Kabul
Highlights:
- Babur Gardens historical park
- Traditional bazaars
- Cultural and historical museums
Recommended stay: 1–2 days
Band-e Amir National Park
Highlights:
- Afghanistan’s first national park
- Series of deep blue lakes separated by natural dams
- Dramatic canyon landscapes
Stay: 1–2 days
Bamiyan Valley
Highlights:
- Historic Silk Road location
- Sites of the former Bamiyan Buddha statues
- Cultural landscapes and archaeological sites
Stay: 1–2 days
Tirana
Highlights:
- Colorful architecture and lively cafés
- Skanderbeg Square
- Bunk’Art museums (Cold War bunkers)
Recommended stay: 1–2 days
Albanian Riviera
Highlights:
- Crystal-clear Ionian Sea waters
- Beaches like Ksamil and Dhërmi
- Scenic coastal drives
Stay: 3–4 days
Berat & Gjirokastër
Highlights:
- UNESCO-listed historic towns
- Ottoman-era architecture
- Stone houses and hilltop castles
Stay: 1–2 days