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2stan trip to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

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Start and end in Khiva
5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Historic domed mausoleum built of tan bricks set in a barren desert plain beneath a clear blue sky.
  • Grand Registan Square in Samarkand with three majestic madrassas and expansive plaza.
  • Decorated horse with traditional textile.
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  • Wooden building with a traditional design.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Group Size 1 - 15
Ages 18-60
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tashkent

    Tashkent
    Start point
    Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Tashkent International Airport)
  3. Day 2

    Tashkent - Samarkand

    Tashkent - Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tashkent city tour starting at 10:00
    • Visit Courage Monument
    • Visit Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi
    • Walk past Khast-Imam Complex
    • View exterior of Islamic Civilisation Centre
    • Stroll along Zarkaynar Street
    • Explore Chorsu Bazaar
    • Ride Tashkent Metro to modern city centre
    • Visit State Museum of Applied Arts
    • View Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre
    • Visit Amir Timur Square
    • Train to Samarkand
    Landmarks
    Courage Monument
    Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi
    Khast-Imam Complex
    Islamic Civilisation Centre
    Zarkaynar Street
    Chorsu Bazaar
    Tashkent Metro
    State Museum of Applied Arts
    Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre
    Amir Timur Square
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  4. Day 3

    Samarkand

    Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gur Emir Mausoleum
    • Visit Registan Square
    • Explore Bibi Khanum Mosque
    • Explore Siyob bazaar
    • Visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
    • Visit Konigil village to learn traditional Samarkand paper-making techniques
    Landmarks
    Gur Emir Mausoleum
    Registan Square
    Bibi Khanum Mosque
    Siyob bazaar
    Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
    Konigil village
  5. Day 4

    Samarkand - Shahrisabz

    Samarkand - Shahrisabz
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive via Takhtakaracha Pass
    • Visit Ak-Saray Palace ruins
    • Visit Dorut Tilovat Complex
    • Visit Dorus Saodat Complex

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local bazaar
    • Stroll around city centre
    Landmarks
    Takhtakaracha Pass
    Ak-Saray Palace
    Dorut Tilovat Complex
    Dorus Saodat Complex
  6. Day 5

    Shahrisabz - Bukhara

    Shahrisabz - Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Bukhara through rural Uzbekistan

    Optional Activities

    • Walk around Lyabi-Hauz area in the evening
    Landmarks
    Lyabi-Hauz
  7. Day 6

    Bukhara

    Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old City of Bukhara starting at 10:00
    • Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble
    • Visit Chor-Minor Madrasa
    • Visit Kalyan Minaret
    • Visit Miri-Arab Madrasa
    • Visit Ulugbek Madrasa
    • Visit Abdulazizkhan Madrasa
    • Visit Ark Fortress
    • Visit Ismail Samani Mausoleum
    • Visit Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
    • Explore trading domes
    Landmarks
    Lyabi Hauz Ensemble
    Chor-Minor Madrasa
    Kalyan Minaret
    Miri-Arab Madrasa
    Ulugbek Madrasa
    Abdulazizkhan Madrasa
    Ark Fortress
    Ismail Samani Mausoleum
    Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
  8. Day 7

    Bukhara - Olot - Farap - Turkmenabat - Merv - Mary

    Bukhara - Olot - Farap - Turkmenabat - Merv - Mary
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan border at Olot
    • Border customs and passport control procedures
    • Drive to Merv
    • Sightseeing of Greater Kyz Gala
    • Sightseeing of Lesser Kyz Gala
    • Visit Complex of Askhabs
    • Visit Erk Gala
    • Visit Gyaur Gala
    • Visit Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex
    • Visit Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
    • Visit Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum
    • Transfer to Mary
    Landmarks
    Greater Kyz Gala
    Lesser Kyz Gala
    Complex of Askhabs
    Erk Gala
    Gyaur Gala
    Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex
    Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
    Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum
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  9. Day 8

    Mary - Ashgabat

    Mary - Ashgabat
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Ashgabat
    • Ashgabat city tour
    • View Ashgabat Olympic Stadium
    • View Monument and Park of Independence
    • View main flagpole of Ashgabat
    • View Arch of Neutrality
    • View Constitution Monument
    • View Ferris Wheel
    • View Wedding Palace
    • Enjoy panoramic view of Ashgabat from hilltop
    • Visit Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex
    • View Alabay monument
    • Visit Ertogrul Gazi Mosque
    Landmarks
    Ashgabat Olympic Stadium
    Monument and Park of Independence
    Arch of Neutrality
    Constitution Monument
    Ferris Wheel
    Wedding Palace
    Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex
    Alabay monument
    Ertogrul Gazi Mosque
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  10. Day 9

    Ashgabat - Darvaza

    Ashgabat - Darvaza
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Barbecue dinner at camp)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Darvaza Gas Crater
    • View Darvaza Gas Crater
    • View water craters
    • View mud craters
    • Experience nomadic way of life
    • Camp in Turkmen national yurt or private tents
    • Barbecue dinner
    Landmarks
    Darvaza Gas Crater
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  11. Day 10

    Darvaza - Dashoguz - Shavat - Khiva

    Darvaza - Dashoguz - Shavat - Khiva
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border at Shavat
    • Border formalities for both sides
    • Drive to Khiva
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  12. Day 11

    Khiva

    Khiva
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Start sightseeing tour at Ota Darvoza gate
    • Visit Muhammad Amin Khan Madrassah
    • Visit Kalta Minor Minaret
    • Visit Said Alauddin Mausoleum
    • Visit Kunya Ark Citadel
    • Visit Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrassah
    • Visit Juma Mosque
    • Visit Islam Khodja Minaret and Madrassah
    • Visit Tash-Khauli Palace
    • Visit Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Ota Darvoza
    Muhammad Amin Khan Madrassah
    Kalta Minor Minaret
    Said Alauddin Mausoleum
    Kunya Ark Citadel
    Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrassah
    Juma Mosque
    Islam Khodja Minaret and Madrassah
    Tash-Khauli Palace
    Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
  13. Day 12

    Khiva - Urgench

    Khiva - Urgench
    End point
    Урганч, Xorazm, Uzbekistan (Urgench International Airport, 00:00 - 12:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Urgench International Airport

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Reviews from other tours by Stantrips

  • Marianna5.0•June 2026
    The tour and the guide was excellent! Perfect organization, excellent hotels and sights. Highly recommend it.
  • Ann5.0•September 2025
    I had a lovely few days exploring Turkmenistan with Manijik. The tour was very well organised, the hotels and...
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  • Christina5.0•August 2025
    I had the absolute pleasure of touring Turkmenistan with Baky, and he exceeded all expectations. From the very first...
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkmenistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkmenistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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