Day 1 Kabul and around
Date: Apr. 1, 2025
Upon arrival at the hotel, there will be a briefing. After that, you will have time to visit the bird market, which is known as the oldest part of Kabul and exhibits birds from all over the world. It’s not only a bird market but also includes blacksmiths, sellers, and old shops. You will see people from different ethnicities and places of Afghanistan there. Afterward, you can visit the Sakhi Shrine, an old mosque with turquoise tiles in the west of Kabul. This place is very sacred to Shia Muslims, who believe it to be the final resting place of Hazrati Ali, the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad.

Overnight at Safi Landmark Hotel

Day 2 Kabul-Bamyan
Date: Apr. 2, 2025
In the early morning, we will leave the hotel and head towards Bamyan. While in Bamyan, we will have time to visit the Buddha Niches. The Buddha statues, which were carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley, were monumental 6th-century statues that were destroyed by the Taliban in March 2001. Shahr-e Gholghola, also known as the City of Screams, is a 13th-century city in Bamyan, Afghanistan, which was conquered by Genghis Khan after months of surrounding. The ruins of Shahr-e Gholghola still remain close to the Bamyan town. Shahr-e Zuhak, also known as The Red City, is historic city ruins in Bamyan, Afghanistan, which was once home to 3,000 people and served as the primary defense for the basin.
Overnight at Royal Hotel

Day 3 Lapis Lazuli Blue lakes of Band-e-Ameer
Date: Apr. 3, 2025
Visit the stunning blue lakes of Band-e-Amir, a series of six deep blue lakes separated by natural dams made of travertine, a mineral deposit. The name Band-e Amir means "Commander's Dam," which is believed by some to be a reference to Ali, the first Imam of Muslims (Shias) and the fourth Caliph of Islam (to Sunnis). The area is dominated by ethnic Hazaras, who make up around 23% of Afghanistan's population. Band-e Amir was supposed to become Afghanistan's first national park in the 1960s, but this was postponed due to political crises and decades of wars. In 2004, Band-e Amir was submitted for recognition as a World Heritage site. In 2009, Band-e Amir was finally declared Afghanistan's first national park. As of 2013, tourists visit Band-e Amir National Park every year. Journey back to Bamyan and explore this breathtaking natural wonder.

Overnight at Royal Hotel

Day 4 Bamyan to Mazar-e-Sharif
Date: Apr. 4, 2025
Your journey will continue by driving towards the north of Afghanistan, passing through the Hindukush ranges from Salang. Salang is a set of tunnels built by the Soviets in the mid-1960s. At that time, it was the second-longest tunnel in the world. You will reach Mazar-e-Sharif in the evening, passing through 5 provinces: Bamyan, Parwan, Baghlan, Samangan, and Balkh. You will see a lot on this journey.

Overnight at Arsalan Hotel

Day 5 Mazar-e-Sharif –Balkh
Date: Apr. 5, 2025
Remember the following text:
"Journey to Balkh, an ancient city and the center of Buddhism, Sufism, and Zoroastrianism in what is now northern Afghanistan. While in Balkh, you can visit the Haji Piyada Mosque (the walking pilgrim), the Tomb of Rabia Balkhi, a semi-legendary figure of Persian literature who was possibly the first woman poet in the history of New Persian poetry, Khoja Parsa Mosque, and Bala Hisar, the ancient citadel built by Alexander the Great when he destroyed the Kurush (Persian empire) and crossed Amu Darya (Oxus River) in early 330. He then married Rukhshana (Ruxana) in Bacteria (Balkh) and Ummul-Bilad (Mother of the cities) to Arabs.
In the afternoon, it is time to visit the Blue Tiled Mosque of Ali in Mazar-e-Sharif and the shrine of Hazrat Ali. This is one of the most famous and beautiful sacred sites in the Islamic world. The exquisitely patterned decoration of the shrine is set in an expansive white marble courtyard. Add the great flocks of white doves, and a dazzling blue sky, and you have one of the best photo locations in all of Central Asia."

Overnight at Arsalan Hotel

Day 6 Mazar-e-Sharif and Samangan
Date: Apr. 6, 2025
The Takht-i Rustam (Haibak) is a hilltop settlement and archaeological site located in Afghanistan, in the Takht-i Rustam area. The site is named after Rustam, a king in Persian mythology. It is situated north of the Hindu Kush passes and is known for its Buddhist caves and stupas. The caves, carved out of rocks, were inhabited by Buddhists, and there is a Buddhist stupa in the form of a mound at this location. This site represents an early example of Buddhist architecture in Afghanistan.

Overnight at Arsalan Hotel




Day 7 Kabul and around
Date: Apr. 7, 2025
Flight to Kabul in the morning. We will visit the Shah-Do Shamshira (the king with two swords) Mosque at the heart of Kabul city. It was built by King Amanullah Khan in memory of the Arab King who forced Kabul people into Islam in the early 683 with his two swords. In the afternoon, we will visit the Gardens of Babur, locally called Bagh-e Babur, a historic park in Kabul and the last resting place of the first Mughal emperor Babur. The gardens are believed to have been developed around 1528 when Babur ordered the construction of an 'avenue garden' in Kabul, described in detail in his memoirs, the Baburnama. Lastly, we will take you for an overall view of Kabul city at Bibi Mahro Hills. In the afternoon, there will be a flight to Herat.
Overnight at Sadaf Hotel

Day 8 Herat and Around
Date: Apr. 8, 2025
First, we will visit the Masjidi Jami or Friday Mosque, which was built by the Ghurid ruler Ghiyas ad-Din Ghori in 1200 (597 AH). After his death, the building was continued by his brother and successor, Muhammad of Ghor. We will also make a short visit to the Tile factory of Herat. Later, we will have time to explore Herat citadel, which dates back to 330 BC when Alexander the Great and his army arrived in what is now Afghanistan after the Battle of Gaugamela. The citadel has been used as a headquarters by many empires over the last 2,000 years. It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times over the centuries. In the afternoon, we will take a look around Herat Bazaar.
Overnight at Sadaf Hotel

Day 9 Herat –Kabul
Date: Apr. 9, 2025
Tomb of Goharshad and Minarets of Herat, a much larger complex the Mosque and Madrassa of Gawharshad. However, those architectural monuments were dynamited by officers of the British Indian Army in 1885, to prevent its use as a fortress if a Russian army tried to invade India. But hopefully, the Tomb and minarets are still standing. In the afternoon we will guide you to Guzargah Mosque and Puli Malaan, the fine old 22-arched bridge, believed to have been constructed by the Seljuks in the early 12th century. Local believe it is built by two sisters named Bibi Hur and Bibi Noor. Flight to Kabul in the late afternoon.

Overnight at Safi Landmark Hotel

Day 10 Fly back (Good-bye)
Date: Apr. 10, 2025
We will make sure to drop you at the airport on-time in order to
make your flight back home.