Kabul / Afghanistan

3-Day Cultural Discovery Tour of Kabul

Tour Type: Culture, History & Light Hiking

Transport: Private 4×4 Vehicles or Hiace (depending on group size)

Day 1: Historic Heart of Kabul

• Pickup from hotel or designated location

• Visit Babur’s Gardens (Bagh-e Babur) – the Mughal emperor’s resting place

• Explore Shah-e Doh Shamshira Mosque and nearby Murad Khani Old City

• Visit Kabul Museum and Darul Aman Palace – key historical landmarks

• Lunch at a traditional Afghan restaurant

• Optional stop at Chehel Sotun Palace or view from Tap-e Maranjan

• Return to hotel or guesthouse

• Traditional Afghan dinner with optional live music performance

• Overnight stay in a boutique hotel or cultural guesthouse

Day 2: Mountains, Villages & Handicrafts

• Breakfast and departure to Qargha Lake – enjoy mountain views

• Visit Paghman Gardens – royal retreat with scenic landscape

• Continue to Istalif Village – famous for pottery and blue ceramics

• Traditional lunch in Istalif

• Light hike or scenic stop in Shakar Dara Hills

• Return to Kabul, short stop at local teahouse or café

• Optional visit to Ka Faroshi Bird Market or local bazaar

• Overnight stay at hotel or guesthouse

Day 3: Culture, Spirituality & Shopping

• Breakfast, then visit Sakhi Shrine and Khwaja Rawash Shrine

• Light walk up TV Hill or Wazir Akbar Khan Hill for city views

• Explore Chicken Street – shopping for carpets, antiques, and souvenirs

• Optional visit to Afghan Art Gallery or Book Street

• Lunch at Le Bistro or Afghan Village Restaurant

• Farewell tea with guide

• Drop-off at hotel or Kabul Airport

Included Services:

• All local transport (private 4×4 or Hiace)

• 2 nights accommodation in guesthouses or boutique hotels

• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

• Local English-speaking cultural guide

• Entrance fees to parks and museums

• Optional workshops or cultural activities

• Bottled water and tea service