I have not been in a group tour, do you think it's a good idea to have this trip?

We recognise that many of the travellers have not been on a ‘group trip’ before. You can rest assured that the trips are flexible and allow you to do your thing within the framework of the itinerary. The tour operator won't attempt to instill a ‘group ethos’ and fully recognise your needs as an individual.

What is the group size on each tour?

The maximum group size on most trips is 16 – an ideal size to ensure minimum impact travel to the areas in which the tour operator operates.

Is the single supplement a compulsory thing on this tour?

There is a single supplement for this tour for an additional cost and is not compulsory on this tour. Should you choose to share accommodation you will be paired with another traveller of the same sex.

From

US $3,770

In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great

15 days

•

Start and end in Tashkent

4.6

270 traveler reviews

In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great - World Expeditions

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Tour Operator:: World Expeditions
Max group size:: 14
Age range:: 16 to 80
Operated in:: English
Tour id:: 70132
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Highlights

Ride the high-speed train to Samarkand
Explore ancient Bukhara's architectural gems
Discover the royal tombs in Shahrisabz
Visit Uzbekistan's tallest waterfall in Denau
Hike around the scenic Lake Iskanderkul

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive Tashkent
Day 2 To Samarkand
Day 3 In Samarkand
Day 4 To Bukhara
Day 5 In Bukhara
Day 6 To Shahrisabz via Nautaka (Karshi)
Day 7 To Baysun
Day 8 To Denau and Sangardak Falls
Day 9 To Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Day 10 In Dushanbe
Day 11 To Lake Iskanderkul
Day 12 To Khujand (Alexandria Eshata) via Istravshan
Day 13 Khujand to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Day 14 In Tashkent
Day 15 Tashkent, trip concludes

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Operated by

World Expeditions

4.6

(270 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

85%

World Expeditions is a multi-award winning pioneer of the adventure holidays travel industry. Starting in Nepal in 1975, the company now offers small group adventures to all seven continents, with a variety of activities on offer including trekking, rafting, cycling, mountaineering, wildlife...

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Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
World Expeditions
4.6

World
· February 24th, 2012
The tour was fantastic. Guides could have had a pre-talk before the walk as if was very hot trying to walk & talk in...
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World
· October 22nd, 2010
I would unhesitatingly utilize the services of WE in the future and certainly recommend the organization to friends.
Jonathan
· April 30th, 2024
Loved the trek and this cuiltural experioence. We didn't see any other tourists when we were trekking, nor staying in...
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Dates & Availability

15 days

In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great

From Tashkent to Tashkent

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

I have not been in a group tour, do you think it's a good idea to have this trip?
We recognise that many of the travellers have not been on a ‘group trip’ before. You can rest assured that the trips are flexible and allow you to do your thing within the framework of the itinerary. The tour operator won't attempt to instill a ‘group ethos’ and fully recognise your needs as an individual.
September 1, 2016 • Other
What is the group size on each tour?
The maximum group size on most trips is 16 – an ideal size to ensure minimum impact travel to the areas in which the tour operator operates.
September 1, 2016 • Group size
Is the single supplement a compulsory thing on this tour?
There is a single supplement for this tour for an additional cost and is not compulsory on this tour. Should you choose to share accommodation you will be paired with another traveller of the same sex.
September 1, 2016 • Single supplement

Good to Know

Currencies
ЅМ
Somoni
Tajikistan
UZS
Uzbekistan Sum
Uzbekistan
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Type E
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Type F
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Type I
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before February 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with World Expeditions. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and World Expeditions will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "World Expeditions" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorised Agent of World Expeditions. Please familiarise yourself with the World Expeditions payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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