Day trip from Termez
Ancient Termez: Buddhist monasteries and the Amu Darya
Uzbekistan's far south, where Buddhism once met the Silk Road: the monasteries of Fayaz Tepe and Kara Tepe, the Kyrk Kyz fortress and the shrine of Al-Hakim at-Termizi.
Starts from
Termez
pickup at your hotel
Duration
6–7 hours
door to door, approx.
Region
Surkhandarya
Uzbekistan
Price
On request
per group, car & driver
What you'll see
- Fayaz Tepe Buddhist monastery and stupa
- Kara Tepe cave monastery site
- Al-Hakim at-Termizi memorial complex
- Sultan Saodat ensemble and Kyrk Kyz
How the day goes
- Morning pickup at your hotel in Termez
- Fayaz Tepe and Kara Tepe
- Al-Hakim at-Termizi complex
- Lunch in Termez
- Sultan Saodat and Kyrk Kyz, then the archaeological museum
Choose your package
One price for your whole group. Nothing is charged until we confirm with you.
Basic
Car & driver
Quoted for your group
- Private car and driver for the whole day
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Driver waits while you explore
- Short stops for photos and food
Comfort
With a local guide
Quoted for your group
- Everything in Car & driver
- Licensed English-speaking guide for the day
- Guide meets you at your hotel
Premium
All-inclusive
Quoted for your group
- Everything in With a local guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant or family home
- Entrance tickets to the sights on the plan
- Bottled water in the car
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