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A focused single day trip to Taxila's Gandhara era ruins, one of the richest concentrations of Buddhist archaeological heritage anywhere outside India, roughly 35km from Islamabad and easily done as a half to full day excursion.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Morning (9:00 AM), Taxila Museum
An introduction to the site's Gandhara sculpture collection before visiting the ruins themselves. Roughly 1 hour.
Late Morning (10:30 AM), Dharmarajika Stupa & Monastery
One of Taxila's most significant Buddhist era structures. Roughly 1 hour.
Midday (12:00 PM), Sirkap Ruins
The remains of an ancient fortified city, with visible street grid and building foundations. Roughly 1 hour.
Afternoon (2:00 PM), Jaulian Monastery
A well preserved hilltop monastery complex with notable stucco Buddha figures.
Yes, this covers the main sites well; serious Gandhara scholars or researchers may want longer, but a day gives a thorough introduction for most visitors.
It's possible but rushed, we'd generally recommend treating them as separate day trips, or a longer combined day starting very early if you specifically want both.