Ziyarat · UK departures
Ziyarat tours from the UK
Flights, ziyarat visas, Haram-close hotels and an experienced UK scholar — the shrines of Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiya, Samarra, Mashhad and Qom, arranged for you. From £1,190 per person.
Choose your Ziyarat
Three ways to perform Ziyarat — every one all-inclusive.
Iraq Ziyarat
- Return flights from the UK to Najaf/Baghdad
- Iraq ziyarat visa arranged
- Hotels within reach of the Haram in each city
- Ziyarat of Imam Ali (Najaf) & Imam Hussain (Karbala)
- Kadhimiya & Samarra shrine visits
- Experienced UK group leader (aalim)
Iraq & Iran Ziyarat
- Return flights + internal flights/transfers
- Iraq & Iran ziyarat visas arranged
- Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiya & Samarra (Iraq)
- Mashhad (Imam Reza) & Qom (Iran)
- Full-board catering throughout
- UK scholar & group leader guiding the ziyarat
VIP Ziyarat
- Direct flights, premium cabins available
- Fast-track visa handling
- 5★ hotels steps from the Haram in each city
- Private VIP coaches & meet-and-greet
- Private guided ziyarat with a scholar
- Smaller, premium group with concierge care
From prices are per person, based on 2–4 sharing. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and visa timings — register your interest early to secure your place and lock today's price.
Travel together
Upcoming group departures
Travel in a supported UK group with a scholar at every shrine. Dates below are indicative and fill quickly — register early to reserve your place and lock today's price.
Indicative departures — exact dates confirm closer to travel around the Islamic calendar and UK school holidays. Private family groups can depart on dates of your choosing.
Your ziyarat, shrine by shrine
From Najaf to Karbala — and on to Mashhad
Begin at the shrine of Imam Ali (as) in Najaf al-Ashraf, and the vast Wadi-us-Salaam cemetery.
The heart of the ziyarat — the shrines of Imam Hussain (as) and Hazrat Abbas (as), and the sacred ground between them.
Visit the shrines of the Imams in Kadhimiya (Baghdad) and Samarra, with every transfer arranged.
On combined tours, travel on to Iran for the shrine of Imam Reza (as) in Mashhad and Hazrat Masuma (as) in Qom.
Everything taken care of
What every Ziyarat tour includes
Frequently asked
Ziyarat from the UK — your questions answered
What is Ziyarat and which shrines will I visit?+
Ziyarat is a pilgrimage to the holy shrines of the Ahlul Bayt and the Imams. Our Iraq tours visit Najaf (Imam Ali as), Karbala (Imam Hussain as and Hazrat Abbas as), Kadhimiya and Samarra. Combined Iraq & Iran tours add Mashhad (Imam Reza as) and Qom (Hazrat Masuma as).
How much does a Ziyarat tour from the UK cost?+
An 8-night Iraq ziyarat starts from around £1,190pp, a 12-night combined Iraq & Iran ziyarat from around £1,990pp, and a 5★ Haram-view VIP ziyarat from around £2,890pp. Every tour includes flights, visas, hotels, catering, transfers and a UK group leader.
Do you arrange the Iraq and Iran visas?+
Yes — the ziyarat visa for Iraq, and the Iranian visa for combined tours, are arranged as part of your package. You simply provide passport scans and photos; we handle the rest and brief you before departure.
Will there be a scholar or group leader (aalim)?+
Every group travels with an experienced, UK-based group leader and a scholar who recites the ziyarat, leads the a'maal and guides you in English and Urdu — so first-time pilgrims and elderly travellers feel fully supported.
Are the hotels close to the shrines?+
Yes — we choose hotels within comfortable reach of the Haram in each city, and our VIP tour offers 5★ Haram-view hotels just steps away, so you can walk to prayers and visit the shrines whenever you wish.
Is it safe to travel to Iraq and Iran for Ziyarat?+
Ziyarat to the holy cities is undertaken by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year. We plan every itinerary around current UK FCDO advice, work with established local operators and keep you informed throughout. Please review the live advisory badge above and speak to our team.
Can I pay a deposit and settle the balance later?+
Yes — secure your ziyarat place with a deposit and pay the balance in instalments, with the final payment due 12 weeks before departure. We accept debit/credit cards, PayPal and UK bank transfer.
"They arranged every visa, hotel and transfer, and recited the ziyarat with us at every shrine. A journey of the heart, made easy."
— Verified UK ziyarat pilgrim