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Entrance fee to museums, sites. Bottled water daily

Flights

Local flight Mary to Ashgabat Local flight Urgench to Tashkent Local train Tashkent to Samarkand

Accommodation

Twin/double room in hotels

Meals

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner in Darwaza Tent stay

Transport

SUV and Minivan

Guide

Escort guides in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, and local guides in Uzbekistan

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Insurance

Travel insurance not included

Optional

Bishkek to Tashkent flight

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Almaty
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Almaty

Visit Panfilov Park, Zenkov wooden cathedral, St.Nicholas cathedral, the National Musical Instruments museum, Almaty’s Green bazaar, panoramic view at observatory. Overnight Almaty.
Day 2 Day 2: Almaty To Bishkek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Almaty To Bishkek

After breakfast depart Almaty and drive to Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan via a newly-built highway. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour in Bishkek. It’s a gateway to the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains and Ala Archa National Park, with glaciers and wildlife trails. The city’s arts scene encompasses the monumental State Museum of Fine Arts and the colonnaded Opera and Ballet Theater. The vast, central Ala-Too Square features the Manas monument, honoring the hero of the Kyrgyz Epic of Manas. Overnight Bishkek.
Day 3 Day 3: Bishkek To Issyk Kul Lake
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Bishkek To Issyk Kul Lake

Drive to Lake Issyk Kul (240 kms), one of the world’s largest mountain lakes at 1607 metres. After arrival, drive to Grigorevka gorge full of lush green alpine meadows and fir trees, then do an easy hike in the gorge. Next stop is in Cholpon Ata where you will be able to visit the petroglyphs lying under the open sky. Overnight Cholpon Ata.
Day 4 Day 4: Issykul Bishkek And Fly To Tashkent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Issykul Bishkek And Fly To Tashkent

Issyk Kul - Bishkek (240 km) – Tashkent flight

Return to Bishkek visiting Burana Tower en route. The Burana Tower is a large minaret in the Chuy Valley in northern Kyrgyzstan. It is located about 80 km east of the country’s capital Bishkek, near the town of Tokmok. The tower, along with grave markers, some earthworks and the remnants of a castle and three mausoleums, is all that remains of the ancient city of Balasagun, which was established by the Karakhanids at the end of the 9th century. An external staircase and steep, winding stairway inside the tower enables visitors to climb to the top. Evening flight to Tashkent at 1840-1900, meet and transfer to hotel in Tashkent
Day 5 Day 5: Tashkent City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Tashkent City Tour

After breakfast, Proceed for city tour: visit Hasti Imam square, Mui Muborak library with Osman Koran of 7 c, Barakhan Madrasa, Chorsu bazaar, Applied Arts museum, Independence square and Tashkent metro. Overnight.
Day 6 Day 6: Tashkent To Samarkand By Bullet Train
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Tashkent To Samarkand By Bullet Train

Early breakfast in the hotel and transfer to railway station for fast Train to Samarkand. Upon arrival start your city tour in Samarkand. Visit Gur Emir mausoleum, Registan square and Siab Bazar, Bibi Hanum mosque. Day 8: Full day city tour of Samarkand. You will visit Shahi Zinda complex, Afrosiab museum with wall painting of 7 C and other ancient artifacts found at the site dating back to 6 century BC up to 20 Century AD. Also visit Ulughbek observatory and your visit to Konigil Silk paper workshop will finish your sightseeing. Enjoy Sound and Light Laser show at Registan after 2100 (if available). Overnight Samarkand.
Day 7 Day 7: Samarkand
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Samarkand

Today we will show one of the famous Urgut bazar of Uzbekistan, located 40 km from Samarkand. You will discover local market with food stuff, embroidery of Suzane and other craft works. After the market you wil return to Samarkand and visit Konigil village where locals revived the production of Samarkand Silk paper made of Mallberry tree. Afernoon free on your own to explore more. Overnight

Optional: This day we may include visit to Penjikent, Tajikistan as a day trip so that you can see all 5 stan countries of Central Asia.
Day 8 Day 8: Samarkand To Bukhara By Bullet Train Or Via Shahrisabz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Samarkand To Bukhara By Bullet Train Or Via Shahrisabz

Take morning train to Bukhara at 0950-1120 or another option is to drive to Bukhara via Shahrisabz, another UNESCO world heritage site. Short city tour of Shahrisabz, visit Ak Saray ruins, Kok Gumbaz mosque, Juma mosque, Jahangir’s mausoleum. Shahrisabz is also famous for its embroidery Suzane which is different than other regions of Uzbekistan and you will be able to purchase local craft works from local masters on site. After lunch, continue driving to Bukhara and you will arrive in Bukhara later evening and have free time for little walk and exploration of the city. Your hotel is located in the old town. Overnight Bukhara.
Day 9 Day 9: Bukhara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Bukhara

Bukhara: Full day walking city tour of Bukhara.

Bukhara is the pearl of Asia and it was the center of Education and Islamic culture in the medieval ages. Still in the city there are many mosques, madrasa and mausoleums. Visit Ismael Samaniy mausoleum, Chashmai Ayub, Bolo Hauz mosque. Ark Fortress, dating back to 1st century AD and 20 century, it was the royal residence of Bukhara Emir. Kalyan mosque and minaret, Mir Arab Madrasa, Taki Zargaron, Ulughbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasa, Tim Abdullakhan, Taki Telpakfurushon, Magaki Attari mosque, Nadir Divan Begi Hanaka and Madrasa and Chor Minor. Overnight Bukhara.
Day 10 Day 10: Bukhara To Mary (Turkmenistan)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Bukhara To Mary (Turkmenistan)

Leave early to drive to the Turkmenistan border.

You will be transferred to the border and pass through both customs, visa formalities and meet your Turkmenistan guide and driver at Turkmenistan customs. Between two countries there is a neutral zone and you can use Shuttle bus from one side to the other. Continue driving to Mary, and oasis in the Karakum desert. Overnight Mary.
Day 11 Day 11: Mary To Ashgabat Flight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Mary To Ashgabat Flight

Mary – Merv - Ashgabat: Drive to Bairamaly (25 kms).

Sightseeing in ancient Merv, founded in the 6th century BC and one of the most important cities along the Silk Road. Return to new Mary and visit the museum. Evening flight to Ashgabat.
Day 12 Ashgabat City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ashgabat City Tour

It’s known for its white marble buildings and grandiose national monuments. To the northwest, the sprawling Ruhy Mosque has a vast gilt dome. The central Artogrul Gazi Mosque is modeled on Istanbul’s Blue Mosque. Examples of traditional weaving are displayed at Turkmen Carpet Museum. The Wedding Palace is a series of star-shaped tiers topped by a giant golden globe.Sightseeing in Ashgabat including the National Museum of History and Ethnography of Turkmenistan, old Nisa, the ancient Parthian settlement, and the Anau ruins. Overnight Ashgabat.
Day 13 Day 13: Ashgabat-Darwaza Gas Crater
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Ashgabat-Darwaza Gas Crater

After breakfast drive to Darwaza, gas crater it is also known as Hell’s gate where in 1970s they discovered huge reserve of natural gas and the crater is till buring since 70s. En route you will stop to see Erbent village to see how local turkmen people live . Arrive in Darwaza evening, rest and accommodate in Tents. You will have picnic dinner with Shishi kebab prepared outside near the crater. Overnight in Tents.
Day 14 Day 14: Darwaza To Khiva (Uzbekistan)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Darwaza To Khiva (Uzbekistan)

Early morning drive to Dashauz. then drive to Kunya Urgench. Visit Kunya Urgench historical sites: mausoleums of Turebek-Khanym, Sultan Tekesh, Sultan Il Arslan, Najmad-din-Kubra, Sultan Ali. View the Kutlug Timur minaret and Kyrk Molla, Izmukhir. Return drive to Dashoguz. You will cross the border, the procedure is the same as you did when you crossed from Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan. At Uzbekistan side, where your Uzbek driver will meet you and transfer you to Khiva. Evening enjoy local Folk music an dance show in local family restaurant or on Roof top. Overnight.
Day 15 Day 15: Khiva To Tashkent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Khiva To Tashkent

Khiva –Tashkent flight

Full day visit of Khiva: Ark Fortress, Ichan kala, Madrasah Muhammad Aminkhan, Madrasa Muhammad Rahimkhan, Kalta Minor, wood workshop, carpet Workshop, Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum, Shergazikhan madrasa, Juma mosque and Minaret, Tash Hauli palace, Caravanserai and bazaar. Evening after 8 PM transfer to airport of Urgench for your flight to Tashkent. Arrival at 2230. Transfer to hotel.
Day 16 Day 16: End Of The Tour And Departure From Tashkent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: End Of The Tour And Departure From Tashkent

You will be transferred to airport of Tashkent for your return flight home, End of services.

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Central Asia Tour 16 Days, Start In Almaty

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Itinerary of your trip Central Asia Tour 16 Days, Start In Almaty

Day 1: Arrival In Almaty

Day 2: Almaty To Bishkek

Day 3: Bishkek To Issyk Kul Lake

Day 4: Issykul Bishkek And Fly To Tashkent

Day 5: Tashkent City Tour

Day 6: Tashkent To Samarkand By Bullet Train

Day 7: Samarkand

Day 8: Samarkand To Bukhara By Bullet Train Or Via Shahrisabz

Day 9: Bukhara

Day 10: Bukhara To Mary (Turkmenistan)

Day 11: Mary To Ashgabat Flight

Ashgabat City Tour

Day 13: Ashgabat-Darwaza Gas Crater

Day 14: Darwaza To Khiva (Uzbekistan)

Day 15: Khiva To Tashkent

Day 16: End Of The Tour And Departure From Tashkent

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