- Heritage
- 4 days
- Accessibiliy
- Tour guide
- $1650
Description
Historical Landmarks Balkh
From the noisy city, busy roads and modern buildings of
the capital, Kabul to the calm environment and clear atmosphere of the balkh ruins which date back to 3000BC from now. The
confidence in the security encourages us to visit any single historical site
within Balkh province, where the history of Afghanistan begins.
On this very special Historical Landmarks Balkh Tour, we assure you that you will enjoy the trip to Afghanistan with Afghan Adventures Travel & Tours Company.
..What's Include
- All accommodations
- Breakfast
- Lunch & Dinner
- Transport & Transfers
- Guiding
- Entrance fees
- Visa support
What's Excludes
- Visas
- Insurance
- International flights
- Local flights (if requested/needed)
- Tips
Tour Schedule
Day 1 – Kabul to Balkh
Transfer from Kabul International Airport to
one of the hotels and considering the time our trip will start as soon as
possible to leave Kabul for Balkh. After reaching Mazar-i-Sharif the capital of
the province we will check into a hotel. The first place to visit in the city
would be the Blue Mosque (the Shrine of Hazrat Ali, the fourth companion of
Prophet Mohammad pbuh). It is very attractive for visitors from around the
globe.
Day 2 – Ancient city of Balkh
The ancient city of Balkh is located about
23km outside Mazar-i-Sharif and is considered to be one of the oldest cities in
the world. The ruins of the city include the remains of ancient palaces,
temples, and fortifications. Tepe Rustam is an ancient fortress located
just south of Mazar-i-Sharif province. It was built by Alexander the Great and
is said to have been the site of his coronation as the King of Asia. Qala-e-Murghab is a 19th-century fort located
in the heart of Mazar-i-Sharif. It was built by the ruler of the city at the
time to protect against invading forces.
Day 3 – Balkh to Samangan
After breakfast, you will be accompanied by
our guide and driver to Ibak City, the provincial center of Samangan. In this
city, we have an important historical monument which is named Takh-e-Rustam. It
is a rock-curved structure on a low-elevation mountain. Considering the time
during our trip On the NH1 way to Kabul city our tourist guide will try his
best to have some stops for better sightseeing and a comfortable trip.
Day 4 – Samangan to Kabul
After you arrive in Kabul city and the hotel
for the last hours of your trip to Afghanistan, our tour guide will take you
sightseeing in Kabul city if a suitable gap between your arrival and the time
for the transfer to the airport occurs.
End of the Historical Landmarks Balkh Tour.
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