Asian_Geographic_Issue_4_2017

(John Hannent) #1

SEPTEMBER


26


Samarkand
We depart for Samarkand
with another local lunch
arrangement in a traditional
Uzbek home. Samarkand
will be a definitive highlight
for photographers, who can
capture the beauty of the
Shahi Zinda Mausoleum
Complex. We will also visit
the tomb of Qusam Ibn
Abbas – a cousin of the
Prophet Mohammad who was
instrumental in the Islamic
history of Central Asia. We
overnight at Hotel Platan
Samarkand.


SEPTEMBER


28


Tashkent and departure
We will run an excursion
through the old part of the
capital city, visiting the
religious complex, Khasti
Imam, and the Muy-Mubarak
Mosque, which houses the
well-known Qur’an of Khalif
Osman. By noon, we will
transfer to the airport to
take our respective
departures home.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Departure: September 22, 2017
Return: September 28, 2017
Meeting Point: Tashkent
International Airport
Cost: SGD2,400 (twin)/
SGD2,650 (single)

PACKAGE INCLUDES


  • Private tour in vehicle
    (33 seater/45 seater)

  • Six nights’ accommodation
    at comfortable hotels
    (combination of 3-star and
    4-star boutique hotels)

  • Room is on a twin-sharing
    basis; for single occupancy,
    the upgrade fee is SGD

  • All entrance fees and
    permits

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • English speaking guides for
    the entire trip

  • Group visa to Uzbekistan
    (for registration before
    July 30, 2017)

  • Guided trip coordinated by
    XA Travel tour leader and
    an Asian Geographic tour
    leader (if the trip is full)

  • One-way express train
    tickets from Samarkand
    to Tashkent

  • A domestic flight from
    Tashkent to Urgench,
    including taxes and
    surcharges


PACKAGE EXCLUDES


  • International flight to
    and from Tashkent
    International Airport

  • Additional beverages
    (including alcohol) not
    included in meals

  • Any other incidental
    expenses incurred by
    participants

  • Tips for driver and local
    guide (voluntary basis)


SEPTEMBER


27


Samarkand to Tashkent
We pay a morning visit to
the Bibi Khanoum Mosque,
which was built in the 14th
century, as well as a nearby
market. We enjoy another
local lunch arrangement
with a traditional Uzbek
meal, and then visit Registan
Square, which is at the
heart of the ancient city
of Samarkand (which was
part of the Timurid Dynasty).
We will transfer to the train
station for the express
train to Tashkent, and
overnight there.

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