08 Days Karbala Ziyarat — Iraqi Airways
Karbala, Najaf, Kadhimain and Samarra on a direct Iraqi Airways flight
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Iraqi Airways — Direct
- ZYR-08-IA
Eight days of ziyarat covering Karbala, Najaf, Kadhimain and Samarra, flying direct with Iraqi Airways. Hotels close to the Haram, private coaches between cities, and an accompanying leader throughout.
Trip highlights
- Direct flight — no connection, easier for elderly travellers
- Several days based in Karbala
- Najaf, Kadhimain and Samarra included
- Private coach between cities, not public transport
- Hotels close to Haram-e-Imam Hussain (a.s.) subject to availability
- Visa processing included
This is our most straightforward Ziyarat group: eight days, direct flights both ways, and a programme that covers the four main ziyarat cities without rushing any of them.
Iraq is not a country to travel through casually. Our groups move between cities in private coaches with a local operator we have used for years, stay in hotels we have inspected, and travel with an accompanying leader who deals with anything that comes up. That is the difference between a ziyarat you remember for the right reasons and one you do not.
What the price includes
- Return air ticket, Karachi – Baghdad/Najaf, direct
- Iraq visa processing
- Hotel accommodation throughout
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All transfers and intercity travel by private coach
- Ziyarat programme with an accompanying leader
Not included
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Excess baggage
- Optional ziyarat outside the programme
Day-by-day itinerary
Direct flight from Karachi. On arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel in Najaf.
Overnight: Najaf
Ziyarat of the Haram-e-Imam Ali (a.s.) and Wadi-us-Salam.
Overnight: Najaf
Transfer to Karbala by private coach and check in near the Haram.
Overnight: Karbala
Ziyarat of the Haram-e-Imam Hussain (a.s.) and Haram-e-Hazrat Abbas (a.s.), with time at leisure between programmes.
Overnight: Karbala
Day excursion to Kadhimain and Samarra with the group.
Overnight: Karbala
Transfer to the airport for the return flight.
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Documents required
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond travel
- CNIC (or B-Form for children under 18)
- Four recent passport-size photographs, white background
- Completed booking form and advance payment receipt
Terms & conditions
- A 50% advance confirms your seat; the balance is payable before documents are submitted or tickets issued.
- Prices are per person on the sharing basis stated and are subject to airline, hotel and currency movement until ticketing.
- Visas are granted at the discretion of the relevant embassy. Visa fees are non-refundable once submitted.
- Hotels named are indicative; where a named hotel is unavailable we substitute one of the same or better standard and tell you in advance.
- The itinerary may be adjusted for flight timings, weather or local conditions. Any change to the substance of the package is confirmed with you first.
- Cancellation charges apply as set out in our Booking & Cancellation Policy.
Questions about this package
For elderly travellers and families with small children, usually yes — it removes a connection and several hours of airport time each way. Younger travellers often prefer the Dubai routing and put the saving towards their ziyarat.
We book within walking distance of Haram-e-Imam Hussain (a.s.) where availability allows, which on most dates it does. Around Arbaeen and Muharram availability tightens considerably and we will tell you honestly what we can secure.
Yes, visa processing is included in the package price.
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Per person on sharing basis, ex-Karachi.
- Child$800
- Infant$300
Departure dates
- 06 Sep 2026 returns 13 Sep Iraqi Airways — Direct
50% advance confirms your seat
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