Cultural Tour TJ
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Duration: 06 Days 05 Nights
Type: Group / Private
Availability: Throughout a year
Cities: Khujand, Istaravshan, Dushanbe
Day 1
This tour starts at Uzbek-Tajik border crossing Oybek, where driver will meet you to head to Khujand (70 km, 1 h). Sightseeing in Khujand includes Republican Historical-Ethnographic Museum, Timur Malik Fortress, Archaeological Museum, Mosque and Madrasah of Sheikh Muslehiddin, Panjshanbe Bazaar.
Meals: - / L / D
Accommodation: Khujand Grand Hotel or similar option.
Day 2
After breakfast, drive to Istaravshan and have a short sightseeing tour upon arrival. Visit Mug Tepa, one of the ancient settlements in Tajikistan. Continue to Khazrati Shoh architectural complex that consists of Khazrati Shoh Mausoleum – the grave of brother of Kusam ibn Abbas; Khudayar Valami Mausoleum, and Mosque Namozgoh.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Comfort Guesthouse or similar option.
Day 3
In the morning, drive to Seven Lakes. On the way, visit Lenin statue on a dam of Urotepa reservation. Continue driving to the lakes. Each lake in mountains of Tajikistan has a different color. The Seven Lakes are: Mijgon, Soya, Hushyor, Nofin (2139 m above sea), Hurdak, Marguzor, and Hazorchashma (2400 m above sea level). Have picnic on the seventh Lake, Hazorchashma.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Comfort Guesthouse or similar option.
Day 4
Drive to Dushanbe (305 km, 6-7 h) via the Anzob Pass (3373 m above sea). On the way, enjoy spectacular views of Iskanderkul Lake. Arrive in Dushanbe in the afternoon. Check in to hotel.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Atlas Hotel or similar option.
Day 5
After breakfast, start sightseeing tour in the capital, the largest city of Tajikistan. Visit to the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan where you may see the famous statue of Buddha. Trip to the Botanic Garden where the local people like spending their spare time. Trip to the countryside (30 km) to explore the remains of Hissar Fortress of the 18th century. Visit to two madrasahs and a mausoleum. Return to Dushanbe.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Atlas Hotel or similar option.
Day 6
Check-out from the hotel till noon. Free time till transfer to Dushanbe International Airport. Departure.
Meals: B / - / -
Transfer to Dushanbe International Airport!
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE:
6-12 travelers
12-20 travelers
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
All transfers from/to airport/train station;
Air-conditioned comfort tour vehicle (Bus; Van; Jeep);
Accommodation throughout the tour;
Full board meals (B/L/D);
Experienced tour guide in all cities;
Entrance tickets to the marked sights only;
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
International airfare;
Stuff not mentioned in the itinerary;
Tipping the guide (7USD per person per day);