Ur & the Southern Marshes
The Great Ziggurat of Ur and a boat trip through the Mesopotamian Marshes.
3 daysPrivate or groupNasiriyah, Ur, Chibayish marshes
Sample itinerary — final route and price confirmed in your written quote
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Baghdad to Nasiriyah
Day 2 — Ziggurat of Ur and the marshes by boat
Day 3 — return to Baghdad
Prices are indicative and become final when your booking is confirmed.
Conditions can change. Please check your government's travel advice before booking. We confirm the final route with you before departure.
Quick answers
What heritage sites in southern Iraq can I include in a tour?
UNESCO's listing for the Ahwar of Southern Iraq covers the archaeological cities of Uruk and Ur, the Tell Eridu site, and four wetland marsh areas. Ur and the marshes can be added to a heritage itinerary. Access and conditions can change, so we confirm each stop with you before your trip.
Official source (checked 30/10/2026): whc.unesco.org