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Gems of Uzbekistan, Karakalpakstan & Tajikistan

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From Tashkent to Dushanbe
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tashkent

  2. Day 2

    Tashkent to Nukus

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khast Imam complex
    • Visit Kukeldash Madrasah
    • Explore Chorsu bazaar
    • Visit A. Rakhimov's workshop
    Landmarks
    Khast Imam
    Kukeldash Madrasah
    Chorsu Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Muynak - Mizdakhan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local family)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Muynak and Cemetery of Ships
    • Lunch with local family
    • Visit Mizdakhan complex
    • Visit Gyaur-Kala Fortress
    Landmarks
    Muynak Cemetery of Ships
    Mizdakhan complex
    Gyaur-Kala Fortress
  4. Day 4

    Nukus to Khiva

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ayaz Kala archaeological site
    • Visit Toprak Kala ancient settlement
    • Explore Ichan Qala complex
    • Visit Pakhlavan Mahmud mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Ayaz Kala
    Toprak Kala
    Ichan Qala
    Pakhlavan Mahmud
  5. Day 5

    Khiva to Bukhara

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chashmai-Ayub Mausoleum
    • Visit Poyi-Kalon Complex
    • Explore Lyabi-Hauz Complex
    • Visit Samanids Mausoleum
    • Visit Nadir Devonbegi Madrasah
    • Visit Chor-Minor
    • Visit Ark Citadel
    Landmarks
    Chashmai-Ayub Mausoleum
    Poyi-Kalon Complex
    Kalon Minaret
    Miri-Arab Madrasah
    Lyabi-Hauz Complex
    Samanids Mausoleum
    Nadir Devonbegi Madrasah
    Chor-Minor
    Ark Citadel
  6. Day 6

    Bukhara - Gijduvan - Nurata - Kyzyl Kum Desert

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chashmai-Ayub Mausoleum
    • Visit Samanids Mausoleum
    • Visit Chor-Minor Minarets
    • Visit Ark Citadel
    • Visit Museum of Ceramics in Gijduvan
    • Visit local mosque in Nurata
    • Visit Chashma (holy spring) in Nurata
    • Camel ride in Kyzyl Kum desert

    Optional Activities

    • Climb to the ruins of the Castle of Alexander (Fortress of Nur) - described as uphill, easy-mid difficulty
    Landmarks
    Chashmai-Ayub Mausoleum
    Samanids Mausoleum
    Chor-Minor
    Ark Citadel
    Fortress of Nur (Castle of Alexander)
    Kyzyl Kum Desert
  7. Day 7

    Kyzyl Kum Desert - Asraf Village

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic on the shore of Aydarkul lake), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aydarkul desert lake
    • Picnic on Aydarkul lake shore
    • Stay with local family in Asraf village
    • Learn to bake Uzbek bread masterclass

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Aydarkul lake (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Aydarkul Lake
  8. Day 8

    Asraf Village to Samarkand

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Registan plaza
    • Visit Gur Emir (tomb of Timur)
    • Visit Shakhizinda necropolis
    • Visit Bibikhanum Mosque
    Landmarks
    Registan
    Gur Emir
    Shakhizinda
    Bibikhanum Mosque
  9. Day 9

    Samarkand - Tersak Village - Takhta Karacha Pass - Samarkand to Tashkent

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tersak village
    • Tea with local family in Tersak
    • Walk through Tersak village
    • Visit Takhta Karacha mountain pass
    • Explore Devil Valley
    • High-speed train ride Samarkand to Tashkent
    Landmarks
    Tersak Village
    Takhta Karacha Pass
    Devil Valley
  10. Day 10

    Tashkent to Khudjand

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (In a local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Panjshanbe bazaar
    • Visit Mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin
    • Visit Complex of Kamoli Khujandi
    • Visit Tajik Sea
    Landmarks
    Panjshanbe Bazaar
    Mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin
    Complex of Kamoli Khujandi
  11. Day 11

    Khudjand to Iskanderkul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Iskanderkul lake
    • Visit Niagara Fanns waterfall
    • Visit Zmeinoe Lake
    • Evening walking tour of Sarytag village
    Landmarks
    Iskanderkul Lake
    Niagara Fanns
    Zmeinoe Lake
    Fann Mountains
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  12. Day 12

    Fann Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike Alexander the Great Mountain
    Landmarks
    Fann Mountains
    Alexander the Great Mountain
  13. Day 13

    Iskanderkul Lake to Dushanbe

    Meals
    Breakfast
  14. Day 14

    Dushanbe

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    Breakfast, Lunch (In a traditional Indian restaurant), Dinner (At Kishmish restaurant with ethnic music and performances)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hissar Fortress complex
    • Visit Old Medressa (Madrasai Kuhna)
    • Visit Madrasai Nav
    • Visit Caravan Saray
    • Visit Museum of National Antiquities
    • Visit Ismoili Somoni Monument
    • Visit Rudaki Park
    • Tea and bread at traditional Choikhona teahouse
    • Explore ancient oriental bazaar
    • Explore craft workshops
    • Dinner at Kishmish restaurant
    Landmarks
    Hissar Fortress
    Madrasai Kuhna
    Madrasai Nav
    Museum of National Antiquities
    Ismoili Somoni Monument
    Rudaki Park
  15. Day 15

    Dushanbe Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    October 24th, 2023
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    July 18th, 2023
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    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

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    We are both vegetarian (no sea food). Will there be suitable balanced meals provided? Can you give us sample menus?

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    • Crooked CompassOperatorWritten July 2023

      The Central Asian region offers some great vegetarian food options so yes you will be catered to during the tour. Some examples of vegetarian dishes are: grilled vegetables, samsas, lavash, and veggie dumplings. Salad is often served as a side dish. Vegetable options will include eggplant, bell peppers, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, onion, cabbage, and pumpkin/squash. Tomato, dill, bread, egg noodle, egg, and cheese, are also quite common. In the smaller towns, vegetarians are still a bit uncommon to the townspeople, but your guide is with you to ensure that your dietary requirements are catered for appropriately.

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    Uzbekistan
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before June 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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