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SR 01

22 days

 April till November

This itinerary includes visiting 3 historical countries of Iran, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan which in the past times were known as the Silk Road route. While passing this route the clients will visit the following sites in each country.

IRAN:

Tehran (ancient Ray), Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz (Pers Police), and Mashhad

In Iran part of this journey, we visit the ancient Iranian history dating back to 8000 years ago. A sample of this rich Persian history & magnificent civilization can be visited in Sialk hills near Kashan, Takht-e-Jamshid (Pers police) in Fars.

An example of flourishing golden era of Islamic art in Isfahan and Holy city of Mashhad.

TURKMENISTAN:

Ancient town of Mary

In Ancient Merv is one of the most significant sites in Turkmenistan.  Ancient Merv consists of a series of towns each succeeded by another throughout the course of history.  We’ll see: Erk Kala (6 BC) with its citadel, Gayur Kala (3 BC), Sultan Kala (8-11century AD), Abdullakhan Kala and Bairamalikhan Kala (15 AD), Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar-the last ruler of a great Seljuk Empire (12AD), Great Kala and Little Kyz Kala (6-7 AD), and the Mausoleum of Mohammed Ibn Zeid(12 AD).

UZBEKISTAN:

Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva and Tashkent

In Uzbekistan the travelers will experience both the beauty of its nature consisting of vast fields which is known as one of the mains origins of Arian generation resembling Persian civilization as well as its 3000 years rich history dating back to Seljuk and Sassanian eras which still stands firmly today and beyond themselves tells the story of their past history which had been full of chaos. Besides, one can understand the ancient beliefs of the people of this region, by paying visit to some remaining monuments such as mosque, monastery, Buddha temples, the remains of castles and palaces date back to Mongol and Timor era.

No doubt this journey can be named as “A Deep Reflection into History”.

 

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