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Central Asia 17 Day tour 4 countries

17 days
From Almaty to Tashkent
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Almaty

    Almaty
    Start point
    Almaty, Kazakhstan (Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Voyage hotel)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Almaty

    Almaty
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Voyage hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral
    • Visit Green Bazaar
    • Visit Kok-Tobe Hill
    • Visit Central State Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre
    Landmarks
    Panfilov Park
    Zenkov Cathedral
    Green Bazaar
    Kok-Tobe Hill
    Central State Museum
    Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre
  4. Day 3

    Almaty to Bishkek via Charyn Canyon

    Almaty to Bishkek via Charyn Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Golden Dragon hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Charyn Canyon
    • Picnic lunch
    Landmarks
    Charyn Canyon
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Bishkek to Lake Issyk-Kul via Cholpon Ata

    Bishkek to Lake Issyk-Kul via Cholpon Ata
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike in Grigorevka gorge
    • Visit petroglyphs in Cholpon Ata
    Landmarks
    Lake Issyk-Kul
    Grigorevka gorge
    Cholpon Ata petroglyphs
  6. Day 5

    Bishkek to Lake Issyk-Kul

    Bishkek to Lake Issyk-Kul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Grigorevka gorge
    Landmarks
    Lake Issyk-Kul
    Grigorevka gorge
  7. Day 6

    Lake Issyk-Kul to Bishkek to Tashkent

    Lake Issyk-Kul to Bishkek to Tashkent
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burana Tower
    Landmarks
    Burana Tower
  8. Day 7

    Tashkent

    Tashkent
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hasti Imam square
    • Visit Mui Muborak library
    • Visit Barakhan Madrasa
    • Visit Chorsu bazaar
    • Visit Independence Square
    Landmarks
    Hasti Imam square
    Mui Muborak library
    Barakhan Madrasa
    Chorsu bazaar
    Independence Square
  9. Day 8

    Tashkent to Khujand to Penjikent

    Tashkent to Khujand to Penjikent
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khujand Fortress
    • Visit Historical Museum of Sughd
    • Visit Panjshanbe Bazar
    Landmarks
    Khujand Fortress
    Historical Museum of Sughd
    Panjshanbe Bazar
  10. Day 9

    Penjikent

    Penjikent
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore archaeological site of ancient Penjikent
    • Visit one or two lakes of Seven Lakes
    Landmarks
    Ancient Penjikent
    Seven Lakes
  11. Day 10

    Penjikent to Samarkand

    Penjikent to Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Registan square
    • Visit Gur Emir mausoleum
    • Visit Bibi Hanum mosque
    • Visit Shahi Zinda complex
    Landmarks
    Registan square
    Gur Emir mausoleum
    Bibi Hanum mosque
    Shahi Zinda complex
  12. Day 11

    Samarkand

    Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Samarkand Silk paper workshop
    Landmarks
    Samarkand Silk paper workshop
  13. Day 12

    Samarkand to Bukhara

    Samarkand to Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing in Bukhara
  14. Day 13

    Bukhara

    Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore outskirts of Bukhara
    • Visit Summer Palace of Bukhara Emir
    • Visit Bahuddin Naqshabndiy mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace of Bukhara Emir
    Bahuddin Naqshabndiy mausoleum
  15. Day 14

    Bukhara to Khiva

    Bukhara to Khiva
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer through Kyzylkum desert
    • Free time in Ichan Kala
    Landmarks
    Ichan Kala
  16. Day 15

    Khiva

    Khiva
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ark Fortress
    • Visit Ichan Kala
    • Visit other historical sites in Khiva
    Landmarks
    Ark Fortress
    Ichan Kala
  17. Day 16

    Khiva to Urgench to Tashkent

    Khiva to Urgench to Tashkent
    Meals
    Breakfast
  18. Day 17

    Tashkent

    Tashkent
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • robert5.0September 2026
    Outstanding overview of the four Stans. Guides were very helpful and knowledgeable. Accommodation's were centrally...
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    Traveled in September 2026
    Reply from: Steppe Journeys
    Dear Robert Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your journey through the four Stans and found our guides knowledgeable and helpful, the accommodation comfortable and centrally located, and the overall tour experience rewarding. We also truly appreciate your constructive comments regarding the timing of pickup, driver and guide information. We understand that receiving these details earlier makes the journey more comfortable and reassuring, and we are working with our local teams to improve advance communication. Thank you especially for your patience and understanding along the way. It was a pleasure organizing your Central Asia journey, and we hope to welcome you back to the region again in the future. Warm regards, Odil & the Steppe Journeys Team
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    Uzbekistan
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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