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Iraq & Baghdad Spiritual Tour 3N/4D
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Baghdad, Babylon, Najaf, Kufa, Karbala, Mada’in, Kadhimiya, Samarra

On this special tour covering the most significant cities in Islamic history, we will follow the footsteps of many blessed figures—from the shrine of Imam Ali (ra) to Karbala, from Imam Abu Hanifa to Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani.

For detailed information and reservations, please contact us via WhatsApp or call +90 212 909 39 00.

All Conservative Tours are organized under the assurance of Salam Booking – TÜRSAB License #15093

📅 Tour Dates:

  • December 17, 2025 – December 21, 2025
  • January 21, 2026 - January 26, 2026

Accommodation:

3 nights in 4*–5* standard hotels

Guided Tour:

With a Turkish-speaking professional guide

Flight Information (Turkish Airlines):

  • Departure: Istanbul Airport – Baghdad Airport | 01:15 – 04:15
  • Return: Baghdad Airport – Istanbul Airport | 02:55 – 06:10

📌 Brief Program:

Day 1: Babylon Tour, Ishtar Gate, visit to the shrine of Imam Ali (ra), Wadi-us-Salaam (Valley of Peace) Cemetery, visit to the Hannana Mosque

Day 2: Visit to Kufa Mosque, the maqam of Hani b. Urwa, the shrine of Muslim b. Aqil, and Sehle Mosque; visits to the tombs of Huzayfah ibn al-Yaman, Abdullah ibn Jabir al-Ansari, and Tahir ibn Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (ra), then return to Baghdad.

Day 3: Visits to spiritual figures of the Qadiri Sufi order: Ma’ruf al-Karkhi, Sirri Saqti, Junayd al-Baghdadi, Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani and his grand complex, Hanbali Madrasa, Imam Abu Hanifa Complex. We then visit the grand mosque and shrine of Imam Azam in the Azamiyah district on the east bank of the Tigris River in Baghdad, followed by visits to Bishr al-Hafi, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Prophet Joshua (as), and Bahlul Dana. In Kadhimiya, we visit the shrines of the 7th Imam Musa al-Kadhim and the 9th Imam Muhammad al-Taqi.

Day 4: Great Mosque of Samarra, shrines of Imam Ali al-Hadi (as) and Imam Hasan al-Askari (as), Al-Mustansiriya Madrasah, and Al-Mutanabbi Street

📌 Adult Prices:

  • Single Room: $1,410.00
  • Per Person in Double Room: $1,200.00
  • Per Person in Triple Room: $1,200.00

📌 Child Prices:

  • Ages 0–2: $250.00
  • Ages 2–6: $1,100.00
  • Ages 6–12: $1,150.00

We are here with the most comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable tour programs—no hidden extra costs! We would be delighted to welcome you on our next journey.
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Baghdad
BAGHDAD
BAGHDAD

Day 1: BAGHDAD - BABYLON

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticketing and passport procedures, flight at 01:15 and arrival at Baghdad Airport at 04:15. After passport and baggage procedures, boarding our bus waiting at the terminal and departure for Najaf. On the way, we will visit Babylon, the historical and ancient city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built in the 7th century BC by Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar, it is a multi-level garden located in the middle of the barren Mesopotamian desert, featuring trees, flowing waters, and various plants. After seeing the Ishtar Gate, we proceed to Najaf. Transfer to our hotel and rest. At the announced time, gathering in the hotel lobby and visiting the shrine of Imam Ali (ra). We will see Wadi al-Salam (Valley of Peace) Cemetery, one of the sacred places of Najaf and on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which hosts 6 million graves and has been an active burial site for 1,400 years. Spanning 25 km in length and 6 km in width, covering 917 hectares, it is the largest cemetery in the world. It includes the tombs of Prophets Hud (as) and Salih (as), their descendants, saints, scholars, and dignitaries who chose to rest near Imam Ali. The tombs, shaped like houses, domes, or miniature mosques, are adorned with Qur'anic inscriptions and often feature photos of the deceased. We then visit the Al-Hanana Mosque, known for the moan heard from the spot where the blessed head of Imam Hussein (rh) was placed. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in Najaf.

Day 2: NAJAF - KUFA - KARBALA - MADAIN

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and board our bus. We head to the city of Kufa, where we visit the house of Imam Ali (ra), the mihrab where he was martyred, the Kufa Mosque, the maqam of Hani ibn Urwa—a companion of Imam Hussein who participated in the Battles of Jamal and Siffin—, the shrine of Muslim ibn Aqil, and the Sehla Mosque. Afterward, we proceed to Karbala. After visiting Imam Hussein (ra) and the 72 martyrs buried in his shrine, we travel to Baghdad-Madain. Among the distinguished companions, Salman al-Farsi played a key role in the founding of Kufa by the order of Caliph Umar (ra) and was appointed governor of Madain. He continued in this position until the end of Uthman's (ra) caliphate and passed away in Madain in 35 AH (656 CE). After visiting the tombs of Huzayfah ibn al-Yaman, Abdullah ibn Jabir al-Ansari, and Tahir ibn Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (ra), we return to Baghdad. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in Baghdad.

Day 3: BAGHDAD - KAZIMIYA

After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our visits to the spiritual leaders of Baghdad: Maruf al-Karkhi, Sari al-Saqati, Junayd al-Baghdadi, and Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani. The complex of Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani, restored by TİKA in 2020, includes the Hanbali Madrasa built in 1145 as its first structure. In 1534, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent expanded the area by constructing a mosque, tomb, and soup kitchen. Gilani’s life is symbolized in the phrase “Born with love, lived with perfection, and died with perfect love,” corresponding numerically via abjad to his birth in 470 AH, a life of 91 years, and death in 561 AH. We then visit the Imam Abu Hanifa Complex, restored by TİKA in 2024. Known as the pride of Ahl al-Sunnah, the leader of all mujtahids, and the source of various Islamic sciences, Imam Abu Hanifa’s grand mosque and shrine are located in the Azamiyah district, east of the Tigris River in Baghdad. Afterwards, we visit the tombs of Bishr al-Hafi, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Prophet Joshua (as), and Behlul Dana. In Kazimiya, we visit the shrine of the 7th Imam Musa al-Kadhim and the 9th Imam Muhammad al-Taqi. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay in Baghdad.

Day 4: BAGHDAD - SAMARRA

After breakfast and hotel checkout, we board our bus with our belongings. We first travel to Samarra, founded in 836 by Abbasid Caliph al-Mu’tasim as a new administrative capital and military base. The Great Mosque of Samarra, the largest mosque in the Islamic world at the time, could accommodate over 10,000 worshippers. The mosque covers 38,000 m²—5.5 times the size of Hagia Sophia—and reaches up to 150,000 m² including its courtyard. On the northern side of the mosque is the Malwiya Minaret, a massive spiral structure reminiscent of ancient Babylonian ziggurats. This 52-meter-high cone-shaped tower has a square base measuring 33 meters on each side and 3 meters in height. Samarra is also renowned for being home to the Askari Imams—Imam Ali al-Hadi (as) and Imam Hasan al-Askari (as). After completing our visits in Samarra, we return to Baghdad and explore the cultural heritage sites of this ancient city. We visit Al-Mustansiriya Madrasah, built in 1242 by Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir Billah, regarded as the first institution resembling a university with higher education in all four Islamic schools of jurisprudence, as well as Qur'an, hadith, and medicine. After seeing Al-Mutanabbi Street, we proceed to Baghdad Airport. Following check-in and passport procedures at the Turkish Airlines counter, our return flight to Istanbul departs at 02:00, arriving at Istanbul Airport at 05:10.
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NAJAF - KUFA - KARBALA - MADAIN
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Day 2: NAJAF - KUFA - KARBALA - MADAIN

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and board our bus. We head to the city of Kufa, where we visit the house of Imam Ali (ra), the mihrab where he was martyred, the Kufa Mosque, the maqam of Hani ibn Urwa—a companion of Imam Hussein who participated in the Battles of Jamal and Siffin—, the shrine of Muslim ibn Aqil, and the Sehla Mosque. Afterward, we proceed to Karbala. After visiting Imam Hussein (ra) and the 72 martyrs buried in his shrine, we travel to Baghdad-Madain. Among the distinguished companions, Salman al-Farsi played a key role in the founding of Kufa by the order of Caliph Umar (ra) and was appointed governor of Madain. He continued in this position until the end of Uthman's (ra) caliphate and passed away in Madain in 35 AH (656 CE). After visiting the tombs of Huzayfah ibn al-Yaman, Abdullah ibn Jabir al-Ansari, and Tahir ibn Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (ra), we return to Baghdad. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in Baghdad.
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BAGHDAD - KAZIMIYA
BAGHDAD - KAZIMIYA

Day 3: BAGHDAD - KAZIMIYA

After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our visits to the spiritual leaders of Baghdad: Maruf al-Karkhi, Sari al-Saqati, Junayd al-Baghdadi, and Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani. The complex of Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani, restored by TİKA in 2020, includes the Hanbali Madrasa built in 1145 as its first structure. In 1534, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent expanded the area by constructing a mosque, tomb, and soup kitchen. Gilani’s life is symbolized in the phrase “Born with love, lived with perfection, and died with perfect love,” corresponding numerically via abjad to his birth in 470 AH, a life of 91 years, and death in 561 AH. We then visit the Imam Abu Hanifa Complex, restored by TİKA in 2024. Known as the pride of Ahl al-Sunnah, the leader of all mujtahids, and the source of various Islamic sciences, Imam Abu Hanifa’s grand mosque and shrine are located in the Azamiyah district, east of the Tigris River in Baghdad. Afterwards, we visit the tombs of Bishr al-Hafi, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Prophet Joshua (as), and Behlul Dana. In Kazimiya, we visit the shrine of the 7th Imam Musa al-Kadhim and the 9th Imam Muhammad al-Taqi. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay in Baghdad.
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BAGHDAD
BAGHDAD

Day 4: BAGHDAD - SAMARRA

After breakfast and hotel checkout, we board our bus with our belongings. We first travel to Samarra, founded in 836 by Abbasid Caliph al-Mu’tasim as a new administrative capital and military base. The Great Mosque of Samarra, the largest mosque in the Islamic world at the time, could accommodate over 10,000 worshippers. The mosque covers 38,000 m²—5.5 times the size of Hagia Sophia—and reaches up to 150,000 m² including its courtyard. On the northern side of the mosque is the Malwiya Minaret, a massive spiral structure reminiscent of ancient Babylonian ziggurats. This 52-meter-high cone-shaped tower has a square base measuring 33 meters on each side and 3 meters in height. Samarra is also renowned for being home to the Askari Imams—Imam Ali al-Hadi (as) and Imam Hasan al-Askari (as). After completing our visits in Samarra, we return to Baghdad and explore the cultural heritage sites of this ancient city. We visit Al-Mustansiriya Madrasah, built in 1242 by Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir Billah, regarded as the first institution resembling a university with higher education in all four Islamic schools of jurisprudence, as well as Qur'an, hadith, and medicine. After seeing Al-Mutanabbi Street, we proceed to Baghdad Airport. Following check-in and passport procedures at the Turkish Airlines counter, our return flight to Istanbul departs at 02:00, arriving at Istanbul Airport at 05:10.
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Meeting point

Istanbul Airport
Day 1: Baghdad
Day 2: Baghdad, Nayaf
Day 3: Nayaf, Baghdad
Day 4: Baghdad
  • Economy class round-trip flight ticket from Istanbul to Baghdad and back with Turkish Airlines
  • Transportation throughout the tour with a private bus and professional driver service
  • 3 nights accommodation in 4*-5* standard hotels
  • Open buffet breakfast and dinner 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 Madrasah: $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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