Drive to Uruk, also known as Warka , Uruk is the type site for the Uruk period. By the final phase of the Uruk period around 3100 BC, the city may have had 40,000 residents,[2] with 80,000-90,000 people living in its environs,[3] making it the largest urban area in the world at the time. The legendary king Gilgamesh, according to the chronology presented in the Sumerian King List (henceforth SKL), ruled Uruk in the 27th century BC. The city lost its prime importance around 2000 BC in the context of the struggle of Babylonia against Elam, but it remained inhabited throughout the Seleucid (312–63 BC) and Parthian (227 BC to 224 AD) Drive to south to visit the Ziggurat of Ur, a neo-Sumerian construction built in 2000 BC.This used to be the capital of Mesopotamia during
the Sumerian time and it is a UNESCO world heritage site since 2016.
Iraq has become much safer for tourists in recent years, especially in the Kurdistan region and southern religious cities. We always ensure our guests travel safely with experienced guides.
Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraqi airports. For the Kurdistan Region, many nationalities get free visa-on-arrival. We can assist you with the visa process.
Our group tours typically have 4-12 travelers, ensuring a personal and intimate experience. Private tours can be arranged for any group size.
Yes, we strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that covers Iraq. We can suggest suitable insurance providers for your trip.
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