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Minarets & Mirror Lakes

Herat · Cultural

Minarets & Mirror Lakes

Seven days connecting Herat’s architectural heritage with Bamyan and the lakes of Band-e Amir.

Duration

7 Days

Tour type

Group · up to 13

Difficulty

Moderate

Style

Cultural & Historical

Overview

From Kabul, explore Herat’s citadel, Friday Mosque and Musalla minarets before continuing to Bamyan’s Buddha niches and caves. Band-e Amir’s lakes bring a natural contrast to the historic sites before the return to Kabul.

  • Herat Citadel & Friday Mosque
  • Band-e-Amir Blue Lakes
  • Bamiyan Buddha niches
  • Musalla Complex minarets
  • Dragon Valley

About the location

What is Herat?

Timurid splendour in the west

An ancient Silk Road city of tiled mosques, citadels and craft workshops.

Herat
  • Friday Mosque
  • Herat Citadel
  • Glassblowing workshops
More about Herat

Tour information

Tour type
Group tour
Destination
Herat, Herat Province
Duration
7 Days
Maximum travellers
13
Category
Cultural
Travel style
Cultural & Historical
Difficulty
Moderate
Price
$1,450 per person
Availability
On request

Excluded services

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Personal expenses

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast daily
  • Entrance fees
  • Airport transfers