Itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival in Kabul
Welcome at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Cultural orientation and a visit to the Bird Market and Sakhi Shrine.
Overnight in Kabul.
Day 2 – Drive to Bamyan
Road trip to Bamyan with visits to Buddha Niches, Shahr-e-Gholghola, and Shahr-e-Zuhak.
Overnight at Noorbandqala Hotel.
Day 3 – Band-e-Amir National Park
Explore Afghanistan’s first national park. Return to Kabul by evening.
Overnight in Kabul.
Day 4 – Flight to Herat
Flight to Herat. Explore Masjidi Jami, Tile Factory, Citadel, and local bazaar.
Overnight at Istiqlal Hotel.
Day 5 – Herat Heritage Tour & Return to Kabul
Visit Goharshad Tomb, Minarets of Herat, and other sites. Fly back to Kabul.
Overnight in Kabul.
Day 6 – Kabul City Highlights
Visit Shah Do Shamshira Mosque, Babur Gardens, Bibi Mehro Hill, and more.
Overnight in Kabul.
Day 7 – Departure
Airport transfer and farewell.
Travel Tips:
– Dress Code: Traditional attire is appreciated
– Photography: Ask before taking photos; avoid sensitive areas
– Hydration: Only drink bottled water
– Currency: Exchange via your guide
– Interactions: Friendly locals, but share details cautiously
– Kabul: Babur Gardens, Shah Do Shamshira Mosque, Sakhi Shrine, Bird Market, Kabul Museum, Old Bazaar
– Bamyan: Buddha Niches, Shahr-e-Gholghola, Shahr-e-Zuhak, Band-e-Amir National Park
– Herat: Masjidi Jami, Citadel of Herat, Minarets, Tile Factory, Herat Bazaar, Tomb of Goharshad
– 6 nights accommodation
– English-speaking guide
– All ground and air transportation (incl. domestic flights)
– All meals
– Entrance fees
– Local SIM card
– Airport pick-up/drop-off
– International airfare
– Visa costs
– Optional extensions
– Personal expenses
Base yourself in Kabul for seven days—sampling the Bird Market and Sakhi Shrine—while venturing by road to Bamyan for the Buddha niches and the citadels of Shahr‑e‑Gholghola and Shahr‑e‑Zuhak, plus a detour to the sapphire lakes of Band‑e‑Amir National Park.
A quick flight reveals Herat’s Masjidi Jami, tile workshops, citadel, bazaar, Goharshad’s Tomb and towering minarets before you return to see Kabul’s Shah Do Shamshira Mosque, Babur Gardens and Bibi Mehro Hill and depart on Day 7.
