Highlights of Pakistan Tailor-made
Day 1 : To Karachi
Fly to Karachi (a choice of Airlines is avialable, Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines & Turkish Airlines).
Day 2 : Karachi
Upon arrival in Karachi, you will be greeted and transferred to the Mehran Hotel (3*) or similar (check-in from 2pm). After settling in and freshening up, begin your afternoon city tour with visits to the National Museum of Pakistan and the Mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Later, explore the Karachi War Cemetery, a serene site with memorials to soldiers of both World Wars, including a Roll of Honour and the Cross of Sacrifice. Overnight at Karachi B, L, D
Day 3 : To Hyderabad
Depart Karachi after breakfast for the city of Hyderabad. En route, visit Makli Hill, one of the largest necropolises in the world, and the Shah Jahan Mosque in Thatta - an architectural marvel of the Mughal era. You will also stop at the Chaukhandi Tombs and the ancient port city of Bhanbore. Overnight at Hyderabad. B, L, D
Day 4 : To Sehwan
Drive to the imposing Ranikot Fort, with ramparts stretching approximately 32 km - often compared to the Great Wall of China. En route, stop at Amri, a prehistoric urban settlement with characteristic pottery, dating back to 3600 - 3300 BCE. Continue to Sehwan, known for the Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, one of Pakistan’s most revered Sufi saints. Overnight at Sehwan.
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Day 5 : To Larkana via Mohenjo-daro
Before departing Sehwan, visit the remnants of “Alexander’s Fort,” believed to have served Alexander the Great's troops during their return westward to Greece. Proceed to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mohenjo-daro (Mound of the Dead), one of the largest and oldest Indus Valley cities, dating to the third millennium BCE. Visit the archaeological ruins and museum before continuing to Larkana for overnight stay. B, L, D
Day 6 : To Sukkur via Kot Diji
Depart Larkana for Kot Diji Fort, built in 1790 by the Talpur ruler Mir Suhrab Khan, and remarkably well preserved to this day. Continue to Sukkur, the third-largest city in Sindh, noted for British colonial-era infrastructure like the Sukkur Barrage and Lansdowne Bridge. Visit the Minaret of Masum Shah, built in 1607, subject to permission. Overnight Sukkur. B, L, D
Day 7 : To Bahawalpur
Drive north into Punjab province, stopping at the exquisite, award-winning Bhong Mosque, constructed over 50 years as a landmark for Pakistan and honored with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Arrive in Bahawalpur overnight stay. B, L, D
Day 8 : Uch Sharif & Derawar Fort Excursion
Visit the city of Uch Sharif, believed to have been founded by Alexander the Great, and see the Mausoleum of Bibi Jawindi. Continue into the remote Cholistan Desert to explore the imposing Derawar Fort, with its 40 bastions towering over 30 metres. If permitted, also visit the royal tombs of the Nawabs of Bahawalpur. Return to Bahawalpur for overnight.
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Day 9 : To Multan
Begin with a morning tour of Bahawalpur, exploring sites relating to the local Nawabs and a modern-day local market. Drive to Multan, the 'City of Saints', known for its numerous Sufi shrines. Discover the shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya, Multan Fort, and the vibrant Hussaini Aghahi Bazaar, as well as the Old and New Bazaars. Overnight at Multan. B, L, D
Day 10 : To Lahore via Harappa
Depart Multan and travel to Lahore via the archaeological site of Harappa, a Bronze Age fortified city and one of the key urban centres of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2600 BCE). In the evening, enjoy dinner on the rooftop of a restored haveli along Lahore's Fort Road Food Street. Overnight in Lahore
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Day 11 : Lahore
A full-day tour of Lahore includes the Lahore Museum, Badshahi Mosque (one of the world’s largest), and the UNESCO-listed Lahore Fort. After lunch, visit the Wagah Border to witness the iconic Flag Lowering Ceremony. On the way back, stop at the Mughal-era Shalimar Gardens. Overnight at Lahore. B, L, D
Day 12 : Lahore
This morning, visit the British-era cemetery with notable graves, including Maharajah's daughter Princess Bamba Sutherland, British scholar and university vice-chancellor Alfred Cooper Woolner, and Major Geoffrey Langlands, who served in the British and British-Indian Armies. Continue to Wazir Khan Mosque, Shahi Hammam (royal bath), and Suneri Mosque in the newly restored section of the Walled City. Explore Anarkali Bazaar and sample local delicacies at Gowalmandi Food Street. B, L, D
Day 13 : To Islamabad via Shahdara and Hiran Minar
En route to Rawalpindi/Islamabad, visit the tombs of Emperor Jahangir and Empress Nur Jahan at Shahdara, followed by Hiran Minar in Sheikhupura - a 17th century Mughal-era complex with minaret in the centre of a lake, built in 1606 by Emperor Jahangir in memory of his beloved pet antelope. Overnight at Islamabad. B, L, D
Day 14 : To Peshawar via Taxila & Takht-i-Bahi
Drive to Rawalpindi to visit the 'Goora Qabristan', a Protestant war cemetery maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and St. Paul's Church, founded in 1908 to serve the Scottish Army. Continue to the ancient city of Taxila, an archaeological wonder from the Buddhist era. Highlights include the Taxila Museum, Dharmarajika Stupa, and the Julian Monastery. Continue to Takht-i-Bahi, a stunning UNESCO-listed monastic complex, before proceeding to Peshawar. Overnight at Peshawar. Evening visit to Qissa Khawani Bazaar, with its characterful tea shops, and optional dinner at Namak Mandi, with local Peshawari cuisine. B, L, D
Day 15 : To Islamabad
Tour the Peshawar Museum, home to rich Buddhist, Islamic, and ethnological collections, including extraordinary coins tracing the vast history of the region. Return to Islamabad for a city tour including Lok Virsa Museum, rated as one of South Asia's finest, and the Pakistan Monument. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills, lake and city from Shakarparian, and a splendid dinner at Saidpur Village, which is home some of the finest restaurants of Islamabad. B, L, D
Day 16 : Departure Islamabad
Transfer to Islamabad for your homebound flight. B
Itinerary map
Prices
| Price per person (Double/Twin share) |
|---|
| £3,999.00 |
- International Flight with a sechduled airlines in economy class.
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in a private vehicle
- Accompanying English speaking guide
- Entrance fees for monuments and places of interest
- Complimentary mineral water while driving and when on sightseeing
- 100% protection of your payment by our ATOL & ABTA Licenses
- Visa fee for Pakistan. British Passport holders can apply for a free tourist visa on line.
- Any expense of a personal nature
- Tips & Gratuities
- Travel Insurance*
Every effort is made to follow the itinerary as detailed below to maximise your enjoyment on this Tour. Sometimes however, local conditions and restrictions as well as unpredictable weather may cause changes to be made on the spot at the sole discretion of the Guide. We will make every effort to substitute suitable alternatives.
*Travel Insurance
It is essential to have adequate insurance in place before your departure. This should be appropriate for your age, health and destination you are visiting.
• Make sure it includes comprehensive medical and repatriation cover.
• Make sure it provides cover for your whole trip (whether one day or over a year).
• Make sure it covers you for all activities.
• Disclose pre-existing medical conditions.
• Take your policy number and the 24-hour emergency contact numbers with you.
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