Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ashgabat
Ashgabat- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner accompanied by a folk show)
Included Activities
- Visit Old Nisa fortress
- Explore Monument and Park of Independence
- Visit Ertugrul Ghazi Mosque
- Tour National Carpet Museum
- Visit Russian Bazaar
- Welcome dinner with folk show
Landmarks Old Nisa Monument and Park of Independence Ertugrul Ghazi Mosque National Carpet Museum Russian Bazaar - Day 2
Ashgabat
Ashgabat- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Seyit Jemaleddin Mosque ruins in Annau
- Tour National Museum
- Visit Arch of Neutrality
- Explore Wedding Palace
- Visit Yyldyz Hotel for panoramic views
Landmarks Seyit Jemaleddin Mosque National Museum Arch of Neutrality Wedding Palace Yyldyz Hotel - Day 3
Ashgabat - Darvaza
Ashgabat - Darvaza- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Picnic dinner at the Flaming Crater)
Included Activities
- Visit Arkadash Stud Farm and interact with Akhal-Teke horses
- Ride Akhal-Teke horses
- Tour Geok-Depe Mosque
- Explore historic complex in Kipchak with largest mosque in Turkmenistan
- View Darvaza Flaming Crater
- Picnic dinner at the crater
Landmarks Arkadash Stud Farm Geok-Depe Mosque Darvaza Flaming Crater - Day 4
Darvaza - Kunya Urgench - Khiva
Darvaza - Kunya Urgench - Khiva- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Kunya Urgench
- Border crossing into Uzbekistan
Landmarks Kunya Urgench - Day 5
Khiva
Khiva- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ichan Kala ancient citadel
- Visit Kalta Minor minaret
- Explore Kunya Ark
- Visit Madrassah Rakhimkhon
- Visit Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud
- Climb Islam Khodja minaret for panoramic views
- Visit Friday Mosque
- Explore Tashauli Palace including harem
Landmarks Ichan Kala Kalta Minor minaret Kunya Ark Madrassah Rakhimkhon Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud Islam Khodja minaret Friday Mosque Tashauli Palace - Day 6
Khiva
Khiva- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Khiva - Bukhara
Khiva - Bukhara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Bukhara (HY-1052 UGC BHK 0935-1030)
- Visit Lab-i-Khauz ensemble
- Explore Nadirkhon Devanbegi Madrassah and Khanaga
- Visit Mogaki Attari Mosque
- Visit Poi Kalon Minaret and Mosque
- Explore Madrassahs of Aziz Khan and Ulugbek
- Visit Ark Fortress
- Visit Balakhauz Mosque
- Visit Mausoleum of Ismail Samanid
- Visit Chashma Ayub
- Observe traditional crafts at Hunarmand UNDP-assisted workshops
Landmarks Lab-i-Khauz ensemble Nadirkhon Devanbegi Madrassah Mogaki Attari Mosque Poi Kalon Minaret Poi Kalon Mosque Madrassah of Aziz Khan Madrassah of Ulugbek Ark Fortress Balakhauz Mosque Mausoleum of Ismail Samanid Chashma Ayub - Day 8
Bukhara
Bukhara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa summer residence
- Explore White Hall with carved alabaster
- Visit Bahauddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum
Landmarks Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa Bahauddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum - Day 9
Bukhara - Sarmysh Gorge - Aydarkul Lake
Bukhara - Sarmysh Gorge - Aydarkul Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sarmysh Gorge and view ancient petroglyphs
- Visit Aydarkul Lake
Landmarks Sarmysh Gorge Aydarkul Lake - Day 10
Aydarkul Lake - Majrum Village - Ukhum Village
Aydarkul Lake - Majrum Village - Ukhum Village- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Majerum Village and see the Biota tree
- Explore ruins of old mosque in Majerum
- Visit Majerum Qala fortress ruins
Landmarks Biota tree Majerum Qala - Day 11
Ukhum Village - Samarkand
Ukhum Village - Samarkand- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Severcev sheep nursery
- Explore ruins of ancient village
- Explore ruins of ancient mosque
- Walk to Khayatsai mountain valley
- Hike Karaul Mountain
Landmarks Severcev sheep nursery Khayatsai mountain valley Karaul Mountain - Day 12
Samarkand
Samarkand- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Registan Square
- Explore Ulug-Bek Madrasah
- Explore Tillya-Kori Madrasah
- Explore Sher-Dor Madrasah
- Visit Gur-e-Amir mausoleum
- Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque
- Explore Silk Road bazaar
- Visit Shahi-Zinda necropolis
- Wine tasting at Bagizagan Winery
Landmarks Registan Square Ulug-Bek Madrasah Tillya-Kori Madrasah Sher-Dor Madrasah Gur-e-Amir Bibi-Khanum Mosque Silk Road bazaar Shahi-Zinda necropolis Bagizagan Winery - Day 13
Samarkand
Samarkand- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit traditional paper-making workshop in Konigil Village
- Participate in handmade paper production process
Landmarks Konigil Village - Day 14
Samarkand to Penjikent
Samarkand to Penjikent- Meals
- Breakfast (8:00 AM breakfast), Lunch (Picnic lunch at the final lake, Khoazorchashma)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border at Jartepa
- Border crossing at Jartepa
- Visit Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains with picnic lunch
- Visit Rudaki Museum in Penjikent
- Explore local bazaar in Penjikent
- Visit mosque in Penjikent
- Visit ancient ruins of Penjikent
Landmarks Seven Lakes Khoazorchashma Fann Mountains Rudaki Museum Ancient ruins of Penjikent - Day 15
Penjikent - Dushanbe
Penjikent - Dushanbe- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Varzob Gorge
- Scenic break at mountain river
Optional Activities
- Visit natural thermal springs at Khoja Obi Garm
Landmarks Varzob Gorge Anzob Pass Khoja Obi Garm - Day 16
Dushanbe
Dushanbe- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ismoili Somoni monument
- Visit Rudaki Park
- Explore local bazaar
- Visit Botanical Garden
- Visit Cultural Palace Kohi Navruz
- Explore Hissor Fortress
Landmarks Ismoili Somoni monument Rudaki Park Botanical Garden Cultural Palace Kohi Navruz Hissor Fortress - Day 17
Dushanbe - Khujand
Dushanbe - Khujand- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mug Tepa in Ura-Tube
- Watch traditional Tajik bread baking demonstration at bazaar
Landmarks Mug Tepa - Day 18
Khujand - Tashkent
Khujand - Tashkent- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Khujand
- Visit Pushkin Square
- Visit Kamoli Khudjandi Square
- Visit Timur Malik's fortress
- Tour Sugd Museum
- Visit Muslihiddin Memorial Complex
- Explore Panjshanbe Bazaar
- Visit Arbob Palace
- Border crossing to Uzbekistan
Landmarks Pushkin Square Kamoli Khudjandi Square Timur Malik's fortress Sugd Museum Muslihiddin Memorial Complex Panjshanbe Bazaar Arbob Palace - Day 19
Tashkent
Tashkent- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit old town
- Visit Barak Khana Seminary
- Visit Tila Shaikh Mosque
- Explore Kukeldash Madrassah
- Visit Chorsu Bazaar
- Visit Mustakillik Square
- Ride Tashkent Metro
- Visit Amir Temur Square
Landmarks Barak Khana Seminary Tila Shaikh Mosque Kukeldash Madrassah Chorsu Bazaar Mustakillik Square Tashkent Metro Amir Temur Square - Day 20
Tashkent - Bishkek
Tashkent - Bishkek- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Bishkek (HY-779 13:00-15:10)
- Day 21
Bishkek
Bishkek- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Manas Monument in Philharmonic Square
- Walking tour of Ala-Too Square
- Witness changing of the Guard of Honor
- Explore Old Square with Parliament House
- Visit Oak Park
- Visit Victory Square
Landmarks Manas Monument Philharmonic Square Ala-Too Square Parliament House Oak Park Victory Square - Day 22
Bishkek - Son Kul Lake
Bishkek - Son Kul Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Burana Tower
- Visit Son Kul Lake
- Traditional dinner at yurt camp
Landmarks Burana Tower Son Kul Lake - Day 23
Son Kul - Naryn
Son Kul - Naryn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Central Mosque in Naryn
Optional Activities
- Visit local museum with artifacts, traditional costumes, and historical exhibits
Landmarks Central Mosque - Day 24
Naryn - Tashrabat
Naryn - Tashrabat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local family yurt), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Koshoi-Korgon ruins
- Explore Tash-Rabat Caravanserai
- Scenic walk through Kara-Koiun Gorge
- Lunch in local family yurt
Landmarks Koshoi-Korgon Tash-Rabat Caravanserai Kara-Koiun Gorge - Day 25
Tashrabat - Issyk Kul
Tashrabat - Issyk Kul- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit handicraft center in Kochkor
- Watch felt carpet-making demonstration
- Visit yurt workshop in Kyzyl-Tuu village
- Participate in yurt installation process
- Visit Issyk Kul Lake
Landmarks Kochkor Kyzyl-Tuu Issyk Kul Lake - Day 26
Issyk Kul Lake
Issyk Kul Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Issyk Kul Lake - Day 27
Issyk Kul - Karakol
Issyk Kul - Karakol- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Skazka Canyon
- Easy hike through Skazka Canyon
- Observe Golden Eagle hunter and eagle hunting traditions
- Visit Djety-Oguz Canyon
- Walk in Djety-Oguz Gorge
- Tour Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Visit Dungan Mosque
Landmarks Skazka Canyon Djety-Oguz Canyon Holy Trinity Cathedral Dungan Mosque - Day 28
Karakol - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
Karakol - Charyn Canyon - Almaty- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Karakol Sunday Animal Market
- Explore Charyn Canyon and Valley of the Castles
Optional Activities
- Hike down to Charyn Canyon valley floor and climb back up
Landmarks Karakol Sunday Animal Market Charyn Canyon Valley of the Castles - Day 29
Almaty
Almaty- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Park of Heroes 28 Panfilovtsev
- Visit Zenkov Cathedral
- Tour Central Mosque
- Visit Republic Square
- Explore Central State Historical Museum and Golden Room
- Cable car ride to Kok-Tobe Hill
Landmarks Park of Heroes 28 Panfilovtsev Zenkov Cathedral Central Mosque Republic Square Central State Historical Museum Kok-Tobe Hill - Day 30
Almaty
Almaty- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit ethnographic recreation center Huns
- Learn about Kazakh customs
- Taste national Kazakh dishes
- Visit Medeo ice skating complex
- View Medeo Dam panoramic views
Landmarks Huns ethnographic recreation center Medeo Medeo Dam - Day 31
Departure
Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
