ERBIL, Iraq (09/2013) Off limits for so long, Erbil in
Kurdistan, the land of the Kurds in northern Iraq, has been named the Arab
Capital of Tourism in 2014. Even though
it is a non-Arab city, Erbil received this honor from the Arab Council of
Tourism and it promises a new era for this stable and welcoming region.
Steppes Traveller, part of Steppes Travel Group, intrigued with the fascinating culture and history of this ancient land, is offering a nine-day tour to Iraqi Kurdistan September 26 to October 4, 2014. It will trace the golden ages of the Assyrians and the Medes as well as discover Northern Iraq and its spectacular mountain scenery.
What a fabulous opportunity to go to a little-visited place that offers so much in terms of heritage and beautiful landscapes. Led by expert William Taylor, who has traveled extensively in this part of the world, participants are promised a rich experience through his expertise and enthusiasm for the area.
Erbil, the oldest continuously inhabited city on earth, was the religious capital of the Assyrian kingdom. Its Citadel, standing since the sixth century, is being currently restored. Other highlights in Erbil include the Civilization Museum, Choli Minaret and Dwin Castle. In Dohuk, there are visits to St. Mathew’s Monastery; the site of the Battle of Gaugamela where Alexander the Great defeated Darius III; the world’s oldest aqueduct; the Khanis site with Assyrian sculptures; and the Rabban Hormizd Monastery, once home to 600 cave-dwelling monks.
There will be visits to the revered pilgrimage site for Kurdish Yezidis, descendants of the Zoroastrians; the ruins of one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces; Shanidar Cave, the site of a remarkable array of Neanderthal remains and tool technologies; Suleimaniyah’s bustling bazaar; the old Jewish city of Koisinjak; and more.
The rate, including internal flights, tour lecturer, accommodation, meals, and gratuities is $5,288 for the nine days per person. If the dates of the tour are inconvenient, Steppes Traveler will tailor-make the trip on another date.
For more information, call toll free 1-855-352-7606 or visit www.thetraveller.com
Email is enquiry@steppestravel.com
Steppes Traveller, part of Steppes Travel Group, intrigued with the fascinating culture and history of this ancient land, is offering a nine-day tour to Iraqi Kurdistan September 26 to October 4, 2014. It will trace the golden ages of the Assyrians and the Medes as well as discover Northern Iraq and its spectacular mountain scenery.
What a fabulous opportunity to go to a little-visited place that offers so much in terms of heritage and beautiful landscapes. Led by expert William Taylor, who has traveled extensively in this part of the world, participants are promised a rich experience through his expertise and enthusiasm for the area.
Erbil, the oldest continuously inhabited city on earth, was the religious capital of the Assyrian kingdom. Its Citadel, standing since the sixth century, is being currently restored. Other highlights in Erbil include the Civilization Museum, Choli Minaret and Dwin Castle. In Dohuk, there are visits to St. Mathew’s Monastery; the site of the Battle of Gaugamela where Alexander the Great defeated Darius III; the world’s oldest aqueduct; the Khanis site with Assyrian sculptures; and the Rabban Hormizd Monastery, once home to 600 cave-dwelling monks.
There will be visits to the revered pilgrimage site for Kurdish Yezidis, descendants of the Zoroastrians; the ruins of one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces; Shanidar Cave, the site of a remarkable array of Neanderthal remains and tool technologies; Suleimaniyah’s bustling bazaar; the old Jewish city of Koisinjak; and more.
The rate, including internal flights, tour lecturer, accommodation, meals, and gratuities is $5,288 for the nine days per person. If the dates of the tour are inconvenient, Steppes Traveler will tailor-make the trip on another date.
For more information, call toll free 1-855-352-7606 or visit www.thetraveller.com
Email is enquiry@steppestravel.com
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Fly to Erbil
Day 2 – Visit Erbil
Day 3 and 4– Visit Dohuk and Lalesh
Day 5 – Visit mountain town of Amadiya and Rawanduz
Day 6 and 7– Visit Suleimaniyah and the memorial site at
Halabja
Day 8 – Visit Qizqapan and Koisinjak
Day 9 – Morning to explore Erbil. Afternoon flight home
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