8-Day Cultural Tour of Afghanistan

(Kabul • Ghazni • Bamyan • Band-e-Amir • Mazar-e-Sharif • Balkh)

Discover Afghanistan’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes on this 8-day / 7-night journey. From the turquoise lakes of Band-e-Amir National Park to the ancient Silk Road city of Balkh, the magnificent Blue Mosque of Mazar-e-Sharif, and the legendary valleys of Bamyan, this tour is the perfect blend of culture, history, and adventure.

🗓 Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Kabul
• Welcome at Kabul International Airport
• Transfer to hotel & trip briefing
• Overnight in Kabul

Day 2 – Kabul → Ghazni
• Drive to Ghazni, once a great capital of the Islamic Golden Age
• Visit the Ghazni Minarets, citadel, and historic monuments
• Overnight in Ghazni

Day 3 – Ghazni → Bamyan
• Scenic drive into central Afghanistan
• Arrive in Bamyan, check into hotel
• Evening walk in Bamyan valley

Day 4 – Bamyan & Band-e-Amir
• Explore Bamyan’s UNESCO sites: Buddha niches, caves, and valleys
• Excursion to Band-e-Amir National Park, Afghanistan’s first national park and one of its natural wonders
• Overnight in Bamyan

Day 5 – Bamyan → Mazar-e-Sharif
• Drive north across the mountains into Balkh province
• Evening visit to the Blue Mosque square
• Overnight in Mazar-e-Sharif

Day 6 – Mazar-e-Sharif & Balkh
• Explore the Blue Mosque (Shrine of Hazrat Ali)
• Day trip to Balkh, one of the oldest cities in the world and birthplace of Rumi
• Overnight in Mazar-e-Sharif

Day 7 – Fly Mazar-e-Sharif → Kabul
• Morning flight to Kabul
• Afternoon city tour: Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque, Bagh-e-Babur, local bazaars
• Overnight in Kabul

Day 8 – Departure
• Transfer to Kabul International Airport for your flight home

✅ What’s Included
• Accommodation in comfortable hotels (7 nights)
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Private transportation throughout the trip
• Professional local guides
• Entry tickets for sightseeing and monuments
• Domestic flight (Mazar → Kabul)
• Daily water & snacks
• Standard taxes and fees

💰 Tour Price: $1100 (all-inclusive)

🌟 Why Join This Tour?
• Explore Afghanistan’s cultural & natural treasures in one journey
• Visit UNESCO sites, ancient cities & national parks
• Safe, guided experience with all logistics arranged
• Perfect balance of history, culture & adventure
• Limited group size for a personal and authentic journey

✨ Your Afghan adventure awaits — January 2025!