In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great
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- Adventure
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 15 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-16313
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Discover the desert city of Bukhara
- Take in the fabled Silk Road city of Samarkand
- Hike around the picturesque lake of the Fann mountains, Lake Iskander-Kul
- Marvel at splendid markets, minarets and medressa
- Experience the historic centre of Shakhrisabz
- Journey to the ancient city of Khujand
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A spectacular journey of discovery in the footsteps of Alexander the Great. Follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and discover the fabled Silk Road oasis towns of Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. After exploring the famous museums of Tashkent we travel to Samarkand with one of the most impressive sights in the region, Registan Square. Discover some of the oldest towns in the world with ancient mosques and palaces, citadels, minarets, colourful bazaars, highly-adorned mausoleums, and age-old traditions. This unforgettable adventure travels through the ancient cultural landscapes and spectacular landscapes of Tajikistan, one of Central Asia's most picturesque countries. Visit the stunning alpine lake of Iskander-Kul on the northern slopes of the Gissar Range in the Fann Mountains, where according to tradition the lake takes its name from Alexander the Great. If you are looking for an unforgettable experience exploring the hidden heart of Central Asia - its natural wonders are perfectly combined with cultural highlights to discover in depth the beauty of this historical region along the ancient Silk Route.
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Day 1 : Arrive Tashkent
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Day 2 : To Samarkand
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Day 3 : In Samarkand
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Day 4 : To Bukhara
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Day 5 : In Bukhara
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Day 6 : To Shahrisabz via Nautaka (Karshi)
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Day 7 : To Baysun
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Day 8 : To Denau and Sangardak Falls
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Day 9 : To Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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Day 10 : In Dushanbe
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Day 11 : To Lake Iskanderkul
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Day 12 : To Khujand (Alexandria Eshata) via Istravshan
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Day 13 : Khujand to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Day 14 : In Tashkent
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Day 15 : Tashkent, trip concludes
- Comfortable hotels on twin share basis
- 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
- Airport transfers in Tashkent
- Private transport throughout
- Local sightseeing guide
- Entrance fees to museums and monuments
- Medical kit
- 1 night homestay on a multishare basis
- International airfares and departure taxes
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Visas
- Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, bottled mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol etc
- Optional activities and sightseeing during free time
- Still/video camera fees at monuments
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 08 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 June 2024, a deposit of 316 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceIn the Footsteps of Alexander the Great 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.
VisaFor this In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great 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 TravelersA 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 MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.