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GOLDEN ROAD TO SAMARKAND

 

Marvel at cultural treasures on the famous Silk Road

15 captivating days

Escorted Tours

Tour dates:

11 - 25 May, 2010

Tour leader:

Escorted from New Zealand by Jill Worrall

Tour price:

$9,320 per person, share twin

Single supplement:

$725

Tour price includes

  • All airfares and taxes
  • Two nights in Seoul on the way to Uzbekistan
  • Hotel day room in Seoul on the way home
  • Accommodation in 3-star & 4-star hotels
  • All meals in Uzbekistan
  • Visa for Uzbekistan
  • Group Tipping
  • Services of English-speaking national guide
  • Assistance of your kiwi tour leader, Jill Worrall


Highlights

  • Experience a taste of the former Soviet Union as we explore Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent with its collection of unique Soviet architecture and sculptures.
  • Go to the outdoor Chorsu bazaar in Tashkent with its breadsellers, fur hat vendors, tea shops and so much more!
  • Attend a performance at Taskhent’s famous Alisher Navoi Opera House.
  • Visit the world famous Registan Square in Samarkand with its trio of superb Islamic architecture.
  • Stand in awe beside the tomb of Timur (Tamerlane) – Conqueror of the World.
  • Be entertained by one of Uzbekistan’s most innovative fashion designers.
  • Uncover the history of Central Asia’s most ancient living city – magic Bukhara – during a guided walking tour.
  • Explore Bukhara’s bazaars and shop for carpets, embroidery, fur hats, knives and maybe even a Red Army hat!
  • Journey to one of the best preserved cities along the Ancient Silk Route – Khiva, and relish plenty of time to explore its lanes and dozens of historic buildings.
  • Try to resist (well not really!) the wares of the master puppetmakers and other artisans who have set up studios in Khiva!
  • Be entertained by cultural and musical performances throughout the tour.
  • Relax with the knowledge that an experienced country guide, expert city guides, and your tour leader from New Zealand are working hard to make your trip as smooth running, interesting and enjoyable as possible.
  • And debate whether you’d like to come home with that distinctive Uzbek speciality – gold-coated teeth!
 







 
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