YRGYZSTAN – TAJIKISTAN – UZBEKISTAN
The Silk Road connected western and eastern lands from 500 BC to the 16th century. Merchants would travel for two or three years from Genoa to China in search of precious fabrics. Along the way, caravans would stop in lands that now make up Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. These stops included the ancient cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Termez. Today, you can still explore these cities and experience the echoes of the past, as camels once laden with silk, porcelain, bronze tableware, furs, and spices made their way through the area. The radiant cities are adorned with sparkling domes and blend all shades of blue under an azure sky, making for an unforgettable experience.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ITINERARY:
- UNESCO-listed sites Tashkent, Bukhara, Khiva, and the grand Samarkand.
- Dinner with a show and folk concert at the Nodir Divan-Begui madrasa in Bukhara.
- Moments of sharing and conviviality with the local population.
- Comprehensive exploration of the architectural heritage.
Package Includes:
- Air-conditioned vehicle suitable for the group size throughout the circuit
- Full board
- Accommodation in double rooms, at Song Koul 2 people per yurt
- Museum entrances
- 1L of mineral water per day
- French-speaking guide-driver
- Ground transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle with the driver Services of a qualified French-speaking guide
- Accommodation mentioned in double/twin rooms (or similar based on availability at the time of final booking)
- Meals based on breakfast and dinner, farewell dinner in Tashkent
- Folkloric dinner show with the silk costume parade in the Nodir Divan Beghi Medressa in Bukhara
- Full board in yurts and picnic by Lake Aydarkoul
- Visit to Mrs. Romanenko’s silk workshop
- Entrance fees to sites
- Tourist taxes
Package Excludes:
- Travel Insurance
- International flights
- Additional services
- Alcohol
- International flights, internal flight (110 Euro at present)
- Cancellation repatriation insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Camera and video camera fees at the entrance to certain sites
