Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad
You'll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your accommodation in Islamabad. After settling in and getting comfortable, take a short walk around Pakistan's capital city to get oriented. It's a good time to grab lunch or just rest before your tour kicks into full gear tomorrow.
- Start point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan (arrival area)
Optional Activities
- Brief visit to Islamabad
- Day 2
Rawalpindi
Head out to Taxila, which sits about 35km from Islamabad and holds some serious historical weight as a UNESCO site. You'll walk through Sirkap city, Bhir Mound, and check out the Dharma Rajika Stupa and Bahamalai Stupa among other ruins from different settlements. From there, continue to Rawalpindi and spend time at Raja Bazar (famous for its truck decorations) and Saddar Bazaar before heading to dinner and your overnight spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sirkap city ruins
- Visit Bhir Mound
- Visit Dharma Rajika Stupa
- Visit Bahamalai Stupa
- Exploration of old Raja Bazar
- Visit Saddar Bazaar
Landmarks Sirkap Bhir Mound Dharma Rajika Stupa Bahamalai Stupa Raja Bazar Saddar Bazaar 
- Day 3
Lahore
Grab breakfast early, then drive about 114km to Rohtas Fort near Jhelum city. This 16th-century fort built by Raja Todar Mall has impressive defensive walls, big gateways, and substantial bastions worth spending time examining. After exploring the fort in detail, continue on to Lahore, arriving in time for dinner and settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Detailed visit to Rohtas Fort
Landmarks Rohtas Fort 
- Day 4
Lahore
Start your Lahore exploration by walking through both the old and new parts of the city. The Grand Lahore Fort, a UNESCO site from 1566, contains 21 different monuments including Sheesh Mahal and the Summer Palace. Next, head to the Badshahi Mosque right nearby, then move on to Shalimar Gardens, Wazir Khan Mosque, Minar-e-Pakistan, and the Lahore Museum. By evening, take a walk through the bustling Anarkali Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Lahore Fort
- Visit Sheesh Mahal
- Visit Summer Palace
- Visit Kala Burg
- Visit Badshahi Mosque
- Visit Shalimar Gardens
- Visit Wazir Khan Mosque
- Visit Minar-e-Pakistan
- Visit Lahore Museum
- Walk through Anarkali Bazaar
Landmarks Lahore Fort Sheesh Mahal Badshahi Mosque Shalimar Gardens Wazir Khan Mosque Minar-e-Pakistan Lahore Museum Anarkali Bazaar 
- Day 5
Wagah Border
After breakfast, visit the tombs of Empress Noor Jahan and Emperor Jehangir, both important Mughal sites. Then check out Government College Lahore, the GPO building, Montgomery Hall, and Tollinton Market. In the evening, head to Wagah Border to catch the flag-taking ceremony that happens every day, where you'll see the patriotic exchanges between Indian and Pakistani soldiers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit tomb of Empress Noor Jahan
- Visit tomb of Emperor Jehangir
- Visit Government College Lahore
- Visit GPO office
- Visit Montgomery Hall
- Visit Tollinton Market
- Attend flag-taking ceremony at Wagah Border
Landmarks Tomb of Noor Jahan Tomb of Jehangir Government College Lahore Wagah Border - Day 6
Multan
Travel about 261km to Harappa, an ancient Indus Valley Civilization city that dates back to around 2600 BCE. You'll spend time investigating the ruins here and learning about how this settlement developed along the Indus River. Later, head to Multan for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Investigation and observation of Harappa ruins
Landmarks Harappa - Day 7
Bahawalpur
After an early breakfast, explore Multan, known as the City of Shrines because of its location at the crossroads of central, western, and south Asia. You'll visit the Shrines of Bahauddin Zakariya, Shams Tabrez, and Shah Rukn-e-Alam, each architecturally distinct and known for their Sufi music traditions. Spend your free time in Hussain Agahi Bazaar, then travel to Bahawalpur for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya
- Visit Shrine of Shams Tabrez
- Visit Shrine of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
- Exploration of Hussain Agahi Bazaar
Landmarks Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya Shrine of Shams Tabrez Shrine of Shah Rukn-e-Alam Hussain Agahi Bazaar - Day 8
Bahawalpur
Explore Bahawalpur, about 102km from Multan and called the City of Palaces. Visit Darbar Mahal, Noor Mahal, and Sadiq Ghar Palace to see the architectural style of the region. After lunch, head out to Derawar Fort in the Cholistan Desert, check the museum there, and walk through local markets to look at handicrafts and artifacts before your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Darbar Mahal
- Visit Noor Mahal
- Visit Sadiq Ghar Palace
- Visit Derawar Fort
- Visit Museum
- Explore local market for handicrafts and artifacts
Landmarks Darbar Mahal Noor Mahal Sadiq Ghar Palace Derawar Fort - Day 9
Islamabad
On your way back toward Islamabad, stop at Khewra Salt Mines, an underground city that's still functioning today. You'll walk through an underground mosque, ponds, restaurants, palaces, caves, and bridges all carved from salt. Before leaving, head to the nearby town bazaar to pick up salt souvenirs and other local items.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Khewra Salt Mines
- Exploration of underground mosque
- Exploration of underground ponds
- Exploration of underground restaurants
- Exploration of underground palaces
- Exploration of underground caves
- Exploration of underground bridge
- Visit nearby town bazaar for salt artifacts
Landmarks Khewra Salt Mines - Day 10
Islamabad
You'll be transferred to Islamabad Airport for your departure flight. The tour comes to an end as you head home, and you'll leave with memories of Pakistan's historical sites and local culture.
- End point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan (departure area)
