Countries: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 12 days/11 nights
Tour itinerary:
Day 1: 30 October 2023, Monday, Arrival in Tashkent
Arrive in Tashkent. You will be met by Advantour driver and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel at noon. Meet your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia.
Visit Old City part of Tashkent with Khast-Imam Complex where the world famous holy book Quran of Caliph Uthman has been preserved. In Khast-Imam visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Explore Choru Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro to city center to explore Amir Timur Square, Independence Square and Applied Arts Museum. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Day 2: 31 October 2023, Tuesday, Tashkent – Bukhara
Breakfast. Free time. At 12:00 transfer to the airport t get the flight to Bukhara at 14:14. Upon arrival at 15:25 transfer to the hotel to leave the luggage. Meet your local guide at the hotel lobby and start the city tour.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2-3 hours
Day 3: 01 November 2023, Wednesday, Bukhara – Samarkand
Breakfast. Continue your walking sightseeing tour with a guide in Old City. Visit Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums.
At 15:00 transfer to the railway station to get the train departing to Samarkand at 16:08. Upon arrival at 18:34 transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Day 4: 02 November 2023, Thursday, Samarkand
After breakfast meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby to start city tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur-Emir Mausoleum – authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Day 5: 03 November 2023, Friday, Samarkand – Penjikent – Iskandarkul – Dushanbe
After breakfast transfer to Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border Jartepa (50 km, 1 h). Customs and passport control on both sides, cross the border, meet Tajik local guide and driver and visit ancient Penjikent located within 5 minutes drive from modern Penjikent. Penjikent was a major Sogdian city dating back to the 5th century and was destroyed by Arab conquerors in the 8th century. Continue to Dushanbe (270 km, 4-5 h.). The mountain road goes via picturesque Anzob pass (3300 m above sea level). On the way visit Iskanderkul Lake, known as a lake of Alexander the Great. The area of the lake is 340 ha. According to the legend, the Iskanderkul Lake was named after Alexander the Great, known as Iskander in the East. People say that Alexander the Great’s path to India passed by this lake. Lunch at traditional homestay “Dilovar”. Exploration the surroundings of the lake: five springs, Zmeinoe lake (Snake lake), walking to 38m high waterfall which is called “Fan Niagara“.Continue drive to Dushanbe. Arrive in Dushanbe, check in to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: 04 November 2023, Saturday, Dushanbe
After breakfast meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby to start city tour. Visit Hissar Fortress where you can see Madrasah Kuhna, Mosque of Hoji Yakub, National Museum of Tajikistan, Gurminj Musical Instruments Museum, Statue of Ismail Samani, and Rudaki Park. Free time. Overnight at the hotel. Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Day 7: 05 November 2023, Sunday, Dushanbe – Almaty
Breakfast. Free time till transfer to the International Airport to get the flight to Almaty at 13:45. Arrival in Almaty at 16:35. Transfer to the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: 06 November 2023, Monday, Almaty
After breakfast your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby to start the sightseeing tour in Almaty: visit Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, Central State Museum and Republic Square. Enjoy panoramic view at Kok-Tobe Hill, visit Medeo Gorge. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Day 9: 07 November 2023, Tuesday, Almaty – Charyn Canon – Almaty
Your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby in Almaty. Depart Almaty and drive to Charyn canyon (220km, 3-4h). Arrive in canyon. Have some time for picnic and rest. After that walk along canyon and enjoy its beautiful view. In the afternoon return to Almaty. Transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 9-10 hours
Melas: breakfast/ lunch-box / –
Day 10: 08 November 2023, Wednesday, Almaty – Bishkek
After breakfast depart Almaty and drive to Bishkek via a newly built highway, enjoy nature landscapes on the way (250 km, 4 h.). Cross Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan border. Arrive in Bishkek, check in to the hotel.
In the afternoon start sightseeing tour: Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Statue of Manas; National Museum of Fine Arts (closed on Mondays), Philharmonic Hall and Victory Monument – bright examples of Soviet architecture. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Day 11: 09 November 2023, Thursday, Bishkek
After breakfast transfer to see Burana tower (85 km, 1h.15min), the remnants of the ancient city of Balasagyn (11-13th century). Transfer to the Ala-Archa National Park (40 km). You will be in the alpine gorge through which the fast flowing Ala-Archa River runs. The gorge is flanked by tall, snow-covered, peaks with steep-sided, forested, mountain slopes. You will start your walk (3,5 km) from the alpine camp (2200 m) to Ak-Sai waterfall–the height is 35 m (2700 m) – by the path which goes through conifer forest and alpine meadows. Return back to the alpine camp. Transfer to Bishkek. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: 10 November 2023, Friday, Bishkek – departure
Check-out from the hotel at noon. Free time until transfer to Bishkek International Airport. End of the tour service.
Accommodation
| City | OPTION 1Comfort | OPTION 2 Economy | Number of nights |
| Tashkent | Wyndham Tashkent, Hampton by Hilton | Inspira, Navruz, Praga, Sharq, Grand Capital, Grand Bek | 1 |
| Bukhara | Paradise Plaza / Omar Khayam / Minor / Asia Bukhara / Zargaron Plaza | Minzifa / K.Komil / Bibikhanum / Amulet / As-Salom / Fatima | 1 |
| Samarkand | East Star / Zarafshon Parkside / Dilimah / Royal / Medina / Platan / Grand Samarkand Superior | Gur Emir Palace / Jakhongir Premium / Silk Road Empire / Bibikhanum / City / Asia Samarkand / Usman / Wellfort | 2 |
| Dushanbe | Serena Dushanbe | Atlas | 2 |
| Almaty | Rixos | Kazzhol Park, Mercure | 3 |
| Bishkek | Orion | Ambassador, Sofia Inn | 2 |
Prices
| Deposit pp, plus balance due prior to departure | Option 1, COMFORT price per person, USD | Option 2, ECONOMY price per person, USD |
| 1000 pp | 3600 pp (balance) | 3090 pp (balance) |
| Price includes: | 1. All transfers: 1-2 pax on sedan type car;2. Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included; 3. Sightseeing tour program in each country with local guides; 4. Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;5. Economy class tickets for flights Tashkent-Bukhara and Dushanbe-Almaty;6. Train tickets: Bukhara – Samarkand. |
| Price does not include: | 1. Tour leader to accompany the travelers for the whole period of the tour;2. Full board (lunches and dinners);3. Hotel charges for additional services;4. International flight tickets before and after the tour;5. Personal travel insurance; 6. Tips are not included, but would be appreciated. Suggested tips: Drivers $5 per traveler, per day, Guides $10 pp, per day. |