THE ITINERARY

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-Shandar Cave, which is considered one of the oldest cave in the world with a history dating back 80 thousand years, contains the skeletons of Nyardtal.

-Amedi, on the top of a mountain there is a village that has not expanded for a thousand years. We tour its streets and visit its historical gate.

-Continue driving to Deraluk, which is one of the most beautiful swimming place with its blue waters.

-Dinner and overnight in Erbil.

-Alqosh is one of the oldest monasteries in the world with its wonderful location on the mountain

-Lalish, which contains the holiest temple of the Yazidi religion. We will take a tour inside it and learn about the suffering they experienced with ISIS, having Lunch.

-Mar Mattei Monastery, with a history dating back to the fourth century AD, it was an important center for the Church of the East at that time. The monastery is located on a mountain with a wonderful view.

-Drive to Erbil, having dinner and overnight in Erbil.

- Kurdistan Rock, we will drive between the mountains along the river and stop several times to take pictures.

- We will continue driving to Rawanduz canyon and take a hiking tour in the valley with the river level between the mountains for several kilometers, it will be a unique experience.

- Drive Sulaymaniyah, and at sunset we’ll drive up Goyzha Mountain for the stunning views overlooking Sulay.

- Overnight in Sulaymaniyah.

- Start by heading  to the infamous “Red prison” – once a torture centre for Saddam Hussein’s regime. The prison is now a fascinating museum.

- Walk through the bustling central Bazar right next to our hotel

- Tea in a traditional tea house.

- Drive back to Erbil and go to Erbil Castle which located in the center of Erbil city, and the history of this castle dates back to the thousand years BC, going the surrounding bazaar, where you can buy some souvenirs and enjoy the local atmosphere of Erbil.

- Farewell dinner and overnight in Erbil.