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Silk Road Odyssey: “15-Day Five Stans Tour”
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Silk Road: 15 Days of Discovery
- Best seasonSpring, Summer, Autumn
- Group Size2-12
- VehicleAir Flights, Trains, Cars
- Accomodation4*
- Tour typeCultural and Historical Group, Indiviual Tour
- LanguageEN, DE, ES, RU, IT, FR
Trip code: #15813
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Explore the Majestic Silk Road: 15-Day Five Stans Tour
Join us on a captivating 15-day Five Stans Tour across Central Asia’s legendary Silk Road, exploring the unique heritage and stunning landscapes of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
This comprehensive tour provides a deep dive into the heart of Central Asia, combining cultural immersion with breathtaking scenery. Secure your spot on this adventure today!
Highlights of the Central Asian
- Visiting historic cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva
- Experiencing the vibrant culture and architecture of Almaty and Tashkent
- Discovering natural wonders such as Charyn Canyon and Iskanderkul Lake
- Enjoying local cuisines and interacting with diverse cultures
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Next, you will have a sightseeing tour of Bishkek, during which you will see: Ala-Too Square is the central square of Bishkek, which has survived to this day. See the hour-long changing of the guard, take a selfie under the big Kyrgyz flag, and marvel at the Kyrgyz epic at the Manas monument. The Old Square with the White House, regal 20th-century architecture and a statue of Lenin.The Bishkek Student Philharmonic Society is a landmark of the city, the courtyard of which is a meeting place for young people. The oak park, the beautiful boulevard Erkindik, lined with trees, places you to the statue of Kurmanjan Datka - the leader and ruler of the 19th century, also united as the "Queen of the Mountains". The House of Opera and Ballet is the only opera house in Kyrgyzstan. Victory Square, dedicated to those who died in World War II. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Bishkek. [3] => Breakfast at hotel In the morning, meet your guide and driver at the reception at the next hotel. Transfer to Ala-Archa National Park (40 km, 1 hour), surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Go hiking in the Ala-Archa canyon. Your hike will start from the Alpine camp (2200 m), then you will pass through the “Different Heart” boulder (2380 m) and the Tepshi Plateau (2460 m), and then continue climbing to the Ak Sai waterfall (2665 m). During the hike, you cross a large mountain stream and find a steep climb through pine forests to the nearest valley, where you come across a view of a 35-meter waterfall. Relax near the waterfall and enjoy a picnic before starting your journey back. Return to Bishkek. Total duration of the tour: 6-8 hours Difficulty: medium Distance: 3.2 kilometers one way [4] => In the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Almaty (40 km, 1 hour). Transfer to Bishkek International Airport. BORDER CROSSING (by air ✈) !!! KYRGYZSTAN - KAZAKHSTAN!!! Evening flight Bishkek - Almaty Upon arrival in Bishkek, take your luggage and go outside Upon arrival at the airport, the driver met you to take you to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel after 14:00. Meet your guide and driver at the reception at your hotel. Almaty city tour: Panfilov Park and World War II memorial complex with a collection of monuments to soldiers and an eternal flame burning with memories. Zenkov Cathedral (Ascension Cathedral), also located in Panfilov Park. This beautiful cathedral with five domes, built entirely of wood without the use of nails, is one of the oldest buildings in Almaty. The Green Bazaar is a massive oriental market with bright colors, inviting smells and a dense crowd. This is the perfect place to buy dried fruits and the famous Kazakh chocolate...but don't go haggling! Almaty Cathedral Mosque is one of the main mosques in Central Asia. Its metallic dust gives an impressive white marble exterior when created, while the interior satisfies with simply regal artistic value. Republic Square, where the city hall, the Central State Museum and the former Presidential Palace are located. All these buildings surround the Monument of Independence - a tall statue of the Golden Man and bronze bas-reliefs, monuments of the country's history. The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, includes almost a quarter of a million exhibits, including the exact forced sale of human gold (Altyn Adam). The exhibits cover the entire spectrum of Kazakh ethnography and history, the environment from prehistoric times to the 21st century. Take a ride on the Almaty metro, whose tunnels make you feel like you're in a palace rather than public transport. Each station is beautifully designed and comes up for sale. Stop at 2-3 stations to admire interesting frescoes. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Almaty. [5] => In the morning, meet your guide and driver at the reception at your hotel. Transfer to Charyn Canyon (220 km, 3-4 hours). On the way you got a view of the Altai mountains and villages. Upon arrival, descend to the bottom of the gorge to see the Charyn River. Relax, dine in nature, while the guide will share information about the place around you. Hiking through the Charyn Canyon, where steep mountain slopes reach 300 meters, the stunning Valley of Castles stretches for more than 2 kilometers. Enter your day as you stroll through this fabulous land of winding paths and mountain ranges. After the hike - return to Almaty. Overnight in Almaty Hotel [6] => Check out from the hotel and transfer to Almaty International Airport for the morning flight to Dushanbe. Transfer to Almaty International Airport. BORDER CROSSING (by air ✈) !!! KAZAKHSTAN - TAJIKISTAN!!! Evening flight Almaty - Dushanbe. Upon arrival in Dushanbe , take your luggage and go outside Meeting with tajikistan driver Transfer to Hotel, to leave luggage The Hissar fortress (15th century) with its impressive gates, which once lost the Emir of Bukhara, still has significance. Kuhna Madrasah (17th century) - An extensive religious school active until the early 20th century, now home to a massive history museum. The Christian caravanserai (19th century) is an unusual caravanserai built of baked bricks. Return to Dushanbe to get to the sights: The National Museum of Tajikistan, discovered in a 4-story building and containing more than 40,000 exhibits, including a 12-meter Buddha statue, discovered on the territory of Tajikistan. Mosque of Khoja Yakub (19th century) - a cathedral mosque that can accommodate up to 3,000 people. Rudaki Park is a well-groomed park, decorated with fountains and flowers, with a monument to Rudaki in the center. Museum of Musical Instruments. Gurminja is dedicated to glorifying the musical heritage of Tajiks and Pamirs. It has an impressive collection of national instruments, sophisticated music lessons and staged concerts. Opera and Ballet Theatre. Aini (1940s), whose magnificent appearance has been preserved among the lawns. Statue of Ismail Somoni, symbolizing tribute to the founder of the Tajik people. The monument rises to 25 meters in the very center of the city. Mehrgon is the new bazaar of Dushanbe, which is located in a richly decorated atrium. Overnight in Dushanbe. [7] => Breakfast at the hotel 08:30 Short city Tour in Dushanbe Departure from Dushanbe to Iskanderkul Lake. Departure to Iskanderkul. The drive takes 3 hours. The path runs through the Varzob gorge, then the industrial zone for coal mining Aini, then the Anzob pass 3000 meters, a view of the Gissar ridges (we may see snow), the main tunnel is 5 km, Turn towards Iskanderkul, the Iskandardarya river flows in parallel, we pass through local villages. Arrival in Iskanderkul, visit to the Fan Niagara waterfall (easy hike 20 min one way), then Snake Lake 20 min hike, lunch at Iskanderkul lake, 1 hour for rest and photo session, then by car we go to the cave and springs, then accommodation and rest followed by dinner Overnight at the Guest House by Iskanderkul Lake. [8] => In the morning meeting with your guide and driver to continue your tour to the Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains (280 km, 5-6 hours). The road runs along the M34 highway through the Anzob pass, at an altitude of 3400 meters above sea level and the best observation deck of the Fann Mountains. Arrival at Seven Lakes (Haft Kul), where each lake, framed by rocks, has a special color. You make a stop at each lake (they take about 10-15 minutes from each other) to take pictures and learn about the general characteristics of each suitable body of water. Take a break with a 30-40 minute walk along a mountain stream between the sixth and seventh lakes, which took place at an altitude of 2300 meters above sea level. After that, go for a walk in the neighboring village, taking pictures along the way of interesting landscapes. Republican Historical Museum (Rudaki Museum), eight exhibition halls dedicated to archeology, nature, history, culture, lifestyle, Tajik customs and Rudaki, the founder of the life of Tajik-Persian literature. Penjikent Bazaar is a bustling market at the intersection of the city's main roads, full of popular goods and Tajik souvenirs. Ancient Penjikent (5th century BC) - a labyrinth of walls and passages decorated with amazing frescoes, the site includes the foundations of houses, Zoroastrian fire temples, a cemetery and restored living quarters. Continuation of the way to the village of Sarazm (15 km, 15 min). This archaeological site has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010 and development on the development of certain places in Central Asia. The sprawling ancient city is divided into three parts and still contains the intact remains of palaces, temples, altars, houses, city walls and paved roads. Transfer to Tajikistan - Uzbekistan Border post. Land Border crossing !!! TAJIKISTAN- UZBEKISTAN! Note that you will be going through the border by yourself. That means you will go through passport control, then go for about a mile by your feet with luggage until you reach the next country's passport and customs controls. Please note that you and your luggage might be searched! After passing the border uniforms at the checkpoints, meeting with the driver and carrier in Samarkand (45 km, 1 hour). Upon arrival in Samarkand, the capital of the Empire of Tamerlane, transfer to the hotel for accommodation. Overnight in Samarkand. [9] => 10:00 Guided sightseeing tour around Samarkand. Gur-Emir Mausoleum (“the grave of Emir”). Registan square, which was the center of Samarkand during centuries. Registan Square is a complex of three monuments: Ulugbek Madrassah (15 th century), Sher-Dor Madrassah (17 century) and Tilla-Kari Madrassah (17 century).> 13:00 Break for lunch Bibi Khanym mosque (the 15th century) it was the biggest mosque in CA Syob bazaar Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, where you will find a complex consisting of more than twenty buildings, unique in Central Asia. Visit Ulugbek Observatory - incredible construction of the 15th century for studying astronomy and the Afrosiab Museum.The museum is located on the site of an ancient settlement called Afrosiab. In 1220 the city was almost completely destroyed by the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan. Saint Daniel Mausoleum Duration of tour:6 - 7 hours Night in Samarkand hotel [10] => Breakfast at hotel Transfer to Samarkand train station Departure from Samarkand to Bukhara by train Arrival in Bukhara Transfer to hotel to leave luggage Bukhara 10:00 Sightseeing program Beginning of sightseeing tour in Bukhara: Visit to the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Job's Well), located near Samanid Mausoleum. A visit to the Bolo House Mosque of the 18th-20th centuries. Ark fortress, citadel of Emir of Bukhara. 13:00 Lunch at a local chaikhana Continuation of sightseeing tour: Poi Kalyan complex includes - Kalyan Mosque and Kalyan Minaret, Mir-Arab Madrassah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassahs, Ancient Trading Domes The 12th century Magoki-Attori Mosque. Lyabi House complex, consisting of three architectural monuments: Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Divan Begi Madrasah and Hanaka Madrasah of the 17th century. Duration of tour: 6 - 7 hours Overnight in Bukhara hotel [11] => Breakfast at the hotel Check out from Bukhara hotel 09:00 In the morning visit sights outside the city: Madrassah Chor Minor Summer palace of Bukhara Emir's Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa Chor-Bakr Necropolis which was built over the burial place of Abu-Bakr-Said, who was one of the four of Abu-Bakrs (Chor-Bakr) - descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. Lunch at local cafe in Bukhara Transfer to Border Point Farap. Arrival at border post Farap after lunch break. !!! UZBEKISTAN- TURKMENISTAN! Border formalities. Note that you will be going through the border by yourself. That means you will go through passport control, then go for about a mile by your feet with luggage until you reach the next country's passport and customs controls. Please note that you and your luggage might be searched! Meet with guide and directly transfer to the domestic Turkmenabad airport for flight to Ashgabat (ETD 1920h. ETA 2010h.) Upon arrival transfer to the hotel, accommodation, rest. Overnight in Ashgabat hotel [12] => After early breakfast (~0700) drive to Kov Ata underground lake (opportunely to swim here, Water temperature from +33 to +38 °C all year round). Return to Ashgabat, visits to: Turkmenbashi mosque- mausoleum and Nissa (UNESCO). After Lunch drive to Darwaza gas crater via visits mud and water craters on the way. Arrival in Darwaza before sunset (~1800h). BBQ dinner, discover the burning gas crater by day and nighttime. Overnight in tents or shared yurts (4 pax in each yurt). [13] => After camp breakfast drive to Kunya Urgench (UNESCO), explore historical park with Kutlug Timur minaret, Mausoleum Turabek Khanum, Mausoleum Tekesh, Mausoleum Il Arslan, Caravansaray gateway and etc. Continue drive to the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border post Shavat. Land Border crossing !!! TURKMENISTAN - UZBEKISTAN! Note that you will be going through the border by yourself. That means you will go through passport control, then go for about a mile by your feet with luggage until you reach the next country's passport and customs controls. Please note that you and your luggage might be searched! Meeting with Uzbek Driver on Uzbek side of uzbek-turkmen border Drive to Khiva , transfer to hotel, accommodation in hotel, Overnight in Khiva hotel [14] => Breakfast at hotel Check out from Khiva hotel 10:00 Guided sightseeing program in Khiva and its surroundings. Khiva city tour in Ichan Kala inner city. 10:00 Guided sightseeing program in Khiva: Khiva’s old city, known as Ichan Kala, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the carpet workshop. Guided sightseeing program in Khiva: You will see palaces with the rich mosaic, unique beautiful minarets, madrassas and mosques such as: Kunya-Ark Fortress, Pahlavan Mahmud complex , Tash-Khawli Palace (Harem), Kalta-Minor Minaret, Islam Khoja Complex. Lunch in a local restaurant. Visit woodcarving and carpet workshops. Juma Mosque and Minaret, Karavan-Saray, Minaret and Mosque of Khodja-Islam, Tim of Ala-Kuli Khan, Madrassah of Abdulla-Khan, Madrassah of Muhamad Amin-Khan , Madrassah of Muhamad Rakhim-Khan, Walls and gates. Duration of tour: 5 - 6 hours Meet your driver at hotel and Transfer to Urgench airport Departure from Urgench to Tashkent by plane Arrival in Tashkent Overnight in Tashkent [15] => Breakfast at hotel 10:00 Sightseeing program Hasti Imam complex Including: Tashkent Islamic Institute under name of Imam Bukhori Kaffal Shashi Madrasah, Barak Khan Madrasah, Tillys-Sheik Mosque, Muyi Muborak” Madrasah and Library, where the holy Al-Qur'an, the world's oldest one, stained with the blood of Caliph Usman who was reading it at the time of his assassination in Medina .Muyi Muborak” means 'the sacred hair', a reference to a holy relic held here: a hair said to have belonged to the Prophet The Biggest Juma Mosque in Tashkent Chor-Su Bazaar (market) (the one of the biggest bazaars in Tashkent). 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Bishkek - Ala Archa - Bishkek - Almaty - Charyn canyon - Almaty - Dushanbe - 7 Lakes - Penjikent - BP Jartepa - Samarkand - Bukhara - BP Farap - Turkmenabat - Ashgabat - Darwaza - Kunya Urgench - BP Shavat - Khiva - Tashkent
Arrival in Bishkek
our driver met you at the airport to take you to the hotel for accommodation (after 14:00).
Next, you will have a sightseeing tour of Bishkek, during which you will see:
Ala-Too Square is the central square of Bishkek, which has survived to this day. See the hour-long changing of the guard, take a selfie under the big Kyrgyz flag, and marvel at the Kyrgyz epic at the Manas monument.
The Old Square with the White House, regal 20th-century architecture and a statue of Lenin.The Bishkek Student Philharmonic Society is a landmark of the city, the courtyard of which is a meeting place for young people.
The oak park, the beautiful boulevard Erkindik, lined with trees, places you to the statue of Kurmanjan Datka - the leader and ruler of the 19th century, also united as the "Queen of the Mountains".
The House of Opera and Ballet is the only opera house in Kyrgyzstan.
Victory Square, dedicated to those who died in World War II.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Bishkek.
Breakfast at hotel
In the morning, meet your guide and driver at the reception at the next hotel. Transfer to Ala-Archa National Park (40 km, 1 hour), surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Go hiking in the Ala-Archa canyon.
Your hike will start from the Alpine camp (2200 m), then you will pass through the “Different Heart” boulder (2380 m) and the Tepshi Plateau (2460 m), and then continue climbing to the Ak Sai waterfall (2665 m). During the hike, you cross a large mountain stream and find a steep climb through pine forests to the nearest valley, where you come across a view of a 35-meter waterfall. Relax near the waterfall and enjoy a picnic before starting your journey back. Return to Bishkek.
Total duration of the tour: 6-8 hours
Difficulty: medium
Distance: 3.2 kilometers one way
In the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Almaty (40 km, 1 hour).
Transfer to Bishkek International Airport.
BORDER CROSSING (by air ✈) !!! KYRGYZSTAN - KAZAKHSTAN!!!
Evening flight Bishkek - Almaty
Upon arrival in Bishkek, take your luggage and go outside
Upon arrival at the airport, the driver met you to take you to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel after 14:00.
Meet your guide and driver at the reception at your hotel. Almaty city tour:
Panfilov Park and World War II memorial complex with a collection of monuments to soldiers and an eternal flame burning with memories.
Zenkov Cathedral (Ascension Cathedral), also located in Panfilov Park. This beautiful cathedral with five domes, built entirely of wood without the use of nails, is one of the oldest buildings in Almaty.
The Green Bazaar is a massive oriental market with bright colors, inviting smells and a dense crowd. This is the perfect place to buy dried fruits and the famous Kazakh chocolate...but don't go haggling!
Almaty Cathedral Mosque is one of the main mosques in Central Asia. Its metallic dust gives an impressive white marble exterior when created, while the interior satisfies with simply regal artistic value.
Republic Square, where the city hall, the Central State Museum and the former Presidential Palace are located. All these buildings surround the Monument of Independence - a tall statue of the Golden Man and bronze bas-reliefs, monuments of the country's history.
The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, includes almost a quarter of a million exhibits, including the exact forced sale of human gold (Altyn Adam). The exhibits cover the entire spectrum of Kazakh ethnography and history, the environment from prehistoric times to the 21st century.
Take a ride on the Almaty metro, whose tunnels make you feel like you're in a palace rather than public transport. Each station is beautifully designed and comes up for sale. Stop at 2-3 stations to admire interesting frescoes.
Return to the hotel. Overnight in Almaty.
In the morning, meet your guide and driver at the reception at your hotel.
Transfer to Charyn Canyon (220 km, 3-4 hours). On the way you got a view of the Altai mountains and villages.
Upon arrival, descend to the bottom of the gorge to see the Charyn River.
Relax, dine in nature, while the guide will share information about the place around you.
Hiking through the Charyn Canyon, where steep mountain slopes reach 300 meters, the stunning Valley of Castles stretches for more than 2 kilometers.
Enter your day as you stroll through this fabulous land of winding paths and mountain ranges.
After the hike - return to Almaty.
Overnight in Almaty Hotel
Check out from the hotel and transfer to Almaty International Airport for the morning flight to Dushanbe.
Transfer to Almaty International Airport.
BORDER CROSSING (by air ✈) !!! KAZAKHSTAN - TAJIKISTAN!!!
Evening flight Almaty - Dushanbe.
Upon arrival in Dushanbe , take your luggage and go outside
Meeting with tajikistan driver
Transfer to Hotel, to leave luggage
The Hissar fortress (15th century) with its impressive gates, which once lost the Emir of Bukhara, still has significance.
Kuhna Madrasah (17th century) - An extensive religious school active until the early 20th century, now home to a massive history museum.
The Christian caravanserai (19th century) is an unusual caravanserai built of baked bricks.
Return to Dushanbe to get to the sights:
The National Museum of Tajikistan, discovered in a 4-story building and containing more than 40,000 exhibits, including a 12-meter Buddha statue, discovered on the territory of Tajikistan.
Mosque of Khoja Yakub (19th century) - a cathedral mosque that can accommodate up to 3,000 people.
Rudaki Park is a well-groomed park, decorated with fountains and flowers, with a monument to Rudaki in the center.
Museum of Musical Instruments. Gurminja is dedicated to glorifying the musical heritage of Tajiks and Pamirs. It has an impressive collection of national instruments, sophisticated music lessons and staged concerts.
Opera and Ballet Theatre. Aini (1940s), whose magnificent appearance has been preserved among the lawns.
Statue of Ismail Somoni, symbolizing tribute to the founder of the Tajik people. The monument rises to 25 meters in the very center of the city.
Mehrgon is the new bazaar of Dushanbe, which is located in a richly decorated atrium.
Overnight in Dushanbe.
Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 Short city Tour in Dushanbe
Departure from Dushanbe to Iskanderkul Lake.
Departure to Iskanderkul. The drive takes 3 hours. The path runs through the Varzob gorge, then the industrial zone for coal mining Aini, then the Anzob pass 3000 meters, a view of the Gissar ridges (we may see snow), the main tunnel is 5 km, Turn towards Iskanderkul, the Iskandardarya river flows in parallel, we pass through local villages.
Arrival in Iskanderkul, visit to the Fan Niagara waterfall (easy hike 20 min one way), then Snake Lake 20 min hike, lunch at Iskanderkul lake, 1 hour for rest and photo session, then by car we go to the cave and springs, then accommodation and rest followed by dinner
Overnight at the Guest House by Iskanderkul Lake.
In the morning meeting with your guide and driver to continue your tour to the Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains (280 km, 5-6 hours). The road runs along the M34 highway through the Anzob pass, at an altitude of 3400 meters above sea level and the best observation deck of the Fann Mountains.
Arrival at Seven Lakes (Haft Kul), where each lake, framed by rocks, has a special color. You make a stop at each lake (they take about 10-15 minutes from each other) to take pictures and learn about the general characteristics of each suitable body of water. Take a break with a 30-40 minute walk along a mountain stream between the sixth and seventh lakes, which took place at an altitude of 2300 meters above sea level. After that, go for a walk in the neighboring village, taking pictures along the way of interesting landscapes.
Republican Historical Museum (Rudaki Museum), eight exhibition halls dedicated to archeology, nature, history, culture, lifestyle, Tajik customs and Rudaki, the founder of the life of Tajik-Persian literature.
Penjikent Bazaar is a bustling market at the intersection of the city's main roads, full of popular goods and Tajik souvenirs.
Ancient Penjikent (5th century BC) - a labyrinth of walls and passages decorated with amazing frescoes, the site includes the foundations of houses, Zoroastrian fire temples, a cemetery and restored living quarters.
Continuation of the way to the village of Sarazm (15 km, 15 min). This archaeological site has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010 and development on the development of certain places in Central Asia. The sprawling ancient city is divided into three parts and still contains the intact remains of palaces, temples, altars, houses, city walls and paved roads.
Transfer to Tajikistan - Uzbekistan Border post.
Land Border crossing !!! TAJIKISTAN- UZBEKISTAN!
Note that you will be going through the border by yourself. That means you will go through passport control, then go for about a mile by your feet with luggage until you reach the next country's passport and customs controls. Please note that you and your luggage might be searched!
After passing the border uniforms at the checkpoints, meeting with the driver and carrier in Samarkand (45 km, 1 hour).
Upon arrival in Samarkand, the capital of the Empire of Tamerlane, transfer to the hotel for accommodation.
Overnight in Samarkand.
10:00 Guided sightseeing tour around Samarkand.
Gur-Emir Mausoleum (“the grave of Emir”).
Registan square, which was the center of Samarkand during centuries. Registan Square is a complex of three monuments: Ulugbek Madrassah (15 th century), Sher-Dor Madrassah (17 century) and Tilla-Kari Madrassah (17 century).>
13:00 Break for lunch
Bibi Khanym mosque (the 15th century) it was the biggest mosque in CA
Syob bazaar
Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, where you will find a complex consisting of more than twenty buildings, unique in Central Asia.
Visit Ulugbek Observatory - incredible construction of the 15th century for studying astronomy and the Afrosiab Museum.The museum is located on the site of an ancient settlement called Afrosiab. In 1220 the city was almost completely destroyed by the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan.
Saint Daniel Mausoleum
Duration of tour:6 - 7 hours
Night in Samarkand hotel
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Samarkand train station
Departure from Samarkand to Bukhara by train
Arrival in Bukhara
Transfer to hotel to leave luggage
Bukhara
10:00 Sightseeing program
Beginning of sightseeing tour in Bukhara:
Visit to the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani
Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Job's Well), located near Samanid Mausoleum.
A visit to the Bolo House Mosque of the 18th-20th centuries.
Ark fortress, citadel of Emir of Bukhara.
13:00 Lunch at a local chaikhana
Continuation of sightseeing tour:
Poi Kalyan complex includes - Kalyan Mosque and Kalyan Minaret, Mir-Arab Madrassah,
Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassahs,
Ancient Trading Domes
The 12th century Magoki-Attori Mosque.
Lyabi House complex, consisting of three architectural monuments: Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Divan Begi Madrasah and Hanaka Madrasah of the 17th century.
Duration of tour: 6 - 7 hours
Overnight in Bukhara hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Check out from Bukhara hotel
09:00 In the morning visit sights outside the city:
Madrassah Chor Minor
Summer palace of Bukhara Emir's Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa
Chor-Bakr Necropolis which was built over the burial place of Abu-Bakr-Said, who was one of the four of Abu-Bakrs (Chor-Bakr) - descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
Lunch at local cafe in Bukhara
Transfer to Border Point Farap. Arrival at border post Farap after lunch break.
!!! UZBEKISTAN- TURKMENISTAN!
Border formalities. Note that you will be going through the border by yourself. That means you will go through passport control, then go for about a mile by your feet with luggage until you reach the next country's passport and customs controls. Please note that you and your luggage might be searched!
Meet with guide and directly transfer to the domestic Turkmenabad airport for flight to Ashgabat (ETD 1920h. ETA 2010h.) Upon arrival transfer to the hotel, accommodation, rest.
Overnight in Ashgabat hotel
After early breakfast (~0700) drive to Kov Ata underground lake (opportunely to swim here, Water temperature from +33 to +38 °C all year round).
Return to Ashgabat, visits to:
Turkmenbashi mosque- mausoleum and Nissa (UNESCO).
After Lunch drive to Darwaza gas crater via visits mud and water craters on the way.
Arrival in Darwaza before sunset (~1800h). BBQ dinner, discover the burning gas crater by day and nighttime.
Overnight in tents or shared yurts (4 pax in each yurt).
After camp breakfast drive to Kunya Urgench (UNESCO), explore historical park with Kutlug Timur minaret, Mausoleum Turabek Khanum, Mausoleum Tekesh, Mausoleum Il Arslan, Caravansaray gateway and etc.
Continue drive to the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border post Shavat.
Land Border crossing !!! TURKMENISTAN - UZBEKISTAN!
Note that you will be going through the border by yourself. That means you will go through passport control, then go for about a mile by your feet with luggage until you reach the next country's passport and customs controls. Please note that you and your luggage might be searched!
Meeting with Uzbek Driver on Uzbek side of uzbek-turkmen border
Drive to Khiva , transfer to hotel,
accommodation in hotel,
Overnight in Khiva hotel
Breakfast at hotel
Check out from Khiva hotel
10:00 Guided sightseeing program in Khiva and its surroundings.
Khiva city tour in Ichan Kala inner city.
10:00 Guided sightseeing program in Khiva:
Khiva’s old city, known as Ichan Kala, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the carpet workshop. Guided sightseeing program in Khiva:
You will see palaces with the rich mosaic, unique beautiful minarets, madrassas and mosques such as:
Kunya-Ark Fortress,
Pahlavan Mahmud complex ,
Tash-Khawli Palace (Harem),
Kalta-Minor Minaret,
Islam Khoja Complex.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
Visit woodcarving and carpet workshops.
Juma Mosque and Minaret,
Karavan-Saray,
Minaret and Mosque of Khodja-Islam,
Tim of Ala-Kuli Khan,
Madrassah of Abdulla-Khan,
Madrassah of Muhamad Amin-Khan ,
Madrassah of Muhamad Rakhim-Khan,
Walls and gates.
Duration of tour: 5 - 6 hours
Meet your driver at hotel and Transfer to Urgench airport
Departure from Urgench to Tashkent by plane
Arrival in Tashkent
Overnight in Tashkent
Breakfast at hotel
10:00 Sightseeing program
Hasti Imam complex Including:
Tashkent Islamic Institute under name of Imam Bukhori
Kaffal Shashi Madrasah,
Barak Khan Madrasah,
Tillys-Sheik Mosque,
Muyi Muborak” Madrasah and Library, where the holy Al-Qur'an, the world's oldest one, stained with the blood of Caliph Usman who was reading it at the time of his assassination in Medina .Muyi Muborak” means 'the sacred hair', a reference to a holy relic held here: a hair said to have belonged to the Prophet
The Biggest Juma Mosque in Tashkent
Chor-Su Bazaar (market) (the one of the biggest bazaars in Tashkent).
The Museum of Applied Arts
Amir Timur Square
Duration of tour: 4-5 hours
Overnight in Tashkent hotel
Transfer to Tashkent International Airport
Departure from Tashkent Flight:
End of Tour!
Inclusions
Meals
Transport
Accommodation
- Ambassador Hotel (2 night)
- Kazjol Park hotel (2 night)
- Grey Hotel (1 night)
- Guest House (1 night)
- Qosh Hovuz Hotel (2 night)
- Wyndham Hotel (1 night)
- Sport Hotel (1 night)
- Yurt camp (1 night)
- Farovon Hotel (1 night)
- Marriott Hotel (2 night)
Includes
- Services included in 4 countries:
- All transfer and transportation during the whole tour ( according itinerary)
- Accommodation based on Double standard bedroom at hotels
- Breakfast at hotels
- Accompanied by local certified English speaking Guides
- Entrance tickets to sightseeings and museums according itinerary
- Visa support, Tourist visa ( free from Minzifa Travel)
- Mineral water (1l/day/pax)
- Uzbekistan Part:
- Railway tickets: Samarkand - Bukhara( economy class) for high speed train Afrosiyab
- Air ticket : Urgench - Tashkent ( Economy class)
- All Taxes and VAT, Tourist fee
- Visa support for Uzbekistan, Tourist visa ( free from Minzifa Travel)
- Kazakhstan Part:
- All Taxes and VAT, Tourist fee
- Kyrgyzstan Part:
- All Taxes and VAT, Tourist fee
- Eagle hunting demonstration
- Tajikistan Part:
- Transfer - 1 SUV/ Crossover/ Van
- Meals as per program ( LD - only in Iskanderkul )
- All Taxes and VAT, Tourist fee
- Turkmenistan Part:
- Road transport in private air-conditioned vehicles, regular or SUV/4WD as per table
- Accommodation based on trekking tent or shared yurt (4 pax in each yurt) (incl. sleeping mat, sleeping bag and pillow), including breakfast and BBQ dinner (1 night)
- Entrance fees for sites mentioned in the program
- Domestic airline ticket Turkmenabat-Ashgabat (economy class)
Note
“Please note that we use a local supplier for your arrival airport transfer. As tourism is a growing industry in Central Asia, your driver may not speak English.”
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Timur Alimov
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