Itinerary
- Day 1
Karachi
You'll be picked up from Karachi airport and taken to your hotel to settle in. After getting comfortable, spend the day checking out the National Museum to see Pakistan's cultural heritage, then head to the Mohammad Ali Jinnah Mausoleum. In the afternoon, you can choose between relaxing at Clifton Beach or visiting the Manghopir hot sulphur springs. By evening, try some of the city's diverse restaurants for dinner.
Included Activities
- Karachi city and surroundings tour
- National Museum visit
- Mohammad Ali Jinnah Mausoleum visit
- Manghopir Sufi Shrine and hot sulphur springs
Optional Activities
- Clifton Beach visit
- Restaurant dining in Karachi
Landmarks National Museum Mohammad Ali Jinnah Mausoleum Manghopir Sufi Shrine Clifton Beach - Day 2
Karachi to Hyderabad
Travel to Hyderabad with several stops along the way. Start at the Chaukundi Tombs to see their unique stone carvings found nowhere else in the Islamic world. Then visit the Shah Jahan Mosque in Thatta, followed by the Makli Necropolis, which covers around 10 kilometers and holds up to 1 million tombs built over 400 years. Before reaching Hyderabad, stop at Kinjhar Lake, Pakistan's largest freshwater lake and an important wildlife sanctuary with numerous bird species and a fishing community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chaukundi Tombs visit
- Shah Jahan Mosque visit
- Makli Necropolis visit
- Kinjhar Lake visit
Landmarks Chaukundi Tombs Shah Jahan Mosque Makli Necropolis Kinjhar Lake 
- Day 3
Hyderabad
Explore the traditional handicrafts industries of Hala and Bhit Shah by visiting family-owned craft workshops. You'll see artisans create glazed ceramics, earthenware, and terracotta using signature colors like cobalt blue and turquoise in a style called 'Kashi Kari'. Take part in a pottery workshop to make your own piece. After that, visit the shrine of Sindhi Sufi Poet Shah Abdul Latif-Bhittai in Bhit Shah, then learn about Ajrak, the traditional block-printed cloth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hala handicraft workshops visit
- Pottery workshop participation
- Bhit Shah shrine visit
- Ajrak factory visit
Optional Activities
- Handicraft purchases from local artisans
Landmarks Bhit Shah - Day 4
Hyderabad to Sehwan
Visit the impressive Ranikot Fort, also called the Great Wall of Sindh. With its 32km circumference, it's the world's largest fort, and its 30-foot-high ramparts compare to China's Great Wall. Explore the walls and take photos before heading to Sehwan, home to the revered shrine of 13th-century Sufi Saint Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rainkot Fort visit and exploration
Landmarks Ranikot Fort Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Shrine - Day 5
Sehwan to Larkana
Travel to Manchar Lake to meet the Mohana tribe, descendants of the first Indus Valley inhabitants who live in houseboats and practice traditional cormorant fishing. Hire their boats to explore the lake if weather permits, supporting their livelihood. Then head to Mohenjo Daro, the UNESCO World Heritage site and center of the Indus Civilization from the 3rd-2nd millennia BC, where you'll see evidence of South Asia's first urbanized city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boating with the Mohanas tribe on Manchar Lake
- Mohenjo Daro archaeological site visit
Landmarks Manchar Lake Mohenjo Daro - Day 6
Larkana to Sukkur
Start in Larkana, home of the famous Bhutto family who led the Pakistan Peoples Party since 1967. Visit the impressive Bhutto Family Mausoleum. As you travel to Sukkur, stop at Kot Diji Fort, an important Harappa site from 3000-2600 BC, dramatically situated at the foot of the Rohri Hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bhutto Family Mausoleum visit
- Kot Diji Fort visit
Landmarks Bhutto Family Mausoleum Kot Diji Fort - Day 7
Sukkur
Begin at Sadhu Belo island, home to highly revered Hindu temples including Teerath Asthan, Pakistan's largest Hindu temple. Enjoy a boat ride on the Sukkur River where you might spot endangered Indus River dolphins. Climb the 84 steps of Masoon Shah Jo Minaro Tower, the former highest point in Sukkur, for rewarding views of the city before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sadhu Belo island visit
- Hindu temple visits including Teerath Asthan
- Boat safari to Sukkur island
- Masoon Shah Jo Minaro Tower visit
Landmarks Sadhu Belo Teerath Asthan Masoon Shah Jo Minaro Tower - Day 8
Sukkur to Bahawalpur
Travel to Bahawalpur, founded in 1748 as the capital of the independent princely state ruled by the Abassi family. On the way, visit the Bhong Mosque, an architectural marvel with unique design elements from Lahore, Iran, Spain, and Turkey. The mosque won the Aga Khan award for architecture in 1986 after 50 years of construction.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bhong Mosque visit
Landmarks Bhong Mosque 
- Day 9
Bahawalpur
Drive into the Cholistan Desert to visit the magnificent Derawar Fort with approximately 40 bastions standing 30 feet high and a 1.5km circumference. Built by the Nawab of Bahawalpur in 1733, it stands as a hallmark of the city. Explore the Derawar Mosque from 1844 with three domes and two minarets, then visit the royal graveyard of the Abbasi family. Return to Bahawalpur, stopping at the Bibi Jaiwandi Tomb in Ucch along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Derawar Fort visit
- Derawar Mosque visit
- Nawabs of Bahawalpur tombs visit
- Bibi Jaiwandi Tomb visit
Optional Activities
- Camel safari in the Cholistan Desert around Derawar Fort - US$65
Landmarks Derawar Fort Derawar Mosque Bibi Jaiwandi Tomb - Day 10
Bahawalpur to Multan
Explore the cultural and architectural heritage of Bahawalpur, founded in 1748 by Nawab Bahawal Khan. Visit Nur Mahal, the Bahawalpur Mosque, the Museum, and the Bazaar to experience the wealth of culture left by the Nawabs. Later, leave the city and travel to Multan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nur Mahal visit
- Bahawalpur Mosque visit
- Bahawalpur Museum visit
- Bahawalpur Bazaar visit
Landmarks Nur Mahal Bahawalpur Mosque Bahawalpur Museum 
- Day 11
Multan
Spend a full day exploring Multan. Visit the beautiful shrines dedicated to mystics Bahauddin Zakaria, Shah Rukn e Alam, and Shams Tabrez, decorated with glazed blue tiles. Wander through the bustling old city bazaar where artisans create painted camel skin vases and lampshades. Visit the Eidgah Mosque from the 16th-17th century. Spend the evening in Multan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bahauddin Zakaria Shrine visit
- Shah Rukn e Alam Shrine visit
- Shams Tabrez Shrine visit
- Multan old city tour
- Eidgah Mosque visit
- Multan city tour
Optional Activities
- Artisan craft purchases in Multan bazaar
Landmarks Bahauddin Zakaria Shrine Shah Rukn e Alam Shrine Shams Tabrez Shrine Eidgah Mosque - Day 12
Multan to Lahore
Travel toward Lahore with an interesting stop at the Harappa archaeological site, center of the Indus Valley Civilization from 3000 BC. Explore this important historical location before continuing to Lahore, where you'll have a free evening to settle in and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Harappa archaeological site visit
Landmarks Harappa - Day 13
Lahore
Begin exploring Lahore by visiting major monuments. Start at Lahore Fort, a marvel of Mughal architecture built between the 11th-16th centuries, then move to the towering Badshahi Mosque, the world's largest. Visit Jahangir's Tomb, built by Shah Jahan in 1627. Stop at the Lahore Museum to browse artifacts, then head to 'Food Street' in the old town to try the city's culinary diversity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lahore Fort visit
- Badshahi Mosque visit
- Jahangir's Tomb visit
- Lahore Museum visit
- Food Street visit
- Lahore city tour
Landmarks Lahore Fort Badshahi Mosque Jahangir's Tomb Lahore Museum - Day 14
Lahore
Explore Lahore's Old Walled City with its narrow, dimly lit alleys connecting Sarafa Bazaar to Kashmiri Bazaar, where you'll find brass inlay work and local handicrafts. Visit the Shahi Hamam (Royal Bath) and the Wazir Khan Mosque. Head to the Wagah border with India to watch the elaborate daily flag lowering ceremony, a dramatic military drill symbolizing 60 years of rivalry between the two nations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Old Walled City tour
- Shahi Hamam visit
- Wazir Khan Mosque visit
- Wagah border flag lowering ceremony
Optional Activities
- Sarafa Bazaar shopping
- Kashmiri Bazaar shopping
Landmarks Shahi Hamam Wazir Khan Mosque Wagah Border - Day 15
Lahore to Islamabad
Travel to Islamabad with important stops along the way. Visit Rohtas Fort, built in 1540 by Sher Shah Suri as an imposing historical monument, originally garrisoned with around 12,000 men to control the Ghakkar tribe and protect the Grand Trunk Road. Explore Khewra Salt Mine with a guided train ride through the complex, discovering chambers with different salt colors, formations, and an underground mosque. Arrive in Islamabad for a free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rohtas Fort visit
- Khewra Salt Mine guided train ride and exploration
Landmarks Rohtas Fort Khewra Salt Mine - Day 16
Islamabad
Enjoy a full day exploring Islamabad and its surroundings. The city offers contrasts with green avenues, hill views, and busy city life. Visit the old city of Rawalpindi, the Daman e Koh viewpoint for panoramic views, and the impressive Shah Faisal Mosque, one of the world's largest. Make a short drive to explore the Taxila Museum with artifacts dating back over 2,000 years, and visit the remains of Jaulian Monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rawalpindi old city tour
- Daman e Koh viewpoint visit
- Shah Faisal Mosque visit
- Taxila Museum visit
- Jaulian Monastery visit
- Islamabad city tour
Landmarks Rawalpindi Daman e Koh Shah Faisal Mosque Taxila Museum Jaulian Monastery - Day 17
Islamabad to Departure
Your final day includes free time in Islamabad until your airport transfer. Relax, do last-minute shopping, or explore any areas you might have missed. You'll be transferred to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time in Islamabad
