Iraq · Religious & Spiritual

9-Hour Karbala City Tour with Al-Ukhaidir Fortress and Holy Shrines

9 Hours Round trip from Najaf Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Pay your respects at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hossain and the Holy Shrine of Abu Fadhl Al-Abbas
  • 02 Explore the holy city of Karbala with your guide
  • 03 Visit the historic Al-Ukhaidir Fortress
  • 04 Private tour with pickup from Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad

Experience a guided tour of Karbala city with pickup from your accommodation in Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad. Explore the historic Al-Ukhaidir Fortress, then pay your respects at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hossain and the Holy Shrine of Abu Fadhl Al-Abbas. This private 9-hour tour combines Karbala's religious significance with one of Iraq's notable historic landmarks, with return drop-off at your accommodation.

Explore the historic Al-Ukhaidir Fortress, then pay your respects at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hossain and the Holy Shrine of Abu Fadhl Al-Abbas.

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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
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Karbala Shrines and Al-Ukhaidir Fortress

  • Get picked up from your accommodation in Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad at 9:00 am to begin your Karbala city tour.
  • Visit Al-Ukhaidir Fortress.
  • Then visit the Holy Shrine of Imam Hossain and the Holy Shrine of Abu Fadhl Al-Abbas.
  • Return to your hotel accommodation by 6:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Najaf 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up from accommodation
  • Full-day city tour
  • Transportation
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Drop off at accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Any other expenses

Know before you go

  • All sites are free to enter, with the exception of Al-Ukhaidir Fortress ($20 per person entrance fee).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Accommodation in Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad
Tour start
Najaf, Iraq
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Najaf.

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