The Road to Tashkent or v.v (TRT)

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Overview

39 days between Istanbul and Tashkent

For many travellers, the legendary cities of Bukhara and Samarkand are iconic, the ‘ultimate destination’ in Silk Route adventure. In just over a month, you’ll experience a huge range of cultures and landscapes, overlanding from the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, traditionally a bridge between Europe and Asia, through Turkey and the mountains of Georgia, across Azerbaijan and into Turkmenistan, where you’ll traverse the Karakum Desert before ending in one of Central Asia’s best – known countries, Uzbekistan. En route, you’ll explore the mysterious landscape of Cappadocia, visit Georgia, home to the enchanting old town of Tbilisi, picturesque vineyards, and remote mountain villages, cross the Caspian Sea and visit an underground lake before ending in the cities of Bukhara and Samarkand – a fitting end to this magnificent journey.

 
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  • Trip Style: Overlanding
  • Comfort Zone Moderate
  • Physical Challenge Everyday Activities

FactfileTour Code: TRT

  • Vehicle:

    Overland expedition vehicle
  • Accommodation:

    Good small hotels, some 4 star hotels, campsites, and beautiful wildcamps. 
  • Route: Istanbul to Tashkent
  • Crew:

    2 crew, 1 local crew and local guides when necessary
  • Extras: Pre and post trip accommodation and transfers

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Whats Included?

Optional Activities

Azerbaijan

  • Overnight in an atmospheric converted Caravanserai at Sheiki

  • Day trip to Gobustan to see the mud volcanoes and the petroglyphs

  • Guided trip around old town Baku including the Maiden Tower & Shirvan Shakh Palace

  • 24 hour ferry crossing of the Caspian Sea. Don't read too much into the word 'ferry'

Georgia

  • Hike to Tsminda Sameba Church (approx 1.5 hrs), the 14th-century Holy Trinity Church above Kazbegi

  • Guided tour of Tbilisi's old town.

  • Overland through eastern Georgia and the wine growing region - time to stock up

  • Shaumta Monastery, Telavi

Turkey

  • Time to explore historic Istanbul and its markets

  • 2-3 nights to discover Cappadocia's Goreme Valley and underground troglodyte cities and caves

  • Guided tour of Cappadocia's Goreme Valley, and underground cities and caves

  • Exploration of the Black Sea mountain monastery at Sumela

Turkmenistan

  • Explore Turkmenistan's unique underground Lake and swim in crystal clear waters natually heated to around 36°C 

  • Overland from Turkmenbashi via the stunning underground lake at Bakharden to Ashgabat

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

  • 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

  • Aya Sofya, Istanbul

  • Guided city tour of Istanbul

  • Basilica Cistern, Istanbul

  • Topkapi Palace (incl. harem), Istanbul

  • Turkish Hamam (incl. massage), Istanbul

  • Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, Istanbul

  • Chora Church, Istanbul

  • Take a hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia

  • Explore historic Baku

  • 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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