Mountains, Kingdoms & Deserts of Asia

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  • No booking fees
4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
  • duration 35 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 26
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-28385
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Ashgabat, Turkmenistan/ Istanbul, Turkey
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Stay in the fascinating city of Tbilisi
  • Visit Vardzia, a cave monastery on the UNESCO World Heritage list
  • Explore Armenia's ancient city of Gyumri, with its great churches and Soviet Era grandeur
  • Explore the Armenia's capital, Yerevan and learn about its extensive history
  • Visit Lake Sevan a high altitude lake known for its beaches
  • Hike to the amazing Gergeti Trinity Church at Stepantsminda
  • Visit Georgian Vineyards in Telavi for wine tasting
  • Explore the 1797 built Palace of the Sheki Khans
  • Explore the old town of Baku
  • Explore the amazing sights of Istanbul
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The Mountains, Kingdoms & Deserts of Asia tour starts in Ashgabat and ends in Istanbul. The Mountains, Kingdoms & Deserts of Asia is an adventure tour that takes 35 days taking you from Ashgabat to Istanbul and through other destinations in Europe.

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Select Tour Version:
  • Day 1: Day 1: Ashgabat
  • Day 2: Day 2: Turkmenbashi
  • Day 3: Day 3: Caspian Sea
  • Day 4: Day 4: Baku
  • Day 5: Day 5: Baku
  • Day 6: Day 6: Baku
  • Day 7: Day 7: Baku
  • Day 8: Day 8: Lahij Village
  • Day 9: Day 9: Sheki
  • Day 10: Day 10: Lagodekhi
  • Day 11: Day 11: Telavi
  • Day 12: Day 12: Telavi
  • Day 13: Day 13: Stepantsminda
  • Day 14: Day 14: Mtskheta
  • Day 15: Day 15: Borjomi-Kharagauli NP
  • Day 16: Day 16: Armenian Highlands
  • Day 17: Day 17: Yerevan
  • Day 18: Day 18: Yerevan
  • Day 19: Day 19: Lake Sevan
  • Day 20: Day 20: Tbilisi
  • Day 21: Day 21: Kutaisi
  • Day 22: Day 22: Batumi
  • Day 23: Day 23: Sumela
  • Day 24: Day 24: Zara
  • Day 25: Day 25: Goreme
  • Day 26: Day 26: Goreme
  • Day 27: Day 27: Egirdir
  • Day 28: Day 28: Olympos
  • Day 29: Day 29: Olympos
  • Day 30: Day 30: Pamukkale
  • Day 31: Day 31: Selcuk
  • Day 32: Day 32: Selcuk
  • Day 33: Day 33: Gallipoli
  • Day 34: Day 34: Istanbul
  • Day 35: Day 35: Istanbul
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Transport
  • Overland Expedition Vehicle, Overnight Boat, Private Bus
Guide
  • Two Dragoman Crew Members, Local Guides where necessary, Local Crew Member in certain areas
Accommodation
  • Comfortable Hotel 9 nights
  • Basic Hotel 5 nights
  • Overnight Boat 1 night
  • Guesthouse 5 nights
  • Wild Camp 3 nights
  • Homestay 2 nights
  • Camping without facilities 4 nights
  • Multishare Hostel 5 nights
Meals
  • 32 Breakfasts
  • 12 Lunches
  • 28 Dinners
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Ashgabat and from Istanbul are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Mountains, Kingdoms & Deserts of Asia tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.8 - Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
  • Edward B
  • On Dec 01 2018
4 - Very Good
Very Good
I can afford a more expensive tour but I love the way Dragoman tours operate.They take care of the travelling and accommodations and leave one to do what they like at a destination.You are not herded along in a line like sheep,... Read more
  • Kelly A
  • On Jul 08 2018
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Goreme accommodation was great. The long drive there was hard BUT worth it for the extra time in Goreme. Loved the Zil Kalesi and the camp location that night on the river. Georgia winery day (I enjoyed it too much). Tblisi and... Read more
  • Joshua C
  • On Dec 22 2017
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Appreciated being able to plug in our phones for music!
  • Lenin S
  • On Dec 22 2017
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Enjoyed the whole lot as there were so many highlights spread over the whole trip
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

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Local Payment The local payment is a group fund, paid separately from the trip price on the first day of the tour. It covers everything that the group does together on the ground. This is primarily hotel accommodation and campsite fees, meals whilst camping (but not while eating in restaurants), and included activities and puts money directly back to the local community. The local payment, or kitty system, is unique to overlanding tours and provides maximum flexibility and best value on the road - you can see exactly what is being paid for, you get everything at cost price, it keeps costs competitive by leveraging group expenses and saves on administrative costs. The fund is run by the tour guide, and any excess left over at the end is returned equally to the group. Local prices are estimated in USD when we print the brochure then reviewed monthly as local costs and exchange rates vary throughout the year. It's therefore important once you book your trip to check the website regularly and just before departure for any changes to the amount.

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