Day 01
Herat's Historic Mosques, Tombs, and Citadel
Masjidi Jami or Friday Mosque
- Visit the Masjid Jami, or Friday Mosque, built by the Ghurid ruler Ghiyas ad-Din Ghori in 1200 (597 AH).
- Learn about the continued construction carried out by his brother and successor, Muhammad of Ghor.
- Enjoy a short visit to the tile factory of Herat.
Herat Citadel
- Explore the Herat Citadel, dating back to 330 BC, from the time of Alexander the Great.
- Discover how it served as a headquarters for various empires over the last 2,000 years.
- Hear how it was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times throughout history.
Tomb of Goharshad and Minarets of Herat
- Visit the Tomb of Goharshad, part of a larger complex that also includes the Minarets of Herat.
- Learn how the complex was once much larger before being dynamited in 1885 by the British Indian Army.
- See how the Tomb and Minarets still stand today as significant architectural monuments.
Guzargah Mosque (Khawaja Abdullah Ansari) and Puli Malaan
- Explore Guzargah Mosque (Khawaja Abdullah Ansari) and Puli Malaan.
- See the fine old 22-arched bridge believed to have been constructed by the Seljuks in the early 12th century.
- Hear the local legend that attributes the bridge's construction to two sisters named Bibi Hur and Bibi Noor.
Herat Citadel - Ekhteyar Uddin
- Do not miss visiting the Herat Citadel, also known as Ekhteyar Uddin, in Herat, Afghanistan.
- Located in the northern part of the city on a large hill, it offers a viewpoint over the city.
- The Citadel has a rectangular shape, fortified construction, and 17 towers, with Timur's Tower being especially notable.
- Among Afghanistan's 700 historical and archaeological monuments, the Herat Citadel is one of the oldest and is believed to have connections to Alexander the Great's reign in the region.
