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The 13 Best Day Trips from Simele

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Simele, Iraq, led by Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Mosul, Erbil. The closest is Sīnah, about 25 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Simele at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah63 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Mosul63 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Erbil127 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Al Qāmishlī145 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Cizre79 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Sīnah18 km E25 minHalf-day trip
Silopi55 km NW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Siirt144 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
'Ākra93 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Zaxo35 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Nusaybin147 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Hakkâri112 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Midyat148 km NW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Simele

  1. 1

    Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south of Simele2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for الدواسة.

  2. 2

    Mosul, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south of Simele2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for الدواسة.

  3. 3

    Erbil, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km south-east of Simele4 hr round trip

    Known for الشركة متين سولة.

    Also nearby: Khasnahzān, Baḥarkah.

  4. 4

    Al Qāmishlī, Syria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Simele4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Cizre, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-west of Simele3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Sīnah, Iraq

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km east of Simele50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Silopi, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north-west of Simele2 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Siirt, Turkey

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-west of Simele4 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    'Ākra, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Simele2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Zaxo, Iraq

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-west of Simele1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nusaybin, Turkey

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Simele4 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Hakkâri, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-east of Simele3 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Midyat, Turkey

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-west of Simele4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Simele to Al Mawşil al Jadīdah

A realistic pace for Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, 63 km from Simele. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Simele
  2. 09:45Arrive in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00الدواسة
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
  6. 15:45Head back to Simele
  7. 17:00Home in Simele

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Simele?
The best day trips from Simele are Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Mosul, Erbil, Al Qāmishlī, Cizre. The closest is Sīnah, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Simele?
Sīnah is the closest, 18 km east of Simele, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Simele?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Simele: Sīnah (25 min), Zaxo (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Simele for a day out?
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah is the largest city in day-trip range, 63 km south of Simele and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Simele?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Midyat at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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