ARIVAL DAY: DUSHANBE, SIGHTSEEING HISTORIC AND CULTURE

Until 12:00 (am) – Welcome of tourists from Dushanbe International airport

After welcoming start sightseeing Dushanbe

We have more places to you explore but today the main itineraries will be: Memorial complex of Ismoil Somoni – National Library - Nation Palace – Rudaki Park – State Flag square – National Museum – National Gerb Square - Navruzgoh Park – Emam Azam Mosque – Eram Garden

ISMOILI SOMONI COMPLEX

We're kicking off our tour with a visit to the incredible Ismoil Somoni complex! In this incredible complex, you'll find a magnificent monument to Ismoil Somoni, located in Dusti Square. This stunning monument was constructed in honour of the founder of the Tajik nation, Ismail Somoni. I. Somoni was the head of the Samanids State in the 8th-9th century, and this impressive monument stands at a whopping 11.5 metres tall! The arch is an impressive 40 metres high, making it a truly awe-inspiring symbol of the Eastern state.

NATION PALACE (outside view)

The Nation Palace is an important architectural structure located in the heart of Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, serving as the main residence of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan since 2008. The Nation Palace is considered a strategic facility and is guarded by personnel from the Security Service of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan. 

FLAGPOLE

Next on our list is the incredible Rudaki Park and Flagpole! You'll find the STATE FLAG SQUARE right in the heart of Dushanbe, just to the left of the Nation Palace. This amazing flagpole has even made it into the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest flagpole in the world! It stands at a whopping 165 metres tall, spans 1800 square metres, is 30 metres wide and 60 metres long.

NATIONAL MUSEUM

We're in for another amazing experience at the National Museum, right in the heart of Dushanbe! The museum is home to an incredible 22 large and small exhibition halls, each dedicated to a different aspect of history and culture. From nature and antiquity to the Middle Ages, modern history, and fine and applied arts, there's something for everyone to explore! The National Museum of Tajikistan boasts an impressive exposition area of 15 thousand m²!

KOKHI (PALACE) NAVRUZ

After a delicious lunch with national food, we're off to the amazing Kokhi (Palace) Navruz! It is an incredible new building with 12 unique halls, each crafted in its own distinctive national style. It can accommodate up to 3,200 guests at once! The palace is a sight to behold, with each hall decorated by local craftsmen. From intricate wood carvings to Florentine mosaics crafted from local semi-precious stones, coloured mirror mosaics and painted ceilings, every detail is a work of art. The walls are adorned with scenes from ancient legends, while the ceiling boasts wood patterns in the traditional style. Navruz Palace is a magnificent and opulent representation of modern luxury, playing host to significant political events and international meetings.

ISTIQLOL (INDEPENDENCE) MONUMENT AND SQUARE

On 8 September 2022, the Istiqlol Monument and Istiqlol Square were inaugurated to mark the 31st anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan. The magnificent 121-metre height of the Istiqlol complex is a truly symbolic structure. The lower part of the 30-metre complex represents the 30th anniversary of State independence, while the upper part, soaring to an impressive 91 metres, celebrates the independence of the last centuries. The magnificent symbolic complex "Istiqlol" boasts an impressive total area of 11,900 square metres, with the area of the object under construction standing at 4,761 square metres. And there's more! At the top of the complex, you'll find an impressive 8-metre crown made of titanium. The magnificent crown on the symbol of Independence represents the symbol of statehood, independence, state property and civilisation, knowledge of the history of the ancient Tajik people. The base of the complex is an impressive octagonal pyramid with seven entrances. When creating the project with the symbol "Crown", the designer drew inspiration from the symbol "Tree of Life", which represents and embodies broad ideas.

MEHRGAN BAZAR, shopping (optional)

At the end of the tour, if we have enough time, we have the amazing opportunity to explore a traditional Tajik market, Mehrgon Bazaar! It is an incredible new and modern grocery market in Dushanbe, which opened in September 2014. The market covers an impressive 30,000 square metres! And now for something really special! The market is located on the eastern outskirts of the city of Dushanbe. The total area of the market building is an impressive 10 thousand square metres! All the goods and products in the market are environmentally friendly and incredibly beneficial for your health — a rarity in ordinary markets or supermarkets!

18:00 - Accommodation to Hyatt hotel

19:00 – Dinner at national restaurant Toqi

DUSHANBE AQUPARK, RECREATION DAY 

10:00 – After breakfast we will drive to the north part of Dushanbe where we will seeing the Historic Wall and have a rest in Dushanbe Aqua Club

HISTORIC WALL

The wall, which is more than 2 kilometers long, depicts in mosaic art the history of the Tajik-Persian people, the civilization of humanity from the 4th to the 6th century BC, the achievements of great thinkers and leaders such as Cyrus the Great. And also, in this wall are inscribed the history and achievements of the golden age of mankind, the first statehood of the Tajik people - the Samanid dynasty (9-10 centuries), which allows us to look at the life and meaning of life of mankind in a completely different, deeper way.

Over the course of 1-2 hours we will get acquainted with the works of great and famous thinkers of the Tajik people such as Avicenna (Abu Ali ibn Sina) - the father of medicine, Al-Khorazmi (Abu Abdullah Muhammad) - the founder of algebra, Omar Khayyam (Ghiyasiddin Abdulfatah) - the world philosopher, Mawlana (Jalaliddin Balkhi (Rumi) - the author of "Masnavi" (one of the most revered and read books in the Muslim world), Al-Beruni (Abu Rayhan Beruni) - the founder of astronomy and dozens of other world figures of science and art.

12:00 – Visit Kuli Dushanbe (Aquapark) and lunch at the beach of Kuli Dushanbe

The Kuli Dushanbe Aquatic and Entertainment Complex is the largest in Central Asia, with a capacity to accommodate more than 5,000 visitors at a time.This impressive facility, a collaboration between human development and natural environment, is situated in a distinguished, ecologically pristine area of Dushanbe along the scenic shore of an artificial reservoir (formerly known as Varzob Lake).The comprehensive infrastructure of the complex ensures ample opportunity for a full day of entertainment. The complex is divided into main zones: Lake; Beach; Family area; BBQ (or Picnic area); Extreme Park; Water park; Zoo; Food court.

13:00 – Have a rest of attractions of the Aquapark including swimming, boating etc.

17:00 – Return to Dushanbe

20:00 – Dinner at amazing, live restaurant Bukhara, including live concert and dancing

DUSHANBE – HISAR, HISAR FORTRESS

08:30 – Breakfast in hotel

10:00 – We will pick you up from your hotel and head off to Hisar city.

Visiting places: Hisar city - Hisar Fortress - Old Madrasa / Hisar museum - Horse riding square - Qaratag Valley - Kuhi Farhad (romance mountain)

11:00 – We will arrive in Hisar and visit the Hisar Fortress and Old Madrassa

The incredible Hissar Fortress was once the magnificent palace of one of the Bukhara Emirate's most powerful beys! Inside, you'll find a stunning pool and a gorgeous garden. Across from the fortress, there's a lively market square with a caravanserai and a fantastic variety of shops. Hisar Fortress and the town have been settled since the 6th century BC and up until the mid-19th century! It was the beating heart of the Hisar valley, the main administrative, political, and economic centre.

In the XVI–XVIII centuries, two madrassas and the mausoleum of Makhdumi Azam (translated "The Greatest Lord") were built. It is not known for sure who it was built for). In Madrassas were studded citizens of Hisar emirate including literature, culture. History etc.   

12:00 – Time to relax! You can even enjoy horse riding at Forbidden Square.

13:00 – A trip to the amazing teahouse "Kharbuza" (it is currently under construction, but you can still admire it from the outside).

The incredible teahouse "Kharbuza" is truly one of a kind. It was crafted in the shape of a melon, making it a truly unique and awe-inspiring sight to behold. This incredible teahouse is 43 meters tall, 100 meters long, and 55 meters wide. It can accommodate up to 2,300 visitors at a time!

13:30 – Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring the best of the national cuisine!

14:30 – Trip to Qaratag Valley, Tursunzade city to explore a lovely Farhad Tunnel

15:30 - Arrival at Qaratag Valley, Gulkhas village and hike to Farhad Tunnel, it is 1,5 km (one way)

Farhad and Shirin Tunnel is an incredible natural wonder, a cave into a rocky hill in Gulkhas village, Qaratag Valley, eastern Tajikistan. It is dedicated to the story of the tragic romance between Farhad and Shirin, a tale as old as time. The legend of Ferhat and Shirin is one of the most famous tragic love stories out there. The tale recounts the story of Farhad, a young muralist who paints magnificent frescoes on the walls of grand mansions. He falls in love with the beautiful princess Shirin... (for more details, see above).

16:30 – Return, hike to village

17:00 – We  will be back to Dushanbe

18:00 – We've arrived in Dushanbe, accommodation to hotel

19:00 – Dinner at Forel (Trout) restaurant

DUSHANBE – NUREK, NUREK DAM, MOUNTAIN SEA

08:00 – Breakfast in hotel

10:00 – Drive to Nurek, note that we will leave Dushanbe, overnight in Mountain Sea, at Aqua Club. 

Visiting places: City of Nurek – Nurek Hydroelectric Power Plant Museum – Hydroelectric Dam – Hydroelectric Waterfall – Mountain Sea – Nurek Aqua Klub (you can swim and boating)

11:00 - Arriving Nurek, visit central avenue of Nurek city and the Museum of hydroelectric power station.

In this museum we will be able to have detail information about the Nurek and hydroelectric power station.

11:00 – Continue trip to Nurek Dam.

The Nurek Dam and hydroelectric station is an enormous earth-fill dam located on the Vakhsh River in the central Asian nation of Tajikistan. At 304 m (984 ft), it is the tallest dam in the world as of 2008. Currently, the dam makes up 75% of the country's total electricity production (3.0 of 4.0 Gigawatts), and provides for more than 90% of its power needs. Construction of the dam began in 1961 and was completed in 1980, when Tajikistan was a republic within the Soviet Union. The massive construction effort resembled other similar earth-dam projects in Soviet Central Asia, in that it required the building of a large town near the dam, as well as a decades-long movement of earth and relocation of workers.

12:00 - Visit Anorbogh, pomegranate garden. Nurek is one of the cities that is famous for growing a special type of pomegranates.

13:00 -  Sightseeing of Nurek reservoir, Mountain sea.

The Mountain sea or Nurek Reservoir is the largest in Tajikistan, with a capacity of 10.5 km2. The reservoir is over 70 km (40 mi) in length, and has a surface area of 98 km2 (38 sq.mi). The reservoir supplies the hydroelectric plant located within the dam, and stored water is also used for irrigation of local agricultural land. Irrigation water is transported 14 kilometers through the Dangara irrigation tunnel and is used to irrigate about 700 km2 (300 sq.mi) of farmland. The reservoir is very popular with boaters, as its creation opened up vast areas for easy exploration by boat. The middle of the lake is also a great place to simply admire the vast gorges and snowcapped peaks on all sides. Many houseboats are moored in rocky niches throughout the many valleys of the reservoir, from which we can swimming.

14:00 – Arrival at AquaClub, accommodation and lunch the same time

"AquaClub" is the place to be! It's built on the shore of the Nurek reservoir, just 65 km from Dushanbe. Here, you can spend time cheerfully, usefully, and interestingly without the need for a long, exhausting journey. You'll love the thoughtful infrastructure, unique nature, and clean waters of the reservoir. This is the perfect place for an ideal holiday in nature! Whether you're a quiet person or a thrill-seeker, you'll find exactly what you're looking for here. Despite the apparent proximity to a populated area, you will feel worlds away from it all thanks to a magnificent miracle: a giant reservoir, with an area of 98 km², listed in the Guinness Book of Records. And the best part is, you can only get to us by water!

15:00 – Have a rest of attractions of the Aquaclub including swimming, boating etc.

20:00 – Dinner at Aquaclub

DEPARTURE DAY, NUREK – DUSHANBE

08:00 – Breakfast in Aquaclub  

09:00 – Drive to Dushanbe

During the day - escorting travelers from the Dushanbe International Airport