Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque
TASHKENT TO TEHRAN ALONG WESTERN SILK ROUTES
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An opportunity to explore some of the lesser-travelled stretches of the ancient silk routes, this pioneering tour journeys west from the vibrant Uzbek capital of Tashkent, through little-known Turkmenistan, to reach the Iranian metropolis of Tehran. Moving from Central Asia into Persia, we encounter fascinating cities, rich archaeological sites and unique and contrasting cultures.
ITINERARY
Day 1/2 Overnight flight to Tashkent. Enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour. Days 3/4 Samarkand Explore the city and admire fine Islamic architecture and ancient buildings. Visit Registan Square, mosques, madrassahs and mausoleums. Days 5/6 Bokhara Explore the main sites and wander in the alleyways and courtyards of the Old Quarter. Days 7/8 Ancient Merv Cross into Turkmenistan and spend time at the ruins of the ancient oasis city on the historical silk route. Days 9/11 Ashgabat Explore the city’s many monuments and ancient sites. Visit a stud farm where Akhalteke horses are bred. Days 12/13 Mashhad Cross into Iran and explore the holy Shia city of Mashhad. Visit the sacred shrine of Emam Reza. Take an overnight train to Isfahan. Days 14/16 Isfahan Discover the famous sites of the city: including Cheheltum Palace, Imam Square, Lotfollah Mosque and Ali Qapu Palace. There is an optional visit to the Vank Cathedral and the Si-o-Seh Bridge. Days 17/18 Tehran Drive to the capital. See the decadent Golestan Palace and the fascinating Museum of Ancient Iran. Shop in the city’s bustling bazaars. Day 19 Fly to the UK.
Tashkent to T ehran Ref TTT
Caspian Sea
Golestan Palace Museums
TEHRAN Kashan
Cheheltum Palace Imam Square
ISF AHAN
Great Sand Desert
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Great Sal t Desert
Underground lake Geokdepe
TURKMENIST AN Kow Ata
Bajigiran
City tour & Nissa Fortress ASHG ABA T
Abiverd MARY r Holy Shrine of Emam Reza MASHHAD AFGHANISTAN DETAILS
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 16 nights hotels, 1 night overnight train. 17 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Bus, minibus and train. Group Size: Generally 10 to 18.
TOUR DATES
The Tashkent to Tehran tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
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TOUR ONLY – 18 DAYS Tour price without flights from £2070
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/ttt
£2895 19 DAYS
flight
WONDERS OF THE SILK ROAD ANCIENT TREASURES AND FABLED CITIES
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We discover the culture and history of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan as we explore the fascinating cities of Samarkand, Ashgabat, Bokhara and Khiva. We also visit ancient sites including the ruins of the city of Merv and the Parthian Fortress of Nisa. Special departures will be accompanied by Chris Bradley, photographer and author of the ‘Insight’ guide to the Silk Road.
£2255 14 DAYS
Ref: TTT ITINERARY
Day 1/2 Overnight flight to Tashkent. Visit the lively Chorsu bazaar. Days 3/4 Samarkand Explore Tamerlane’s capital. Visit the many ancient buildings including the huge blue-tiled madrassahs of the magnificent Registan Square. Day 5 Shakhrisabz Wander among the ghostly ruins of the city. Board an overnight train to Urgench. Days 6/7 Khiva Explore Khiva’s maze of alleyways, medieval mosques, tombs and palaces. Days 8/9 Bokhara See the main sights and wander the alleyways and courtyards of the Old Quarter. Days 10/11 Ancient Merv Cross into Turkmenistan and spend time at the ruins of the ancient
oasis city on the historical silk route. Days 12/13 Ashgabat Explore the city’s many monuments and ancient sites including the Parthian fortress of Nissa. Day 14 Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
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DETAILS
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 10 nights hotels, 1 night madrassah, 1 night sleeper train. 13 breakfasts and 1 lunch are included.
Transport: Bus and train. Group Size: Generally 12 to 20.
TOUR DATES
The Wonders of the Silk Road tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
G G Guest Lecturer Tour
For full details of the dates and prices visit
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Ark Citadel Emir’s Palace
BOKHAR A Farab
Merv l u
Caspian Sea
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TOUR ONLY – 13 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1535
TASHKENT
Madrassah s Navoi Theatre
SAMARK AND
Bibi-Khanym Mosque Ulugbeg Observatory Registan Square
Wonders of the Silk Road Ref SUZ
Konye Urgench
Khojeli UZBEKISTAN Urgench
Dashoguz
Ancient walled city
KHIVA TURKMENISTAN
City tour & Nissa Fortress
ASHGABAT
Abiverd fortress
Meane Baba Mausoleum
IRAN
Ark Citadel Emir’s Palace
Mosques & mausoleums Farab
BOKHARA K MARY Merv a m
AFGHANISTAN km
0 500 241 TASHKENT
Medrassahs Navoi Theatre Chorsu Market
SAMARKAND TAJIKISTAN
Bibi-Khanym Mosque Ulugbeg Observatory Registan Square Visit Shakhrisabz
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Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
Ref: SUZ flight
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