Itinerary
- Day 1
Tashkent
After you land in Tashkent, head to your hotel and get settled in. From 2:00 PM, you'll start getting a feel for the city by checking out Independence Square and the Amir Timur Museum. It's a good way to shake off the travel and see some of the main sights right away.
- Start point
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Airport of Tashkent)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (inspira S hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Independence Square
- Visit Amir Timur Museum
Landmarks Independence Square Amir Timur Museum 
- Day 2
Tashkent to Samarkand
You'll catch the high-speed Afrosiyob train at 7:30 AM and pull into Samarkand around 10:00 AM. Spend your afternoon walking through Registan Square and the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis. By evening, grab dinner at a local restaurant where you can see the illuminated Registan, which is really something to see after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Minor hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Registan Square
- Explore Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
Landmarks Registan Square Shah-i-Zinda 
- Day 3
Samarkand
Start at 9:00 AM by checking out the Ulugh Beg Observatory and Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum. Your afternoon is open, so you can wander through the local bazaar and have lunch at a traditional chaikhana. There's an optional cultural show in the evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Minor hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Ulugh Beg Observatory
- Visit Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
Optional Activities
- Explore local bazaar
- Lunch at traditional chaikhana
- Optional cultural show featuring traditional music and dance
Landmarks Ulugh Beg Observatory Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum - Day 4
Samarkand to Bukhara
Head out by train at 8:00 AM and you'll arrive in Bukhara by 11:00 AM. In the afternoon, walk through Bukhara's historic center, including Lyabi Hauz and the trading domes. The evening brings dinner featuring Bukhara's well-known plov, which you won't want to miss.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fatima hotel boutique)
Included Activities
- Visit Lyabi Hauz
- Explore trading domes
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant sampling Bukhara's famous plov
Landmarks Lyabi Hauz 
- Day 5
Bukhara
At 9:00 AM, see the Ark Fortress, then move on to the Bolo Haouz Mosque and Kalyan Minaret. Later in the afternoon, you'll explore the Samanid Mausoleum and Chor Minor. For dinner, you'll eat at a local family home, which gives you a real sense of how people live here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fatima hotel boutique)
Included Activities
- Visit Ark Fortress
- Visit Bolo Haouz Mosque
- Visit Kalyan Minaret
- Explore Samanid Mausoleum
- Explore Chor Minor
Optional Activities
- Traditional dinner in a local family home
Landmarks Ark Fortress Bolo Haouz Mosque Kalyan Minaret Samanid Mausoleum Chor Minor - Day 6
Bukhara to Khiva
You'll leave at 8:00 AM for the drive to Khiva with a stop at Gijduvan to see the pottery workshops. After checking into your hotel in Khiva, take a relaxed walk through the city in the evening. There's an optional rooftop dinner in the historic Itchan Kala if you want something special.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Gijduvan pottery workshops
Optional Activities
- Leisurely evening stroll through Khiva
- Dinner at a local rooftop restaurant within the historic Itchan Kala
Landmarks Gijduvan 
- Day 7
Khiva to Tashkent
At 9:00 AM, you'll have a guided tour of Itchan Kala, the UNESCO site, visiting the Kunya-Ark Citadel, Kalta Minor Minaret, and Tash Hauli Palace. The afternoon lets you wander the narrow streets and check out local craft shops on your own. You'll need to head to the airport for a late flight at 23:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (inspira S hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Itchan Kala
- Visit Kunya-Ark Citadel
- Visit Kalta Minor Minaret
- Visit Tash Hauli Palace
Optional Activities
- Explore narrow streets
- Visit local craft shops
Landmarks Itchan Kala Kunya-Ark Citadel Kalta Minor Minaret Tash Hauli Palace - Day 8
Tashkent to Bishkek
Your morning is free to do whatever you want. In the afternoon at 2:00 PM, you'll fly from Tashkent to Bishkek, landing around 4:00 PM. Later that evening, walk around Ala-Too Square and stop by the State History Museum to get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Dragon hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Ala-Too Square
- Visit State History Museum
Landmarks Ala-Too Square State History Museum - Day 9
Bishkek
You'll leave Bishkek at 8:30 AM heading about 40 kilometers south to Ala-Archa National Park. There are hiking trails for different abilities, and you can see the Tian Shan Mountains and look for local wildlife. You'll get back to Bishkek in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Dragon hotel)
Included Activities
- Day trip to Ala-Archa National Park
- Hiking in Ala-Archa National Park
Landmarks Ala-Archa National Park Tian Shan Mountains - Day 10
Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake
Depart Bishkek at 8:00 AM for the scenic drive to Issyk-Kul Lake. You'll stop at the Burana Tower, an 11th-century minaret, and see the open-air museum with its balbals (stone carvings). Continue to the northern shore and settle into your hotel in Cholpon-Ata, where you can relax by the beaches and take in the mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Three Crowns hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Burana Tower
- Explore open-air museum with balbals collection
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Issyk-Kul Lake beaches
Landmarks Burana Tower Issyk-Kul Lake - Day 11
Issyk-Kul Lake
Spend this day exploring around Issyk-Kul Lake. Check out the Bronze Age petroglyphs near Cholpon-Ata and learn about the region's ancient history at the local museum. In the afternoon, relax by the lake or take an optional boat ride if you want to get out on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Three Crowns hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit petroglyphs near Cholpon-Ata
- Visit local museum
Optional Activities
- Relax by the lake
- Optional boat ride on Issyk-Kul Lake
Landmarks Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs Issyk-Kul Lake - Day 12
Issyk-Kul to Karakol
Head out at 9:00 AM toward Karakol on the eastern tip of Issyk-Kul Lake. Once there, see the Dungan Mosque, which is built entirely from wood without any nails, and the Russian Orthodox Church with its beautiful wooden architecture. Walk through the local market and enjoy a traditional Dungan dinner that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 78)
Included Activities
- Visit Dungan Mosque
- Visit Russian Orthodox Church
Optional Activities
- Explore local market
- Traditional Dungan dinner
Landmarks Dungan Mosque Russian Orthodox Church - Day 13
Karakol
At 9:00 AM, you'll drive to Jeti-Oguz Gorge to see the dramatic red rock formations including the 'Seven Bulls' and 'Broken Heart.' You can hike through the gorge and have a picnic lunch surrounded by the landscape. You'll be back in Karakol by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 78)
Included Activities
- Day trip to Jeti-Oguz Gorge
- Hiking in Jeti-Oguz Gorge
Optional Activities
- Picnic lunch in Jeti-Oguz Gorge
Landmarks Jeti-Oguz Gorge - Day 14
Karakol to Bishkek
Leaving Karakol at 8:00 AM, you'll head back to Bishkek with a stop at Boom Gorge for a short hike and photos. You'll arrive in Bishkek in the afternoon with time to shop or explore a bit more. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with traditional Kyrgyz cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring traditional Kyrgyz cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Dragon hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop at Boom Gorge
Optional Activities
- Short hike at Boom Gorge
- Last-minute shopping in Bishkek
- Explore Bishkek
Landmarks Boom Gorge - Day 15
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. That's the end of your tour services.
- End point
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Airport of Bishkek)
