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ASHGABAT (2N+2N) OS nary IGHT FLIGHT SY SAMARKAND, Noten ee are OVERNIGHT FLIGHT (ALMATY (2N) BISHKEK (2N) ELKARAKOL TASHKENT (2N) 5 //eoKonsavevo AN} PIN ‘CHON-KEMIN (IN) (IN) e DUSHANBE TAJIKISTAN (2N) oo PLANE COACH JOURNEY THROUGH CENTRAL ASIA GO BEYOND CENTRAL ASIA aaa LO/ ea U NIN Led a IS THIS TOUR FOR YOU? Retrace legendary journeys on this unforgettable Central Asian adventure through the ‘Five Stans’ visiting the Silk Road gems, charming villages and remote landscapes while soaking up the mystical old-world atmosphere. Orem CU aly DAY 14: TASHKENT Take a step back in time in the old town and explore the Tila Shaikh mosque, home to rare copies of the Koran. Stop at Chorsu Bazaar and admire the opulently decorated Tashkent Metro. Visit the ceramic workshop of Akbar and Alisher Rakhimoy, and explore the history of ceramics DAY 15: ARRIVE IN SAMARKAND Arrive in legendary Samarkand. Wander into the heart of the city for a first glimpse at some of the city's most significant sights in the spectacular Registan Square. DAY 16: SAMARKAND This morning, see Gur-e-Amir, the mausoleum of conqueror Tamerlane. Later, wander through a local market, visit Shah-I-Zinda and Bibi-Khanum Friday Mosque. visit the Ulugh Beg Observatory, founded in the 15th-century and considered one of the finest observatories in the Islamic world. DAY 17: SHAKHRISABZ Visit Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane, and visit the Ak-Sarai Palace, the Dorus Tilayat Cemetery and Kok-Gumbas Mosque. Journey on to Bukhara. DAY 18: BUKHARA Explore one of the most famous spots on the Silk Road. Visit sites including Madrassah Nadirkhon Devanbegi, Poi Kalon Minaret and Mosque and the Ark of Bukhara. DAY 19: BUKHARA Head out of Bukhara to Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa, the summer residence of the former Emir of Bukhara. Visit Bahauddin Naqshband FLIGHT CENTRE Mausoleum, a famous Sufi spiritual leader of this region in the 14th-century. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. DAY 20: JOURNEY TO KHIVA Journey across the Kyzyl Kum Desert, to the fabulous Silk Road city of Khiva, unrivalled by its 10th-century city walls. You will stop at Amudarya river bank before continuing to Khiva. DAY 21: WALLED CITY OF KHIVA Explore ancient Khiva, discovering the sights of the UNESCO World Heritage inner-walled city of Itchan Kala including the mighty Kuhna Ark and the turquoise-tiled Islom-Khodja. DAY 22: EXPLORE KONYE-URGENCH Cross into Turkmenistan and drive to Konye- Urgench, capital of the Khorezm Empire in the 12th - 13th centuries. Explore its magnificent mausoleums, the Kutlug Timur minaret and the fabled Mamun's Academy of Sciences. Fly to Ashgabat this evening, the nation’s capital. DAY 23: EXPLORE ASHGABAT This morning, is free to relax before a visit to a local stud farm to learn about beautiful Akhal Tekes horses. Visit the Kipchak complex, the largest mosque in Turkmenistan then learn about the country's unique history at the National Museum of History and Ethnography. DAY 24: ANCIENT CITY OF MERV Rise early and fly to the city of Mary to tour the UNESCO-listed oasis-city of Merv, a major archaeological site of Central Asia INSTORE | ONLINE | CALL | APP Ld ela AOL a) cag pyres) 15 May-11 Jun $17,580 18 Sep-15 Oct $17,580] 14 May-10Jun $18,280 01 Oct - 28 Oct 03 Sep-30Sep $18,280 Flight and supplement information * Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth * Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available upon request + Land only (Ashgabat - Bishkek) 25 days from $14,930 per person, twin share * Single supplement from $2,380 Important note Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as at 01 June 2021, subject to change. Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost $18,280] Customary tipping amount of approximately US$125pp (aU$180pp) i is paid locally in Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan. Call for our 2024 pricing and departures DAY 25: DARVAZA GAS CRATER Fly back to Ashgabat to explore both ancient and modern sides of the city visiting Independence Square and the Turkmenistan Independence Monument to see the Ertoghrul Ghazi mosque. Drive to the Darvaza Gas Crater to walk around the crater as dusk approaches. Enjoy a nomad-inspired dinner under the stars, with a spectacular view of the crater and its glowing flames. Return to Ashgabat. DAY 26: ASHGABAT Learn about the Turkmenistan’s important cotton and gas industries before a visit to the Old Nisa Fortress, the former residence of the Parthian Empire. After lunch, continue to the colourful Russian Bazaar and the National Carpet Museum. DAYS 27-28: FLY ASHGABAT TO AUSTRALIA Fly to Australia, arriving home the following day. AVAILABLE AS YOUR OWN PRIVATE TOUR Enjoy flexibility, your own guide and vehicle. \. 131600
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