Day-by-Day Itinerary

Phase 1: Afghanistan – The Land of Resilience (Days 1–10)

• Day 1: Arrival in Kabul – Airport transfer, orientation, and sunset at Bibi Mahru Hill.

• Day 2: Herat’s Blue Wonders – Flight to Herat. Visit the Great Mosque of Herat and the ancient Citadel (Qala Iktyaruddin).

• Day 3: The Silk Road Heritage – Exploring the Minarets of Goharshad and the traditional glass-blowing workshops of Herat.

• Day 4: Into the Mountains (Bamyan) – Flight to Bamyan. Standing before the majestic Buddha Niches (UNESCO).

• Day 5: Band-e Amir National Park – Discovering the six deep blue, crystal-clear lakes surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.

• Day 6: Ghorghori & Local Immersion – A cultural day visiting local communities and historical caves in the Bamyan valley.

• Day 7: Return to Kabul – Exploring the National Museum of Afghanistan and the legendary Bird Market (Ka Farushi).

• Day 8: Mazar-i-Sharif (The Blue Mosque) – Flight to the North. Visit the stunning Shrine of Hazrat Ali.

• Day 9: Ancient Balkh – Exploring the "Mother of Cities." Visit the No Gumbad Mosque and the ancient walls of Balkh.

• Day 10: Departure to Iran – Final wrap-up in Kabul and flight/transfer to Mashhad, Iran.

Phase 2: Iran – The Persian Splendor (Days 11–20)

• Day 11: Mashhad (Spiritual Heart) – Visit the Imam Reza Holy Shrine, one of the largest and most ornate religious sites in the world.

• Day 12: Shiraz (The City of Poets) – Flight to Shiraz. Experience the "Pink Mosque" (Nasir al-Mulk) at sunrise.

• Day 13: Persepolis & The Necropolis – Stand in the heart of the Achaemenid Empire at the UNESCO-listed Persepolis.

• Day 14: To Isfahan via Pasargadae – Visit the Tomb of Cyrus the Great. Evening walk by the historic Si-o-se-pol Bridge.

• Day 15: Isfahan (Half the World) – Explore Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Ali Qapu Palace, and the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.

• Day 16: Armenian Quarter (Jolfa) – Visit the Vank Cathedral and the vibrant handicraft bazaar of Isfahan.

• Day 17: Tehran (The Modern Pulse) – Flight/Drive to Tehran. Visit the Golestan Palace and the Treasury of National Jewels.

• Day 18: Tehran’s Mountains & Markets – Exploring Tajrish Bazaar and the mountainside retreat of Darband.

• Day 19: Guilan (The Caspian Jungle) – Drive to the green North. Visit the historic stepped village of Masouleh.

• Day 20: Departure to Pakistan – Return to Tehran and flight to Lahore or Islamabad.

Phase 3: Pakistan – Peaks of the World (Days 21–30)

• Day 21: Lahore (Mughal Heritage) – Visit the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque. Evening at the Wagah Border Ceremony.

• Day 22: The Walled City – Exploring the narrow streets, spice markets, and Wazir Khan Mosque in Old Lahore.

• Day 23: Drive to Islamabad – Visit the Salt Mines of Khewra en route to the capital. Sunset at Faisal Mosque.

• Day 24: Karakoram Highway (KKH) – Start the epic drive on the highest paved road in the world towards Chilas.

• Day 25: The Majesty of Hunza – Drive to Hunza Valley. Views of Rakaposhi (7,788m) and the meeting point of 3 mountain ranges.

• Day 26: Altit & Baltit Forts – Exploring 700-year-old Silk Road history and the legendary longevity of the Hunza people.

• Day 27: Attabad Lake & Hussaini Bridge – Boating on the turquoise lake and walking the world’s most dangerous suspension bridge.

• Day 28: Khunjerab Pass (The China Border) – Reaching the highest border crossing in the world (4,693m).

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• Day 29: Return to Islamabad – Flight from Gilgit to the capital. Farewell dinner and shopping at Jinnah Super.

• Day 30: Final Departure – Airport transfer for your flight home.