Iraq to Alexandria

Located along the Tigris River, Baghdad is the capital of the Republic of Iraq. The city was founded in the 8th century, and presently is well known across the world for its rich historical past and beautiful culture. The Tigris River divides the place in exact half, with eastern part known as Risafa and western one known as Karkh. The city is known as one of the hottest cities in the world. Today owing to its rich illustrious history, Baghdad is honoured as one of the greatest and richest centres of learning in Islamic world. The safest method of transportation in this city is helicopter; otherwise cars, rhinos and free shuttle buses serve the purpose of commuting within the city. There is a wide range of tourist attractions in Baghdad. Cultural sites, historical monuments, modern infrastructure etc form the eye catching assets of the city. The national museum of Iraq is an important and foremost tourist attraction here. The museum stores a vast assortment of ancient manuscripts and historical relics. A marvellous piece of architecture is AL Khadimiyan, that displays a fine blend of many old architectural styles in its built up. Similarly, the Abbasid Palace, an ancient architectural masterpiece heaved with historical heritage is another thing where millions of tourists hurl annually. Various other important and famous tourist attractions include Baghdad Zoo, AL Zawra Park, AL Shaheed Monument, Al Jundi AL Majhool Monument, Kahramana and the 40 thieves square and many more. Located within close proximity to nature, and laid with countless facilities and services, there are a number of hotels, falling in all price ranges in Baghdad. World class room amenities, a dedicated room service, car rental, concierge services, car parking and currency exchange are just few of the services which Baghdad hotels offer. Palestine International Hotel, Al Mansour Hotel, Babylon Hotel, Kandeel Hotel, Ambassador Hotel and Palm Beach Hotel are few famous accommodation sources. Drafting a trip to Baghdad is hard work, but with MakeMyTrip it is the work of just one click. MakeMyTrip.com is India's leading travel portal, where you can get best online booking with cheap flight tickets, affordable car services, knowledgeable tour guides and also several seasonal discounts. Just log onto MakeMyTrip.com and organize your trip with the help of their expert tour planner. WARNING- Baghdad is surely a beautiful place. Nonetheless it should be kept in mind that this place is not safe for vacations and trips. Plan a trip to Baghdad at your own Risk.

‘The Pearl of the Mediterranean’- Alexandria lies picturesquely on the coast of Mediterranean Sea. The second largest city in Egypt after Cairo, Alexandria boasts of a glorious history that dates back to 331 BC, the time when Alexander the Great founded it. The majority of the attractions of the city are those, which were established in ancient times. Some of the most poplar among them are Citadel of Qaitbay, Kom el-Shouqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman Theatre and Presidential Palace. With a spellbinding collection of more than 1800 archaeological artefacts that belong to the Graeco-Roman period and Coptic and Islamic era, the Alexandria National Museum stands as one of the most amazing attractions of the city. Other interesting museums of the city are Graeco-Roman Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and Royal Jewellery Museum. The presence of gorgeous bays and harbours adds immeasurable beauty to this city. The harbour of Abu-Qir and the crescent-shaped Alexandrian Eastern Harbour are the most ideal ones to visit. What’s more, the long coastal stretch from Maamoura in the east to the Agamy Beach in the west of Alexandria is speckled with a number of beaches that tempt tourists from all over the world. MakeMyTrip offers a range of Alexandria tour packages for making travel and stay convenient for visitors.