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6 days / 5 nights
Cultural tour "Legends of Tajikistan" will let you explore the rich historical and cultural heritage of this mountainous country. The tour contains visiting of four main tourist cities of the republic: Dushanbe, Khojent, Istaravshan and Penjikent.
This tour can be added to one of standard programs along ancient cities of Uzbekistan. Route:
Detailed program of the tour
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DAY 1. Arrival to Dushanbe, excursion Arrival to Dushanbe. Meeting and transfer to hotel.
City sightseeing: Independence Square, Ismail Samani monument – founder of Tajik state, Rudaki avenue, historical museum with huge (13 m) ceramic figure of Buddha in nirvana (VII c).
Overnight in hotel.
DAY 2. Flight to Khojent, excursion Flight to "Northern capital of Tajikistan" - Khojent (Khujand) city.
City sightseeing: Sheikh Maslikhitdin Mausoleum and Mosque (XIV-XIX c.c.), "Payshambe" ("Thursday") exotic oriental bazaar, Urumkhodjaev farmstead (Tajik clone of the palace of Russian tsars in Peterhof).
Overnight in hotel.
DAY 3. Transfer to Istaravshan, excursion Transfer to Istaravshan (Ura-Tyube) - town founded by Persian king Kir (VI c. BC)
Excursion in Istravshan: old town, bazaar, Kok-Gumbaz mosque-madrasah (XVI c.) Mug fortress.
Overnight in guest house.
DAY 4. Transfer to Penjikent, excursion Transfer to Penjikent - city on the shore of Zarafshan river. This city as well as entire Zarafshan valley is isolated from other regions of Tajikistan by two massive ridges: Gissar and Zarafshan.
Excursion in Penjikent: historical museum named after Rudaki, ruins of ancient Penjikent (V-VII cc).
Overnight in hotel.
DAY 5. Transfer to Dushanbe, visiting Gissar fortress Transfer through Anzob tunnel (or over Anzob pass) to Dushanbe.
In the afternoon - visiting Gissar fortress - antique citadel of local rulers. Return to Dushanbe.
Overnight in hotel.
DAY 6. Departure from Dushanbe Transfer to airport. Departure from Dushanbe.
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TOUR PRICE: By request
Price includes:
- Accommodation in hotels and guest houses in twin/double rooms with breakfasts throughout
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Transport of tourist class for all overland transfers
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Excursions as per itinerary
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Entrance tickets for main tourist sights
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English-speaking escorting guide
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Visa invitation to Tajikistan
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Price does not include:
- Tajikistan visa fee
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Full board meals
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Photo and video shooting in museums and at other sights
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Medical insurance
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Domestic flights
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International flights
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All other not mentioned services
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TRIP CATEGORY
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WHAT YOU WILL SEE:
◊ Majestic monument of Tajik state founder
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Tajik clone of the palace of Russian tsars in Peterhof
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Statue of she-wolf feeding Romulus and Remus
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Remote and isolated Zarafshan valley
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Gissar fortress with formidable gates
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COUNTRIES:
Tajikistan
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DAYS/NIGHTS: 6/5
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GROUP SIZE: 1-15 pax
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TOUR PRICE: By request |
ACCOMMODATION (NIGHTS):
Hotels - 4, guest houses - 1
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MEALS:
5 breakfasts
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TRAVEL SEASON:
May - September
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GUIDE:
Escorting guide for entire itinerary
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DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
1/5
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SINGLE ROOM THROUGHOUT: By request |
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