Name of the tour: Double Rainbow
Length of itinerary: 4 days / 3 nights
Day 1: Oibek – Khujand
Upon arrival, your Tajik driver will meet you on the border. Your Double Rainbow Tour will start in Khujand city. It is the second largest city of Tajikistan which is situated on the Syr Darya River at the mouth of the Fergana Valley. It is also the capital of the northernmost province of Tajikistan, now called Sughd. On the day of arrival, you will visit a Cultural Palace of Khujant. It is known as the place where the first president of Tajikistan was chosen. Furthermore, you will visit the Central Mosque that is situated in the middle of the city. At the end of the tour your driver will take you to the hotel.
Day 2: Khujand – Istravshan – Khujand
On the second day of your tour you will go to Istrayshan. It is an ancient center of trade and craft as well as one of the ancient cities in Central Asia. It is really a museum city with its history dating back to II-VI centuries BC. the city was known as Kurukuda in Persian literature. In Sogdian ancient notes as Kurushkuda while modern scholars identify it with Cyruspol or Cyrus Eskhata founded in VI century BC by Cyrus the Great. You will visit Mugtepa, the fifteenth century Kuk Gumbaz Mosque and local bazaar. You will enjoy the colorful oriental bazaars, visit majestic fortresses and architecture of mosques and mausoleums. After all you will drive back to Khujand and spend the night in the hotel.
Day 3: Khujand – Dushanbe
Today in the morning the tour route will take you to Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan. The road goes over Anzob pass that is 3 372 meters high and tunnel of Isticlol. While going over mountain passes you will have several photo stops. The tour guarantees you beautiful pictures on panoramic views. In the afternoon you will have a guided city tour which includes the visits of Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, House of parliament and Jomi theatre. Then we will walk in National park to see Ministry of Inner Affairs and the biggest National Flag in the world – 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. After excursion in Central Museum you will visit Archeological museum and Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. Dinner will be in a traditional restaurant where you try Tajik food. At the end of the day you will come to the hotel.
Day 4: Flight
Today you are returning back. Your transfer to the airport is in the morning. This the end of your travel in fabulous Tajikistan.
Transport:
02-04 pax – Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax – 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10- pax – 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Price per person:
02 pax – 595 $
04 pax – 375 $
06 pax – 395 $
08 pax – 330 $
10 pax – 350 $
Single – 80 $
Half board – 45 $
Full board – 90 $
English speaking guide – 390 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Khujand – “Firuz” Hotel 4*
Dushanbe – “Meridians” Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide