1-Day Mosul and Hatra Tour with Historic Mosques and Ancient Ruins

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Mosul, the second-largest city in Iraq, rich in history
• 02 Visit Al-Nouri Mosque, where ISIS proclaimed their caliphate in 2014
• 03 Discover the ancient kingdom of Hatra, founded in 150 BC
• 04 Explore cultural sites including mosques, markets, and historic castles
• 05 Visit significant churches such as Al-Tahira and the Clock Church

Discover Mosul, the second-largest city in Iraq, alongside the ancient kingdom of Hatra, founded in 150 BC. This full-day tour immerses you in the rich heritage and history of these significant sites, from mosques, markets, castles, and museums to important churches and archaeological remains. It offers a unique glimpse into both the past and present of these fascinating locations.

Discover the Al-Nouri Mosque, where the ISIS caliphate was proclaimed in 2014, and which is 850 years old.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Mosul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mosul Heritage and Hatra Discovery

• Visit the Grand Mosque of Mosul (formerly Saddam Mosque).
• Explore Mosul's typical market, the spice bazaar, and the fish bazaar.
• Walk through the old town, examining the damage from the ISIS war.
• See Al-Masfi Mosque and the heritage house of Mosul.
• Visit the historical Bashtabiya Castle, dating back 1004 years.
• Explore museums, such as the Baytna Foundation.
• Discover the Al-Nouri Mosque, where the ISIS caliphate was proclaimed in 2014, and which is 850 years old.
• Visit the Alhadba Minaret.
• See churches such as Al-Tahira and the Clock Church.
• Explore the historical kingdom of Hatra and its temples.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Tour guide
• Transportation

What's Not Included

• Accommodation
• Food meals

What to bring

Bring cash, because ATM machines sometimes do not work with some cards.

Know before you go

Make sure your trip is going to be special and that you are going to have a lot of fun.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Mosul, Iraq

Tour start

84WJ+GVQ, Al-Mausil, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.