Amazing Central Asia

Amazing Central Asia

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Overview

Central Asia is not just a destination- it's an experience, a journey into the heart of human connection and the timeless wonders of the Silk Road. Silk Road ancient cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Merv, Sogdiana and UNESCO Worls Heritage Sites.

Activity location

Baiterek
- 01000, Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

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Baiterek
- 01000, Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

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Amazing Central Asia in Multilingual

22d
Opening hours: Sun 00:00-23:30
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Languages available

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€6,689.09 x 1 Adult€6,689.09

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What's included, what's not

All transfers with air conditioning according to programm/Local air Tickets/Local train Tickets
Entrance fees to all sights
In-person: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian
International Air Tickets/ Travel Insurance/Visa fees
Consular fees for Tajikistan USD 70/ Turkmenistan visa and border fees (70-100 USD)/PCR test 35USD
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Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Astana Kazakhstan and City Tour in Astana with Entry Tickets

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at King Astana, a 3 - star hotel

Baiterek

1h
Admission ticket included

Baiterek is a monument and observation tower in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. A tourist attraction popular with foreign visitors and Kazakhs, it is emblematic of the city, which became capital of the country in 1997.

Day 2: Kazakhstan Almaty from Astana History and Culture Tour with Entry Tickets Air Tickets and Breakfast

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Kazzhol Park/ Raavah 4-star hotel

Shymbulak

3h
Admission ticket included

Shymbulak, also known as Chimbulak is a ski resort near Almaty. it is the largest ski resort in Central Asia. It is located in the upper part of the Medeu Valley in the Zailiisky Alatau mountain range, at an elevation of 2,200 metres above sea level.

Talgar

Talgae Pass easy access, interesting lines, glaciers and peaks

Day 3: Kazakhstan Almaty City Tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Kazzhol Park/Raavah 4-star hotel

Museum Of Almaty

20m
Admission ticket included

History museum of Kazakhstan, Almaty

Republic Square

20m
Admission ticket included

Republic square, also known as Independence square or main square of Almaty.

Arbat Shopping Street

Almaty's main shopping street. A busy street full of shops, bars and restaurants.

Day 4: Arrival Kyrgyzstan Bishkek from Kazakhstan Almaty with Air Tickets and Breakfast

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at My Hotel 3-star hotel

Bishkek

After breakfast drive to Bishkek via Kodoi border 300km. Evening leisure at the hotel.

Day 5: Kyrgyzstan Bishkek National Parks guided tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at My Hotel 3-star hotel

Ala-archa National Park

3h
Admission ticket included

The Ala-Archa Nature Park is an alpine national park in the Tian Shan mountains. Stunningly beautiful scenery with snow topped mountains, pine forests and mountain rivers.

Ala-Too Square

30m
Admission ticket included

With its impressive monuments, fountains, and green spaces, it is a must - visit destination for those seeking a glimpse into Kyrgyzstan's rich.

Oak Park

30m
Admission ticket included

Oak park is one of Bishkek's oldest parks, many of the oaks are as old as the city itself.

Victory Park

20m
Admission ticket included

Victory square is a monument that is dedicated to the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII.

Day 6: Kyrgyzstan Osh from Bishkek City tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Grand Chavo 3-star hotel

Mountain Sulaiman-Too

2h
Admission ticket included

After breakfast transfer to pick your flight to Osh. In the afternoon visit Sulaiman Too mountain. It has been revered as a sacred mountain.

Museum Sulaiman Too

30m
Admission ticket included

The national historical and archaeological museum complex Sulayman is a museum in Osh. It was established in 1949 as Osh Regional Museum.

Jayma Bazaar Osh

Jayma bazaar Osh is one of the largest and most colourful market in Central Asia. The bazaar has existed in Osh for the last 2000 years.

Day 7: Uzbekistan Fergana Rishton Kokand from Osh Kyrgyzstan City Tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Asmald, a 4-star hotel

Fergana

After breakfast transfer to Dustlik border to Uzbekistan (2h-40min)

Rishtan District

At the Dustlik border customs and passport control on both sides, cross the border. meet your uzbek local guide and driver. Departure to Rishtan (40min) Fergana province, Rishtan a city which is famous with ceramics and pottery. Visit the house of pottery.

Yodgorlik Silk Factory

2m
Admission ticket included

Drive to Margilan 55min (49.1km) the visits begin with the farmers market. Arrival to Silk factory in Margilan artisan workshop. It is the one of the largest producing handmade silk products.

Kokand

Arrival in Kokand city in the evening have a rest at the hotel.

Day 8: Khodjent Tajikistan from Uzbekistan Kokand City Tour with Dinner and Entry Tickets

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Parliament/Delux 4-star hotel

Khan Palace

2h
Admission ticket included

Kokand - the second important city after Fergana, which was the capital of Kokand Khanate in the 19th century. Visit to the palace of Khan Khudayarkhan and the public park dedicated to the poet Muqumiy.

Khujand

After lunch transfer toTajikistan border Andarkhan (46.7km). Customs and passport control on both sides, cross the border, meet tajik local guide and driver. Drive to Khujand. Leisure at the hotel.

Day 9: Panjikent Tajikistan from Khodjent History and Culture tour with Entry Tickets with Breakfast Lunch Dinner

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Panjakent Plasa or Rudaki 3-star hotels

Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification

30m
Admission ticket included

The historical museum of Sughd is a regional history museum in Khujand. All the exhibits are in Tajiks of Russian.

Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin

1h
Admission ticket included

One of the main attraction of the historical centre of ancient Khujand. The mausaleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin is a pearl of medieval Khujand, which one might say, has miraculously survived to the present day.

Panjshanbe Bozor

Oriental Market or Bazaar is a typical centre Asian market selling food items and other products. You will enjoy visiting the noisy and vibrant oriental bazaar Paishanba-the largest market in all of Tajikistan

Panjakent

Drive to Panjikent city in the evening

Day 10: Tajikistan Famous Seven Lakes from Panjikent with Entry Tickets and Breakfast Lunch Dinner

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight Panjikent Plasa or Rudaki 3-star hotels

Seven Lakes

2h
Admission ticket included

Drive to seven lakes of Tajikistan (80km,2h) also known as Marguzar Lakes, are a group of lakes in the Shing River gorge of the Fan Mountains, Seven stunning lakes of different shades of blue, green, turquoise, and purple. Enjoy beauty of the nature.

Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki

45m
Admission ticket included

The Rudaki Museum is one of the most important history museum in Panjikent. It hosts an extensive collection of artefacts found both in Sarazm and Ancient Panjakent sites. Through these items, it tells the stories of the Sogdian civilisation from which many people in Panjikent descend from.

Panjakent Bazaar

The Panjikent Bazaar offers all the typical products you can find at bazaars across Central Asia, but what makes it unique is its architecture.

Day 11: Uzbekistan Samarkand from Panjikent Tajikistan History and Culture Tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Constantin Plaza, a 4 - star hotel

Samarkand

After breakfast transfer to Uzbekistan and Tajik border Jartepa (20km, 50min)

Afrasiyab Museum

35m
Admission ticket included

Afrasiyab Museum of Samarkand is a museum located at the historical site of Afrasiyab, one of the largest archaeological sites in the world and the ancient city that was destroyed by the Mongols in the early 13th century.

Saint Daniel's Tomb

25m
Admission ticket included

On the shore of Siab, a small tributary of Zerafshan River, there is a sacred place, which keeps the relics of Daniel, the Old Testament Biblical Prophet.

Tourist village - Konigil

1h
Admission ticket included

Konigil, a village near Samarkand has the "Meroe" paper mill, founded by well-known masters the Mukhtarov brothers. Visit the workshop of handmade silk paper. In the workshop, you can explore the ancient technologies of producing silk paper.

Day 12: Uzbekistan Samarkand City Tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast

5 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Konstantin Plaza a 4 -star hotel

Gur Emir Mausoleum

45m
Admission ticket included

Gur emir is one of the visiting cards of Samarkand, the burial place of the legendary Amir Temur (Tamerlane), his children and relatives.

Ulugh Beg Observatory

45m
Admission ticket included

The Ulugh Beg Observatory is an observatory in modern day Samarkand, which was built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer Ulughbeg was a grandson of Tamerlane. This school of astronomy was constructed under the Timurid Empire, and was the last of its kind from the Islamic Medieval period.

Registan

50m
Admission ticket included

Registan Square is an architechtural landmark of Uzbekistan. It is the most famous plaza due to its elegance, grandeur, charm and uniqueness.

Bibi-Khanym Mosque

35m
Admission ticket included

The mosque is one of the most important monuments of Samarkand, in the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. It is considered a masterpiece of the Timurid Renaissance.

Necropolis Shah-i-Zinda

50m
Admission ticket included

Shahizinda began to assume its current form in the 14th century as Timur and later Ulugbeg buried their family and favourites near the Living King.

Day 13: Uzbekistan Bukhara from Samarkand City Tour with Entry Tickets Train Tickets and Breakfast

5 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Sahid Zarafshan or Emerald 4-star hotels

Bukhara

After breakfast in Samarkand departure to Bukhara city, Uzbekistan by fast train Afrosiyob (01:43min) at 10:32am. Arrival in Bukhara at 12:15pm.

Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa)

2h
Admission ticket included

Sitorai Mokhi Khosa also known as the "Plalace Like the Stars and the Moon", is a country residence of the Emir of Bukhara, nuilt in the late 19th to early 20th century. Currently, it houses a museum of decorative and applied arts.

Chor-Minor

30m
Admission ticket included

Chor minor is a small but beautiful four minaret madrasa or mosque in the outskirts of the Bukhara old town.

Bakhautdin Naqsband Mausoleum

35m
Admission ticket included

The complex is a Muslim shrine where pilgrims from all the parts of the Islamic world come.

Fayzulla Khujayev House

40m
Admission ticket included

Fayzulla Xojayev house museum or memorial building named after the political Fayzulla Xojayev. The house is a bright example of architecture of the 19th century, famous not only for its owner - a rich millionaire merchant.

Day 14: Uzbekistan Bukhara from Samarkand City Tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast

6 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Sahid Zarafshan or Emerald 4-star hotel

Ismail Samani Mausoleum

35m
Admission ticket included

The mausoleum is considered one of the iconic examples of early Islamic architecture and is known as the oldest 10th century funery building of Central Asian architecture.

Chasma Ayub Mausoleum

30m
Admission ticket included

Mausoleum of Chashmai Ayub is the religious building in the heart of Bukhara. It consists of the mausoleum and a holy spring. Today it includes a Museum of Water...

Moschea Bolo-khauz

20m
Admission ticket included

Bolo Haouz Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara. It was built in 1712, on the opposite side of the citadel of citadel of Ark in Registan district, it is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with other parts of the historic city.

Ark of Bukhara

1h
Admission ticket included

The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara. it was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD. The Ark, a royal town within a town, is Bukhara's oldest structure, it was home to the rulers of Bukhara for over a millenium. The Ark is as old as Bukhara.

Poi Kalyan Mosque

2h
Admission ticket included

It is the main ensemble in Bukhara centre, situated on the way to trade crossing of four bazars and Poi Kalyan means the pedestal of the Great. The complex holds four monuments: the Kalyan minaret, mosque, madrassahs.

Labi Hovuz

3h
Admission ticket included

As the modern centre of Bukhara, this plaza capture the soul of the city and offers a glimpse into the local culture.

Day 15: Farab Mary Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan Bukhara City Tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Mary a 4-star hotel

Farap

After breakfast in Bukhara departure to Turkmen/Uzbek border "Alat". Arrival at 9:00am. Drive to Mary city in Turkmenistan (280km, 5h due to bad road conditions).You will see all the major buildings of Mary the city centre.

Pokrovskaya Church

30m
Admission ticket included

The church is a built around 1900 by Russian forces when they seized the city of Mary in 1884 and guarded the city with a military garrison against frequent attacks by British forces and Afghan armies.

Day 16: Mary Ashgabat History and Culture Tour with Entry Tickets Air Tickets Mary to Ashgabat and Breakfast

9 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Sport hotel 3-star

Merv

After breakfast drive to Merv to explore ancient merv - "Queen of the world", was one of the most important capitals of Islam along with Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus.

Great Kyz Kala

2h
Admission ticket included

The Great Kyz Kala is a large fortress in the ancient city of Merv. The structure is the largest ancient munument koshks (castle mansion) in Central Asia. Locals have named it maiden's castle. (VI-VII)

Askhab Mausoleum

1h
Admission ticket included

The complex includes a sardoba, reception building and the tomb area. The reception building is for pilgrims to rest and have a meal.( VIII-XIV)

Erk Kala

1h
Admission ticket included

Erk Kala citadel is the oldest settlement founded in 6th century BCE during the Achaemenid period, Erk Kala is located in the centre of the ancient Merv oasis.

Gyaur Kala

40m
Admission ticket included

The Fortress of Infidels - this is how the name of this ancient settlement is translated. This fortress was buit approximately in the 4th century BC.

Hoja Yusup Baba Mesjidi

30m
Admission ticket included

The mosque (XVI century) is situated near Sultan Kala. Yusuf Hamadani best simply known as Yusuf Hamadani was a Persian Sufi of the Middle Ages.

Soltan Sanjar Mausoleum

40m
Admission ticket included

The Tomb of Ahmad Sanjar is a mausoleum commemorating Ahmad Sanjar, a Seljuk ruler of Khorasan. It was built in 1157 in the medieval city of Merv in the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan.

Mohammed ibn Zayd Mausoleum

30m
Admission ticket included

The mausoleum of Muhammad ibn Zayd is located west of Sultan Kala and is a remarkable monument from the early 11th century.

Ashgabat

after sightseeing drive to Mary. Flight to Ashgabat (40min) Arrival in Ashgabat in the evening.

Day 17: Turkmenistan Darvaza from Ashgabat back to Ashgabat guided tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast Dinner

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Sport 4-star hotel

Turkmen Carpet Museum

40m
Admission ticket included

Turkmen carpet museum, great ethnic/culture experience, Guinness Record Holding, Largest Hand-Woven Carpet.

Darvaza Gas Crater

12h
Admission ticket included

Afternoon drive to Darvaza burning Gas Crater (4h) which is one of the top international tourist destinations. The area is rich in natural gas. Burning more than 50 years. Darvaza gas crater shines like a pearl in the middle of Karakum desert. Besides Darvaza Gas Crater you will also see water and mud craters.One of the most vivid and addictive features of this trip is the fresh air of the desert and experiencing nomadic life in person. At night, while the light of the gas crater hits the sky, you will have barbecue foe dinner. This unique landscape in the world will fascinate you and you will want to come again. Drive back to Ashgabat (4hours)

Ashgabat

Arrival to Ashgabat overnight at the hotel in Ashgabat

Day 18: Turkmenistan Ashgabat City Tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast

9 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Sport 4-star hotel

Ashgabat hippodrome

2h
Admission ticket included

Visit to Horse Stable in Anew to see a national pride of Turkmen people - Akhalteki horses, the nicest horses in the world. 5000 years ago Turkmens began to breed Akhalteke horses. the World's unique breed was never mixed with other breeds. Such illustrious Emperors like Alexandr the Great, and Darius: I desired to own Ahalteke horses. There are beautiful horses on the farm. Per superstition, every sick person who touches an Ahalteke horse will get well soon.

White City Ashgabat Park

Ashgabat - white marble capital of the independent and neutral Turkmenistan, as well as thr recognised pearl of the Central Asia.

Monument Arch of Neutrality

35m
Admission ticket included

The three legged monument celebrates Turkmenistan's Declaration of Neutrality which was endorsed by the United Nations in 1995.

Wedding Palace

30m
Admission ticket included

The Wedding Palace of Ashgabat, a venue for locals to get married, is one of the most extravagant buildings in the city.

Yyldyz Hotel

30m
Admission ticket included

It offers the best view of the city. The hotel is luxurious - it has everything: outdoor and indoor pools, spa, gym, restaurants, bars.

Ferris Wheel

35m
Admission ticket included

It is known as the Giant Wheel, is an iconic landmark that complements the city's modern skyline.

Turkmenistan Independence Monument

35m
Admission ticket included

It stands tall at over 91 metres, making it one of the tallest monuments in the city. Erected in 1996 to commemorate the country's independence from the Soviet...

Ertugrul Gazi Mosque

35m
Admission ticket included

The Ertugrul Gazi Mosque is a modern Ashgabat mosque, built in Turkish style in the year 1998.

Turkmenistan Sport Monument

20m
Admission ticket included

This monument is located ar the northern end of Attaturk Street and just behind the national institute of sports. It is another of the many white and gold.

Day 19: Uzbekistan Khiva from Turkmenistan Ashgabat Dashoguz History and Culture tour with Entry Tickets Air Tickets

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Arslon Boutique,Darvaza, Grand Vizir 3-4 star hotels

Dasoguz

Breakfast at the hotel. Flight to Dashoguz, Turkmenistan. Transfer to Turkmen/Uzbek border checkpoint to cross into Uzbekistan.

Khiva

Arrival to Khiva in the afternoon. The Silk Road also ran through Khiva, starting in 300 BC. It is connected the Mediterranean with East Asia and, in addition to silk, spices, incense, porcelain, wood and Rose oil transported west. You will explore ancient Itchan Kala walled inner town of the city Khiva listed by UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1990. Your tour guide will show you all parts and monuments of Itchan Kala all day.

Day 20: Uzbekistan Tashkent from Khiva Urgench Airport with Air Tickets and Breakfast

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Unique or Maxwell 4-star hotel

Urgench

Departure to the Urgench airport at 13:30pm (31.6km) 41min. Flight to Tashkent departure at 15:55pm-Arrival in Tashkent at 17:45 (1h 50min)

Tashkent

Arrival in the evening. Free time

Day 21: Uzbekistan Tashkent City Tour with Entry Tickets and Breakfast

8 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Mazwell or Unique 3/4-star hotels

Ensemble Hazrati Imam

2h
Admission ticket included

The Hazrati Imam complex is an architectural monument dating from the 16th to 20th centuries. The primary attraction on Khast Imam stands in the centre of the square; the small Muyi Mubarak Library holds the oldest (VII century AD) Quran in the world.

Chorsu Bazaar

It is one of the oldest Central Asian bazaars; it was known as far back as the Middle Ages as an important Silk Road destination. Just imagine yourself walking....

Monument of Courage Earthquake Memorial

The monumental complex Courage dedicated to the 1966 earthquake in Tashkent is one of the most significant monuments in today's city.

Metro Taschkent

20m
Admission ticket included

You will visit to see The Cosmonauts Station is only one of the many stations that make Tashken's subway system unique. This station is decorated to Soviet cosmonautics...

Independence Square (Mustakillik Square)

The Independence Square is the main square of the country with the administrative offices of the Cabinat and Senate.

World War II Memorial

The square of memory and honour is a monument dedicated to soldiers who died during the Great World War II.

Palace of the Romanovs

The Romanov Palace is a one-storey, late Modernist residence near Tashkent's amir Temur Square. It was built in 1891 for the Grand Duke Nikolai. You can see the palace from the outside only.

Amir Temur Square

The square is located in the heart of Tashkent, surrounded by a beautiful garden, Amir Timur's statue is huge as he is an iconic figure in uzbekistan. Your tour ends at the building surrounding the Uzbekistan Hotel. End of the tour.

Day 22: Tashkent International Airport Departure End of the Tour with Transfer and Breakfast

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Tashkent

Departure to Tashkent International Airport

Location

Activity location

Baiterek
- 01000, Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Baiterek
- 01000, Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

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