Silk Road Cultural Discovery: Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan

  • Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

11

Days

Route
1 Ashgabat
2 Turkmenbashy
3 Yangykala Canyon
4 Serdar
5 Nokhur
6 Mary
7 Ancient Merv
8 Bukhara
9 Samarkand
10 Tashkent
Overview
An 11-day journey traversing the ancient Silk Road through two Central Asian nations, combining Turkmenistan's "White Marble City" of Ashgabat with the historic Islamic architecture of Uzbekistan's great cities.

Itinerary

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Airport transfer and Ashgabat sightseeing including museums and monuments.
Flight and canyon exploration with a campfire dinner.
Visit the Gozli Ata Mausoleum and the Kemal Ata cemetery en route.
Underground lake swimming and visits to the Akhal-Teke horse farm.
Bazaar exploration and regional cultural sites.
UNESCO World Heritage site exploration and a border crossing.
Historic madrasas and a high-speed train journey.
Registan Square, the Amir Temur mausoleum, and the Siab bazaar.
Observatory visit, a farewell dinner, and train travel.
Capital city tour including the Khast-Imam Complex and a metro station.
Breakfast and airport transfer.
Trip Cost Breakdown
  • Included:
  • Hotel accommodation (double/twin rooms)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Air-conditioned transport with a professional driver
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Domestic flights as listed in the itinerary
  • High-speed train tickets between cities
  • Daily drinking water
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
  • Visa support and registration
  • Handmade souvenir per person
  • Not Included:
  • Visa consular fees ($80–100 USD, nationality dependent)
  • Turkmenistan migration tax ($14 USD)
  • PCR COVID-19 test ($33 USD)
  • Uzbekistan visa costs
  • Single room supplement
  • Lunches and dinners except where specified
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Photo/video charges at sites
  • Early hotel check-in
  • Beverages
  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance

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