Erbil, Iraq
Republic of Iraq
One of Iraq's most visited destinations, offering memorable experiences.
📖 About Erbil
Erbil, also called Hawler, is the capital and most populated city in the Kurdistan Region (KRI) of Iraq and the capital of the Erbil Governorate.
Erbil is described as the region's cultural, economic, industrial, educational and medical hub.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$2,758
$197 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$107 per night
Food & Dining
$43 per day
Local Transport
$18 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Erbil
- Research local customs before traveling
- Compare prices online before booking
- Local food is usually cheaper and more authentic
- Public transportation saves money over taxis
Iraq Facts
🏛️ Capital
Baghdad
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
438,317 km²
📞 Phone Code
+964
💰 Currency
Iraqi dinar
ع.د (IQD)
🗺️ Region
Western Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
6 sites in Iraq
Hatra
A large fortified city under the influence of the Parthian Empire and capital of the first Arab Kingdom, Hatra withstood invasions by the Romans in A....
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The ancient city of Ashur is located on the Tigris River in northern Mesopotamia in a specific geo-ecological zone, at the borderline between rain-fed...
Read More →Samarra Archaeological City
Samarra Archaeological City is the site of a powerful Islamic capital city that ruled over the provinces of the Abbasid Empire extending from Tunisia ...
Read More →Erbil Citadel
Erbil Citadel is a fortified settlement on top of an imposing ovoid-shaped tell (a hill created by many generations of people living and rebuilding on...
Read More →The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities
The Ahwar is made up of seven components: three archaeological sites and four wetland marsh areas in southern Iraq. The archaeological cities of Uruk ...
Read More →Babylon
Situated 85 km south of Baghdad, the property includes the ruins of the city which, between 626 and 539 BCE, was the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Emp...
Read More →2026 Holidays in Iraq
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