Iraq · UNESCO Heritage Sites

9-Hour Ur City Tour from Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad

9 Hours Round trip from Najaf Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ur
  • 02 Visit the Ziggurat of Ur, dedicated to the moon god
  • 03 See the birthplace of Prophet Ibrahim
  • 04 Travel from Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad with an expert tour guide

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ur in Iraq with your expert tour guide. Visit the Ziggurat of Ur, learn about the history of this ancient city, and see the birthplace of the renowned Prophet Ibrahim. Travel comfortably with pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad for a full-day journey to one of Iraq's most significant archaeological sites.

Make an early start and travel to the ancient city of Ur, where you will visit the moon god Ziggurat and the birthplace of Prophet Ibrahim.

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
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Journey to the Ancient City of Ur

  • Get picked up from your accommodation in Najaf, Karbala, or Baghdad at 9:00 am and begin your journey south to visit Ur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Make an early start and travel to the ancient city of Ur, where you will visit the moon god Ziggurat and the birthplace of Prophet Ibrahim.
  • Head back to your accommodation by 6:00 pm.

End of the tour.

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

  • The City of Ur entrance fee is $20 per person.

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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