Days | Destinations | Time | Itinerary | Photos |
DAY 1 |
Tashkent |
Flight to Tashkent by HY... |
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DAY 2 |
Tashkent-Samarkand |
07:00 |
Breakfast at Hotel |
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08:00 | City tour in Tashkent Old Town: Khastimam Complex, Kukeldash Madrasah, Chorsu Silk Road bazaar New Part of the city; Independence square, Amir Temur Museum, Alisher Navoi theatre, Amir Temur square. |
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13:00 | Lunch time Drive to Samarkand Small stop to enjoy the view of mountain pass at legendary Iron Gates of Tamerlane. Photo stop near second largest river of Central Asia - Sirdarya, local fish market and roadside markets where the best melons are sold in the whole region. Quick shopping of water melons and melons (depend on a season). |
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19:00 | Dinner Ancient National house recognized by UNESCO | |||
DAY 3
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Samarkand |
08:00 |
Breakfast at Hotel |
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09:00 | Sightseeing of Samarkand: Guri Emir - Legendary mausoleum of Amir Temur and his family members. Registan square - World famous complex of 3 Madrassahs and Golden Dome Mosque. |
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14:00 | Lunch time Continuing city tour: Mosque Bibi Khanum – The biggest mosque ever built in Central Asia as gift of Tamerlane's wife to her husband. Siyab local bazzar-unique place where you can get acquainted with the life of Samarkand people. Shahi - Zinda necropolis, a holy place and cemetery with mausoleums of Timurid dynasty and a grave of cousin of Prophet Muhamed. Observatory of Ulugbek – incredible construction of 15th century for astronomical research. Free time at leisure. |
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19:00 | Dinner | |||
DAY 4 |
Samarkand- Shakhrisabz- Bukhara |
08:00 |
Breakfast at hotel |
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09:00 | Transfer to Shakhrisabz - the birthplace of Tamerlane. City tour: Ak-Sarai Palace of Amir Temur, Kuk Gumbaz Mosque, traditional bazar, Mausoleum of Jahangir, empty mausoleum of Amir Temur. | |||
15:00 | Lunch time Transfer to Bukhara. Upon arrival accommodation at hotel |
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19:00 | Dinner at restaurant | |||
DAY 5 |
Bukhara
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08:00 |
Breakfast at hotel |
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09:00 | City tour: Visit to Ismael Samani mausoleum (9-10 c)-the oldest royal mausoleum in Bukhara, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum(14 c), Bukhara local bazar. Visit to Old Bukhara: Poi-Kalon ensemble including Minaret (12c), Mosque (16c), functioning Miri Arab Madrassah(16 c), Amir- Alim-Khan Madrassah (19c). |
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14:00 |
Lunch time Folklore and Fashion show of national clothes at Nodir Devonbegi Madrassah. |
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19:00 | Dinner Visiting national house for master class of plov cooking |
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DAY 6 |
Bukhara- Mary (Turkmenistan) |
07:00 |
Breakfast at hotel |
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DAY 7 |
Merv –Mary- Ashgabat |
SS of Old Merv & Mary. Flight to Ashgabat |
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DAY 8 |
Ashgabat |
Full Day SS in/around Ashgabat Breakfast at hotel. At 08.00 start for Full Day SS of Ashgabatincludes: “Turkmenbashynyn Ruhy Metjidi” which is the biggest mosque in Central Asia & Mausoleum Complex of the tombs of Turkmenbashy and his parents &brothers, Old Nissa-The Sanctuary of Parhian Kings which was included into UNESCO’s World Heritage Book. (Nissa is situated in 15 km to the west of Ashgabat & founded in the III century B.C. Nissa was the capital of Parthian Empire which lasted for about 600 years and was the biggest competitor for the Rome Empire). After Old Nissa proceed with short SS of Monuments of Archabil Shayoly (Berzengi: southern Ashgabat) to have a close impression of the new part of Ashgabat with its modern buildings, monuments & parks which includes: Health Path of Turkmenbashy, Arch of Neutrality: famous rocket & tripod style built building symbolizing neutral status of Turkmenistan which was re-build & opened on 12 December, 2011. Its height 95meters including 12 meters rotated statue of first President of Turkmenistan: Saparmyrat Nyyazow (Turkmenbashy) on the top, Monument of Constitution opened on 18 May, 2011 & tallest building in Turkmenistan with its 185 meters, “Alem” Culture & Recreation Center: it’s the biggest indoor Ferris Wheel included into the Guinness Book. Lunch time After lunch break proceed with SS includes: National Museum of History (closed on Tuesdays): one of the biggest & best exhibited museum in Central Asia), Park of Independency along the hundreds of fountains & statutes with stops to visit Monuments of Independency, Park dedicated to Akhalteke Horses-the pride of Turkmen, Presidential Square, Monument of Commemoration: dedicated for the victims of the 1948 earthquake, Gulistan Bazar, Monument of Lenin which was erected in 1927 and survived the earthquake of 1948. Dinner at local restaurant. After dinnerevening short walking tour along the popular newly opened Park of Inspiration “Ylham Seyilgahi” where there are statues of famous Turkmen Scientists, Poets & etc from early ages till modern time with descriptions about their personalities & famous works highlighted by colorful night lights with vary fountains built along the alley. O/N in Ashgabat. |
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DAY 9 |
Ashabat – Kunya – Urgench– Dashoguz- Khiva |
Flight to Dashoguz for SS of Koneurgench. Cross into Uzbekistan Morning transfer to the airport of Ashgabat for flight to Dashoguz. Type of Aircraft Boeing 717-200. Flight T5-101. Departure at 06.50 & arrival at 07.50. Upon arrival drive ~120 km & 1,5 h/d/dto Koneurgench-the capital of Khorezmshahs (III-XVI cc). SS of the Old City includes: Portal of Caravansaray (XI-XIV), Mamun Minaret (X-IX), Il Arslan Mausoleum (XII), Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum (XIII), Academy of Horezm (III-XIII), Kutlug Timur Minaret (XIV)-one of the tallest minarets in Central Asia, Turabek Hanum Mausoleum (XIV), Najm Ed Din Kubra (XIII) & Soltan Ali (XV) Mausoleums located near Dash Metjit/Medrese (XIX). After SS drive ~100 km & 1,5 h/d/dback to Dashoguz. Lunch time. After lunch transfer ~15 km & 30min/d/dto border pass “Dashoguz-Shavat” to cross in to Uzbekistan. Approximately time of being at the “Red Line” (Real Border) is ~15.00. Meeting at Uzbekistan border with guide and driver, transfer to hotel. Accommodation at hotel. Free time for rest and to explore the city |
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DAY 10
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Urgench (Khiva) - Tashkent |
08:00 |
Breakfast at hotel |
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09:00 | City tour of Khiva. Visit to the oldest part of the city - Kunya-Ark fortress, including Kurinish Khana (17c); Mohammed-Amin-Khan(19c) Madrassah, Kalta Minor Minaret; Mohammed Rakim Khan (19 c) Madrassah, Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum, Islam Khodja Madrassah and Minaret, Jami Mosque(18c), Kutluq-Murad Inaq (19c) Madrassah, Allakuli khan Madrassah (19c), Ak Mosque, Tash Havli Fortress. Free time at leisure |
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18:00 | Dinner -experience at local family house. Transfer to Urgench Airport for the evening flight to Tashkent. Arrival and accommodation at Hotel. |
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DAY 11 |
Tashkent- Kokand-Margilan-Fergana |
09:00 |
Breakfast at hotel. |
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14:00 |
Lunch time |
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20:00 | Dinner at TANTANA restaurant with show of Central Asian Dances | |||
DAY 12 |
Osh |
08:00 |
Breakfast. |
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DAY 13 |
Osh – Uzgen – Djalal Abad – Arslanbob |
Breakfast |
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DAY 14 |
Arslanbob – Bishkek |
Breakfast |
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DAY 15 |
Bishkek-Almaty |
Breakfast will be ready at 8 a.m. This first half of the day is dedicated to a guided City Tour. The tour includes visiting of the central Ala-Too Square, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Pobeda Square (Victory Square), the History Museum, National philharmonic and many others places of interest. During this day we will show you our main squares and buildings that were made at Soviet time. After lunch you will drive to Almaty. Almaty is the largest, most developed, and most ethnically and culturally diverse city in Kazakhstan. |
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DAY 16 |
Almaty –Tashkent |
Breakfast Transfer to the airport for the flight to Tashkent HY 766 at 22:40. Arrival at 23:30. |
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DAY 17 |
Tashkent-Oybek border-Hujand-Iskandarkul lake (265 km, 5 hours) |
Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Tajikistan border. Meeting at the border and transfer to Hujand city for late lunch. After lunch transfer to Iskandarkul lake. Lake of Alexander, the biggest lake of the fan mountains. According to one legend, Alexander created the lake by damming the river in order to annihilate a village which has opposed him. In the surroundings of Iskanderkul lake, we will walk to 5 springs, to Zmeinoe lake and to 38 m high waterfall which is known as „Fan Niagara“. Dinner and overnight in Turbaza or at traditional homestay at Saraog village 8km from the lake. |
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DAY 18 |
Trekking to the Hat of Alexander mountain(3455m,10-12km) |
After breakfast we start our trekking to the Hat of Alexander mountain(3455m, 10-12km, 4-5hrs). You will enjoy the beautiful and amazing panorama of the Iskanderkul lake from the top of the mountain. If you're lucky on the way we'll see eagles, rabbits and even a bear. Dinner and overnight at the homestay. |
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DAY 19 |
Transfer Iskanderkul lake - Kuli kalon(255km,4hrs) |
After breakfast driving towards Alouddin lakes. Lunch upon arrival and after lunch we make trekking to beautiful Alouddin lakes amazing ultrmarine lakes. Hiking to Kuli klon lakes and around the lakes(2700 m, 12km, approx. 4-4.30 hours). Picnic on the shore of the lake. Dinner and overnight in tents. |
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DAY 20 |
Transfer Alouddin lakes - Hujand - Oybek (355 km,5hrs) |
After breakfast driving back to Oybek border. Through the beautiful panorama of Zerafshan valley and its villages. We're sure you leave a piece of your heart in Fan mountains after this unforgettable trip. |
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DAY 21 |
Tashkent- … |
Early Breakfast at hotel. End of services |
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Services included in main tour price: | Services excluded in main tour price: | |
1) Mary-Ashgabat 2) Ashgabat-Dashoguz
Tashkent: Tickets for performance in Alisher Navoi Theatre,
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Trip cancellation / accident insurance
Immigration fee paid upon arrival in the border 12 USD |
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