Full-Day Herat City Tour
Highlights
Herat
architectural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English, Hindi, Urdu
Description
Embark on a captivating Full-Day Herat City Tour, uncovering the city's rich heritage. From the magnificent Masjid Jami and the grand Tomb of Goharshad to the historic Guzargah Mosque and the imposing Herat Citadel, immerse yourself in the enchanting history of this remarkable Afghan city.
Itinerary
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Herat City Tour
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).
- Continued building by his brother and successor, Muhammad of Ghor.
- 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.
- Used as a headquarters by various empires over the last 2,000 years.
- Destroyed and rebuilt multiple times throughout history.
Tomb of Goharshad and Minarets of Herat
- Visit the Tomb of Goharshad, part of a larger complex along with the Minarets of Herat.
- The complex was once much larger but was dynamited in 1885 by the British Indian Army.
- The Tomb and Minarets still stand as significant architectural monuments.
Guzargah Mosque (Khawaja Abdullah Ansari) and Puli Malaan
- Explore Guzargah Mosque (Khawaja Abdullah Ansari) and Puli Malaan.
- The fine old 22-arched bridge believed to be constructed by the Seljuks in the early 12th century.
- Local legend attributes the bridge's construction to two sisters named Bibi Hur and Bibi Noor.
Herat Citadel - Ekhteyar Uddin
- Don't miss visiting the Herat Citadel, also known as Ekhteyar Uddin Herat, Afghanistan.
- Located in the northern part of the city on a big hill, offering a viewpoint of the city.
- The Citadel has a rectangular shape, fortified construction, and 17 towers, with Timur's Tower being notable.
- Among Afghanistan's 700 historical and archaeological monuments, the Herat Citadel is one of the oldest, believed to have connections to Alexander the Great's reign in the region.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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