February Group Tour 2027

8-Day Cultural, Heritage & Living Traditions Journey

Theme: Mughal Grandeur • Sufi Traditions • Gandhara Civilization • Pashtun Culture • Historic Old Cities

Day 1 – Arrival in Lahore | The Spirit of the Old City

Arrive in Lahore, the cultural heart of Pakistan, and transfer to your hotel. After some time to relax, begin your journey with an introduction to the atmosphere of the historic Old City.

In the evening, experience the spiritual side of Lahore through traditional Sufi music and dance, followed by an authentic Pakistani dinner.

Overnight: Lahore

Day 2 – Lahore | Mughal Grandeur & Living Heritage

Today is dedicated to Lahore's extraordinary Mughal heritage and historic Walled City.

Visit the magnificent Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque, followed by the beautifully restored Shahi Hamam and the historic streets surrounding Wazir Khan Mosque.

Continue through the old gates, bazaars and narrow lanes of the Walled City, where centuries-old architecture remains part of everyday life. Visit Jehangir's Tomb, another remarkable monument to the Mughal era.

The day also offers opportunities to experience local traditions, including a traditional mud-wrestling (kushti) demonstration, subject to the local schedule, as well as Lahore's famous street food and traditional crafts.

Overnight: Lahore

Day 3 – Lahore | Wagah Border & Local Traditions

Enjoy a relaxed morning and continue discovering Lahore's markets, historic neighborhoods and cultural traditions.

Later, travel to the Wagah Border to witness the distinctive flag-lowering ceremony, a memorable display of military tradition and public participation.

Return to Lahore for an evening at leisure, with opportunities for shopping, photography and exploring the city's renowned food scene.

Overnight: Lahore

Day 4 – Lahore → Rohtas Fort → Islamabad | From the Mughal Era to the Frontier

Leave Lahore and travel towards Islamabad through the historic landscapes of northern Punjab.

En route, visit the imposing Rohtas Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most remarkable examples of military architecture in the region.

Explore its massive walls, gateways and historic remains before continuing to Islamabad.

Arrive in the capital and check into your hotel. Evening at leisure.

Overnight: Islamabad

Day 5 – Islamabad & Rawalpindi | Modern Capital & Traditional Pakistan

Today combines Islamabad's modern character with the traditional life of the neighbouring historic city of Rawalpindi.

Visit the impressive Faisal Mosque and the Pakistan Monument, followed by a visit to the bustling Raja Bazaar area.

Experience Pakistan's colourful creative culture through a truck-art workshop or demonstration, where traditional artists transform vehicles into vibrant works of art.

The evening is free to relax or explore Islamabad.

Overnight: Islamabad

Day 6 – Islamabad → Taxila → Takht-i-Bahi → Peshawar | Following the Gandhara Trail

Today begins a journey through some of the region's most important ancient heritage sites.

Travel to Taxila, one of the great centres of the ancient Gandhara civilization. Visit the Taxila Museum and selected archaeological sites, exploring the area's Buddhist, Greek and ancient South Asian influences.

Continue towards Peshawar, stopping en route at Takht-i-Bahi, an ancient Buddhist monastic complex and one of the region's most significant Gandhara monuments.

Continue to Peshawar and check into your hotel.

Overnight: Peshawar

Day 7 – Peshawar | Walking Through the Historic Old City

Today is devoted to an immersive walking tour through the historic heart of Peshawar.

Follow the traditional route:

Gor Khatri → Peepal Mandi → Sethi House & Sethi Mohallah → Ghanta Ghar → Chowk Yadgar → Mahabat Khan Mosque → Qissa Khwani Bazaar → Old Tea House / Qehwa Khana → Wazir Khan Sarai → Kabuli Gate → Khyber Bazaar

Along the way, discover historic havelis, traditional workshops, colourful markets and the narrow streets of Andar Shehr, where Peshawar's centuries-old commercial traditions continue to shape everyday life.

Continue to Peshawar Museum, followed by Namak Mandi, famous for its traditional cuisine.

Additional heritage stops may include the Raj Kapoor Haveli and Dilip Kumar House, along with the traditional jewellery bazaar and historic coppersmith market.

End the day with traditional Peshawari cuisine and qehwa, experiencing the hospitality for which the region is renowned.

Overnight: Peshawar

Day 8 – Peshawar → Islamabad | Journey's End

After breakfast, begin the return journey to Islamabad.

Depending on the international flight schedule, there may be time for a final stop or short refreshment break before continuing to Islamabad International Airport.

Your journey concludes here, having travelled from the Mughal splendour of Lahore through the ancient Gandhara heritage of Taxila and Takht-i-Bahi to the living traditions and historic streets of Peshawar.

Departure from Islamabad International Airport.