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Rabban Hormizd Monastery is an important monastery of the Chaldean Catholic Church, founded about 640…
Borsippa, near modern-day Baghdad, is famed for its impressive ziggurat, often linked to the Tower of Babel. An important religious and cultural center in ancient Mesopotamia.
Hatra was an ancient city in Upper Mesopotamia located in present-day eastern Nineveh Governorate in northern Iraq.
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EXCELLENT Based on 86 reviews Sandra B2025-05-11Verified Awesome day tour to 3 Places a must see I had an unforgettable day tour with Balin to Mor Mattai Monastery, Lalish and Alqosh. Balin‘s extensive knowledge and years of experience truly impresded me. Balin was very flexible and understanding, making the tour very enjoyable. The visit of Lalish still affects me, Balin‘s insight added depth to the experience, allowing me to appreciate the cultural and historical context of the area. Popaki K2025-04-30Verified Amazing country! We visited Erbil and we decided to book 4 days trip with Kurdistan Expeditions. Balin and Bahktian were amazing . Professions that took care of us and make us to love the place.. Our tour guide was Bahktian who took us to all the places in order to discover this amazing country.. He exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond.. Thank you both, Your greek friends! Peter2025-04-07Verified Great time with Bahktiar We are a couple from Greece who often travel all over the world. We went to Iraqi Kurdistan for a few days with our cousin. We decided to book a three-day tour with Kurdistan Expeditions and we are very happy with our choice! Our guide Bahktiar was simply superb: very helpful, friendly, witty and knowledgeable. We spent a very beautiful three days and saw great places. Ηighly recommend it! Stefanos V2025-02-16Verified A great experience We called the agency last min, after trying to reach the museum which was apparently closed for renovations. They reply immediately, very helpful and polite, and he offered us a private one day trip to sites a few hours away. The guide arrived 20min later and picked us up around 11.30am. We discussed the timeline and decided to visit three sites. Assyrian Aqueduct jerwan, Lalish, and Rabban Hormizd Monastery We visited all three, took our time on each one, on the way back we stopped for dinner at a restaurant along the way and returned at the hotel around 6.20pmOur guide, Bakhtiar, was so kind and helpful, have been engaged with a very humane way into trying to make time to see as much as we could and explaining, enhancing so much the feeling on the experience Great job from him honestly highly recommend Thank you Bakhtiar M Santana M2025-02-16Verified A most fun and enlightening tour in Kurdistan! This tour was excellent. It is a must do! Bakhtiar was our guide and he went out of his way to show us a great time. We called late, but he canceled his personal plans to accommodate us, even showing us extra sites that we weren't expecting! He was knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. Hearing his life story enriched our understanding of life in the area. The sites were astounding. We saw the Jerwan Aqueduct, Holy City of Lalish, and Rabban Hormizd Monestary. Bakhtiar also took us to a local restaurant with delicious Kurdish food. The tour was a well rounded mix of history and current culture. 12/10! Ale N2025-01-15Verified Day Trip from Erbil Balin was an excellent guide and host, well spoken and knowledgeable. He made us feel at ease and safe everywhere we went - in a country where there are numerous check points and where traffic can sometimes be a little hectic we appreciated the extra effort. The vehicle was clean, sturdy and very comfortable. Nothing was too much and our day was packed with sights and information - we definitely maximised our day in the mountains. Totally awesome day out and well recommended. Thank you Balin, and thank you for your patience (we ask a lot of questions!) Zoe S2025-01-14Verified Best guide in Kurdistan! Balin is awesome and the perfect guide for your Kurdistan adventures! He is very knowledgeable about all the locations and will make sure you have the best experience. Ask him about his peach parties! paula t2025-01-06Verified Best tour operator in Irak! For new year 2024, I came to Irak for the second time with Balin.I am from Argentina, living in France and I was always interested in Middle East.I didn 't come with nuch expectations and now I can Say Irak is on my Top 5 favouristes destinations.We visited Baghdad, Basra, Najaf, Karbala, Ur, Uruk ,Mosul. And even Agatha Christie 's house.I think I will come back in a near future with Kurdistan Expeditions again to this part of the world dmittleman2024-12-15Verified Great Destinations-Go With Kurdistan Expeditions I have now travelled with Kurdistan Expeditions twice, the second time being in November, 2024.My first trip with Kurdistan Expeditions and our guide, Balin Zrar, was to Kurdistan for 9 days. This was an exemplary trip. From planning to hotels to dining, the trip was exceptional. Balin is a great driver, guide, navigator, and negotiator. He managed to get me to see sights that few others see. I felt safe at all times, even as an American. Kurdistan is a destination I highly recommend for everyone. And I wouldn't do it with anyone else other than Kurdistan Expeditions.My second trip with Kurdistan Expeditions was to South Iraq. Once again, Balin Zrar was our driver and guide. This trip was as meticulously planned as my first. There was never a hitch. Besides being an interesting country to visit, Balin makes everything come alive. His interest in his country and his clients is obvious. He is enthusiastic and wants to show his country off. He goes far beyond the average guide in striving for perfection and satisfying even the most demanding traveler (that would be me). We saw every mosque, ruin, church, and natural site that I wanted to. We tried all kinds of exotic foods.In short, both Kurdistan and South Iraq are well within reach. Both are safe for Americans and unusual destinations that will satisfy even the most travelled visitor. Kurdistan Expeditions is the only way to go! WPBCycleGuy2024-12-02Verified 10 Day Journey from Basra to Erbil ★★★★★ Outstanding Guide Service Through Iraq with BalinOur 10-day journey through Iraq with Balin of Kurdistan Expeditions was exceptional. Balin's dedication to ensuring we had the best possible experience stood out in countless ways. His patience was remarkable - whether making multiple U-turns for the perfect photo opportunity or navigating the complex logistics of numerous security checkpoints.What impressed us most was Balin's commitment to maximizing our time. He consistently started early and worked late to ensure we didn't miss anything on our ambitious itinerary. We covered an incredible amount of ground, from the Mesopotamian marshes in the south to the ancient sites of Mosul in the north, with numerous historically significant stops in between.The journey included some challenging logistics, particularly around security checkpoints and documentation, but Balin handled everything professionally. His knowledge and expertise made it possible for us to visit hard-to-access sites like Abu Dulaf Minaret and various archaeological locations.Most importantly, we felt safe and well-cared for throughout the entire trip. Balin and Kurdistan Expeditions demonstrated great professionalism and reliability. Whether you're interested in exploring Kurdistan or venturing further into Iraq, I would highly recommend Balin and his team for an unforgettable and well-managed experience.This was a comprehensive tour that included everything from ancient archaeological sites to modern cities, and Balin's expertise made it all possible. Highly recommend Balin or anyone on his team for serious travelers interested in experiencing the rich history and culture of Iraq.
EXCELLENT Based on 71 reviews sandra bauert2025-05-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a unforgettable day tour with Balin to Mor Mattai Monastery, Lalish and Alqosh. Balin‘s extensive knowledge and years of experience truly impressed me. Balin was very flexible and understanding, making the tour enjoyable. The Visit of Lalish still affects me, Balin‘s insights added depth to the experience, allowing me to appreciate the cultural and historical context of the area. looking forward to come again. Θωμας Μουζακιτης2025-04-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are a couple from Greece that we travel around the world. We visited Iraqi Kurdistan recently with our cousin. It was an amazing experience! We did the 3 days tour with Kurdistan Expeditions. Our guide Bakhtiar was very helpful, witty and informative. We had great time together. Five stars gor sure 🥇 Steve Jones2025-04-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent tour of Kurdistan conducted by my affable and very informative guide, Brusk. Pre tour comms were detailed and queries dealt with quickly. Accommodation was of a good standard, and the itinerary comprehensive but manageable. Would not hesitate to recommend Brusk and this company. Ruth Tedstone2025-03-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was part of a group tour to the Kurdistan region of Iraq lead by Balin. He was the best Tour Guide for this area and his knowledge was incredible...several other Tour Guides we met along the way also revered Balin. Apart from knowing absolutely everything about the area, he was a warm and generous Tour Guide and I loved hearing all the tales he told about his family life growing up and about life in Kurdistan now. He was very amusing and a delight to travel with. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Balin for the best (and safest) tour of Kurdistan 💯 Kalli Hansen2025-03-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks to our tour guide, Balin, and his attention to detail and organization, we had all of the important sites of Iraqi Kurdistan brought to life. He made everything feel comfortable and safe as well as culturally insightful with personal stories. Would definitely recommend this company for any traveler. Ibrahim Ciftci2025-03-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The tours were amazing! Anonymous GangStarr2025-03-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you come to Kurdistan, it is a must that you book a tour with Kurdistan Expeditions. We did our first day tour with our guide Bakhtiar to different historical sites like St. Matthew’s in the Nineveh Mountains and to Lalish and the excitement has lasted for days. Bakhtiar makes sure that no question goes unanswered, he speaks great English and is supportive in every way. The day was very familiar, even though we had only just met. An all-round successful experience. We are now looking forward to our second tour with him and are already planning our next trip to Iraq 🙏🏽so stay tuned … Feidhlim Glynn2025-03-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kurdistan expeditions provided a phenomenal experience. From the touring of sites and cities by Balin and the ease of transportation around Kurdistan by Sarhang. Would definitely recommend lloyd smith2025-03-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible tour provided by Kurdistan Expeditions through Federal Iraq and Kurdistan. Balin Zaras deep knowledge of history, culture, and local traditions made every moment unforgettable. The breathtaking sights, delicious food, and warm hospitality left a lasting impression. Most importantly, your professionalism and care made us feel welcome and safe throughout the journey. You truly went above and beyond, ensuring a smooth and enriching experience. We highly recommend your services to anyone seeking an authentic and well-organized tour. Thank you again Balin for an unforgettable adventure! Best regards, Lloyd and Johan Smith Kawa Perdawood2025-02-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Kurdistan expedition is an incredible journey with stunning destinations, each offering unique experiences. I would like to especially highlight the kindness and professionalism of our tour guide, Mr. Balin. He went above and beyond to ensure that my needs were met, answering all my questions with a warm smile and making the trip even more enjoyable. His dedication and hospitality truly enhanced the experience, and I highly recommend this expedition to anyone looking to explore the beauty and culture of Kurdistan!
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We provide tailored tour plans specifically designed for the Yezidi's religious ceremonial festival of Lalish. This festival garners international attention and draws visitors from all parts of the globe.
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