Fixed Travel Dates
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2.October 2023 - 19.October 2023 | Available | $ 2,225 |
12 | Booking |
22.April 2024 - 9.May 2024 | Available | $ 2,225 |
12 | Booking |
13.May 2024 - 30.May 2024 | Available | $ 2,225 |
12 | Booking |
9.September 2024 - 26.September 2024 | Available | $ 2,225 |
12 | Booking |
7.October 2024 - 24.October 2024 | Available | $ 2,225 |
12 | Booking |
14.April 2025 - 1.May 2025 | Available | $ 2,225 |
12 | Booking |
5.May 2025 - 22.May 2025 | Available | $ 2,225 |
12 | Booking |
25.August 2025 - 11.September 2025 | Available | $ 2,225 |
12 | Booking |
13.October 2025 - 30.October 2025 | Available | $ 2,225 |
12 | Booking |
Legendary Sogdia is an ancient historical region in the centre of the Zarafshan Valley. The region lies on the territory of two present-day countries – Tajikistan (now Sogd Province) and Uzbekistan (predominantly Samarkand Province). Sogdia was already known in ancient times and was first mentioned in the holy book of the Zoroastrians – Avesta. The famous city of Marakanda – today’s Samarkand – has been the political centre and cultural hub of Sogdia since the 8th century BC. The travel to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan leads through the most famous cities of these two countries and includes visits to the most outstanding sights. The ruins of the ancient Sogdian sites in Panjakent, incredibly beautiful colourful lakes in the Fann Mountains, architectural masterpieces in Samarkand and other famous Silk Road cities – Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent. The itinerary for this tour of the two Central Asian countries combines a rich sightseeing programme of the ancient cities with easy hikes in the picturesque Pamir-Alai Mountains.
A varied itinerary along the Great Silk Road in Central Asia. It starts in Tashkent, today’s capital of Uzbekistan, and leads to the beautiful Fergana Valley, with the historic city of Kokand. Visit the family of craftsmen in the town of Rishtan and the family of pottery makers in the town of Margilan. From these towns the Silk Road continues south to the ancient cities of Khujand, Istaravshan, Dushanbe and the historic city of Panjakent. Here you can enjoy delicious Asian cuisine that is a little different from your neighbours! And the natural beauty of the mountains of Fanns with the “mirrors” of the lakes of Marguzor scattered here and there will make your cultural programme full. Fresh air, mountain peaks, easy paths – just the thing to take a break from the noise of the cities.
The route takes us to the magnificent azure city of Samarkand with its world-famous historical monuments. Bukhara, the capital of the Bukhara Khanate until 1920, was another equally famous city. The historic Ark Citadel, mausoleums, mosques, the necropolises of Bolo Khauz and Lyabi Khauz and of course the cloth-covered bazaars characterise the image of this fairytale city. Our journey continues to once prosperous Khiva, the jewel of the Khorezmia oasis with a history dating back over 2,500 years. The ochre walls of the ancient city preserve its former splendour and its rich heritage of beautiful mosques, madrasas and palaces.
Day 1: Day of Arrival
Day 2: Tashkent – where Modern and Ancient meet
Day 3: Tashkent → Kokand → Rishtan → Margilan
Day 4: Margilan → Kokand → Khujand
Day 5: Khujand → Istaravshan → Dushanbe
Day 6: Dushanbe – the capital of Tajikistan
Day 7: Dushanbe → Iskanderkul
Day 8: Iskanderkul → Panjakent
Day 9: Panjakent → Seven Lakes (Haftkul) → Panjakent
Day 10: Panjakent → Samarkand; Samarkand – on the trail of Temur’s treasure
Day 11: Samarkand – on the trail of Temur’s treasure
Day 12: Samarkand → Bukhara; Bukhara – Pearl of the Orient
Day 13: Bukhara – Pearl of the Orient
Day 14: Bukhara → Khiva: Drive through the Red Wonder
Day 15: Khiva – Open Air Museum
Day 16: Khiva – Open Air Museum; Khiva → Tashkent
Day 17: Tashkent – where modern and ancient meet
Day 18: Early morning Transfer to the Airport and Departure