Name of the tour: Ancient wealth of Tajikistan 

Duration: 7 days

Starts in: Dushanbe

Ends in: Dushanbe

Day 1: Dushanbe
After landing you will be met by your driver at the airport and escort you to Dushanbe. You will explore the amazing highlights of the city. During the tour you will experience Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. Then you will move to National park to take photos of Ministry of Inner Affairs and the biggest National Flag in the world – 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. This day you will also explore Central Museum where you will know the facts of Tajik land. The tour route will take you today to Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. Today you will finish your tour with an Asian Bazaar, where you will find full rows of products, friendly sellers and good discounts. Here you can buy fresh fruits or vegetables and buy delicious tortillas. Today you will see the incredibly beautiful sights of the city and enjoy its history. The overnight is in the hotel.

Day 2: Dushanbe – Hissor – Dushanbe
After breakfast you will drive 35 km. to observe the ancient site Hissor fortress (VII–XVII centuries). Hissor fortress is one of the most famous historical buildings in Central Asia, built 2500 years ago. The fortress has the main gate-arch, built in the 16th century by the Emir of Bukhara. At that time, the fortress served as the residence of the Emir of Bukhara. The fortress with walls about 1 meter thick consisted of a huge courtyard with a swimming pool and a large garden. Large staircases and terraces lined with brick led up to the main entrance. There are also located the fascinating sites as: the recently restored monuments of “Madrasa I Kuhna” (new school of 16th-17th centuries), mosque; the mausoleum of “Mahdumi Azam” (16th century). After visiting the fortress you will transfer to Dushanbe. Today you will also visit Botanical garden and Victory Park where you will have a chance to see perfect views of the city. This night will be in the hotel.

Day 3: Dushanbe – Khujand
After breakfast you will departure to Khujand city. Khujand is the second largest city of Tajikistan. Modern Khujand is a cozy and green city with many parks and squares, with hospitable residents. Syr Darya River, which flows right in the center of the city and its convenient banks, is a great place to relax and swim. By the way, Khujand is the only city in Tajikistan located on a major river. There are about 149000 citizens. In course of the tour you will visit a Cultural Palace of Khujand. There was elected the first president of the country. Then you will explore the Central Mosque that is located in the center of the city. You will spend the night in the hotel.  

Day 4: Khudjand – Istaravshan – Khudjand
Today you will have an adventure 100 km drive to ancient city Istaravshan. Istaravshan is one of the most ancient cities in the world, which is over 2500 years old and attracts with its most interesting architectural, historical and cultural monuments. This city is located in the Sugd region of Tajikistan, the administrative center of Istaravshan district .Istaravshan is the second largest city in Sugd province. Previously, according to the Turkic-speaking tradition, it was called Ura-tube. In course of the tour you will explore Mugtepa, the fifteenth century Kuk Gumbaz Mosque and local bazaar. Today you will have an interesting tour with unusual sights of antiquity and you will be able to get into the flavor of the country by exploring: oriental bazaars, mighty fortresses, and enjoy special architecture of mosques and mausoleums. In the end of the tour you will return to Khujand. This night will be in the hotel.

Day 5: Khujand – Penjakent
After breakfast you will transfer to Penjakent through pass Shahriston (3 378 m). The age of the ancient city of Penjikent (translated as "Five villages") is more than 5500 years. It has always been distinguished by its splendor and uniqueness, for which it was called "Central Asian Pompeii"among the residents. The city consists of manors, fortifications that perform the defensive function of the wall and the highlight of Panjakent — the necropolis. The ancient city was part of the famous Silk Road, because through it trade caravans made their way to the mountains. There was a ruler's palace, two temples, markets, rich dwelling houses decorated with numerous paintings, wooden and clay statues of ancient gods. Nowadays you will have a chance to observe the remains of dwelling houses and office buildings, the citadel with the palace, the house of craftsmen, and fire worshipers church. This night is in the hotel.

Day 6: Penjakent – Dushanbe
Today you will transfer to Dushanbe via Anzob pass (3 372 m) and tunnel of Isticlol. Along the way you will explore the amazing views and mountain passes. Don’t miss chance to take photos. Arrival to Dushanbe. The overnight is in the hotel.

Day 7: Dushanbe – Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport. 

Price per person:
02 pax – 1 075 $
04 pax – 655 $
06 pax – 700 $
08 pax – 580 $
10 pax – 625 $
Single – 150 $

Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 55 $ 

Half board – 95 $
Full board – 185 $ 

English speaking guide – 600 $ per group

Transport:
02-04 pax – Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax – 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10 pax – 3 cars: Hyundai Starex

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
         Dushanbe – “Meridians” Hotel 3*
         Khujand – “Firuz” Hotel 4*
         Penjakent – “Umariyon” Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour                                            

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- GBAO permit
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide