Pakistan · Archaeology

3-Day Islamabad and Taxila Archaeology Tour with Gandhara Heritage

3 Days Round trip from New Islamabad Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 02 Explore the ancient Buddhist civilization of the Gandhara region
  • 03 Discover the Taxila Museum, Jaulian Buddhist Monastery, and Dharmarajika Stupa
  • 04 Tour Islamabad and Rawalpindi, including Rawalpindi's bazaars

Explore Islamabad, Pakistan's modern capital, and discover the glorious past of the Gandhara region on this 3-day journey. Visit Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where sites such as the Taxila Museum, Taxila Ruins, Jaulian Buddhist Monastery, and Dharmarajika Stupa reveal the legacy of ancient Buddhist civilization. The tour also includes time in Rawalpindi, known for its lively bazaars, along with hassle-free transfers and sightseeing throughout.

Meet an expert local tour guide and explore the Taxila Museum, Taxila Ruins, Jaulian Buddhist Monastery, and Dharmarajika Stupa and Monastery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Taxila
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad

  • Meet a local representative holding a name sign at Islamabad International Airport.

  • Transfer from the airport to your accommodation.

  • Relax for the rest of the day.

Overnight in Islamabad.

2
Day 02

Taxila Exploration and Islamabad-Rawalpindi Visit

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before leaving for Taxila.

  • Meet an expert local tour guide and explore the Taxila Museum, Taxila Ruins, Jaulian Buddhist Monastery, and Dharmarajika Stupa and Monastery.

  • Discover why Taxila was ranked as the top tourist destination in Pakistan by The Guardian newspaper.

  • In the afternoon, visit Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and later in the evening transfer back to your accommodation.

Overnight in Islamabad.

3
Day 03

Departure from Islamabad

  • After breakfast, bid adieu and transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from New Islamabad Airport Rd 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Full-board meal plan

  • All transfers and sightseeing in air-conditioned transport

  • Portage at airports and hotels

  • Tips at restaurants

  • Certified English-speaking Taxila tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Domestic airfare

  • Airport taxes

  • Entrance fees for sites and museums as per the itinerary

  • All items of a personal nature or those not mentioned above

  • Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Islamabad International Airport, New Islamabad Airport Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tour start
New Islamabad Airport Rd, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in New Islamabad Airport Rd.

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