Wonders of the Silk Road

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17406
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
  • Ends Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover the Silk Road treasures of Uzbekistan and the unique culture of Turkmenistan
  • Walk through the open air museum that is Khiva
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mery
The trip "Wonders Of The Silk Road" starts in Ashgabat and ends in Tashkent. This is a cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 13 days. You will travel through Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan and visit Tashkent, Samarkand, Khiva and 3 other destinations. This is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover the rich culture and tumultuous history of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan on this exploration through ancient trading cities and along the fabled Silk Road.



Ashgabat - Explore Turkmenistan's remarkable capital city, a rich mix of ancient and modern



Khiva - Walk through the 'open air museum', the historic heart of one of the great Silk Road cities



Samarkand - Discover the beautiful, intricately mosaicked mosques and madrassahs of Tamerlane's city
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Trip starts in Ashgabat. Free morning and afternoon city tour
  • Day 2 : In Ashgabat, visit Sunday market and Nissa Fortress; free afternoon
  • Day 3 : Drive to Mary stopping at Kaka Oasis
  • Day 4 : From Mary, explore the ancient site of Merv; afternoon visit to Mary Historical Museum
  • Day 5 : Drive across the border to Bokhara (Uzbekistan); afternoon orientation walk
  • Day 6 : In Bokhara, discover the Ark Citadel, Emir's Palace and Char Minar Mosque
  • Day 7 : Free day in Bokhara for further exploration
  • Day 8 : Drive through the Kyzylkum desert to Khiva
  • Day 9 : In Khiva, orientation tour of the Old City; drive to Urgench to take sleeper train to Samarkand
  • Day 10 : In Samarkand, discover Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum and Bibi-Khanym Mosque
  • Day 11 : In Samarakand, visit Ulug-Beg Observatory and the Shah-i-Zinda; free afternoon
  • Day 12 : Drive to Tashkent, explore the city and ride the Tashkent Metro
  • Day 13 : Tour ends in Tashkent
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 12 Breakfasts
Accommodation
  • Sport Hotel (2 nights)
  • Hotel Mary (2 nights)
  • Hotel Devon Boutique (3 nights)
  • Hotel Musa Tura (1 night)
  • Overnight Train from Urgench to Samarkand (1 night)
  • Hotel Maroqanda (2 nights)
  • Hotel Panarams by Radisson Individuals (1 night)
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • Train
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Ashgabat and from Tashkent 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 Wonders of the Silk Road tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Wonders of the Silk Road tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Wonders of the Silk Road tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Wonders of the Silk Road tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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