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24 Hours of Great Silk Road in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Tashkent by centralasia

During thousand of years, this famous road connected China with the Mediterranean and two hugest civilization of those times – Oriental and Western. Thousand years numerous caravans with expensive silk, exotic spices and precious stones moved by this road. Many grandiose caravansaries, majestic mosques and madrasah appeared along this way. Now you can go by the ancient road as well! You will have excellent opportunity to cross five Asian republics: China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Iran. This tour is unique at the beginning till the end: from grandiose Chinese Wall, mystic Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven at China - till Tower of Azady and innumerable palaces at Iran. Ancient ruins along the road changes with scaled modern cities, breathtaking legends expressively complement really impressive appearance all around while spicy Oriental atmosphere hides behind any hospitality set table, each madrasah, at the soul of everyone who comes… Optimal time for visiting: April - October. Dates for combined teams: Group ? 1 - from 14.08.2009 to 08.09.2009 In group of 10 persons - tour leader is free of charge. Program of the tour: Day 1. Arrival to Beijing. Day 2. Beijing. Day 3. Beijing. Day 4. Beijing - Xian. Day 5. Xian - Lanzhou. Day 6. Lanzhou - Jiayu guan. Day 7. Jiayu guan. Day 8. Jiayu guan - Dunhuang (330 ??, 5-6 hrs). Day 9. Dunhuang - Turpan. Day 10. Turpan. Day 11. Turpan - Urumqi (220 ??, 4-5 hrs.). Day 12. Urumqi - Kashgar. Day 13. Kashgar - Irkeshtam (260 ??, 4 hrs ). Day 14. Sary - Tash - Fergana. Day 15. Fergana. Day 16. Fergana - Tashkent (310 ??, 5 hrs). Day 17. Tashkent - Samarkand, (330 ??, 5-6 hrs.). Day 18. Samarkand. Day 19. Samarkand - Bukhara (300 ??, 4-5 hrs.). Day 20. Bukhara. Day 21. Transfer to Uzbek - Turkmenistan border. Transfer to Mary. Day 22. Mary - Merv transfer. Day 23. Merv - Turkmenistan - Iranian border - Mashad. Day 24. Mashad- Shahroud. Day 25. Shahroud - Tehran. Day 26. Tegeran. Departure. Note:In group of 10 persons - tour leader is free of charge. For more information you can visit our site: http://www.centralasia-travel.com/en/countries/uzbekistan/tours/silk-road   continue reading ...

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24 Hours of 50 Years of Cuban History in Havana, Cuba

Havana, Cuba Jurassic Park cars

jessicastout's profile icon Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Havana by jessicastout

Visiting Cuba is like stepping back into a 50-year time warp with an added twist that those 50 years of history are in front of you all over the walls—Castro, Che, and Socialist slogans are everywhere. Since Cuba is unlike most foreign places Westerners visit, simple things like choosing where to eat, can take some time to get used to. Be flexible and patient.  continue reading ...

Tags: Museum, History

24 Hours of Sightseeing Highlights in Bogotá, Colombia

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jessicastout's profile icon Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Bogotá by jessicastout

After decades in the negative spotlight, Colombia is proving to be a hot, travel-worthy destination. Head straight to Bogotá, Colombia's capital of 8 million, to soak up the culture of a cosmopolitan city filled with amazing museums and a booming nightlife.   continue reading ...

Tags: Museum, Plaza, Coffee

24 Hours of buenavontura (good adventure) in Ogden, Utah

Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Ogden by christianedemaerscha

The first settlers recognized what they saw when they named Ogden "Fort Buenavontura". The Wasatch mountains and the Ogden and the Weber river are the best recipe to an adventurous stay.  continue reading ...

24 Hours of gastronomic indulgence of Vorarlberg in Feldkirch, Austria

Feldkirch, Austria

Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Feldkirch by christianedemaerscha

Feldkirch is an amazing medieval city. It is the city of music, good food, and sightseeing. The Austrian people must be the friendliest people in the Western hemisphere. The are just waiting to help you out with good advice to make your stay or your visit a succes.  continue reading ...

24 Hours of pioneer heritage and family fun in Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Salt Lake City by christianedemaerscha

Salt Lake City is one of the most fascinating places in the U.S. True, if you go on a vacation just to taste local alcoholic beverages and go to a disco or bar at night you will probably not find what you are looking for. If you end up going to the liquor store so you can get drunk in your hotel room, you are probably hiding that brown bag under your coat as soon as you get out of the store.  continue reading ...

24 Hours of mediterranean beauty in Altea, Spain

Altea, Spain view Altea

Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Altea by christianedemaerscha

Unbelievable views, a Mohr history, Mediterranean architecture, an incredible cuisine, and a picture perfect setting are just some of the ingredients of a visit to Altea. Here, you are close to big tourist cities like Benidorm and beautiful mountain villages like Guadalest. Altea has, however, its own identity and you will discover how unique that is when you come here to enjoy this pearl of Alicante.  continue reading ...

24 Hours of excitement in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Amsterdam by christianedemaerscha

Amsterdam is the city that attracts young and old. It is THE city that speaks to anybody’s imagination. Nothing seems to be impossible here. Young and old are attracted to THE place of moving borders and widening horizons. Go to Amsterdam. You are in for a real treat. Culture and art work go hand in hand with contemporary pleasure. See Amsterdam any time of the year and have fun. Public transportation is well organized, but if there is one town in the world where you rent a bike than you should do that in Amsterdam. Or stay in a place that includes bikes.  continue reading ...

Tags: Houseboat, night life, Rembrandt

24 Hours of family fun in Flumserberg, Switzerland

Flumserberg, Switzerland

Posted 1 year ago in Things to do in Flumserberg by christianedemaerscha

Flumserberg is the place to go for dazzling family fun. Explore Flumserberg no matter what time of the year it is. Come here to enjoy winter wonderland with your kids and teach them how to ski and snowboard in a very casual setting that offers all there is to offer when it comes to winter fun. Come here to enjoy fall. The views are exceptional and the possibilities never ending. Avoid crowds and see Flumserberg in the spring for an unforgettable 24 hours (or longer). Come to this secluded paradise in the summer and combine the mountains with a boat ride you will never forget.  continue reading ...