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Join Wild Frontiers on a group adventure in Iraq
If your idea of adventure is sipping lattes in Paris or snapping selfies at the Colosseum, it's time to level up. Wild Frontiers' new 15-day "Iraq: Babylon & Beyond" tour is here to shatter your travel expectations and possibly (probably) your comfort zone.
Temper your expectations, this isn't your average holiday. You'll kick things off with a boat ride through the Mesopotamian Marshes, home to flamingos, pelicans, and the Marsh Arabs: people who live in reed houses and herd water buffalo like it's no big deal. From there, you'll explore the ancient ruins of Uruk and Ur, cities so old they make Rome look like a teenager. You'll stand in Babylon, where Saddam Hussein once tried to outdo Nebuchadnezzar by building a palace atop the ruins.
In Baghdad, you'll visit the National Museum, sip tea in atmospheric cafés, and discover a surprisingly vibrant dining scene. Then it's off to the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, followed by the rugged mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. You'll even visit Al-Qurnah, believed by some to be the site of the fabled Garden of Eden.
Yes, Iraq has had its share of challenges, and a lot of Foreign Offices around the world still advise against travel there. But for the intrepid traveller, this is a chance to experience a land rich in history, culture, and resilience. Plus, Wild Frontiers plants ten trees for every traveller and supports local community projects, so you can feel good about your impact.
So, if you're ready to trade tourist traps for ancient wonders and unforgettable experiences, pack your bags. Iraq is waiting.
The British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against certain parts of this tour’s itinerary.
Wild Frontiers has many years’ experience of running trips which contravene FCDO advice but these decisions that are never taken lightly and are always taken in conjunction with our local partners after extensive consultation. As part of the booking process, you will need to sign a disclaimer to confirm you have read the advice, that you are still happy to travel and that you will obtain travel insurance which is not invalidated by the FCDO advice.
