Depart UK

After making your own way to the airport, check in/drop your bags off and make your way through customs, then board your flight to Pakistan. 

Arrive Pakistan

Upon arrival in Lahore, we will transfer you to your hotel (approx. travel time is 30 mins) where you can check in for your 3 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

After settling in to your new surroundings, join the rest of the group for a city sightseeing tour as you get out to experience this fantastic culture for the first time. Return to the hotel and meet your Tour Manager for a Welcome Drink as we look forward to our forthcoming adventure and in particular the first test.

Lahore City Sightseeing Excursion

Today enjoy a full-day city sightseeing tour of Lahore, the 2nd largest city in Pakistan and the provincial capital of Punjab. Packed with historical landmarks, bustling eateries and well kept green spaces, Lahore is one of Pakistan's must-see destinations. 

We will start in the modern city which boasts rich culture which is celebrates through its food, clothing, films and music. Lahore has long been a seat of learning and knowledge and is home to Lahore University, one of the largest in Pakistan. Later in the day we will explore Old Lahore which boasts fantastic architecture brought to the city during 1524 - 1752 when it was a part of the Mughal Empire. The Mughals were famous builders and gave the city some of its most famous buildings such as the Lahore Fort and the Tomb of Emperor Jahangir. 

Lahore

Enjoy a further morning's exploration of Lahore with the group before travelling to the Pakistan/India Border to watch the Flag Lowering Ceremony. Characterized by the elaborate dance-like moves and a parade-style military procession, the ceremony is performed by military from both Pakistan & India to signify the each of each day and is concluded with a perfectly coordinated lowering of the two nations' flags whilst the iron gates open and soldiers shake hands before the gates close again. 

Lahore to Rawalpindi

Check out of your hotel and transfer to Rawalpindi via coach. On arrival, check in to your for an 8 night stay on a bed & breakfast basis. 

City Sightseeing & Taxila Excursion

This morning join the group for a sightseeing tour as we explore some of the cities most interesting areas such as the Grand Trunk Road, the Rawalpindi Station and the Raja Bazaar. 

This afternoon we continue on to Taxila which is approximately an hour north of Rawalpindi. Old Taxila was a major city of ancient India and was founded around 1000 BCE as an important trading post resulting from its position at the junction of three major trade routes. Today, the ruins of Taxila include four great cities each belonging to a distinct time period at three different sites including the ruins of Sirkap which were built by the regions Greco-Bactrian kings who ruled following the invasion of Alexander the Great in 326 BCE. 

1st Test Match

It’s finally here! Each morning, jump aboard the Gullivers Travel transfer to the match. After the day’s play the coach will return you to your hotel.

Islamabad City Sightseeing & Murree Excursion

Enjoy your last full day in Rawalpindi with a morning sightseeing tour of the neighbouring Capital City of Islamabad before heading up into the Pir Panjal Mountain Range in the Lesser Himalayas to the resort town of Murree which was built in 1851 as a sanatorium for British Troops to escape the scorching heat of the plains of Punjab during the summer. 

Depart Pakistan

Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer by coach to the airport for your flight home to London. Upon arrival into England, say goodbye to your newfound friends and make your own onward arrangements.