This Silk Road tour is ideal for those who live to travel. Within 36 days, you will visit 8 countries, more than 40 settlements and hundreds of sights. At the same time, this trip will reveal all verges of the East: interesting excursions will tell you about the history of the countries and city legends, transfers between cities will open up the most different landscapes of Central Asia and Caucasus, and thought-out free time will allow learning life of local people.
During the tour, you will visit the south of Tajikistan, the country of mountains with hidden picturesque lakes and small cities; Turkmenistan - the country of endless deserts with oases of ancient cities, some of which have disappeared through the time. You will explore Uzbekistan: discover its ancient cities, Samarkand, Shahrisabz, Bukhara, Khiva, with spectacular architecture and deep history. You will also visit the ancient city of Osh in Kyrgyzstan and get acquainted with Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan.
On the second part of the tour you will discover the most significant cities and sights of Caucasus such as Gremi, Telavi, Tsinandali, Sighnaghi, Tbilisi, Yerevan; and enjoy its picturesque nature.
Impressions will overload and you will take a huge baggage of memories with lifetime warranty. Your world will never be the same after you experience this Silk Road tour.
Tour itinerary:
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Arrive in Samarkand, check in to the hotel for overnight.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Have a short city tour in Osh which according to legends was founded by King Solomon 3000 years ago.
Visit Suleiman-Too (Solomon’s Mountain), National Museum of History and Archaeology, and Osh Bazaar located at that same place from time when Osh was an important trading center on the Great Silk Road. In the afternoon transfer to local airport for flight to Bishkek. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2 hours
In the afternoon return to Bishkek for city tour. Visit Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Statue of Manas. See Philharmonic Hall and Victory Monument – bright examples of Soviet architecture. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Driving distance: 10 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8-9 hours
Driving distance: 220 km
Driving distance: 340 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 10-11 hours
*Lagich will not be reachable during 2024 due to the road construction.
After exiting Georgian border control point you will meet your Georgian guide and start exploring the Eastern part of Georgia famous for its viticulture and winemaking traditions. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a Georgian family. We will pass through the beautiful landscapes of vineyards and wine-producing villages. The next stop will be at unique wine cellar “Khareba” located in the tunnel carved out of the rock. Originally built for military purposes, today the tunnel is used to store Kakheti’s finest wines. Wine tour and wine tasting. Continue to your hotel for overnight.
Driving distance: 180 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 190 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Driving distance: 10 km
Visit Gergeti Holy Trinity Church located at an altitude of 2170 and enjoy breathtaking views to Mt Kazbegi. Overnight at the hotel in Kazbegi.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 7-8 hours
Driving distance: 180 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8-9 hours
Driving distance: 300 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 370 km
In the evening, visit traditional Armenian restaurant for a firewall dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
*The site is currently under conservation works. Observation of the Cathedral is possible from the outside.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Driving distance: 50 km
Drive to Noravank Complex situated on a ledge of a deep winding gorge. Noravank stands amidst the bizarrely shaped, precipitous red cliffs. Continue to Areni Cave complex, where in 2008, the earliest shoe in the world was found. Depart back to Yerevan. On the way, stop in Areni for wine tasting. Arrive in Yerevan at around 18:00. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 7-8 hours
Driving distance: 240 km
You will have a free afternoon to explore more of Yerevan (Ararat Brandy Factory, Matenadaran manuscripts museum, History Museum, or the souvenirs market “Vernisage”. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Driving distance: 80 km
Price includes:
- All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan, 3-4 pax by Mercedes Vito or similar, 5-10 pax by Mercedes Sprinter passenger van);
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Sightseeing tour program in each country with local English-speaking guides;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class ticket for flights Urgench-Tashkent; Mary-Ashgabat, Ashgabat-Dashoguz; Osh-Bishkek; Almaty-Baku;
- Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa;
- Visa support for Tajikistan, Turkmenistan tourist visas;
- Azerbaijan e-visa;
- Wine tasting in Kakheti region, Georgia and Areni, Armenia;
- Dinner and folklore show in Bukhara (Day 10);
- Dinners in Baku (folklore show in Baku is provided for groups of 4 travelers and more), Tbilisi, and Yerevan;
- Lunch in a Georgian family;
- Bottled drinking water.
Price doesn't include:
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour;
- Full board (lunch and dinner);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- A tax of 2 USD per night in Turkmenistan, paid to the hotel upon check out;
- Consular fees for tourist visas;
- Visa support letter for Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Georgia tourist visas;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Personal travel insurance.
Accommodation
Ateca / Navruz / Praga / Grand Capital
Comfort:
Wyndham Tashkent / Courtyard by Marriot / Hampton by Hilton / Mercure
Usman / Meros / Asia Samarkand or similar
Comfort:
Dilimah / Sultan / Grand Samarkand Superior / Grand Samarkand / Platan or similar
Minzifa / K.Komil / Bibikhanum / Amulet / As-Salom / Fatima / Kavsar or similar
Comfort:
Paradise Plaza / Omar Khayam / Minor / Asia Bukhara / Zargaron Plaza or similar
Muso Tura / Polvon Qori / New Star / Orient Star or similar
Comfort:
Zarafshan Boutique / Asia Khiva / Erkin Palace / Bek Khiva or similar
Boutique Hotel Baku / City Park / Grand Midway
Comfort:
Sultan Inn Hotel / Molokan Inn / Midtown
Sheki Palace / Ruma Qala / MinAli Boutique Hotel / Macara Sheki City Hotel
Comfort:
Sheki Palace / Ruma Qala / MinAli Boutique Hotel / Macara Sheki City Hotel
Stay Boutique / Kopala / Tiflis / Ginger / Monday / Ramada By Wyndham Tbilisi Old City
Comfort:
River Side / Museum / Ibis Styles / New Tiflis
Sunshine Kazbegi / Horizon Kazbegi / Best View / NOA Kazbegi / Alpenhaus Kazbegi
Comfort:
Intourist Kazbegi / Memoir Kazbegi / Mountain House / Northgate Kazbegi / Capra Hotel
Hayasa / Ani Central Inn / Silk Road Boutique / Cascade / President by Hrazdan Hotel CJSC
Comfort:
Opera Suite / Yerevan Place