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DETAILED ITINERARY
Name: The Great Silk Road Tour
Type: Group / Private
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Countries: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
Itinerary: Tashkent – Bishkek – Karakol – Cholpon Ata – Almaty – Samarkand – Panjikent – Bukhara - Ashgabat
Arrival: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Departure: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Language: English
Description: The pearl of the Silk Road - Uzbekistan! You will travel through remote deserts and the disappearing Sea, get lost in ancient cities: Samarkand, Tashkent and discover their unique spirit, immerse ourselves in the sands and runs of history, and be hosted in an authentic country house, where you will taste the extraordinary Uzbek cuisine. Admire beautiful blue domes of mosques in Samarkand, mingle with locals in bustling Chorsu bazaar of Tashkent.
If you are planning on travelling to Uzbekistan, extend your travels by adding a trip to Kyrgyzstan on this tour and discover one of the most stunning mountain regions in the world that are still unknown for now. This tour combines some of the best landscapes, trekking and nomadic cultural experiences in all of Kyrgyzstan. Diverse landscapes, from turquoise alpine lakes and lush green valleys to high desert moonscapes and the red rock formations of “Three Dragons Gorge”. Shores of Issyk Kul Lake. Amazing Karakol and Seven Bulls Rocks.
Being the 9th largest country in the world, Kazakhstan offers places and activities for every taste: from untouched nature, rich culture, bustling bazaars, and modern cities and all sorts of activities like horseback riding, skiing, or hiking. In a nation founded by Mongol and Turkic nomads, and located between China and Russia, Kazakhstan is known for its semi-nomadic culture and its mastery of all things equestrian.
Turkmenistan is an eclectic country that oozes history, with warm inhabitants who enjoying extending a welcoming hand to visitors. Visit this eccentric nation to forge a path across windswept deserts and jagged mountains, through aromatic spice bazaars, along the ancient Silk Road, all the while encountering the distinctive faces of Central Asia.
Experience rich culture of local people, explore breathtaking views of nature and unique Seven Lakes of Tajikistan.
Day 1: Arrival Tashkent
Arrival at Tashkent International Airport. Representative of TURON HOLIDAYS will meet you with welcoming drinks and transfer to hotel. Free and easy.
Meals: - / - / D
Accommodation: Marwa Hotel or similar option.
Day 2: Tashkent – Bishkek Flight
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel. We will have a flight to Bishkek, capital city of Kyrgyzstan. Upon arrival start tour around Bishkek city. Head to the Old Square then walk into Oak Park, Bishkek's oldest Park. In the city's central Ala-Too Square, where stand a statue of the national hero Manas and the tallest flagpole in the country.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Plaza Hotel or similar option.
Day 3: Bishkek - Karakol Transfer
After breakfast, we will drive towards Karakol along the south bank of Issyk-Kul Lake. Lunch at Qattama Center – try the best of Kyrgyzstan fresh cheese and milk products by locals, try the real shepherds’ meal which is named Qattama. On the way we will pass through “Skazka” (Fairy Tale) Canyon to see the magnificent Danxia landscape, where the rocks of various shapes appear in a breathtaking variety of colors.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Nomad Hotel or similar option.
Day 4: Karakol Guided Tour - Cholpon Ata Transfer
Breakfast at the hotel and visit to one of the most beautiful gorges in Kyrgyzstan, Jeti-Oguz Canyon. You can see the famous "Seven Bulls Rocks" and the "Broken Heart" here. Afternoon continue tour visiting the Russian Orthodox Church and Dungan Mosque. The Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral is a typical Russian Orthodox Church with a blue appearance and unique shape, located in the center of Karakol and was built in 1910. Drive to Cholpon Ata.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Vostok Hotel or similar option.
Day 5: Cholpon Ata Guided Tour – Bishkek Transfer
After breakfast at the hotel, start walking around the Cholpon Ata, explore natural hot spring in the banks of the Issyk Kol Lake. Issyk Kol is the tenth-largest lake in world and third-largest saline lake. Take some photos in the picturesque sides of the lake. Being always hot the lake does not freeze which gives locals to swim. Visit Ruh Ordo Cultural Center to learn more about Kyrgyz history. After lunch drive to Bishkek. Dinner at local café.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Plaza Hotel or similar option.
Day 6: Bishkek – Almaty Transfer
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Almaty city of Kazakhstan. Cross Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan border checkpoint. Upon arrival lunch at a local café and start driving city tour in Almaty, visit Kok Tobe Hill, Green Bazaar, Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral. Dinner at local café.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Hotel or similar option.
Day 7: Almaty Guided Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will drive to Big Almaty lake, surrounded by mountain peaks (2511m). Hike till the Lake (2hrs). Drive to Charyn Gorge to enjoy the real Switzerland mood. Drive back to hotel. Dinner at a local café.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Hotel or similar option.
Day 8: Almaty – Tashkent Flight – Samarkand Transfer
After breakfast transfer to Almaty Airport to take flight to Tashkent. Upon arrival lunch at Central Asian Pilaf Center ‘Beshqozon’. Start city tour in Tashkent: visit Shahid’s Square, Amir Temur Square, Independence Hall, Tashkent Broadway, Tashkent Metro – 1978 Year Soviet-made subway is unique public transport. Take bullet train ride to Samarkand.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Reikartz Amar or similar option.
Day 9: Samarkand – Panjikent Transfer
After breakfast direct check-out the hotel and start city tour from Registan Square consisting of Ulugbek Madrasah, Sherdor Madrasah and Tillya-Kori Madrasah, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar. After lunch drive to Samarkand-Panjikent border to get to Tajikistan.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Panjikent Hotel or similar option.
Day 10: Panjikent – Seven Lakes - Bukhara
After breakfast driving city tour in Panjikent and Seven Lakes. You will enjoy comfortable car ride along a winding gorge in the Fann Mountains, where each stretch of its meandering road leads to a new lake. Each lake has its own colour, varying from calming turquoise to mesmerizing purple. After lunch drive to Samarkand train station to get to Bukhara by bullet train “Afrosiyob”. Dinner at a local café.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Gumbaz Hotel or similar option.
Day 11: Bukhara - Turkmenabat Transfer – Ashgabat Flight
After breakfast at hotel cross Farap-Alat border to get to Turkmenabat. City tour in Turkmenabat: Allamberdar Mausoleum, Amul Settlement, Astana-baba Mausoleum, Caravanserai Dayakhatyn. Take flight to Ashgabat. Half day city tour in Ashgabat. Visit Independence Monument, Arch of Neutrality, Health Road.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Olimpia Hotel or similar option.
Day 12: Ashgabat - Derweze Transfer
After having breakfast drive to Darvaza Gaz Crater - Gate to The Hell. Have an excursion to Old Nisa - one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire (III century BC - III century AD), which is among the largest state entities of the ancient world. On the way visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan, the largest single-domed mosque in the world and the largest in Central Asia. Walk around the buring Gas Crater. Enjoy barbecue experience with locals (optional).
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Yurta Stay or similar option.
Day 13: Ashgabat – Turkmenabat Flight – Bukhara Transfer
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Ashgabat, lunch at local café. Take flight back to Turkmenabat. Cross Farap-Alat border to get to Bukhara. Upon arrival driving city tour in Bukhara. Dinner at a local café.
Meals: B / L / D
Accommodation: Gumbaz Hotel or similar option.
Day 14: Bukhara - Tashkent – Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Bukhara train station to take bullet train ‘Afrosiyob’ to Tashkent. Upon arrival lunch at local café. In the afternoon visit one stop shopping center Chorsu Bazaar. Free and easy.
Meals: B / L / -
Transfer to Tashkent International Airport!
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE:
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
- 6-12 travelers x 3995 USD Per Person
- 12-20 travelers x 3559 USD Per Person
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Domestic airfares (TAS-FRU; ALA-TAS; CRZ-ASB-CRZ);
- All transfers from/to airport/train station;
- Air-conditioned comfort tour vehicle (Bus; Van; Jeep);
- Tickets for Afrosiyob and Sharq train rides;
- Accommodation throughout the tour;
- Full board meals (B/L/D);
- Experienced tour guide in all cities;
- Entrance tickets to the marked sights only;
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
- International airfare;
- Stuff not mentioned in the itinerary;
- Tipping the guide (7USD per person per day);
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