Itinerary
- Day 1
Lahore
Start your first day in Lahore by heading to Shalimar Gardens, a UNESCO Heritage Site where you'll walk through terraced lawns and fountains that showcase Mughal garden design. The gardens are particularly nice in the morning when they're less crowded. Later in the afternoon, drive out to Wagah Border to see the flag lowering ceremony, which happens every evening around sunset. This high-energy border ritual between Pakistan and India involves synchronized soldiers performing dramatic kicks and gate closures that draw crowds from both sides.
- Start point
- Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (Your Hotel in Lahore, 06:30 - 07:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Faletti's Hotel Lahore)
Included Activities
- City tour of Lahore
- Visit Shalimar Gardens (UNESCO Heritage Site)
- Witness flag lowering ceremony at Wagah Border
Landmarks Shalimar Gardens Wagah Border 
- Day 2
Lahore
Today focuses on Lahore's Mughal period. Begin at Shahi Hammam, an intricate bathhouse with detailed tilework and architecture that gives you a sense of how nobles lived centuries ago. Then visit Lahore Museum to see artifacts from various historical periods, including the famous Fasting Buddha sculpture. After lunch, head to Badshahi Mosque, one of Pakistan's largest religious structures with its red sandstone facade overlooking Lahore Fort. By evening, you'll take a night tour of Lahore Fort where the illuminated walls and courtyards create a completely different atmosphere than daytime visits.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Faletti's Hotel Lahore)
Included Activities
- Visit Shahi Hammam (ancient Mughal-era bathhouse)
- Explore Lahore Museum
- See the Fasting Buddha
- Visit Badshahi Mosque
- Night Tour of Lahore Fort
Landmarks Shahi Hammam Lahore Museum Fasting Buddha Badshahi Mosque Lahore Fort - Day 3
Lahore to Islamabad
Depart Lahore early heading toward Islamabad. Your first stop is Khewra Salt Mine, the oldest and largest in Pakistan, where you'll walk through underground chambers carved from salt deposits. The temperature inside stays cool year-round at around 60°F/15°C. After exploring there, continue to Katas Raj Temple complex, an ancient Hindu site featuring a sacred pond surrounded by small temples and shrines. From there, drive on to Islamabad and check into your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Islamabad Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Khewra Salt Mine and learn about its history and production
- Visit Katas Raj Temple (complex of ancient Hindu temples with sacred pond)
Landmarks Khewra Salt Mine Katas Raj Temple - Day 4
Islamabad
Islamabad's key sites fill this day. Start with Pakistan Monument, which sits against the Margalla Hills backdrop and houses museums covering Pakistan's cultural and political history. Next, visit Lok Virsa Museum to see traditional crafts, textiles, and cultural artifacts representing different regions. Then head to Saidpur Village, a historic area with traditional architecture and a local temple that feels separate from modern Islamabad. End your day at Faisal Mosque, Pakistan's largest mosque, where the white marble structure and prayer halls can accommodate thousands of worshippers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Islamabad Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Pakistan Monument
- Explore Lok Virsa Museum
- Discover Saidpur Village (historic settlement with traditional architecture and local temple)
- Tour Faisal Mosque (largest mosque in Pakistan)
- Enjoy scenic beauty of Margalla Hills
Landmarks Pakistan Monument Lok Virsa Museum Saidpur Village Faisal Mosque Margalla Hills - Day 5
Islamabad to Peshawar
Travel from Islamabad toward Peshawar with stops at Taxila Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showing Buddhist civilization from around 600 BC to 500 AD. You'll explore three main Buddhist areas: Dharmarajika with its stupas, Sirkap with its street layouts, and Jaulian with its monastery ruins and meditation cells. Visit Taxila Museum to see sculptures, coins, and pottery that illustrate the region's significance along ancient trade routes. Afterward, continue driving to Peshawar and settle into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shelton Rezidor Peshawar)
Included Activities
- Visit Taxila Archaeological Site (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Taxila Museum
- Visit Dharmarajika Buddhist site
- Visit Sirkap Buddhist site
- Visit Jaulian Buddhist site
Landmarks Taxila Archaeological Site Taxila Museum Dharmarajika Sirkap Jaulian 
- Day 6
Peshawar
Get to know Peshawar's history and character today. Start at Peshawar Museum where you'll find archaeological pieces and cultural exhibits reflecting the city's past. Then spend time wandering through traditional bazaars, including Qissa Khwani Bazaar where merchants sell spices, textiles, and handicrafts. You'll also check out Masjid Mohabat Khan with its blue tile work, walk past Sethi House showcasing traditional architecture, and follow the Heritage Trail connecting various historical sites throughout the old city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shelton Rezidor Peshawar)
Included Activities
- Visit Peshawar Museum
- Explore vibrant markets and historic bazaars
- Visit Qissa Khwani Bazaar
- Visit Masjid Mohabat Khan
- Visit Sethi House
- Explore Heritage Trail
Landmarks Peshawar Museum Qissa Khwani Bazaar Masjid Mohabat Khan Sethi House - Day 7
Peshawar to Swat
Depart Peshawar heading toward Swat. Stop at Takht Bhai Buddhist Site where you'll see well-preserved ruins of monasteries and stupas set on a hillside, plus meditation cells carved into rock. Make brief stops at Shingardhar Stupa and Ghagligai Buddha before arriving in Swat. The landscape here changes noticeably as you approach the valley, with green hills and terraced farming becoming more visible. Check into your hotel in Swat for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swat Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Takht Bhai Buddhist Site (ancient Buddhist monasteries and stupas)
- Visit Meditation Cells of Takht i Bhai
- Stop at Shingardhar Stupa
- Stop at Ghagligai Buddha
Landmarks Takht Bhai Buddhist Site Shingardhar Stupa Ghagligai Buddha 
- Day 8
Swat
Swat offers both natural scenery and historical sites. Visit Saidu Sharif Stupa, an important Buddhist archaeological site, then explore Barikot Buddha and various other stupas throughout the valley region. Stop at Swat Museum to see artifacts and archaeological finds from Buddhist periods. Spend the afternoon walking around the valley itself, which has gained popularity for its mountain views and river scenery. Return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swat Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Saidu Sharif Stupa
- Visit Barikot Buddha
- Visit multiple Buddhist Stupas
- Explore Swat Museum
Landmarks Saidu Sharif Stupa Barikot Buddha Swat Museum - Day 9
Swat to Islamabad
Travel back toward Islamabad from Swat. Along the way, visit Murghzar to see the White Palace, a historical building with unique architectural features and scenic mountain surroundings. After exploring there, continue driving to Islamabad for your final night. In the evening, you'll have a farewell dinner at a local Pakistani restaurant where you can reflect on the cultural and historical experiences from your journey through the ancient Silk Route regions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner at a local Pakistani Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Islamabad Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Murghzar and White Palace (historical building with unique architecture)
Landmarks White Palace - Day 10
Islamabad
This morning, transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your departure. Your journey through Pakistan's ancient Silk Route regions and cultural heritage sites concludes with memories from Lahore's Mughal architecture, Peshawar's bazaars, and Swat's valleys.
- End point
- Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Your Hotel in Islamabad)
Landmarks Islamabad International Airport
