Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: Experienced 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, Tashkent city trip
Welcome to join our tour! The driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Later, the guide and the driver will accompany you to Uzbekistan Islam religious center, Khast-Imom Complex. There, we'll visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. After exploring Chorsu Bazaar, we'll visit the special Tashkent subway station and take the subway to visit Independence Square and Amir Timur Park. Finally we'll head to admire the applied art at State Museum of Applied Art. At the end of the day, send you back to the hotel.
Accommodation: Wyndham Tashkent (4 stars) |
Day 2: Take a flight to Khiva and have a visit
The driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Khiva. Upon arrival, the driver in Khiva will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Later, the guide will lead you to explore Ichan Kala, the inner city of Khiva by walk. Most of the buildings in the city have been converted into museums with various themes. First, we will visit Mukhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah and the Kalta Minor. Then head to Juma Mosque. Unlike other mosques, it does not have arches, domes or cloisters covered with mosaic tiles but a flat roof. Then visit Toshkhovli Palace and Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. Finally, climb Islom Khodja Minaret and take a panoramic view of Khiva in Kunya-Ark.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Asia Khiva (4 stars) |
Day 3: Cross the Turkmenistan border, Visit Kunya-Urgench, Transfer to Darvaza
Today the driver will send you to Turkmenistan border, where Turkmenistan guide and the driver will be waiting for you and ready to send you to Kunya-Urgench. We'll visit Nedjmeddin Kubra Mausoleum, one of Turkmenistan's most classic landmarks. Next, go to Tyurabek-Khanum Mausoleum. Some scholars believe this is a temple instead of a mausoleum. Then visit Mamun Minaret and Kutlug Timur Minaret. After visiting Kyrkmolla Mausoleum and Il Arslan Mausoleum, drive to Darvaza to visit the burning Darvaza Gas Crater. Enjoy BBQ for dinner and stay overnight in the tent.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation: Tent |
Day 4: Drive to Ashgabat, Sighseeing in Ashgabat
The guide and the driver will transfer you to the hotel in Ashgabat. After check-in, we'll first visit Ancient Nisa, the ruins of the capital of Parthia. Then head to explore Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum. Next visit Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, the most beautiful mosque in Turkmenistan. Finally, visit Independence Park, the Neutrality Arch and the National Museum of Turkmenistan, and return to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Sport Hotel (4 stars) |
Day 5: Take a flight to Mary and visit Merv, Drive to Bukhara
Today the guide and the drive will transfer you to the airport for flight to Mary. Upon landing, the guide and the driver in Mary will pick you up and send you to the nearby oasis city Ancient Merv. Here we'll visit Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum. The architecture dating back to Middle Ages reflects the prosperous of Seljuks Empire. Next we are going to visit Mohammed bin Said Mausoleum, Kesk fortresses and History museum of Merv region. Then, drive to Uzbek - Turkmen border. The driver in Uzbekistan will pick you up there and send you to the hotel in Bukhara.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Amulet Hotel (3 stars) |
Day 6: Old Bukhara walking tour
The guide will accompany you to explore Old Bukhara by walk. Located on the Silk Road in southern Uzbekistan, Bukhara has a history of more than 2,500 years. First we will visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque and Chor-Minor Madrasah. Then we'll come to the local market center trade domes. These domed markets look like baked bubbling pizzas. Inside, there are merchants selling various jewelry, souvenirs and handicrafts. Next, we will visit two madrasahs of Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan. The arches of Abdulazizkhan Madrasah are exceptionally magnificent and are the most beautiful arches among the many buildings in Bukhara. Then visit Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah at Poi Kalon Square. Continue to explore Ark Fortress, the oldest castle in the area. Next visit the Bolo Khauz Mosque by the pool. Finally, return to the hotel after visiting Samanid Mausoleum and Chashma Ayub Mausoleum.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Amulet Hotel (3 stars) |
Day 7: Bukhara half day trip with Summer Palace, Drive to Samarkand
The guide and the driver will take you to Summer Palace which is also called Sitorai Mohi Hosa. After, visit one of the most charming architecture complex in Bukhara, the mausoleum and necropolis of Bahauddin Naqshabandiy. Finally we'll visit Chor-Bakr Necropolis and then drive for 280 kilometers to Samarkand, taking 4 hours. Have a good rest in the hotel upon arrival.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Grand Samarkand Superior (4 stars) |
Day 8: Samarkand exploration, Take a high speed train to Tashkent
The guide will escort you to visit Registan Square and Siyob Bazzar. Siyob Bazzar is the largest local market, where you can buy all kinds of daily necessities. After visiting the Bibi Khanym Mosque built by Timur for his wife, we'll go to Ulugbek Observatory. Then visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur-Emir Mausoleum. After, the driver will send you to the railway station for the high speed train to Tashkent. On arrival 2 hours and 10 minutes later, the driver in Tashkent will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Wyndham Tashkent (4 stars) |
Day 9: Take a train to Kokand, Kokand discovery, Drive to Fergana
Today the driver will send you to the train station for the 4-hour train to Kokand. The Kokand driver will pick you up at the train station. Then, the guide will accompany you to visit the Khudoyar-Khan Palace, which has now been converted into a museum. After visiting Norbut-Biy Madrassah, the largest madrassah here, we'll go to Modari Khan Mausoleum for female royal members. Next, drive for 50 kilometers to Rishtan, a city famous for porcelain, to see the porcelain making process. Finally the driver will send you to the hotel in Fergana, taking 1.5 hours.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Asia Fergana (4 stars) |
Day 10: Fergana half day tour, Drive to Andijan and have a short visit
The guide and the driver will escort you to visit Ahmad Al-Fargoni monumental complex and then head to Margilan. Here, we'll visit Said Ahmad-khoja Madrasah and then see how to make silk at the local silk factory. After, the driver will send you to Andijan 75 km away. On arrival, the local guide will lead you to visit Bobur Literary museum, Art and Literature Museum and Memorial park complex on the Bog-I Shamol. Then transfer you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Toshkent Hotel (3 stars) |
Day 11: Transfer to Kyrgyz border, Osh airport see-off
The driver will transfer you to the border of Kyrgyzstan. The guide and the driver in Kyrgyzstan will pick you up at the border and transfer you to the second biggest city in this country, Osh, which has over 3,000 years' history. In the Middle Ages, Osh was located at the crossroads of the Silk Road in Central Asia. There, we visit Museum Sulaiman-Too and the bazaar. After the Osh tour, the guide will accompany you to take the flight to Bishkek, which will take 45 minutes. Upon arrival, we'll first go to have dinner and then check in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Orion Hotel Bishkek (5 stars) |
Day 12: Hiking in Ala Archa National Park, Visit Bishkek city
Ala Archa National Park covers an area of 77 sq. mi. The highest point is Peak Semenova Tian-Shanski with an altitude of 4,895 meters (16,059,711ft.). The guide will accompany you to explore the flourishing plateau vegetation and experience the hike tour. Have picnic lunch at the park and return to Bishkek.
The afternoon Bishkek sightseeing tour will include the Old Square, Oak Park, Ala-Too Square and Victory Square. On the way we'll also visit the White House, Kyrgyz National Opera and the exterior of Ballet Theatre of Abdylas Maldybayev. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Orion Hotel Bishkek (5 stars) |
Day 13: Visit Burana Tower, Drive 4h to Cholpon Ata
After breakfast, we will go to Burana Tower to visit the remains of the medieval city, and then drive along the north bank of the Lake Issyk-Kul for about 4 hours to Cholpon Ata. Then the guide will lead you to visit the open air Museum of Petroglyphs. At noon, have lunch at a restaurant. After a short break, head to Karakol city which will take about 3 hours. After arrival, check in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: My Hotel Karakol (3 Stars) |
Day 14: Tour around the south shore of the Lake Issyk-Kul
Today we will visit Karakol's famous attractions: the Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Dungan mosque. If it happens to be Sunday, the guide will lead you to visit the animal market first. After that, we will drive to Jeti-Oguz canyon and Canyon Fairy Tale to hike through the magical rocky landscape and Danxia landform. Stay overnight in yurt which is only 100 meters from Lake Issyk-Kul.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Nomad Lodge Tamga |
Day 15: Transfer to Bokonbayevo, Back to Bishkek
After breakfast, depart from Tamga to Bokonbayevo. Here you can see the Golden Eagle and learn about the stories of the domestication of golden eagles. Then head to Kyzyl-Tuu for lunch and watch how to make yurt frames and decorations. After, drive for 4 hours back to Bishkek. Upon arrival, you can go shopping at the bazaar to buy some souvenirs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Orion Hotel Bishkek (5 stars) |
Day 16: Bishkek airport see-off
In the morning the guide and the drive will pick you up at the hotel, transfer you to the airport and see you off. Our Uzbekistan Turkmenistan Kyrgyzstan trip ends here.
Meals: Breakfast |
