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Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Adventure (15 destinations)

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From Tashkent to Ashgabat
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tashkent

    Tashkent

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with group at local restaurant
  3. Day 2

    Tashkent to Samarkand

    Tashkent to Samarkand

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
    • Visit Registan Square
    • Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    Landmarks
    Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
    Registan Square
    Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Samarkand

    Samarkand

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shah-i-Zinda

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ulugbek's Observatory
    • Visit Tomb of Daniyar
    • Visit Afrosiab Museum
    • Explore Siyob Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Shah-i-Zinda
    Ulugbek's Observatory
    Afrosiab Museum
    Siyob Bazaar
  5. Day 4

    Samarkand to Kyzylkum Desert

    Samarkand to Kyzylkum Desert
    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with Uzbek family including plov making lesson)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nur Fortress ruins
    • Visit Chashma Complex
    • Home-cooked lunch with Uzbek family and plov making lesson
    • Overnight stay in yurt camp in Kyzylkum Desert

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in Lake Aydarkul
    • Evening campfire and stargazing
    Landmarks
    Nur Fortress
    Chashma Complex
    Lake Aydarkul
  6. Day 5

    Kyzylkum Desert to Bukhara

    Kyzylkum Desert to Bukhara

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bukhara city centre
    • Visit Ark Fortress
    • Visit Bolo Hauz Mosque
    • Visit Ismail Samani Mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Ark of Bukhara
    Bolo Hauz Mosque
    Ismail Samani Mausoleum
  7. Day 6

    Bukhara

    Bukhara

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Bukhara
    • Visit Kalon Mosque and Minaret
    • Visit Lyabi-Hauz Plaza
    • Visit Chor Minor gatehouse
    • Visit Ulugbek Madrasah
    • Visit Maghoki-Attar mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bozori Kord Hamam (oldest Turkish-style bathhouse)
    • Dinner at authentic Uzbek restaurant
    Landmarks
    Kalon Mosque
    Kalon Minaret
    Lyabi-Hauz Plaza
    Chor Minor
    Ulugbek Madrasah
    Maghoki-Attar
    Bozori Kord Hamam
  8. Day 7

    Bukhara to Khiva

    Bukhara to Khiva

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Khiva

    Optional Activities

    • Watch sunset over Khiva
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Khiva

    Khiva

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kalta Minor Minaret
    • Visit Mohammed Amin Khan Madrassah
    • Explore Kuhna Ark
    • Visit Ak-Sheikh Baba Observatory
    • Visit Islom Hoja Minaret
    • Visit Juma Mosque
    • Visit Tosh-Hovli Palace
    Landmarks
    Kalta Minor Minaret
    Mohammed Amin Khan Madrassah
    Kuhna Ark
    Ak-Sheikh Baba Observatory
    Islom Hoja Minaret
    Juma Mosque
    Tosh-Hovli Palace
  10. Day 9

    Khiva to Darvaza

    Khiva to Darvaza
    Meals
    Dinner (Picnic dinner at yurt camp)

    Included Activities

    • Border crossing from Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan
    • Visit local bazaar in Dashoguz
    • Visit Darvaza Crater (Gates of Hell)
    • Picnic dinner at yurt camp
    Landmarks
    Darvaza Crater
  11. Day 10

    Darvaza to Nohur

    Darvaza to Nohur
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Traditional home-cooked dinner prepared by hosts)

    Included Activities

    • Visit mud crater
    • Visit water crater
    • Visit village of Yerbent
    • Watch keteni (spun silk fabric) weaving demonstration
    • Walk to local cemetery with mountain goat horn markers
    • Explore shepherd's trails
    • Traditional home-cooked dinner
    Landmarks
    Yerbent
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Nohur to Ashgabat

    Nohur to Ashgabat
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional breakfast at guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional breakfast at guesthouse
    • Meet with Nohur ethnic group residents
    • Visit local cemetery
    • Visit Gyz Bibi Cave
    • See 800-year-old Cynar tree
    • Cooking demonstration at horse breeder's farm
    • Learn about Akhal-Teke horses

    Optional Activities

    • Try making baursaki (fried bread)
    • Taste tandoor bread and treats
    Landmarks
    Gyz Bibi Cave
  13. Day 12

    Ashgabat

    Ashgabat

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient settlement of Nisa
    • Visit Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex
    • Explore Anau ruins
    • Explore Russian Bazaar
    • Visit Ertugrul Gazi Mosque
    • Visit Archabil Avenue monuments
    • Visit Neutrality Arch

    Optional Activities

    • Taste samosas, doner kebabs, and sweet melon at bazaar
    • Purchase handmade Turkmen souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Nisa
    Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex
    Anau
    Russian Bazaar
    Ertugrul Gazi Mosque
    Neutrality Arch
  14. Day 13

    Ashgabat to Mary (Merv)

    Ashgabat to Mary (Merv)

    Included Activities

    • Bazaar walk in Mary
    • Visit Great Kyz Kala
    • Visit Erk Kala
    • Visit Gyaur Kala

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mary Regional Museum
    Landmarks
    Merv
    Great Kyz Kala
    Erk Kala
    Gyaur Kala
    Mary Regional Museum
  15. Day 14

    Mary to Ashgabat

    Mary to Ashgabat
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit local Orthodox Church in Mary

    Optional Activities

    • Walk Mary city centre
    • Dinner celebration in Ashgabat
    Landmarks
    Orthodox Church
  16. Day 15

    Ashgabat

    Ashgabat
    Meals
    Breakfast

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