From the heart of Silk Road with the ancient Khanate of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva to the remote High Caucasus paradise of Georgia and Armenia, Central Asia is filled with secret utopias begging to be explored. And this coming Easter is one of the best time with very agreeable weather. Here are some of the trips we have packaged whether you prefer to venture out with your own group of friends or join one of our Signature Departures traveling in a small group of maximum 16 people with the highest standard of arrangement from hotels, meals to guiding as well as special features like private exploration of museum with curators.
If none of the itineraries suit you, talk to our experienced tour consultants and we will be happy to specially tailor-make a trip to suit you. Call us at 2525 9199 or email enquiries@countryholidays.com.hk |
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9 DAYS CLASSIC UZBEKISTAN- HEART OF THE SILK ROAD
Sometime about 100 years before the birth of Christ, the great empires of Parthia and China exchanged embassies and inaugurated bilateral trade. Thus the Great Silk Road was born, bringing great caravans the miraculous fabric from China to Parthia and onward to the Roman Empire and back. |
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13 DAYS UZBEKISTAN AND TURKMENISTAN- LINKING ASIA TO EUROPE
Starting from Tashkent, the modern capital of Uzbekistan and Central Asia’s main transportation hub, discover Ashgabat, the off-beat, nouveau riche capital of Turkmenistan; the remains of mighty Merv; Bukhara and Samarkand, whose modern sections lie side-by-side with the great monuments from the time when the overland trade from East and West met. |
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10 DAYS CLASSIC GEORGIA AND ARMENIA
Travel through Armenia, an ancient and proud millennia-old civilization in a remote mountain landscape, the first state to adopt Christianity as an official religion; Georgia, the lush green heart of the Caucasus, followed not long after. |
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9 DAYS IRAN- THE HEART OF PERSIA
Spend Easter in the charming suites in the Abbassi Hotel converted from a medieval Caravanserai and be guided by specialized curators in the many excellent museums. Discover Iran, the heart of one of the most ancient and long lasting civilization |
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06 to 15 Apr 2012 |
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From HK$45,550 per person |
| Registration Closing Date |
13 Feb 2012 or when tour is fully subscribed |
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11 DAYS GEORGIA, ARMENIA & AZERBAIJAN- CAUCASUS, WHERE THE CONTINENTS MEET
Sitting unassumingly where the great continents meet and mighty empires cross, the 3 small countries of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia have received strong influences from powerful giants such as Persia, Mongols, Turks and Russians |
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20 Apr to 1 May 2012 |
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Price |
From HK$39,880 per person |
| Registration Closing Date |
17 Feb 2012
or when tour is fully subscribed |
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