Tour’s name: Tajikistan short tour
Duration: 4 days
Day 1: Oibek – Khujand
Ater being welcomed by your driver at the border ,you will head to Khujand city. Khujand is located in the North of Tajikistan and is the second largest city in the country. This city, like Samarkand and Bukhara, was the center of culture and science in Central Asia. The settlement on the site of modern Khujand was settled in the time of king Kaykobad, who ruled in the VI century BC. The city reached its heyday under the Persian king Darius. In the second part of the day you will explore a Cultural Palace of Khujand. This is a special genre of Soviet architecture that replaced churches in an atheistic country, and is hardly the largest example of this genre. Then you will also observe Central Mosque that is located in the heart of the city. In the end of the tour you will be transferred to the hotel for overnight.
Day 2: Khujand – Istravshan – Khujand
After breakfast you will start your adventure with exploring Istravshan. Istaravshan is located in the Northern part of Tajikistan in the foothills of the Turkestan range at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level. The history of this city goes back more than 2500 years, although the first settlements in these places appeared long before the advent of our era.The history is connected with the conqueror Alexander the great, at that time the city was a well-formed territory. In course of the tour you will discover Mugtepa, the fifteenth century Kuk Gumbaz Mosque and local bazaar. Not only urban residents, but also the population of surrounding villages make purchases here. After that you will transfer to Khujand.
Day 3: Khujand – Dushanbe
Today you will direct to Dushanbe. Dushanbe is the capital, the largest and most beautiful city in the country. You will drive over Anzob pass (3 372 m) and tunnel of Isticlol. You will be surprised by majestic beauty of landscapes, on the way you will have a chance to make fascinating photos. In the afternoon you will have a highlight tour of the city, where you will observe the best attractions of the capital. You will visit Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, House of parliament and Jomi theatre. Then you will direct to National park to take amazing photos of Ministry of Inner Affairs and the biggest National Flag in the world. During the tour you will discover Central Museum, Archeological museum and Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. Night you will spend in the hotel.
Day 4: Flight
In the morning is transfer to airport.
Transport:
02-04 pax – Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax – 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10- pax – 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Price per person:
02 pax – 595 $
04 pax – 375 $
06 pax – 395 $
08 pax – 330 $
10 pax – 350 $
Single – 80 $
Half board – 45 $
Full board – 90 $
English speaking guide – 390 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Khujand – “Firuz” Hotel 4*
Dushanbe – “Meridians” Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide