihrab where he was martyred, Kufa Mosque, the maqam of Hani b. Urwah—a companion of Imam Hussain (RA) who fought in the Battles of Jamal and Siffin, the tomb of Muslim ibn Aqil, and Masjid al-Sahla. We then travel to Karbala to visit Imam Hussain (RA) and the 72 martyrs buried with him. Following our visit, we proceed to Medain near Baghdad. Among the companions buried there is Salman al-Farsi (RA), appointed as governor by Caliph Umar (RA), who played a key role in the founding of Kufa. He passed away in Medain in 656 AD. We also visit the graves of Huzayfah ibn al-Yaman, Abdullah ibn Jabir al-Ansari, and Tahir ibn Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (RA). Return to Baghdad. Dinner and overnight stay in Baghdad.
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BAGHDAD - KAZIMIYAH
BAGHDAD - KAZIMIYAH

Day 3: BAGHDAD - KAZIMIYAH

After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our visits to the spiritual figures of Baghdad. We visit the shrines of prominent figures from the Qadiri Sufi order: Ma’ruf al-Karkhi, Sirri Saqti, Junayd al-Baghdadi, and Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani. The complex of Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani, restored by TİKA in 2020, includes the original Hanbali madrasah built in 1145. In 1534, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent expanded it with a mosque, tomb, and soup kitchen. A phrase describes him: “Born with love, lived with perfection, and died with perfect love,” with corresponding Abjad values aligning with his birth and death dates (470 AH–561 AH).

We then visit the recently restored complex of Imam Abu Hanifa, one of the greatest scholars of Sunni Islam, located in the Azamiyah district. This site includes a mosque and tomb near the Tigris River. Following this, we visit the tombs of Bishr al-Hafi, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Prophet Joshua (AS), and Bahlool Dana. In Kazimiyah, we visit the shrine of the 7th Shia Imam Musa al-Kazim and the 9th Imam Muhammad al-Taqi. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Baghdad.
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SAMARRA - BAGHDAD
SAMARRA - BAGHDAD

Day 4: SAMARRA - BAGHDAD

After breakfast and check-out, we depart for Samarra, founded in 836 AD by Abbasid Caliph Al-Mu'tasim as a military and administrative capital. The Grand Mosque of Samarra was once the largest in the Islamic world, accommodating over 10,000 worshipers, with a total area of 38,000 m²—5.5 times the size of Hagia Sophia. Including its courtyard, it spans 150,000 m². Its northern side features the unique Malwiya minaret, resembling ancient Babylonian ziggurats. This spiral ramp tower is 52 meters tall and sits on a square base 33 meters wide and 3 meters high.

Samarra is also famous for the shrines of Imams Ali al-Hadi (AS) and Hasan al-Askari (AS), known collectively as “Al-Askariyyain.” After visiting these sites, we return to Baghdad to explore its historical treasures, including the Al-Mustansiriya Madrasah—built by Abbasid Caliph Al-Mustansir in 1242, and considered the first educational institution to offer teachings in all four Sunni schools of law, as well as Quran, Hadith, and medicine.

We then visit the famous Al-Mutanabbi Street, known for its books and literary atmosphere. Afterward, transfer to Baghdad Airport. Following ticket and passport procedures at the Turkish Airlines counter, we fly to Istanbul at 02:00, arriving at Istanbul Airport at 05:10.
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Guide languages

Turkish

Meeting point

Istanbul Airport
Day 1: Baghdad
Day 2: Baghdad, Karbala
Day 3: Karbala, Baghdad
Day 4: Baghdad, Samarra
  • Economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines: Istanbul – Baghdad – Istanbul
  • Bus transportation and professional driver service throughout the tour
  • 3 nights accommodation in 4*–5* standard hotels
  • Open buffet breakfasts and dinners at the hotels
  • 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners (at the hotel)
  • Lunch on the first day
  • Dinner at a restaurant on the last day
  • Group visa fee
  • Professional local guiding service in Turkish
  • Mandatory travel insurance
  • International departure tax
  • Hotel extras and personal expenses
  • Tours and transfers not specified in the program
  • Museum and historical site entrance fees (Babylon Ancient City: $20, Al-Mustansiriyya School: $20)
  • Lunches

Important Informations

Thank you for choosing Salam Booking. We are eagerly anticipating your arrival for an unforgettable and enjoyable journey. 

Prayer Times: Please remember to bring slippers and prayer rugs for each tour. Depending on the region's conditions, our guide will direct you to suitable prayer locations. 

Tickets: Your tickets are Electronic Tickets, and upon providing your name to the airline officer at the counter, your boarding pass will be issued. For international flights, you must be at the airport at least 3 hours before departure, and for domestic flights, please arrive 2 hours prior. 

Your Passport and Other Documents: Participants who haven't received their passports will be handed them by our officers at the Airport. Those who haven't sent their passports to our company must bring their IDs and passports, checking the passport expiration date. 

Cancellation and Refund Conditions:  

The full service fee is due at the time of registration. 

If the customer cancels 30 days in advance, they are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, etc. 100% of the amount paid will be refunded, excluding legal obligations. 

If the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the service, 50% of the price paid will be refunded, excluding legal obligations. 

Cancellations within 15 days will not be refunded. Return fees, if any, will be refunded in the same method as the initial payment. 

In the event of unfair termination by the agency, all payments made by the customer will be refunded within 14 days. 

Health: Bring necessary medications and prescriptions, as some medicines may not be readily available in Turkey. Review http://www.seyahatsagligi.gov.tr/ for more information. 

During the Journey: To streamline your journey, please adhere to your group leader's departure time instructions. Safeguard your valuables and money in hotel safes. In case of loss or damage to personal belongings, inform your group leader promptly. All flights are non-smoking, check luggage tags after every flight, and have the hotel's business card handy. 

Solo Female Travelers: You are more than welcome! We have solo female travelers on each tour to ensure you feel like you're traveling with friends. 

Unavailable Dates: If the dates aren't available but you want to experience the tour, fill out the reservation form, and with at least 4 people, we can arrange a similar experience on suitable dates. 

Budget:Tours, and main meals are covered. Bring money for souvenirs, additional meals, and tips. 

Important Notes: 

Thank you for choosing Salam Booking for your travels. We can't wait to provide you with unforgettable memories throughout your lifetime. 

  • In any case of a problem during your travel, please directly contact with operators mentioned in the voucher. 
  • Salam Booking is a platform for Muslim-friendly travelers that allows them to search and book tours, hotels, or activities in multiple destinations in line with their faith.  
  • Salam Booking does not act as a tour/ transfer or hotel operator. The operators manage all tours/transfers/ facilities on our website. 
  • 100% halal hotels or activities are not standard in non-Muslim countries. Therefore you may face some problems during your travels. On our website, we try to offer as many Muslim-friendly options as. 
  • Prices for all of our package programs are based on a minimum of 10 people, and prices may vary depending on the group size. 
  • The price list and program are valid until a new price list is issued. 
  • Our guide will direct you to a place where you can pray. 
  • If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient participation, we will notify you 20 days before the departure date. 
  • If the consumer or agency cancels the tour, the refund will be made in the currency and channel used for payment. 
  • Our agency acts as an intermediary for those participating in the tour and third parties/corporate entities. The parties acknowledge that our agency is not directly responsible as the primary agent. 
  • If the issuance date of a passport is more than 10 years for regular passports or more than 5 years for other passports, even if a visa is obtained, the holder cannot leave the country or apply for a visa. 
  • For all passport types, our agency has no compensation obligation if the passport holder cannot participate in the tour due to a passport that is valid for less than 6 months from the date the tour ends. 
  • If the passport officer does not allow the passenger to enter the country despite having a visa, the responsibility lies with the passenger. 
  • Our company's cancellation and refund policies apply in case of possible issues with visas. 
  • We only provide document consultancy services for visas obtained through our company. If the visa is not issued, there will be no refund for the visa fee. Our cancellation and refund policies apply to refunds for the tour fee. 
  • Flight confirmations must be made by the passenger 48 hours before the tour departure time. 
  • For all international departures, guests must be present at the relevant port 3 hours before the tour departure time. 
  • Any connecting domestic flights arranged by our company are included in the next international flight. 
  • We strongly recommend that our guests do not book domestic flights themselves. 
  • If the guest is unable to attend the tour due to being late, the responsibility lies with the passenger. Our agency has no compensation obligation. 
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