Central Asia Journey
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Highlights
- Explore historic Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan
- Discover the ancient walled city of Khiva, a World Heritage Site
- Journey to Registan Square and take in the minarets and medressas in Samarkand
- Venture to the medieval city of Bukhara and enjoy memorable sightseeing
- Marvel at the impressive archaeological site of Merv
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Trip includes
- 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches
- Local English speaking tour leaders in each country and local city guides
- Comfortable hotels on a twinshare basis, except in remoter towns where the best available hotels are used
- Internal flights valued at approx. US$190
- All internal transport by bus, jeep, car or train as listed in itinerary
- Airport transfers in Tashkent
- Local sightseeing and entrance fees as listed in itinerary
- Assistance in arranging visas
- Emergency medical kit
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On arrival in Tashkent, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your centrally located hotel. Tashkent is a modern city of three million people and is the arts centre of the region. Museums and the opera house are perhaps its best known attracti...
There will be a group briefing at the hotel before we head out for our city tour. Tashkent is a modern city of three million people and is the arts centre of the region. Museums and the opera house are perhaps its best known attractions. It has a relaxed pace and cha...
Samarkand is a wondrous city showcasing the legacies of the great ruler Timur. Also referred to as Tamerlane, he was one of the most influential military leaders of the middle ages. He set about making Samarkand the richest city on earth by pillaging and destroying al...
Our Silk Road journey continues as we travel between Samarkand and Bukhara via bus vehicle, passing through the desert along the ancient trade route. Enroute we will stop at Gijduvan to visit the house of a famous dynasty of pottery masters and for lunch. This journey...
Bukhara boasts 2500 years of vibrant history. Capital of the Samanid state in the 9th and 10th Century’s, Bukhara became the centre of an intellectual, religious and commercial renaissance of Central Asia until the city succumbed in 1220 to Genghis Khan and then to Ta...
The road journey from Bukhara to Mary takes around 8-9 hours, depending on the border crossing times. We will have to cross the actual border on foot and is without vehicle support so please ensure you are able to carry or wheel your luggage along the way. Once border...
We commence the day with a short distance drive out of Mary to Merv, an ancient Silk Road staging post. Its origins date back more than 8000 years; the city was at its height during the 11th and 12th centuries when it was considered to be the second most important cit...
Today we visit the main city sights of Ashgabat including the National Museum which houses a rich collection of ancient artifacts from Turkmenistan, and the Archaeological site of Nissa including the remains of Old and New Nissa. The city was an important centre of th...
Today we transfer to the airport for the short flight to Dashoguz (Tashauz). We'll be met at the airport and accompanied by an English speaking driver who will brief you and assist with border formalities. Once across the border you will be met by your Uzbek guide for...
The ancient walled city of Khiva is a stunning monument to the rich history of the region. Slave caravans, wild tribesmen and a harsh and unrelenting desert are all part of its tumultuous history. We spend the day exploring the mazes of mosques, tombs, alley ways, p...
Today we transfer to the airport for our flight back to Tashkent. You will be transferred to your hotel to check-in. The rest of the day will be spent exploring the sites of Tashkent we were unable to see previously. There will also be some time for some souvenir shopping should you wish to pick up a few items. Overnight: Gabrielle Hotel or similar
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Today is departure day, there may be some free time before your provided transfer to the airport for your onward connection. If your onward travel is later in the day, remember that check out time is 12:00 noon. You can arrange luggage storage at the hotel.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- International airfares
- Visas
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Meals and beverages not indicated in the program
- Aerated and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, alcohol etc.
- Tips and gratuities for group leaders, local sightseeing guides & drivers
- Visas (Turkmenistan visa is USD$89 per person to be paid in USD Cash at the Farab land border, subject to change)
- Turkmenistan migration taxes to be paid in USD Cash (US$14 per person at the Farab land border, and US$4 per person per hotel night in Turkmenistan, subject to change)
- Tourist tax in Uzbekistan hotels of US$3 per person per night for additional pre/post tour nights (subject to change)
- Photo/video fees at historical parks and in museums
- If required, COVID test on arrival to be paid in USD Cash (US$33 per person at the Farab land border, subject to change)
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