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Day 1 – Erbil
Airport pickup in Erbil.
Check in Van Royal Hotel to disscus itinerary
Exchange money on the local market (if necessary).
Civilization Museum.
Highlight: Tour the Citadel of Erbil, a UNESCO site.
Textile Museum.
Kurdish antique shop, a good place for unique souvenirs.
Walk through the Qaysai Bazaar, here you can buy everything.
Minaret of Choli (also known as the Mudhafaria Minaret). The minaret was built between 1190 and 1232.
Overnight stay in Erbil.
Day 2- Erbil - Dwin Castle - Khanzad Castle - Raban Boya
Leave Erbil from the hotel to Khanzad Castle 16th century was constructed during the time of the Kurdish Soran Emirate in the 16th century under the rule of Princess Khanzad and her brother Prince Suleiman Beg.
A visit to Dwin Castle which we delve into the secrets of Saladin Ayoubi's heritage by exploring the wonders of Dwin.
The shrine of Raban Boya in Shaqlawa place for pilgrimage, especially for women, both Christian and Muslim, who appeal to Saint Boya to grant their fertility wishes. (Optional Choice - Reason 30 mins to 1 hr easy hike).
Day 3 – Erbil – Duhok
Highlight: Dayro d-Mor Monastery, with a guided tour by a monk.
Jirwana, one of the oldest aqueducts in the world.
Drive to Lalesh.
Highlight: Guided tour of Lalesh, the holy place for the Yazidis.
Visit to the village of Al Qush with the tomb of the prophet Nahum.
Mar Gorgis Monastery with the Mar Mekha Churches. This Christian place is still very active.
Rabban Hormizd Monastery, a monastery more than a thousand years old and carved into the rocks.
Ride to Duhok.
Overnight stay in Duhok.
Day 4 – Duhok – Amadiya – Rawandas
Drive to Amadiya.
The famous city gate Bab Zebar.
Minaret of Amadiya. The minaret is 30m high and has been there since the 15th century.
Former Sadam Hussein Palace. Nowadays there are only a few walls left.
Highlight: Drive to Rawandas, with a regular stop along the way for photos.
Mullah Mustapha Memorial (Father of present-day Kurdistan), a very important place for the Kurds.
Shanidar Cave, here the remains of some Neanderthals are found.
Highlight: Walk along the famous Hamilton Road.
Walk through the park of Rawandas.
Overnight stay in Rawandas.
Day 5 – Rawandas – Dokan – Sulaymaniyah
Drive to Sulaymaniyah via Dokan.
Visit to the Red Prison, where Kurds were locked up and tortured in the time of Saddam Hussein.
Highlight: Walk over the busy bazaar of Sulaymaniyah
Sha’ab Teahouse, an icon in the city.
View over the city from the Goizha mountain.
Overnight stay in Sulaymaniyah.
Day 6 – Sulaymaniyah – Halabja – Tawela
Sulaymaniyah Museum.
Drive to Halabja.
Genocide Museum with the equally impressive cemetery.
Waterfall on the border with Iran in Tawela.
Drive to Sulaymaniyah.
Overnight stay in Sulaymaniyah.
Day 7 – Suleimaniya – Erbil
Drive to Erbil through Koya district.
Zarvi Cave and Dokan Lake. A place to relax and stretch your legs. (Optional) time permitting, boat ride, to visit bukuzawa meaning the groom and the bride mountain look a like, know the legend behind it.
Highlight: Stop at an old caravanserai. Here you’ll feel like you’re traveling back in time.
Airport drop-off.
End of tour.
Note: Custom itinerary can be designed based on the locations of the tourist that he or she wishes to visit.
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