One-day tour to Khujand is a unique opportunity to visit the ancient city that 2500 years ago was occupied by Alexander the Great. He gave the city his name - Alexandria Eschate, that could be translated as Alexandria the Furthest.
Also, historical rumours say that Alexander is buried somewhere in Khujand , but those are still myths and noone still knows the truth. Khujand has some certain sights to explore - esp. Timur Malik Fortress. Dedicated to the savior of Khujand, now the fort is a museum and souvenirs shop. Its walls are 4m wide.
Join our one-day excursion and learn more about these of ancient Silk Road places.
08:00 Meet the driver at the hotel in Tashkent or specified location in Tashkent.
Transfer to Uzbek - Tajik land border "Oybek" (~100 km, about 2 hrs drive)
09:50- 10:00 On arrival at the land border Oybek, please pass the border passing formalities: visa, passport and luggage control at Uzbekistan check point, getting the migration stamp in the passports.
Pass the neutral zone on foot from Uzbekistan check point to Tajikistan check point.
Same border passing formalities of visa, passport and luggage control, getting the migration stamp in the passports.
Please come out of the Tajikistan check point to the exit gates, our guide and driver will be meeting with a sign Anur Tour or your name.
Transfer to Khudjand (70km, 1h.) – center of Sugd region of Northern Tajikistan.
Khudjand was the furthest point Alexander the Great reached in Central Asia, the city was named Alexandria Eschate (Alexandria the Farthest), the city became one of the important entrepots on the great Silk Road.
Start of the excursion program:
- Pushkin square with Kamoli Khudjandi Square;
- Timur Malik’s fortress and Sugd museum;
- Muslihiddin memorial complex;
- Panjshanbe bazaar (Khujand’s central market that has many stores offering different kind of goods and services. The name Panjshanbe comes from Persian language meaning “Thursday”. Panjshanbe is considered as one of the oldest markets in Tajikistan. The Silk Road which passes Khujand city, had always made Panjshanbe to be crowded with traders and tourists).
- Arbob Palace (Arbob palace had its particular significance in 1992, when it was the place for the meeting of the Tajik Soviet ministers which officially declared independence from the Soviet Union. Also, it was the site where the Tajik flag was chosen).
Lunch at the local restaurant.
In the evening we will transfer back to Tajik - Uzbek border pass ( ETA 16:00)
On arrival at the land border Oybek, please pass the border passing formalities: visa, passport and luggage control at Tajikistan check point, getting the migration stamp in the passports.
Pass the neutral zone on foot from Tajikistan check point to Uzbekistan check point. Same border passing formalities of visa, passport and luggage control, getting the migration stamp in the passports.
Please come out of the Uzbekistan check point to the exit gates, our driver will be meeting with a sign Anur Tour or your name.
Transfer to the specified location / hotel in Tashkent ( about 2-3 hr drive depending on the traffic). Evening arrival at the location in Tashkent.
End of the tour.
| Number of persons | Standart |
|---|---|
| 1 | $330 |
| 2-3 | $215 |
| 4-5 | $175 |
| 6-12 | $160 |
- After the publication date, any changes in hotel prices, increases in air and train ticket prices, tax increases and exchange rate fluctuations may affect the base price of the tour;
- All changes in the main itinerary must be agreed upon, changes in flights or departure/arrival times of international flights and pre-confirmed by tourists;
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