For centuries the West knew very little about silk and the people who made it, establishing this elaborate, light, soft and sensuous fabric as one of the most desirable and expensive materials. For more than two thousand years the Chinese kept the secret of silk to themselves, making it the most zealously guarded secret in history. Let us take you to the place where silk was invented, diverse, magnificent China – “the dragon awakening in the East,” and to two of Central Asian most mysterious and astonishing countries - Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Our journey through history encompasses the very essence of the Silk Road’s legacy and history, unearthing its hidden treasures from beneath the layers of centuries. We will venture through the labyrinths of the old Silk Road cities - “a necklace strung out like a pearls across the Orient”, discovering the cradles of different civilisations, encountering the wide range of ethnic groups, exploring their rich traditions and diverse religions. Let’s embark on the Silk Road pilgrimage…
PRICE
EXCL. FLIGHTS: £2,389
INCL. FLIGHTS: £2,789
PRICE
Land only
Package
Single supplement
Private silk road 4*
£2,539
£2,939
£300
Private silk road 3*
£2,389
£2,789
£300
Included Flights: package price includes flights from / to London and domestic flight where applicable. The package price depends on the availability of flight tickets and is to be reconfirmed on the date of your booking. Accommodation: 4* hotels DBL- 18 nights Meals: Full-board: 20 breakfasts, 21 lunches, 20 dinners (from lunch on the 1st day till lunch on the 21st day) Train: 2 nights (four-berth compartments) Turpan/Dunhuang & Dunhuang/Urumqi; Transport: For sightseeing we generally use a small minibus or coach, and for city exploring we use public transport, or just go on foot Tour staff and support: English-speaking guide, transfer driver Local culture and traditions: all excursions, entrance fee as described in the itinerary; visit to:
Folklore performance at Nadir Divan Begi madrassah in Bukhara;
Theatrical performance “Instant of Eternity” at Samarkand Theatre;
Felt-making process in Kochkorka village;
Folklore performance in Kashgar;
Uygur folklore performance in Urumqi;
Other services: invitation letter, registration in Russia and permits, all airport transfers within Russia
Not included Personal travel insurance, optional excursions and services, visas for China, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
PRICES
EXCL. FLIGHTS: £2,389 INCL. FLIGHTS: £2,789 * NO HIDDEN COSTS!
Accommodation & meals:
18 nts 4* hotel DBL
Full-board Transport: small coach and boat Tour staff & support: English-speaking guide, transfer driver Other services & Info >>>
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