Travel and transport agencies Route de la soie

With more than ten years of experience in some of the country's best tourism agencies, Sherali, a francophone like no other, has acquired a solid professional stature and has built up an important network of contacts and partners across the country. From cultural tours to the organization of extreme sports, including hiking and stays in neighboring countries, Sherali can organize everything according to the policy he wants to give to his agency: reliability and availability. Contact him with your eyes closed, Sherali takes care of the rest!

With the exception of the Ferghana valley whose road is too dangerous and forbidden to heavy goods vehicles, you can reach all the cities of Uzbekistan by bus: Termez, Samarkand, Bukhara, and even the most remote points such as Urgentch or Nukus (count not far from 20 hours). At the racecourse there are many other buses, minibuses and taxis leaving for the four corners of the country: do your market and negotiate prices boldly.

The railway station is located at the end of Movarounhar street (Tashkent metro station). The Afrosyab train connects Tashkent to Samarkand in about 2 hours, even on weekends. The Sharq train runs from Tashkent to Bukhara in 7 hours, serving Samarkand in the process. The Nasaf train serves the south of the country to Karchi every day except Monday. The only international connection is with Moscow: 4 departures per week at 18:50, arrival in Moscow 3 days later at 11:15.

The Bukhara railway station is located in the village of Kagan, about 12 kilometres south-east of Bukhara. The Afrosyab high-speed train connects Tashkent with Samarkand and Bukhara every day, even at weekends. The Sharq train runs between Tashkent and Bukhara every day in 7 hours, and takes only two hours to Tashkent-Samarkand, and two hours more to Samarkand-Bukhara. Departure from Tashkent at 8.30 am, arrival in Bukhara at 3 pm. In the opposite direction, departure from Bukhara at 8.05 am, arrival in Tashkent at 2.25 pm.

Namangan is connected to Tashkent on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday by Uzbekistan Airways. The airport has undergone some very basic renovations, but don't expect to find any services there: there is no cafeteria, no ATM, no currency exchange office, and only cab drivers are on the lookout during the tourist season. Take a few steps outside before getting into a cab, you'll quickly win! Minibuses also run to the city center. For departures, take some time.

The reopening of the railroad line between Tashkent and the Ferghana Valley is a major progress for the Uzbeks as well as for the tourists, allowing the opening up of the cities of the valley up to the border of Kyrgyzstan. In terms of safety, the train is obviously a thousand times preferable to the road, even if the latter remains open for aficionados of strong emotions. Trains run every day, departure at 8:05 am from Tashkent (12:09 pm in Kokand and 1:49 pm in Andijan). The cost is 25 US$ per person in economy class.

Rustam, an excellent companion and French-speaking guide, is one of our old accomplices and travelled with us a large part of the country during the first editions of this guide. Based in Tashkent, he can also arrange all your travel in Uzbekistan, even in less touristic areas. It does not have a car, but has an excellent network, reliable and fast, to find you the vehicle that will suit your route and your budget. He has enough knowledge to fit any budget.

For the visit of the valley you will find many minibuses and cabs to Marguilan at the bazaar (count less than 50 000 soums for Marguilan). Buses to other cities in the valley leave from Yor Mazar station, as well as cabs to Kokand (60 000 soums and 1 hour drive) and Tashkent (200 000 soums and 5 hours drive). Some cabs to Andijan as well (count 40 000 soums and 1 hour drive). By cab, think of negotiating the return trip.

This driver operates with his Lacetti in the vicinity of Bukhara and can take care of transfers to Nourata or the yurt camps in the desert at Yangiqashgan. Abdu knows the roads around Samarkans and Bukhara by heart and can also operate in the Khorezm or Ferghana valley. Reliable, good driver and good travelling companion, it is a very recommendable contact if you are travelling alone and need to occasionally drive a bit or be independent off the beaten track.

The team of the agency originating from Bukhara is young, enterprising and renowned for its seriousness. Numerous tours of all durations (2 to 40 days) are proposed in Uzbekistan with national, regional or thematic approaches as well as in all Central Asia, including Turkmenistan. Minzifa is a family story: Timur is in charge of the agency while his cousins, uncles and aunts manage the 2 hotels and the excellent Minzifa restaurant. The team includes French speakers for the reception of requests and fluid exchanges in French.

This branch of the international agency can satisfy your request from the moment you arrive in Yerevan, as it is present at the airport in Zvartnots. But if you want to give yourself some time, his agency in the centre of Yerevan offers the same services, from the small city car to the AX4, with or without driver, and his qualified and English-speaking staff will advise you on the range of vehicles for your tours in the city or in the country, or even more. It is important to know that Hertz is an international group and is also present in Tbilisi.

A former French teacher at the Kyrgyz National University in Bishkek and co-author of the 1st Kyrgyz-French dictionary, Nuraly has been a guide since 1994. In 2006, he founded EcoNomad. The agency offers responsible, tailor-made trips focusing on ecotourism and the traditional nomadic way of life. It has two guest houses in At-Bashy and a yurt camp in the southeast At-Bashy valley, at the Kamandy summer pasture. EcoNomad was awarded the Travelife Partner label in 2020 and Travelife certification in 2024.

C la vie is a very good French-speaking travel agency in Egypt. Its Egyptian owner, Ehab, has over 30 years' experience in organizing trips. Whether it's a Dahabeya cruise on the Nile, a cruise on Lake Nasser, or a visit to Cairo and the pyramids, Ehab will be able to tailor a program to suit your needs. When you travel with C la Vie, you can be sure of being taken care of by a quality travel agency in Egypt!

This dynamic agency mainly offers small city cars that are perfectly adapted for city driving, but also other types of vehicles better designed for mountain roads, especially with a driver. The friendly staff (ask for the manager David, or the driver Mikhail, who speaks English and knows Yerevan and the country very well) will go out of their way to help you get around, at rather interesting prices per kilometre, especially as the cars on offer are fuel-efficient, less often using liquefied gas

The Rome bus station is located just across the street from the Roma Tiburtina train station in the northwest of the city. It can be reached by metro line B from Termini station. This is where all the main bus companies (Flixbus, Itabus...) from Italy and abroad serve Rome. From Paris, it takes about 20 hours of travel by bus to reach Rome, few trips are direct and it is often necessary to make a change in Turin or Milan. A very long trip in perspective, therefore!

Founded in 2004, Bek-Tour is the only major agency based in Khiva. This is the right place to discover Khiva and the Khorezm region in depth. Khiva is only about ten kilometres from the border with Turkmenistan and BT offers handsets that allow travellers to discover the splendours of Central Asia's most closed country, from the capital to the Karakum desert. Informative tours to the Aral Sea, design of tailor-made trips, cultural tours accompanied by French-speaking guides, ecotourism and active trips.

Built in 1929, the Montegalletto elevator provides access to the heights of Genoa. The system is unique in Europe, and operates in a highly ingenious way. First, a small cabin transports you like a funicular along the rails of a horizontal gallery for around 300 meters... then suddenly, the gallery is embedded in a cavity, and the click: the cabin rises gently and is immediately transformed into an elevator! A unique experience well worth the detour, if only to experience the ingenuity of the mechanism.

Small electric vehicles on two wheels are another way to discover the city, accompanied by a guide who will take you along various themed itineraries (from 1h to 2h30 depending on the route). This is the perfect way to thread your way through the labyrinth of Genoese caruggi and find the right routes through the historic districts. Choose from the following themed tours: the narrow streets of the historic center, pesto, beer, the Sant'Agostino district, or the "kilo tour" of focaccia and farinata!

New name, new identity, new color. Ouibus has become Blablacar bus, a subsidiary of the carpooling company Blablacar. The principle remains the same however, more than 300 routes throughout Europe and many departures from Marseille, with possible connections if the journey is not direct. Embark on a fleet of comfortable buses. You can bring 2 pieces of luggage and benefit from Wi-fi on board. An economical and environmentally responsible way to travel. Booking is simple, the application or the website allow you to quickly get your tickets while the international ticket office at the bus station can also help you.

The Lingotaxi service has existed for many years and is available in several cities in Russia: St. Petersburg, Moscow but also Kazan, Samara or Sochi. The service is also present in Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia or Azerbaijan. It offers transfers to/from the airport and some tours. The drivers are English-speaking. Payment is possible in advance via PayPal and credit card. A little more expensive than the standard taxi or applications, but the service is consequently more upscale and always without unpleasant surprises.

This relatively young travel agency has made a speciality of making people discover Armenian nature and visiting the country in a sporting way. It offers various à la carte formulas in this spirit, ranging from hiking in the Kegham Mountains and the Khosrov Reserve to cycling or mountain biking trips on the wild and mountainous trails of the Lake Sevan basin. Group visits of 10 to 12 people over 9 days are also offered with accommodation and catering in the best gastronomic stops.

As its name suggests, this department of Arara Tour agency, which also offers all the services of a travel agency, proposes to make you discover Armenia from the sky. Armenia has recently discovered the joys of paragliding, but it has been devoting itself to this sport for a long time and is finding enthusiasts abroad, who have come to discover the wilderness. The agency proposes formulas, from a short flight with an instructor to a stay of several days dedicated to the discipline. Taking off over Lake Sevan or in Aparan, facing the Arakadz, is an unforgettable experience

This ultra-comfortable bus company serves all of Egypt from several bus stations in Cairo. It is necessary to book your ticket at least 2 hours in advance, and ask which station to go to depending on the destination you have chosen. You can book your ticket via the Internet, the prices differ according to the category of bus. Whatever the initial travel time, take into account that there are often delays due to checkpoints on the road. Nevertheless, this company remains reliable in its estimates.

Anna, an independent professional English speaking guide, offers truly tailor-made tours with a personalized approach and a discovery of the interior of the Russian cultural capital. A trained linguist and art historian speaking perfect French, she will share with you her boundless love for North Venice! Whether you are alone or in small groups, Anna's services are of a high standard and very cost-effective compared to standard excursions.

RentGo is a sure value in bike rental at SPB. The polyglot team is not stingy with advice on the use of bikes, scooters and rollerblades, good practices and recommended routes in town. In order to rent a bike, a deposit such as an ID card, driving licence or 3 000 RUB (for rollerblades), 4 000 RUB (scooter), 7 000 RUB (bike) is required. In winter period the establishment can be closed, in spring, it is necessary to make a phone call before going there.

The agency's leitmotif is "We don't sell tours, we create memories". The exclusive programmes concocted by Marina Wilson can be personalised to suit the desires, length of stay and budgets of the visitors. They are prepared according to the wishes and schedules of clients in St. Petersburg, Moscow and the Baltic States. Marina has more than one trick up her sleeve to make your trip a memorable experience.

The site is partially available in French and fully transcribed in English. A wealth of information about the city (cultural presentation, events, interactive maps, etc.) with recommendations for walking routes and visits (commented on the tourist office application or by audioguide).

At the most beautiful address that Yerevan can offer you, on the Republic Square, you will find a professional agency. Transport, rental cars of all types, but more willingly high-end, if you want to show off in the streets of the capital, or 4X4 if you want to tackle the mountain roads, with or without driver. The agency also offers the organization of events and of course tours of the city or different sites in the capital or the country, private or in groups, accompanied by qualified guides.

Located on the very modern Avenue du Nord, Hussissaïne, this representative of Alamo, Enterprise and National, rents all kinds of cars, from the city car to the 4x4, with or without driver, who in this case knows the capital like the rest of the country perfectly. The agency also offers the organization of visits to Yerevan and other parts of the country. It is also present at the airport of Zvartnots and will be able to welcome you there as soon as you arrive in the country.

The team of Mongolian Vision Tours offers since 2012 interesting tours at very reasonable prices all over the country. The guides are English speaking and the travelers are divided according to their age or physical condition, their interests and itineraries. Among the main destinations: the Gobi desert, Khuvsgul lake, horseback riding in Tsaatan country, nomadic reindeer herders, the Eight Lakes, Altai Tavan Bogd national park and its eponymous massif or the ancient city of Kharkhorin. Departure of the expeditions from the agency's guesthouse.

Whether you've just arrived in Rome, or are about to leave, this luggage storage facility in Termini station is very useful. It's located at the car rental counters (entrance from via Giolitti), and is easy to find by following the signs for "Deposito bagaglio". The rate is reasonable. Please note: Rome is a very touristy city, so be prepared to queue for your luggage. To avoid disappointment, plan to arrive at the baggage claim one hour before departure.

Marseille, a dynamic, sunny city, offers many possibilities for tourist discovery. For an original experience, visitors can call on TUK TUK Marseille, a tour operator offering electric tuk-tuk tours. Flexible schedules allow tourists to enjoy these tours at any time of day. Whether it's to discover the must-see tourist sites or to explore the city's lesser-known districts, TUK TUK Marseille offers an original and environmentally-friendly way to visit Marseille.

This agency offers a whole range of services for "Armenian holidays", from guided tours in the capital and in the country to airline tickets, car rental with or without driver and accommodation in hotels or apartments in Yerevan or elsewhere in the country, but among the tours it offers, apart from Nagorno Karabagh, offered by most agencies, some include border countries, such as Georgia or even Iran, where you can visit the superb monastery of Saint Thaddeus

Go where others do not go with passionate people committed to the planet. Terres oubliées is a creator of authentic trips with a naturalist approach. Invitation to the discovery of landscapes around the world. Several ranges of trips. Trek and Adventure trips to discover the world by foot, sea kayak, ski... according to your level and always with groups of 8 people maximum. Immersion trips in the nature with experienced guides. Photo trips to focus your lens on the most surprising landscapes. Exceptional cruises on remote seas. And customized trips to meet all your expectations. Beautiful human experiences.

The introduction of the bicycle service is a success. Cycling to the Prado beaches is pleasant, but still too dangerous in the city centre. A cycle lane on the corniche is being prepared. The Marseilles association Vélos en ville is working for better consideration of this form of transport. A real fight on the scale of Marseille. In the premises, meetings around common reflections are organized, but also repair workshops. Bicycles must be democratized in the city and this will happen through the work of Vélos en ville.

Founded by Oybek Ostanov, the agency has been successfully operating in the Central Asian tourist landscape for more than 10 years. Based in Samarkand, it cooperates in Uzbekistan and throughout the region with a carefully selected network of hotels, guides, transport companies and restaurants. Working mainly with individuals and small groups, her focus is on organizing authentic trips tailored to your interests. Seamlessly organized and competitively priced, all you have to do is hit the road!

French-speaking tourism agency belonging to Host Tours , offering guided tours in French of Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, the Red Sea, the Siwa oasis, and more. Whether you're looking for a short break, a cultural tour, a seaside holiday, a safari or a Dahabieh cruise on the Nile or Lake Nasser, the agency offers a variety of packages at reasonable prices. We also have advantageous partnerships with hotels. Contact us for a tailor-made program.

It's the official umbrella organization for Egypt's leading tourist agencies, of which there are over 2,500 throughout the country. In fact, on its website you'll find the names and contact details of agencies validated by the association: a guarantee of confidence if you're organizing your own trip. Approved by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, ETAA is certainly the most informed about current legislation and rates.

Initially launched by Careem, the No. 2 private chauffeur company in the Middle East, the service is now independent. You book your trip by phone several hours in advance. You can embark at Maadi, Agouza, Dokki, Zamalek (on the bank of the Sequoia), Garden City (opposite the Four Seasons), Manyal. It will take you wherever you want, including the little known and green island of "Dahab" south of Cairo. A convenient and comfortable way to cross the city; the service is professional, even zealous when the driver puts on his guide's cap!

The Q-Park Francfort - Gare Part-Dieu parking lot is a covered parking lot. It offers online reservations and subscriptions. Q-Park also offers recharging services for electric vehicles and on-street parking on request. The Q-Park Francfort - Gare Part-Dieu parking lot is ideally located close to the Gare Part-Dieu train station, making it a convenient choice for travelers.

The LPA Morand parking lot is a covered parking lot located under Place Maréchal Lyautey in Lyon's 6th arrondissement. The maximum authorized height is 1.90 m. This secure parking lot is ideally located close to the Lycée Edouard Herriot, the Eglise Saint Pothin de Lyon, as well as numerous restaurants and shops. It can also be a convenient parking solution if you want to go to the Hôtel de Ville or the Opéra de Lyon, which can be reached in less than 8 minutes on foot by crossing the Pont Morand. The LPA Morand parking lot belongs to the Metropole de Lyon and its management has been delegated to LPA.

Do you live in an area of Marseille where on-street parking is subject to a charge? Opt for the various subscription packages offered by SAGS. For a reduced fee, you'll be able to park in your area, as well as in a neighboring zone that you can choose when you subscribe. Subscription applications can be made online or by appointment at the SAGS offices. Subscription packages are also available for professionals. Last but not least, SAGS is also your point of contact in the event of a parking dispute.

Albatravel is a tour operator specializing in tailor-made holidays in Italy. The Genoa office will be your point of reference when it comes to planning your Ligurian vacation, which can be customized to suit your every whim. We offer a wide range of services, from transfers and hotel, villa and apartment reservations, to group and private tours (of historic boutiques, the Aquarium, the port and the most secret spots in Genoa and the surrounding area) and regional cooking classes.

This car park located on the Old Port on the town hall side is the best way to park without taking your head off and visit the town centre. Ideally located close to the town hall and Le Panier, it is accessible every day of the week and at any time thanks to a secure access through a digicode. The first half hour is free of charge, which already allows you a little tour of the port or the narrow streets around the old town of Marseille. The car park is secured by video surveillance which also ensures your peace of mind. Other car parks at Le Pharo and La Joliette.

Memphis Tours is one of the best travel agencies in Egypt. With Memphis Tours, anything is possible. The agency will organize your trip just the way you want it. From a visit to Cairo and the Pyramids to a dream cruise on the Nile in the Dahabieh, every experience will be exceptional. The agency also stands out for the quality of its team and French-speaking guides. With Memphis Tours, nothing will be left to chance during your stay, leaving you free to make the most of your time in Egypt.

At least three trains a day to Venice from Paris Gare de Lyon, with one or two connections in Turin, Milan, Geneva or Augsburg. From 85 € one way. Average travel time around 12 hours.

This company established in France and in Europe offers to rent in strategic points (city center, train station, airport) different types of vehicles according to your needs. You will have the choice between a wide range of vehicles from the city car to the 20^m3 truck, including the compact monospace or the 9-seater minibus, all equipped with the latest technologies (ABS, airbags...).

The French embassy and consulate in Armenia are located in Yerevan. The embassy is located at 8 rue St Grigor Loussavoritch, 0015 Erevan.

Incoming agencies are rather rare in Gyumri, as visits are mostly prepared in advance by Yerevan agencies. The Shirak Tours agency is the pioneer of its kind, and therefore knows the terrain well and will be able to advise individual travellers especially, staying in Gyumri, for their visit of the city and the Shirak region. Its services range from the organization of tours with professional and at least English-speaking guides, to accommodation, including car rental with driver and the sale of train and plane tickets.

Present in Lyon, Nice and Aix-en-Provence, Agilenville was set up in Marseille a few years ago to offer eco-responsible logistics solutions. Precision, reliability, traceability: all the guarantees of a serious delivery are assured, with the added bonus that your delivery driver arrives by cargo bike. A real asset in a congested city like Marseille. A solution designed exclusively for professionals. In figures, Agilenville means over 10,000 deliveries a month, 60 salaried couriers and 108,000 kg of_CO2 avoided every year. From the smallest parcel to pallets and fresh produce deliveries, Agilenville offers a wide range of services.