10-Hour Samarra Tour from Baghdad with Great Mosque and Shrine

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the spiral minaret of the Great Mosque of Samarra
• 02 Offer your prayers at the Haram of Imam Ali al-Hadi
• 03 Explore the beautiful Al Abbasid Palace
• 04 See the historic army barracks in Samarra

Embark on an exciting 10-hour tour from Baghdad to Samarra with your expert tour guide. Visit the magnificent Great Mosque of Samarra and marvel at its spiral minaret, then offer your prayers at the Haram of Imam Ali al-Hadi. Explore the beautiful Al Abbasid Palace and the army barracks before returning to Baghdad.

Visit the Great Mosque of Samarra with its spiral minaret, and the Haram of Imam Ali al-Hadi (mosque and shrine).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Baghdad, Samarra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Samarra's Great Mosque, Shrine and Abbasid Landmarks

• Get picked up from your accommodation in Baghdad at 8.00 am to begin your Samarra city tour, travelling north to Samarra.
• Visit the Great Mosque of Samarra with its spiral minaret, and the Haram of Imam Ali al-Hadi (mosque and shrine).
• Explore the Al Abbasid Palace and the army barracks.
• Then proceed back to Baghdad.
• Head back to your hotel accommodation by 6.00 pm.

End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

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 spiral minaret has an entrance fee of $20 per person.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Baghdad, Iraq

Tour start

Baghdad, Iraq

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.