Bishkek To Istanbul (11 Weeks)

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duration 79 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-95 yrs
max group size 24
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-38604
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Operated in English

Starts Chuy Province, Kyrgyzstan
Ends Istanbul, Turkey

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Enjoy the stunning mountain scenery and alpine lakes throughout Kyrgyzstan
Overnight stay in a Traditional yurt at Lake Song Kol
Visit the ancient caravanserai, Tash Rabat
Wander through the oldest bazaar in Central Asia in the city of Osh
Take in the incredible landscapes with forever changing colours as the sun moves through Tajikistan
Explore the ancient medressas, mausoleums and mosques of Bukhara and Samarkand
See ships marooned in the desert at the Aral Sea
Camping 'under the stars' in the barren Kara-Kum Desert
Feel the intense heat coming from the Darwaza Gas Crater
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Starting in Chuy Province and ending in Istanbul, the tour "Bishkek To Istanbul (11 Weeks)" is a guided overland journeys tour that takes 79 days. You will visit Dilijan, Tash Rabat, Istanbul and 15 other destinations in 9 different countries. "Bishkek To Istanbul (11 Weeks)" is a group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.

Discover some of the oldest cities in the world steeped in history and legend, from Troy in Turkey, Baku - the largest City on the Caspian Sea, to the legendary 'Stans'. Experience the incredibly diverse landscapes from the baron desert in Turkmenistan to the high mountain passes in Tajikistan.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1-9 : Bishkek To Semenovskre Gorge
Day 10-13 : Semenovskre Gorge To Tash Rabat
Day 14-15 : Tash Rabat To Bishkek
Day 16-17 : Bishkek
Day 18-22 : Bishkek To Fann Mountains
Day 23-24 : Fann Mountains To Dushanbe
Day 25-28 : Dushanbe To Bukhara
Day 29-32 : Bukhara To Aral Sea
Day 33-35 : Aral Sea To Ashgabat
Day 36 : Ashgabat
Day 37-39 : Ashgabat To Turkmenbashi
Day 40-42 : Turkmenbashi To Baku
Day 43-47 : Baku To Sheki
Day 48-49 : Sheki To Tatev
Day 50-53 : Tatev To Dilijan
Day 54-58 : Dilijan To Tbilisi
Day 59-60 : Tbilisi
Day 61-66 : Tbilisi To Batumi
Day 67-78 : Batumi To Istanbul
Day 79 : Istanbul

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Accommodation - approx. 60% camping & 40% simple hostels/hotels/homestay

Meals

Meals - approx 50%

Transport

All Transport on Oasis Expedition Truck

Guide

Services of Oasis Crew

Others

Camping and Cooking equipment

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Visas
Local Payment (see tour notes & options)
Optional Excursions as listed in the Pre-Departure Information
Flights
Airport Taxes & Transfers
Travel Insurance
Meals - approx. 50%
Drinks

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Bishkek To Istanbul (11 Weeks) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 70 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 69 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 27 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 June 2024, a deposit of 249 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 69 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Bishkek To Istanbul (11 Weeks) 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 Bishkek To Istanbul (11 Weeks) 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.

Single Supplement

Prices shown here are exclusive of single supplement charge. For solo travellers and/or group travellers opting for single rooms, single supplement charges will be mandatory.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed throughout the tour.
'Mini-bubbles' will be created on board the truck in Overland Tours for extra hygiene and infection control. Travelers may be required to take regular PCR tests before crossing borders between countries.
It is highly recommended that all travelers are fully vaccinated before the tour.

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