Samarkand & Tamerlane's Testamen... (STT)

From: $1445 + Kitty

Overview

15 days between Ashgabat and Tashkent or vice versa...

As pioneers of Silk Route overland travel, we’ll take you on a journey deep into the heart of Central Asia to experience the jewels in the crown of this fabled journey: the cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Once famed trading centres for the caravans that passed this way in ancient times, their streets still bear testament to their historic past, packed full as they are with stunning Islamic architecture and bustling bazaars that have changed little since the rule of Tamerlane. As well as having chance to try out your bargaining skills, you’ll also experience a way of life unchanged for centuries, staying with nomads in the Kyzylkum desert and exploring the imposing Oxus Valley.

 
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  • From only $320 deposit
  • Trip Style: Overlanding
  • Comfort Zone Moderate
  • Physical Challenge Everyday Activities

FactfileTour Code: STT

  • Vehicle:

    Overland expedition vehicle.
  • Accommodation:

    Mainly 2-3 star local hotels, wildcamps and one night traditional yurt homestay (20% camping, 80% hotels)
  • Route: Ashgabat to Tashkent or vice versa...
  • Crew:

    2 Dragoman crew and local guide
  • Extras: Pre and post trip accommodation and transfers

Next Departures

pdf download 09 Jun - 23 Jun 2013
Ashgabat > Tashkent 		On Request $1445 Enquire
pdf download 30 Jun - 14 Jul 2013
Ashgabat > Tashkent 		On Request $1445 Enquire
 
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Whats Included?

Optional Activities

Turkmenistan

  • Discover the bizarre modern city of Ashgabat with its great hotels and restaurants

  • Explore, shop and haggle at the vast Tolkuchka Sunday Market

Uzbekistan

  • Guided tour of the UNESCO heritage site of the old walled city of Khiva

  • 3 nights to explore the historic and amazingly beautiful city of Bukhara

  • Guided city tour of Bukhara, including the Ark Fortress, Death Tower and Ismail Samanid Mausoleum

  • Wander the historic bazaars and markets of Bukhara where unbelievable bargains can be had

  • Overnight in the Kyzylkum Desert staying in yurts.

  • 3 nights discovering the majestic splendour of Samarkand

  • Guided visits to Shakh-I-Zinda, Registan Square & Tamerlane's Tomb in Samarkand

  • One night to explore Urban Tashkent

  • The Prison 'Zindon'.

  • State Art Museum.

  • Guri-amir Mausoleum.

  • Hazrat-Hizr Mosque.

  • Bibi Hanum Mosque.

  • Visit to Shakhrisabz city

  • Art Gallery of Uzbekistan.

  • Museum of Applied Arts.

  • History Museum of the People of Uzbekistan.

  • Chorsu Bazaar.

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