Herat ( Afghanistan )

3-Day Tour of Herat – A Journey Through the Timeless Heart of Persian Culture

Departure: From Kabul (by domestic flight)

Transport: Private vehicle (Van)

Tour Type: Heritage, History & Culture

Day 1: Arrival & Historical Core of Herat

Flight from Kabul to Herat

• Airport pickup and hotel/guesthouse check-in

• Visit Herat Citadel (Qala Ikhtiyaruddin) – panoramic views and historical insight

• Lunch at a local Herati restaurant

• Stroll through the Old Herat Bazaar – carpets, saffron, antiques

• Visit Chil Dukhtaran Shrine and historic wooden houses

• Dinner at hotel or local eatery

• Optional short walk or tea in a traditional chaikhana (tea house)

Day 2: Architectural Marvels & Cultural Depth

• Breakfast at hotel

• Visit the Friday Mosque (Masjid Jami) – marvel at blue tilework

• Tour a Tile Workshop – see artisans at work

• Lunch in a garden-style restaurant

• Explore Five Minarets of Herat (Minar-i Musalla)

• Quick visit to Herat Museum and nearby caravanserai ruins

• Attend a Sufi music gathering or cultural event (if available)

• Dinner with live Afghan classical music performance

• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 3: Rural Excursion & Return to Kabul

• Early drive to Guzara District – see Timurid-era bridges and shrines

• Continue to Zinda Jan for views of ancient irrigation systems and rural charm

• Lunch at countryside orchard or guesthouse

• Return to Hotel room

• Quick shopping stop for carpets, pottery, saffron, turquoise

• Transfer to Herat Airport

• Evening flight back to Kabul

Included Services:

• Roundtrip Kabul–Herat flights

• Local transport with driver

• 2 nights accommodation

• All meals (3 per day)

• Entrance fees to all sites

• English-speaking cultural guide

• Bottled water & travel essentials