Essential Tajikistan
Secluded Tajikistan is wreathed in spectacular mountains and colored
with the influence of Persia, the Islamic world and Russia. From the country's
capital, Dushanbe, to storied Khujand in the fertile Fergana Valley,
discover Tajikistan's hospitable people, famed archaeological sites and
enduring culture.
Days 1-2: Dushanbe
Browse the busy markets and museums of the capital,
then explore the Ibrahim Bek Fortress in the nearby Silk Road center of Gissar.
Days 3-5: Iskanderkul, Penjikent
Journey overland through plunging
Varzob Gorge and over 11,000-foot Anzob Pass to beautiful turquoise Iskanderkul,
Alexander Lake. Admire the medieval frescoed merchant houses at Old Penjikent
before meeting with local people.
Days 6-8: Istaravshan, Khujand, Dushanbe
Arriving
in 2,500-year-old Istaravshan, admire the pale blue dome
of Kuk Gumbaz, built by Ulug Bek's son. In Khujand,
at the entrance to the lush Fergana Valley, enter
the Historical Museum of Sogdiana through
a medieval city gate and browse the
exotic covered bazaar. Fly
back to Dushanbe for a final
night in this remote and
remarkable country.
Trip Details
| Length of Trip: |
8 Days |
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Your choice of dates - start on a Thursday |
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| Land Tour Cost: |
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| 2 traveler minimum |
From $3,095 |
Plus internal air
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$100 (economy class, subject to change)
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| Single Supplement |
From $750 |
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| Note: Call 800-424-7289 for more information about Essential trip pricing |
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| Essential trip prices vary by season and are subject to hotel availability for your travel dates. Hotel upgrades, additional nights and solo traveler prices are available on request. Contact us for a descriptive itinerary and booking details. |
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Map - Click to Enlarge
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| Days 1-2: |
Dushanbe |
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| Day 3: |
Iskander Kul Lake |
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| Day 4: |
Penjikent |
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| Day 5: |
Penjikent |
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| Day 5: |
Penjikent |
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| Day 6: |
Istaravshan |
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| Day 7: |
Khujand |
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| Day 8: |
Dushanbe |
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About Essential Trips
Flexible Essential Private Trips are compact, well-designed private tour itineraries - researched and ready to book on the dates you choose. They work perfectly as brief overviews of a country or as effortless extensions to group tours - great for solo travelers, couples, or private parties who prefer to travel independently but appreciate a savvy predesigned program.
Some images on this page appear courtesy Michel Behar and James Carnehan
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