5-stans tour Central Asia, 15 days

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We invite you on an unforgettable trip 5-stans tour Central Asia, 15 days where you will plunge into the silk road, nomadic life and their traditions, religions, and enjoy your vacation.

Day 1 – WED – Flight to Tashkent

Flight from your home to Tashkent.

Day 2 – THU – Tashkent – Khiva

Arrive in Tashkent at 04:10, meet up and transfer to the hotel, rest.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Walking tour to Alisher Navoi Ballet and Opera House. Built by Japanese prisoners of war and designed by Shusev, the same architect who built Lenin’s tomb, the architecture of this opera is a skilled mix of a number of influences that characterize Uzbekistan: Islamic art is combined with classicism, which leads to beautiful results – with a neo-classical façade, topped with stalagmites, Moorish style.

Then, visit Independence Square and The Tashkent Tube (Metro).

Visits of Friday Mosque and Kaffol Shoshi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah.

Visit the Museum of Decorative Arts. One of the most interesting museums in Tashkent is the Museum of Decorative Arts with an extensive collection of ceramics, carved wood, textiles, carpets, metalwork, and other handicrafts.

Transfer to the airport for evening flight to Urgench by HY057, departure at 20:25, arrival at 21:55.

Arrive at Urgench, transfer to Khiva, and check in to the hotel.

Accommodation: 3* hotel in Khiva

Day 3 – FRI – Khiva – Dashoguz – Darwaza (400 km)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Sightseeing tour in Khiva: Mukhammad Amin Khan and Kalta Minor (XVIIIe c), Kunya-Ark (ancient fortress) (XVIIe – XIXe c); Mukhammad Rakhim Khan Madrasa (XIXe c.); Said Allaoutdin Mausoleum (XIVe c.); Jami Mosque with 212 wooden columns (XVIIIe c); Tash Khali, the second residence of khans of Khiva (XIXe c.); Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum (XIVe – XXe c); Islam-Khodja ensemble (beginning of the XXe s); bazaar; woodcarvers workshops.

Then transfer to Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan border. then Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan border pass, lunch in Dashaguz, after lunch drive to Darwaza,

Accommodation: Yurt Camps-Tents (5 pax in one yurt)

Day 4 – SAT – Darvaza – Ashgabat (270 km)

Morning transfer to Ashgabad, a half-day tour in Ashgabat.

Accommodation: 3* hotel in Ashgabat

Day 5 – SUN – Ashgabat – Turkmenabad – Bukhara (Turkmenabad – Bukhara – 150 km)

Morning flight to Turkmenabad, Turkmenistan/Uzbekistan border cross, meet up with the guide and transfer to Bukhara, Sightseeing tour in Bukhara: The Ark Citadel (XVIIe – XXe c), Bolo-Khaouz Mosque (1712), Ismail Samani Mausoleum (IXe – Xe ss), Chachma Ayub Mausoleum. Then visit the Poi Kalyan complex. The minaret is one of the rare monuments that survived the destructive wrath of Ghengis Khan who destroyed most of the monuments of Central Asia. After, visit of trade domes Toki-Zargaron; Trade Dome Toki-Sarafon and Toki-Tilpak Furushon; Magok-Attor Mosque, Lyabi Khouz square.

Accommodation: 3 * hotel in Bukhara

Day 6 – MON – Bukhara – Samarkand (280 km)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Morning transfer to Samarkand.

Upon arrival visit Samarkand.

Sightseeing tour in Samarkand, Visit Registan square, Excursion in Bibi Khanum Mosque which ones were the biggest Mosque in Central Asia, Walking tour of the Siab Bazar located near Bibi Khanum.

Accommodation: 3 * hotel in Samarkand

Day 7 – TUE – Samarkand – Penjikent – Khujand (320 km)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Morning transfer to Uzbekistan – Tajikistan border, Uzbekistan/Tajikistan border cross, Sarazm – ancient town sights, Lunch in a local tea house, Drive to Istaravshan city, Local Bazar, City sights, Drive to Khujand city, have dinner and rest.

Accommodation: 3 * hotel in Khujand

Day 8 – WED – Khujand – Tashkent (165 km)

Half-day tour in Khujand (Reservoir Kairokum by local called Tadjik Sea, Bazar Panjshanbe and Mosque / Mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin).  After lunch drive to Drive to Fotehobod – Oybek border, after crossing the Tajikistan-Uzbekistan border, meet up with the guide and transfer to Tashkent. Upon arrival dinner and rest

Accommodation: 4* hotel in Tashkent

Day 9 – THU – Tashkent – Bishkek

Early morning transfer to airport and flight to Bishkek (No breakfast for this day provided)

Morning flight to Bishkek. Upon arrival city tour in Bishkek, Ala-Too square, Panfilov Park, Oak Park, Philharmonic Hall, Opera and Ballet Theatre, Victory square, shopping in Osh Bazaar

Accommodation: 3 * hotel in Bishkek

Day 10 – FRI – Bishkek – Kaji -Sai (290 km)

Morning transfer to Kaji Sai via Burana Tower, visit Skazka canyon, see Berkut house show and nomadic yurt installation show, have lunch in local family’s house.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Kaji Sai

Day 11 – SAT – Kaji Sai – Bishkek (+ Ala Archa) (300 km)

Morning drive to Bishkek, after lunch visit Ala Archa National Park

Accommodation: 3 * hotel in Bishkek

Day 12 – SUN – Bishkek – Almaty (235 km)

Early morning transfer to Almaty via Korday Border Post. Upon arrival half-day in Almaty (Panfilov’s Park, Cathedral, Folk Music Instruments Museum, Green Bazaar + Rakhat Chocolate Shop).

Accommodation: 3 * hotel in Almaty

Day 13 – MON – Almaty

Visit Big Almaty Lake, evening visit of Kok Tobe (by cable car).

Accommodation: 3 * hotel in Almaty

Day 14 – TUE – Almaty – Tashkent

After breakfast at the hotel, Flight to Tashkent, Upon arrival, meet up by guide and visit Chorsu bazaar where craftsmen selling traditional clothes and an assortment of oriental souvenirs, free time for shopping.

Then transfer to the hotel, free time or rest.

Accommodation: 4* hotel in Tashkent

Day 15 – WED – Flight from Tashkent 

Breakfast in the hotel.

Morning transfer to airport and flight to your home

Notes:

Double accommodations: 3 * hotels / Guesthouses

Day-3, Accommodation in Yurt-Tents in Darwaza 5 people in one yurt camp

Single supplement: 800$ per person for the entire tour.

Meal plan: not included, provide as a supplement

Guide language: English

Child policy for tour fare:

– A child using H/T sharing, extra bed and with no bed, the charge is the same as Adult H/T sharing rate

– If children are given discounts in hotels, the difference will be returned during the tour. Child Rate will be applied to a child who is below 12 years old only.

– Infant equal to or under 2 years old no service to be provided, that is mean children under 2 years old are not allowed on the tour.

PRICE INCLUDES:

– Accommodation, DBL/TWIN Room + breakfasts;

– Transfers and transport, (Mitsubishi Rossa, Minivan Toyota Hais);

– Accompanying the English-speaking guide;

– All entrance fees according to the program;

– Water, 2 bottles of 0.5L water daily per person;

– Tourist taxes.

PRICE DOESN’T INCLUDE:

– International flight;

– Local flights

– Single room accommodation;

– Photo/video fees at historical parks and in museums

– Tips for local guide and driver

– Souvenirs and other personal items;

– Full board – lunches and dinners in local restaurants

– Visa

– Insurance

– Tips (always optional)

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