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THIS IS NOT THE FULL BROCHURE
We invite you to call Sarah or Gwen at 1-800-762-4216 to request the full brochure. The brochure will include Important Traveler Information (and answers to most questions) and a Reservation Form. We can send the brochure through the Postal Service or as a PDF attachment. If you would like to receive a PDF, probably the best way to keep the message from going into a SPAM filter is to send a message to sarah@serioustraveler.com. If you are already on our mailing list, no need to complete the entire brochure request form.
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Jewels of the Silk Road
October 18 - 27, 2008 • 10 Days
$4280 pp/dbl from New York, JFK
Add-on flights available from select cities.
Tashkent • Urgench • Khiva • Bukhara
Shakre Sabz • Samarkand
Hosted by our excellent guide, Timur Tefikov
 
Dear World Travelers,
As it is said in oriental wisdom: “Better seeing once than hearing 100 times.” Come with us to Central Asia, to the crossroads of the ancient Great Silk Road and trade routes between China and Europe, to the cities of Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara which are testimony to a unique ancient history and a rich heritage.
We’ll uncover the mysteries of Tamerlane, the great Turkic warrior and conqueror, the founder of Uzbek statehood. Today’s Uzbekistan is one of the pearls of Oriental and Moslem culture, with outstanding cuisine and breathtaking nature. Come with us to discover a little known but thoroughly fascinating country of exotic bazaars, caravanserai, madrahsahs, and the traditional hospitality of a warm and friendly people. Come with us and follow the Central Asia’s Silk Road!
Comments from our 2006 tour include, “Great program”, “Excellent will be recommended to others” and “Our being with a tour obviously facilitated our group being easily moved through the frequent security checkpoints. The tour exceeded my expectations. Good job.”
Gwen
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Discovery Highlights
- Roundtrip airfare from New York via Turkish Airlines
- Small group of no more than 15 very special travelers
- Extensive sightseeing program with our expert local guide, Timur Tefikov
- Transportation within the tour by private air-conditioned coach and internal flight
- Visit Tashkent, a 2,000 year old city where today almost one third of its area is occupied by parks and gardens
- Shop for bargains in Tashkent’s Chorsu Bazaar
- Stroll the ancient streets of Khiva, a UNESCO city reserve
- Travel along the legendary Silk Road to the ancient city of Bukhara
- See the 12th-century Minaret that served as a lighthouse for caravans crossing the desert
- Visit the birthplace of Tamerlane and explore the ruins there
- Experience Samarkand, the “Eden of the Orient” and visit her museums and historical sites
- Search out treasures at the Silk Bazaar
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THIS IS NOT THE FULL BROCHURE
We invite you to call Sarah or Gwen at 1-800-762-4216 to request the full brochure. The brochure will include Important Traveler Information (and answers to most questions) and a Reservation Form. We can send the brochure through the Postal Service or as a PDF attachment. If you would like to receive a PDF, probably the best way to keep the message from going into a SPAM filter is to send a message to sarah@serioustraveler.com. If you are already on our mailing list, no need to complete the entire brochure request form.
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