Activity Detail

TOUR TO THE CITIES OF ANCIENT TRADITIONS

During the five-day tour to the Tajik ancient and modern attractions, you will find yourselves in the atmosphere of colorful oriental bazaars, visit majestic fortresses, and enjoy special architecture of mosques and mausoleums.

During the five-day tour to the Tajik ancient and modern attractions, you will find yourselves in the atmosphere of colorful and bustling oriental bazaars (including Payshanbe bazaar- the largest market in the whole Tajikistan), visit the ancient palaces and majestic fortresses, and enjoy special architecture of mosques and mausoleums - skillful creation of architects of the past centuries. The tour will be also best remembered for the visit Istaravshan (past Ura - tube)- one of the Central Asian oldest cities, sprang up more than 2500 years ago.

Briefly about the tour:

Tour type:  Jeep Tour (cross border)

Duration: 5 days

Seasonality: Spring, summer, autumn

Difficulty:  Easy

Highlights: Dushanbe, Istaravshan and Khujand


Itinerary

Day1

Arrival in Dushanbe

Start sightseeing in the capital of Tajikistan. Visit Botanical garden- very beautiful garden with many old trees is the favorite place of Tajik people, Tajikistan United Museum (closed on Mondays) that includes the exhibits on history, natural history and art (Buddha in Nirvana is one of the valuable exhibits of the museum), Samani Monument, the Building of a national spirit, Stroll Rudaki Prospect and the Main Mosque of Dushanbe. Overnight at the hotel

Day2

Dushanbe to Hissar town

Visiting Hissar district to see the Hissar Fortress. Hissar Fortress (18th c) is located 30 km west of Dushanbe. Beside the fortress there are two Madrasahs (18th and 19th cc) and one mausoleum of 16th century. Coming back to Dushanbe, Overnight at the hotel

Day3

Dushanbe - Istaravshan to Khujand

In the morning depart Dushanbe and drive to Khujand (250 km, 5-6 h.). Drive through Anzob tunnel. Lunch at local Chaihana. In the afternoon drive through Shakhristan tunnel with stop in Istaravshan. Visit a local bazaar; Hazrat Shah architectural complex, which consists of Hazrat Shah Mausoleum, the grave of brother of Kusam ibn Abbas, Khudayar Valami Mausoleum, and Namazgah Mosque dating back to 19 C. Continue to Mug Teppe, one of the ancient settlements located in Ura-Tube. The city is believed to be founded by King Cyrus in the North-East boundary of his empire. Arrival in Khujand. Free time. Overnight at the hotel. Duration of sightseeing tour: 1.5-2 hours

Day4

Khujand

In the morning sightseeing Khujand. Visit the Museum of Archeology and Fortification, shaikh Muslihiddin Mosque, and the Payshanba Bazaar, the biggest bazaar in Tajikistan, Arbob Palace named after S. Urunhodlaev (20th c), “Tajik Sea” Kairokum HPS (Hydro Power Station) - the symbol of People’s Friendship, built in 1968. Free time. Overnight at the hotel. Duration of sightseeing tour: 6 hours

Day

Khujand to Oybek (check point)

After the breakfast transfer to Tashkent (80 km, 1 h 30 min), through Oybek cross border point. End of the tour.

Included Expenses

  • Overland transportation by 4x4 Jeeps, (price includes driver's per diem, road and parking fees (Type of vehicles: Toyota Land Cruiser 105);
  • Full board meals with non-alcohol drinks and beverages (bottle/s of water, minerals etc.)
  • All Accommodations
  • Local English -speaking guide/interpreter


Excluded Expenses

  • National Park
  • International Airfares;
  • Museum and historical places entrances
  • Alcohol Drinks;
  • Any personal expenses.