Iraq · UNESCO Heritage Sites

9-Hour Babylon Tour from Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad with Palace Visit

9 Hours Round trip from Najaf Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon
02 See the base of the Hanging Gardens at a UNESCO World Heritage site
03 Visit the only Saddam Hussein palace open to the public
04 Stop at An-Nukhailah Mosque and Prophet Ezekiel's shrine

Embark on a 9-hour Babylon tour from Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad and explore one of Iraq's most iconic ancient cities. Visit the ruins of old Babylon, including the base of the Hanging Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and continue to the only Saddam Hussein palace accessible to the public. The tour also includes visits to An-Nukhailah Mosque and Prophet Ezekiel's shrine before returning to your accommodation.

Visit the ruins of the old city of Babylon, including the base of the Hanging Gardens - a UNESCO World Heritage site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Najaf, Baghdad, Karbala, Babylon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Babylon Ruins, Palace, Mosque, and Shrine Tour

Get picked up from your accommodation in Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad at 9:00 am to begin your Babylon city tour.
Visit the ruins of the old city of Babylon, including the base of the Hanging Gardens - a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Then visit the only Saddam Hussein palace accessible to the public.
Visit An-Nukhailah Mosque and Prophet Ezekiel's shrine.
Return to your hotel accommodation by 6:00 pm.

End of tour.