Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: English-speaking driver-guide & air-conditioned car
Hotel: 3 to 5-star well-selected hotels, also be open to your own choice
Itinerary |
Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent, Airport pick-up
Thanks for choosing our Uzbekistan Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan tour and welcome to Tashkent. The driver will pick you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Accommodation: Wyndham Tashkent (4 stars) |
Day 2: Visit Tashkent city
After breakfast, the guide and the driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby and head to visit Amir Timur Park. The park grew out of the Konstantinovsky Square which was renamed in 1994 to memorize the founder of Timurid Dynasty. We'll then visit Tashkent chimes and Independence Square. The square symbolizes freedom and independent. After visiting Earthquake Memorial we'll go to the highlight of today's tour, Khast-Imom Complex, to visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Next, go to explore the Chorsu Bazaar. Finally we'll visit the characteristic Tashkent subway station.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Wyndham Tashkent (4 stars) |
Day 3: Take a flight to Khiva, Ichan Kala walking tour
Today the driver will transfer you to Urgench Airport for flight to Khiva. After 1 hour and 40 minutes flying, the driver in Khiva will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Then the local guide will accompany you to explore Ichan Kala, the inner city of Khiva by foot. The inner city has about 60 remains of ancient buildings and hence called open-air museum. Our first stop is Mukhammad Amin Khan Madrasah and then Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah built under the order of Mukhammad Rahimkhan. The madrasah not only taught religion but also mathematics, astronomy, geography and other normal courses, which was a significant education reform at that time. After visiting the unfinished Kalta Minor, we are going to explore Juma Mosque, Toshkhovli Palace and Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. Next, climb up Islom Khodja Minaret and then head to Kunya-Ark to overlook Khiva city.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Asia Khiva (4 stars) |
Day 4: Drive to Bukhara via Kyzylkum Desert
On the fourth day trip, the driver will send you to Bukhara. During the 480 kilometers' journey, we'll pass through Kyzylkum Desert, where you can enjoy the desert landscape and Amudarya River. Upon arrival in Bukhara 7-8 hours' later, check in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Amulet Hotel (3 stars) |
Day 5: Day trip in Bukhara on foot
The tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and escort you to visit Bukhara old city on foot. As a crucial stop along the Ancient Silk Road, the old city preserves the ancient architecture from different historical period since 2,500 years ago and has been listed the World Heritages of Humanity. First we are going to visit the building complex in the city center, Lyabi Hauz Ensemble and then Magoki-Attori Mosque. Magoki-Attori Mosque means "deep mosque" since it was buried underground for a long time and discovered in 1930s. After visiting Chor-Minor Madrasah and the local market – Trade Domes, we'll come to the biggest madrasahs in Bukhara, Madrasahs of Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan to admire the exquisite decorations and carvings. And then appreciate Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah at Poi Kalon Square. Next visit Ark Fortress by the west gate of the old city and Bolo Khauz Mosque famous for its wooden carved pillars. Finally we will visit Samanid Mausoleum and Chashma Ayub Mausoleum.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Amulet Hotel (3 stars) |
Day 6: Drive to Samarkand, Have a stop at Gijduvan
Today, we will drive for 280 kilometers (175 miles) to Samarkand, passing by Gijduvan, well-known for ceramic manufacturing. We'll learn the ceramic process at a local pottery workshop. On arrival in Samarkand, check in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Grand Samarkand Superior (4 stars) |
Day 7: Samarkand full day trip
After breakfast, the guide and the driver will pick you up from the hotel and go to visit Registan Square. The square is composed of three Madrassas from different periods: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor and Madrassa Tilla Kori. Next, explore Siyob Bazzar selling various fruits, snacks and dry fruits. Then we'll go to Bibi Khanym Mosque. The mosque is extremely luxurious and it took five years to build. The next stop will be Ulugbek Observatory, one of the most important observatories in the Middle Ages. After visiting the ancient building complex Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, we'll finally explore the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the tomb of Timur and other royal family members.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Grand Samarkand Superior (4 stars) |
Day 8: Transfer to Penjikent and have a visit
After breakfast, the driver will send you to border Jartepa and leave Samarkand. After crossing the border, you will arrive at Penjikent. The guide and the driver there will wait for you in advance and transfer you to the hotel. After checking in, take a short break and then start the Penjikent sightseeing tour. We'll first drive to the ancient city of Sarazm, which was listed as a United Nations World Cultural Heritage. From the excavations we can tell that humans lived here as early as 5,500 years ago. Then visit the Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki and ruins of ancient Penjikent. In the 5th-8th century AD, Penjikent was a trading city where rich Sogdian merchants gathered. It played a great role on the Silk Road in the cultural exchange and economic development of the east and west. Finally we'll explore the local bazaar on foot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Umariyon Hotel (3 stars) |
Day 9: Seven Lakes discovery
Seven Lakes is one of the most famous attractions in Tajikistan. It is 1.5 hours' drive from Penjikent. Today we'll pass through Shing valley and have a short hike tour at the 4th lake, the 6th lake and the 7th lake respectively. During the hiking, we'll also visit the villages and see Tajiks and their daily life. Next, have lunch and drive back to Penjikent.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Umariyon Hotel (3 stars) |
Day 10: Drive 4h to Iskanderkul Lake
Our destination today is Iskanderkul Lake. We'll drive through Anzob pass of which the altitude is 3,372 m (11,063 ft). On arrival, check in the hotel and then hike along the lakeshore to admire the Iskanderkul Waterfall. We'll pass by Snake Lake midway. After, hike back to Iskanderkul Lake. Have lunch and take a break, or the guide will accompany you to take a walk around if you want.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Iskanderkul Guesthouse |
Day 11: Transfer to Dushanbe, Dushanbe city discovery
Today we'll leave Iskanderkul Lake and drive 3 hours to Dushanbe. After checking in the hotel and having lunch upon arrival, start to visit the Rudaki Park, where there is a statue of Persian poet Rudaki. Not far away we will see National Library, White House, National state seal, House of parliament, Statue of Ismoil Somoni, Ministry of Inner Affairs, and Dushanbe Flagpole. After a short stay, we will visit the National Museum and the exquisite modern building Navruz Palace. Then stroll around the bazaar and finish the city tour. Tonight we will enjoy local specialties as dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Hilton Dushanbe Hotel (5 stars) |
Day 12: Dushanbe airport see-off, Arrival in Bishkek
Today you will be sent to Dushanbe airport for flight to Bishkek. Upon landing, the local guide and the driver will pick you up with a placard at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After lunch, we'll start the Bishkek city tour. We'll explore the Old Square Oak Park and Ala-Too Square and stop at Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Abdylas Maldybayev to take photos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Orion Hotel Bishkek (5 stars) |
Day 13: Tour Burana Tower, Drive 5h to Cholpon Ata
After breakfast, the guide and the driver will lead you to visit Balasagun historical remain, Burana Tower. There are many ancient stone sculptures in the vicinity of the tower. Then drive for about 5 hours to Cholpon Ata. On the way we'll visit the New Nomad Museum. After arriving at Cholpon Ata, check in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Light House Hotel |
Day 14: Drive 3h to Karakol
Today we'll first visit one of the main attractions in Cholpon Ata, Museum of Petroglyphs. The petroglyphs date back to 2000BC and covers an area of 104 acres. The second stop of today is Karakol about 3 hours' drive away. On arrival, the guide will lead you to Russian Orthodox Church and Dungan Mosque to learn different religious culture here. Stay overnight in Karakol.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: My Hotel Karakol (3 Stars) |
Day 15: Explore Canyon Fairy Tale, Back to Bishkek
Along the south shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, we'll head to Canyon Fairy Tale, the most breathtaking place in Kyrgyzstan. The sandstone formations here have various shapes. Some are animal-like and some resembles world famous landmarks. Next come to Bokonbayevo to see the gold eagles. Then the guide will send you back to Bishkek by car for overnight stay, taking 5 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Orion Hotel Bishkek (5 stars) |
Day 16: Transfer to Bishkek airport
In the morning, the guide will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight and see you off. Wish you have enjoyed a pleasant tour with us.
Meals: Breakfast |
