(Local Dinner Included)

Welcome to Dushanbe International Airport. You will be greeted by a member of our team and transfer to your hotel.  Dinner and Overnight in Dushanbe.

(Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local Dinner Included)

After breakfast & check out, we will start our day with Dushanbe city tour.  We will visit Tajikistan United Museum that holds the exhibits on history, natural history and art. Buddha in Nirvana is one of the valuable exhibits of museum. Then we will see Hissar fortress. The remains of an 18th-century fortress occupied until 1924 is located in 30 km west of Dushanbe. Beside the fortress are two plain Madrassah, one dating from the 18th century and the other 19th, and beyond them is the mausoleum of 16th century. After these visits we will depart for Khujand via Istaravshan (280 km, driving 4-5hrs). Drive through the 5km long Istiklal tunnel at 2700m. Lunch in a local Restaurant in Chaihana. In the afternoon drive through the 4,5km long Shakhristan tunnel at 2620m, before arriving in Istaravshan. Although Istarafshan is very close to Khujand, its character is very different in. Whereas Khujand was conquered and reconquered throughout its history, Istaravshan was always rebellious and fought hard for its independence. This history has shaped the character of the local people. Istaravshan is a fascinating city with some of the oldest and most intact Islamic buildings in Tajikistan, including many mosques and several significant madrassa complexes. It is the only city where the traditional street layout in the residential area of the old city has been preserved. Some of the residents can show us ornate woodwork and painted ceilings in their homes, dating back to the 18th century. Istaravshan is also well known for its traditional crafts. Around the bazaar, we will visit the workshops of the blacksmiths (knife makers) and a famous local wood carver. We will have the chance to visit the local bazaar, Hazrat Shah architectural complex, which consists of Hazrat Shah Mausoleum, the grave of brother of Kusam ibn Abbas, Khudayar Valami Mausoleum, and Namazgah Mosque dating back to 19th century. Continue to Mug Teppe, one of the ancient settlements located in Ura-Tube. The city is believed to be founded by King Cyrus in the North-East boundary of his empire. After having seen all that Istaravshan city offers, we will head towards Khujand. Overnight in Khujand.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry clothing suitable for outdoor experience.

(Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local Dinner Included)

After breakfast & check out we will explore Khujand before crossing the border of Uzbekistan.  As the second biggest city of Tajikistan. Khujand is situated in the north of the country and is one of its most ancient ones, founded about 2,500 years ago during the time of Alexander the Great. Standing in a favorable location in the Ferghana valley, Khujand prospered for a long time, becoming rich and building palaces, mosques, and citadels.  In the 13th century, it was conquered and destroyed by the Genghis Khan's army. The Shikh Muslihiddin mosque and mausoleum (XVII-XIX cc), the Arbob palace named after S. Urunhodlaev (XX c), the Monument to Lenin and Monument to Khudjandi poet are the attractions we will see before visiting the Payshanve Oriental Bazaar, one of the biggest bazaars of Central Asia and one of the most interesting places in Khujand attracting people with various sounds and tastes. After lunch, we will continue to the Tajik-Uzbek border Oybek. We will then arrive to Tashkent for our Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Tashkent.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you for visiting Mosques & Mausoleums.

(Breakfast, Local Lunch and Gala Dinner Included)

07:00 to 09:00 Breakfast 

Registration Process from 08:00 to 09:30

10:00 to 12:00 Opening Ceremony 

12:00 to 13:30 Lunch Break

13:30 to 15:30 ISTAS Conference 2026 & B2B Networking  

15:30 to 15:45 Coffee Break

15:45 to 18:00 B2B Workshop

19:30 to 22:30 Gala Dinner 

Overnight in Tashkent 

(Breakfast, Local Lunch, and Local Dinner Included)

After breakfast we start our city tour in Tashkent, with a lunch of local Uzbek cuisine. In the afternoon we will visit the Orient bazaar and have a shopping opportunity in a local market. We will have an enjoyable Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Tashkent 

(Breakfast Included)

Check out and transfer to airport

It is time to leave the magnificent Central Asia.