Historical Exploration

Duration

15 Days

The Historical Exploration package is a comprehensive 15-day tour designed for those passionate about delving deep into Afghanistan’s rich and varied history. Starting in Kabul, this tour takes you through the historical highlights of the capital before heading to Bamyan, where the iconic Buddhas and Band-e Amir National Park await. The journey continues with a visit to Samangan, known for the ancient Takht-i-Rustam, a Buddhist stupa-monastery complex.

You’ll then explore the ancient city of Balkh, once a center of Zoroastrianism and later an important Islamic cultural hub, before heading to Mazar-I Sharif to visit the stunning Blue Mosque. The tour also includes stops in Herat and Kandahar, two cities steeped in history and culture. In Herat, you’ll explore the Herat Citadel and the Friday Mosque, while in Kandahar, you’ll visit the Shrine of the Cloak of the Prophet Mohammed and the Mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Durrani, the founder of modern Afghanistan.

The tour concludes with a visit to the Panjshir Valley, a place of natural beauty and historical significance, particularly as the resting place of Ahmad Shah Massoud. This package offers a deep and immersive exploration of Afghanistan’s historical and cultural treasures, combined with stunning natural landscapes.

  • Drive to Bamyan (approx. 5 hours)
  • Visit the Buddhas of Bamyan
  • Evening visit to the ruins of Shahr-e Gholghola
  • Overnight in Bamyan
  • Full-day visit to Band-e Amir
  • Explore the series of natural lakes and enjoy a boat ride
  • Overnight in Bamyan
  • Visit the Dragon Valley (Dara-e Ajdaha)
  • Explore the Kakrak Valley Caves and petroglyphs
  • Overnight in Bamyan
  • Drive to Samangan (approx. 6 hours)
  • Visit the Takht-i-Rustam (a Buddhist stupa-monastery complex)
  • Overnight in Samangan
  • Drive to Mazar-I Sharif (approx. 2 hours)
  • Visit the Blue Mosque (Shrine of Hazrat Ali)
  • Explore local markets and surrounding historical sites
  • Overnight in Mazar-I Sharif
  • Day trip to Balkh, the ancient city (approx. 1 hour)
  • Visit the ruins of ancient Balkh, including the Bala Hissar and ancient Buddhist stupas
  • Explore the Shrine of Khwaja Abu Nasr Parsa
  • Return to Mazar-I Sharif for the night
  • Overnight in Mazar-I Sharif
  • Flight to Herat
  • Visit the Herat Citadel (Qala Ikhtyaruddin)
  • Explore the Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid)
  • Overnight in Herat
  • Visit the Mausoleum of Gowhar Shad
  • Explore the Musalla Complex and the Minarets of Herat
  • Visit the Timurid-era tomb of Jami
  • Overnight in Herat

 

  • Flight to Kandahar
  • Visit the Shrine of the Cloak of the Prophet Mohammed
  • Explore the Chilzina and the Kandahar Citadel
  • Overnight in Kandahar
  • Visit the Mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Durrani, founder of modern Afghanistan
  • Explore the Kandahar Bazaar and surrounding cultural sites
  • Overnight in Kandahar
  • Flight back to Kabul
  • Visit the Gardens of Babur
  • Free time for exploration or shopping
  • Overnight in Kabul
  • Full-day excursion to the Panjshir Valley
  • Return to Kabul for the night
  • Overnight in Kabul
  • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight

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