Turkey, Turkmen & Tamerlane's Testament

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4.5 Based on 2 Reviews
  • duration 48 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 26
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-28432
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Tashkent, Uzbekistan/ Istanbul, Turkey
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Explore the unique Turkmen capital of Ashgabat on a guided tour
  • Wild camp near the 'Door to Hell' Darvaza Crater
  • Overland in to the Karakum desert
  • Explore the ruined city of Kunye Urgench
  • Guided tour of the ancient and beautiful city of Khiva
  • 3 nights in Bukhara with guided tour of the many unique sites
  • Overnight in the Kyzylkum Desert staying in yurts
  • Guided tour of the historic city of Samarkand and surrounding area
  • Stay in the fascinating city of Tbilisi
  • Visit Vardzia, a cave monastery on the UNESCO World Heritage list
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The Turkey, Turkmen & Tamerlane's Testament tour starts in Tashkent and ends in Istanbul. The Turkey, Turkmen & Tamerlane's Testament is an adventure tour that takes 48 days taking you from Tashkent to Istanbul and through other destinations in Europe.

Central Asia and the Caucasus have always been connected as trade and armies have passed along the fabled Silk Road and this trip mirrors that route. Connecting the great historic Ottoman capital of Istanbul with Tamerlane's magnificent city of Samarkand, this trip is as much a journey through history as a journey through geography.

Along the way we can explore the mountains, cultures of Georgia and Azerbaijan. Home stays are the order of the day in Georgia, and the food and wine is as much part of the trip as the magnificent scenery and the churches.

Crossing the Caspian, we head into the deserts of Turkmenistan and then the historic lands of the central Silk Road down the Oxus Valley, visiting Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand.

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  • Day 1: Day 1: Tashkent
  • Day 2: Day 2: Samarkand
  • Day 3: Day 3: Samarkand
  • Day 4: Day 4: Samarkand
  • Day 5: Day 5: Kyzylkhum Desert
  • Day 6: Day 6: Bukhara
  • Day 7: Day 7: Bukhara
  • Day 8: Day 8: Bukhara
  • Day 9: Day 9: Khiva
  • Day 10: Day 10: Khiva
  • Day 11: Day 11: Kunye Urgench
  • Day 12: Day 12: Darvaza
  • Day 13: Day 13: Ashgabat
  • Day 14: Day 14: Ashgabat
  • Day 15: Day 15: Turkmenbashi
  • Day 16: Day 16: Caspian Sea
  • Day 17: Day 17: Baku
  • Day 18: Day 18: Baku
  • Day 19: Day 19: Baku
  • Day 20: Day 20: Baku
  • Day 21: Day 21: Lahij Village
  • Day 22: Day 22: Sheki
  • Day 23: Day 23: Lagodekhi
  • Day 24: Day 24: Telavi
  • Day 25: Day 25: Telavi
  • Day 26: Day 26: Stepantsminda
  • Day 27: Day 27: Mtskheta
  • Day 28: Day 28: Borjomi-Kharagauli NP
  • Day 29: Day 29: Armenian Highlands
  • Day 30: Day 30: Yerevan
  • Day 31: Day 31: Yerevan
  • Day 32: Day 32: Lake Sevan
  • Day 33: Day 33: Tbilisi
  • Day 34: Day 34: Kutaisi
  • Day 35: Day 35: Batumi
  • Day 36: Day 36: Sumela
  • Day 37: Day 37: Zara
  • Day 38: Day 38: Goreme
  • Day 39: Day 39: Goreme
  • Day 40: Day 40: Egirdir
  • Day 41: Day 41: Olympos
  • Day 42: Day 42: Olympos
  • Day 43: Day 43: Pamukkale
  • Day 44: Day 44: Selcuk
  • Day 45: Day 45: Selcuk
  • Day 46: Day 46: Gallipoli
  • Day 47: Day 47: Istanbul
  • Day 48: Day 48: 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 16 nights
  • Yurt Camp 1 night
  • Basic Hotel 8 nights
  • Camping without facilities 6 nights
  • Overnight Boat 1 night
  • Guesthouse 5 nights
  • Wild Camp 3 nights
  • Homestay 2 nights
  • Multishare Hostel 5 nights
Meals
  • 54 Breakfasts
  • 18 Lunches
  • 34 Dinners
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Tashkent 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 Turkey, Turkmen & Tamerlane's Testament tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Kushal I
  • On Jun 04 2015
4 - Very Good
Very Good
The camping equipment was nice and really easy to use. This was my first time camping and found it all very good. The cooking equipment was much better than I had expected it to be. I would even say that some of the food we had... Read more
  • Kushal I
  • On Jun 04 2015
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Dragoman did an great job at picking a route with many attractions. The trip was very well organized. It was my first overland trip and will definitely not be my last.
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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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