On our adventures we want our groups to get the cultural feel for the areas that we visit and also see the ancient ruins and sites along with the mountains and deserts. Also in such areas in Afghanistan and Iraq these days, safety on our adventures has become a major priority. We have added the Royal tombs of the brief monarchy of Iraq in Baghdad and now the Ziggurat of Agargouf and the Minaret of Samarra and and adjacent Royal palace are back on our schedules. The tours in 2018 were very successful and for 2019 we have a full programme beginning in March. As this coming year progresses we hope to add an extra day or two in the north to revisit Assyrian sites and the Christian monasteries.