Silk Road Tour to 5 Stans and the Caucasus

4.9

31 days/30 nights

Small Group (2-13)

Any Date

Average Age: 45-75

Half Board

Price:

11,029AUD

13,860AUD

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The Highlights of the Tour

Enjoy a life-enriching trip along the segment of the Great Silk Road and plunge into the ancient atmosphere with dazzling reminders of glorious times Start your journey from Kazakhstan - the ninth largest country in the world, the land of vast steppes, striking nature and important trading routes of the Silk Road Explore the splendid architectural masterpieces in historical cities of Uzbekistan - Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva Visit Armenia - one of the first official Christian countries in the world Travel to wine region of Georgia, Kakheti. Try local wines, wander around sun-kissed vineyards Marvel at the Mud Volcanoes in the Gobustan Reserve

Almaty - Asian pilaf - Khiva - Khor Virap - Kakheti - Baku

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ITINERARY

Introduction

Our Silk Road Tour is created for those who prefer more than just a classical tour, it’s a unique opportunity to explore the hidden secrets of Central Asia and the Caucasus. This 31-day-trip offers a journey to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. You will have a great trip along the Great Silk Road to distinctive architectural gems, stroll around Asian bazaars, UNESCO Sites, taste Armenian and Georgian famous wine and try delicious traditional food. It’s just amazing how close, but yet how different they are from one another with its traditions and culture. Do not miss the opportunity and Arara will make your trip unforgettable.

Day 1 - Arrival - Almaty City Tour

Day 2 - Almaty - Medeo - Big Almaty Lake - Almaty

Day 3 - Almaty - Bishkek

Bishkek Sights

First, you will be transferred to Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan border and after passing the customs your exciting journey will begin. Kyrgyzstan is a mysterious less discovered country of picturesque lakes and rivers, mountain peaks covered with eternal snows, friendly nomads and the unique flavour of Asian food. After check-in at the hotel, you will have some time for a rest. А little bit later you will have a sightseeing tour including such sights as the local bazaar, Panfilov Park, Ala-Too Square and monuments to national heroes.

Overnight: Hotel in Bishkek

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Bishkek - Issyk Kul

Day 5 - Issyk Kul - Cholpon Ata - Grigorevka Gorge - Bishkek

Day 6 - Bishkek - Tashkent

Day 7 - Tashkent City Tour

Day 8 - Tashkent - Samarkand

Day 9 - Samarkand - Panjakent

Day 10 - Panjakent - Seven Lakes - Samarkand

Day 11 - Samarkand - Bukhara

Day 12 - Bukhara City Tour

Day 13 - Bukhara - Farab - Turkmenabat - Mary

Day 14 - Mary - Ashgabat

Day 15 - Ashgabat City Tour

Day 16 - Ashgabat - Darvaza Crater

Day 17 - Darvaza - Koneurgench - Khiva

Day 18 - Khiva - Tashkent

Day 19 - Free day in Tashkent

Day 20 - Arrival in Baku - Baku City Tour

Day 21 - Gobustan - Baku

Day 22 - Baku - Shamakhi - Sheki

Day 23 - Sheki - Lagodekhi border - Tbilisi

Day 24 - Tbilisi City Tour - Mtskheta

Day 25 - Ananuri - Kazbegi - Gudauri - Gergeti - Tbilisi

Day 26 - Kakheti - Telavi - Batonis Tsikhe - Tsindandali - Tbilisi

Day 27 - Sadakhlo border - Goshavank - Haghartsin - Sevan - Yerevan

Day 28 - Yerevan City Tour - Echmiadzin - Yerevan

Day 29 - Khor Virap - Noravank - Yerevan

Day 30 - Garni - Geghard - Yerevan

Day 31 - Departure

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INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

All airport and land border transfers
Accommodation in 3* European class hotels (twin/dbl shared)
Meals: breakfast at the hotels, lunches and dinners as per program
Services for private A/C car with driver as per program (vaccinated drivers)
Escort English – speaking guide for all days (vaccinated guides)
Train tickets: Tashkent-Samarkand
Domestic air tickets: Khiva-Tashkent, Mary-Ashgabat, Bishkek-Tashkent
Entrance fees to the sites listed
Show program in Bukhara and show with hawks in Kazakhstan
Mineral water 0.5 L per day/per person
Visa support LOI (only to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan)
4-wheel drive vehicle for Gergeti Trinity Church
Wine tasting in Sighnaghi
24-hour office support

The tour price doesn't include

International flight tickets
Tips and gratuities
Visa consular fees
Video and photo charges
Porterage
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Services not included in the itinerary
Single supplement1,102 AUD

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

Start		End	Price	Space left
Private tour Any date from Almaty/Baku	31 days	Individual May 18, 2020 to Tashkent/Yerevan	13,860 AUD	2+ Spaces left	Book now
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023 from Almaty/Baku	31 days	Friday Oct 13, 2023 to Tashkent/Yerevan	11,029 AUD	10 Spaces left	Book now
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024 from Almaty/Baku	31 days	Friday May 10, 2024 to Tashkent/Yerevan	11,701 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 from Almaty/Baku	31 days	Friday May 24, 2024 to Tashkent/Yerevan	11,029 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Wednesday May 8, 2024 from Almaty/Baku	31 days	Friday Jun 7, 2024 to Tashkent/Yerevan	11,701 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Wednesday May 22, 2024 from Almaty/Baku	31 days	Friday Jun 21, 2024 to Tashkent/Yerevan	11,701 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024 from Almaty/Baku	31 days	Friday Aug 30, 2024 to Tashkent/Yerevan	11,701 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024 from Almaty/Baku	31 days	Friday Sep 13, 2024 to Tashkent/Yerevan	11,701 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024 from Almaty/Baku	31 days	Friday Sep 27, 2024 to Tashkent/Yerevan	11,701 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Wednesday Sep 4, 2024 from Almaty/Baku	31 days	Friday Oct 4, 2024 to Tashkent/Yerevan	11,029 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now

Private tour

Any date

from Almaty/Baku

31
days

Individual

May 18, 2020

to Tashkent/Yerevan

to Tashkent/Yerevan

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TRIP REVIEWS (5)

Charlotte Gallaher

Dear Rima, As promised, I am sending you my feedback on the Silk Road Tour. We had an amazingly organized tour. You were supper helpful with your informative and follow up emails. Guides and drivers were ok, we did not have any issues with them, the same is with hotels. They were nice and clean with delicious breakfast. Please tell Arthur who was our guide one more time that we enjoyed our time with him. I am sure this was right choice of a tour package in terms of days and countries included in it. We have seen many monasteries, mosques, churches and fortresses. We experienced cultures, cuisines, which trust me is quite delicious. I recommend Arara tour to anyone who is looking for a company that can organize a vacation perfectly. With Love Charlotte.

21.12.2019

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Cedric & Family

Hello, my family wants to thank Arara tour and especially Eduard who was our tour manager for organizing this amazing trip to Caucasus and Central Asia. Hotels were nice and clean, especially cascade hotel in Yerevan. Please also thank our guide Arnur in Kazakhstan, we are glad to be accompanied by him. What a beautiful countries Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are, culture, colorful mosques, architecture, traditions and of course food were life changing. Drivers were also professional and well organized. The funniest part for us was taking part in master classes. The wine tunnel in Georgia was shocking, I will never forget the panoramic view from Tatev Monastery, Bishkek city with its white houses and big Almaty lake was amazingly beautiful. One more time I want to thank and definitely will use your services again. I have sent you a small present, hope you will like it. Cedric & Family

20.12.2019

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Chow Lee, Lau Mei, Alan Yu

Well, this was a very long, probably the longest tour that I have ever had in my life. We travel almost every year with my best friends and this time we decided to combine some countries. I want to thank Rima for being so helpful, full of energy and enthusiasm. It’s probably the only company whose managers contact you regardless of where you are. I really liked the group atmosphere, everyone was so friendly and nice to each other. Guides and drivers were pretty good, except the one in Turkmenistan, I think her knowledge of English was not enough. Despite we were staying at 3* hotel, all of them were centrally located and easy to reach the main sights. Staff was nice, breakfast was quite satisfactory. Now, back to Hong Kong, we are telling everyone about Arara and Rima.

Thank You!

Chow Lee, Lau Mei, Alan Yu

18.12.2019

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WHY BOOK WITH ARARA

CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

We choose only the best hotels located in the city center close to the main sights.

GUIDES WITH 8+ YEAR EXPERIENCE

We work only with professional guides and guides who have experience in tourism for more than 8 years. All our guides are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

THE BEST PRICE IN THE MARKET FOR HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE

With Arara you book at first hand from a qualified local Armenian agency. Avoid surcharges applied by intermediaries and save money!

LICENSED AIR CONDITIONED TRANSPORT

We provide our tourists with comfortable air-conditioned transport. All our drivers are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Travelers on the tour mostly from the USA, UK, Australia and Canada

We host over 3,000+ tourists per year. Our clients are mostly from the USA, UK, Australia and Canada. Average age of our travelers is from 45 to 80. Our groups consist of travelers from all genders. There are solo travelers in most of our groups.

Own agency in Armenia, Georgia and Uzbekistan

With agencies operating in Georgia and Uzbekistan we are able to provide clients with the best price and quality services.

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TRIP ACCOMMODATION

Kazakhstan (Almaty)

Discovery (Bishkek)

Karven Hotel (Issyk Kul)

Grand Art Hotel (Tashkent)

Arba (Samarkand)

Umariyon Hotel (Panjakent)

Rangrez (Bukhara)

Mizan Hotel (Ashgabat)

Qibla Tozabog Hotel (Khiva)

Auroom Hotel (Baku)

Old Town Sheki (Sheki)

Zemeli Boutique Hotel (Tbilisi)

Ani Central Inn Hotel (Yerevan)

PACKING CHECKLIST

Documents:

Passport, flight ticket (printed or electronic), insurance, visa (if required)

First aid kit:

bandaids / plasters, special medicine or drugs in permanent use, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, lip balm

Essentials:

Moneybelt, laptop/tablet/phone, chargers, camera with extra memory cards and batteries, outlet adapter

Credit cards and cash:

Credit cards can be used in all capital/big cities at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, supermarkets, etc. EUR, USD and GBP can be exchanged into the local currency at exchange places and banks.