The Legendary Silk Road by Private Train
16-day journey through Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Iran (15 Nights / 16 Days)
This journey makes you familiar with the manifold cultures along the Legendary Silk Road and numerous localities that made history. Among them are five UNESCO World Heritage sites. Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Iran are richly endowed with history and culture, a flavour of which you will experience on this exciting journey by private train.
Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
Day 2: Tashkent, the Green Oasis
Day 3: Samarkand, Intersection of Cultures
Day 4: Samarkand, The Magnificent
Day 5: Bukhara, The Noble One
Day 6: Merv, The Pearl of the East
Day 7: The Capital City Ashgabat and the Former Imperial City of Nisa
Day 8: Mashhad
Day 9: On the Way to Yazd
Day 10: Yazd, City of Fire-worshippers
Days 11 and 12: Isfahan, Image of the World
Day 13: Shiraz, City of Hafiz, The Poet
Day 14: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Pasargadae and Persepolis
Day 15: Tehran
Day 16: End of Your Journey
Highlights:
- Comfortable private train with 4 different categories
- Unique combination of two private train: Orient Silk Road Express and Persian Explorer
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Registan and Imam Square
- The making of traditional art objects: silk and carpets
- Doctor on Board
Inclusions:
- 6 overnights on the Private Train according to the booked category (3 overnights on Orient Silk Road Express; 3 overnights Persian Explorer)
- 9 overnights in 3 and 4-star Hotel as per the itinerary
- Includes 15 B, 14 L, 14 D, meals as per itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner).
- Sightseeing program including all entrance fees according program
- Guided transfers to and from all airports and train stations according to program (depending on arrival/departure time)
- Multi-lingual Tour Director
- Experienced local guides for a maximum of 26 guests per group
- Doctor on board
- Traditional welcome in the train stations of Bukhara, and Samarqand
- Wine and Vodka tasting
Exclusions:
- All international flights, excess baggage fees, airport departure taxes and other relevant taxes
- Optional activities and excursions
- Drinks, tips, laundry, bottled drinking water and other personal expenses
- Medical, Travel and Baggage Insurance
- Holiday Surcharge
- Items of a personal nature (i.e. internet, curio, laundry, beverages, etc.) unless specifically quoted for above
- Tips and gratuities
- Passport and Visa fees
- Anything not specifically quoted in the inclusions
- Personal expenses
- Compulsory individual guide for post-nights in Iran
- GST extra as applicable
INCLUDED AND NOT
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Accommodation (as per itinerary)
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Meals (as per itinerary)
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Transfers
PACKAGE DETAILS
COST: From USD 8220 onwards Per Person on twin sharing in Cat. Ali Baba
Single Supplement: From USD 3100 onwards in Cat. Ali Baba
EXCHANGE RATE: 1 USD = 68 INR (exchange rate as on the day of payment applicable)
VALIDITY: 15 September to 30 September 2018
DEPARTURE DATES: 15 September 2018
At times there may be special deals – enquire at the time of booking.
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