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4 stan: TRIP TO THE HEART OF THE GREAT SILK ROAD UZBEKISTAN-TURKMENISTAN- UZBEKISTAN – KAZAKHSTAN -

KYRGYZSTAN Duration Tour: 15 days \ 14 nights

Days Destinations Time Itinerary DAY 1

Tashkent Flight to Tashkent by …

Arrival Meeting at the airport of Tashkent.

Transfer to hotel, check in and rest after the

flight.

City tour in Tashkent

Khastimam Complex, Kukeldash Madrasah,

Abdulaziz Madrasah New Part of the city; Independence square, Amir

Temur Museum, Alisher Navoi theatre, Amir Temur

square etc.

DAY 2

Tashkent-

Samarkand

06:00

07:00

10:30

14:00

Breakfast at Hotel

Transfer to train station and by train to

Samarkand (optional)

Arriving Samarkand

Sightseeing tour of Samarkand:

Guri Emir- Legendary mausoleum where Amir

Temur and all his family buried.

Registan square- World famous complex of 3

Madrasahs and golden dome mosque.

Lunch.

Accommodation at hotel.

Continuing city tour:

Mosque Bibi Khanum – The biggest Mosque

ever built in Central Asia as gift from wife of

Temerlame to her husband.

Siyab local bazzar-unique place where you can

get acquainted with the life of Samarkand people.

Shahi - Zinda necropolises, a holy place and

cemetery with graves of Temured’s dynasty and

a grave of cousin of Prophet Muhamed.

Observatory of Ulugbek – incredible

construction of 15 century for studying

astronomy.

Free time at leisure.

DAY 3

Samarkand

-

Shaxrisabz

- Bukhara

Breakfast at hotel

Transfer to Shaxrisabz

The birthplace of Tamerlane, his palace Ak Sarai

and Kok Gumbaz mosque, and Mausoleum of

Jehangir (Tamerlane's grandson), plus

Tamerlane's Mausoleum

Lunch at local restaurant

Transfer to Bukhara

Arrival. Accommodation at hotel.

Free time for rest

DAY 4

Bukhara

08:00

14:00

19:00

Breakfast at hotel

City tour:

Visit to Ismael Samani mausoleum (9-10c)-vault

of Bukhara rulers' dynasty, Chor-Minor,

Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums (14 c), Bukhara

local bazaar.

Visit to Old Bukhara: Poli-Kalon ensemble

including Minaret (12c) , Mosque (15c),

functioning Madrassah Miri-Arab (16 c), Amir-

Alim-Khan Madrassah (14c), Taqi (trading

domes), Kukeldash Madrassah (16c),

Lunch at restaurant

Lyab-i-Hauz (17c), Nadir Divanbegi (17c),

Magoki Attari (16c), Ulug Beg (15c), Abdul

Aziz (17c) Madrassahs;

Visit to Registan Ensemble, Ark Fortress (16c)

and Bolo-Hauz complex (18 c);

Visiting national house for master class of plov

(reconfirm with your driver or guide)

Dinner with national Folklore show and show of

national clothes at Nodir Devonbegi madrassah

DAY 5

Bukhara-

Mary

(Turkmenis

tan)

Breakfast at hotel

Arrival & Drive to Mary. Meeting at the border Farab/Alat at 09:30 AM

(Turkmenistan side of the border). Border passing

formalities. Drive to Mary via Turkmenabat (~300km

& 5 hours direct driving). Lunch at local

restaurant at Turkmenabat. En route to stops to

see amazing sand dunes of Garagum Desert. Upon arrival accommodation & rest or short walking

tour within the central part of Mary City which has

The Regional Mosque of Mary Province, The

Central Theater of Mary, The Convention &

Conference Center “Ruhiyet Koshgi”, Central Park

& Monument of Mollanepes-the National Classic

Poet who lived in Mary in XVIII-XIXcc. Dinner at

local restaurant. O/N in Mary Note: Passports with 2 colored photos will be required for

registration at the CTB in Mary

DAY 6

Merv –

Mary-

Ashgabat

SS of Old Merv & Mary. Flight to Ashgabat Breakfast at hotel. Check out & drive to Bayramaly

(~30km & 30min/driving) to have SS of Old Merv

known as Maru Shahu Jahan-King of the World

which was for about 300 years became the biggest

city in Asia & 8 years Capital of Khalifat, inscribed

into the monuments list of World Heritage Book,

protected by the UNESCO includes: Gyz Gala &

Oglan Gala (VI-VII), Complex of Askhabs (VIII-

XIV), Gyaur Gala (IV BC), Buddist Complex (IV-

VI), Beni Makhan Mosque-first Mosque build in

Central Asia (VII), Erk Gala (VI BC), Soltan Gala

(XI), Soltan Sanjar Mausoleum (XII), Ibn Zeid

Mausoleum (XII). After SS of Old Merv drive back

to Mary. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch

break visit the Local United Museum of History,

Ethnography, Flora & Fauna of Mary located in a

newly built marbled 2 stored building, The Regional

Orthodox Church built by Russians at the end of

XIX century. Evening flight to Ashgabat by

Flight T5-131. Departure at 19.20. Arrival 20.00

(flight time & costs are subject to be change by

to Turkmenistan Airways). Arrival &

Accommodation. Dinner at local restaurant.

O/N in Ashgabat

DAY 7

Ashgabat Full Day SS in/around Ashgabat

Full Day SS of Ashgabat includes:

“Turkmenbashynyn Ruhy Metjidi” which is the

biggest mosque in Central Asia & Mausoleum

Complex of the tombs of Turkmenbashy and his

parents &brothers, Old Nissa-The Sanctuary of

Parhian Kings which was included into UNESCO’s

World Heritage Book. (Nissa is situated in 15 km to

the west of Ashgabat & founded in the III century

B.C. Nissa was the capital of Parthian Empire which

lasted for about 600 years and was the biggest

competitor for the Rome Empire), National Museum

of History & Ethnography- only entry without

excursion by museum guide (closed on Tuesdays).

Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch proceed with

SS includes: Park dedicated to Akhalteke Horses-

the pride of Turkmen, Presidential Square,

Monument of Commemoration: dedicated for the

victims of the 1948 earthquake, Gulistan Bazar

(known as “Russian Bazaar” 1950s since it was built

as then many Russian used to go there for shopping.

Despite it is very rare to see them there its old public

name is common to hear), Monument of Lenin

which was erected in 1927 and survived the

earthquake of 1948, Walking tour within the Park of

Independency along the hundreds of fountains &

statutes with stops to visit Monuments of

Independency & Ruhnama. Dinner at local

restaurant. After dinner night tour/driving along

the main avenues of Ashgabat to have look round its

colorful views in night lights which makes it one of

the spectacular cities of Central Asia. O/N in

Ashgabat.

DAY 8

Ashabat –

Kunya –

Urgench–

Dashoguz-

Khiva

Flight to Dashoguz. SS of Koneurgench. Cross

into Uzbekistan Collect boxed pre-ordered breakfasts from the

reception of hotel (breakfasts are served from 07.00

only) to be eaten at the airport or wherever possible

places. At 04.50AM early morning transfer to the

airport of Ashgabat for flight to Dashoguz. Type of

Aircraft Boeing 717-200. Flight T5-101. Departure at

06.20 & arrival at 07.10 (flight time & costs are

subject to be change by Turkmenistan Airways).

Upon arrival drive (~120km & 2 h/d/d) to have SS of

Koneurgench-the capital of Khorezmshahs (III-XVI

cc) which was included into UNESCO’s World

Heritage Book. Arrival & SS of the Old Urgench

includes: Portal of Caravansaray (XI-XIV),

Mamun Minaret (X-IX), Il Arslan Mausoleum

(XII), Soltan Tekesh Mausoleum (XIII), Ruins of

Academy of Horezm (III-XIII), Kutlug Timur

Minaret (XIV)-one of the tallest minarets in Central

Asia, Turabek Hanum Mausoleum (XIV),

Mausoleums of Najm Ed Din Kubra (XIII) &

Soltan Aly (XV) located near Dash Metrjit/Medrese

(XIX). After SS of Koneurgench drive ~120km

& 2 h/d/d to Dashoguz for lunch at local

restaurant. After lunch break transfer ~15 km to

Dashoguz/Shavat Border Pass via Dashoguz.

Cross into Uzbekistan at ~15:00

Meeting at Uzbekistan side of the border,

transfer to hotel.

Accommodation at hotel

Free time for rest and explore the city

DAY 9

Urgench

(Khiva) -

Tashkent

Breakfast at hotel

City tour of Khiva.

Visit to the oldest part of the city - Kunya-Ark

fortress, including Kurinish Khana (17c);

Mohammed-Amin-Khan(19c) Madrassah, Kalta

Minor Minaret; Mohammed Rakim Khan (19 c)

Madrassah, Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum,

Islam Khodja Madrassah and Minaret, Jami

Mosque(18c),

Kutluq-Murad Inaq (19c) Madrassah, Allakuli

khan Madrassah (19c), Ak Mosque, Tash Havli

Fortress.

Free time at leisure

Transfer to Urgench Airport for the evening

flight to Tashkent.

Arrival and accommodation at Hotel.

DAY 10

Tashkent -

Almaty

Arrival to the ex capital of Kazakhstan and hotel

accommodation. Rest and fresh up. City tour

around Almaty: Ascension Cathedral – the

second highest wooden building in the world!

The Square of 28 Panfilov Heroes. The Glory

Memorial dedicated to the victims of the Civil

War and the Second World War. Drive to famous

place Kok Tebe. It is a mountain near the city

with a serpentine road and a panorama view on

the top. Also on the top there is a café, benches

with people, a park, and even American Slides

along the slope of the mountain! Transfer back to

the hotel.

DAY 11

Almaty -

Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan is a

rugged and

beautiful

country, with

over half its

territory

situated in the

Tian Shan

Mountains.

Breakfast. Visit the Museum of Musical

Instruments. Drive to Medeo – an ice stadium

located in a mountain valley on the south-eastern

outskirts of Almaty. After lunch transfer to

Bishkek city - the capital and the largest city of

Kyrgyzstan (230km, 4-4,5 hours). On the way

you will pass a border control. Hotel

accommodation. Free time for leasure. Overnight

in Bishkek.

DAY 12

Bishkek-

Burana

Tower –

Issyk Kul

Lake –

Cholpon

Ata

Breakfast. City tour: visiting of Victory Square,

Oak Park with stone sculptures, Old Square, The

House of Parliament, Main Ala Too Square,

White House, Manas Hero Square, City Hall and

many other interesting places. Also you will visit

our famous Asian Bazaar where you will make a

lot of colorful photos.

After lunch drive to Burana Tower. On the way

visiting Stone Warriors – Balbals. After an

interesting excursion and climbing on the top of

the Tower drive to the most famous place of

Kyrgyzstan – Issyk Kul Lake. You can swim in

the lake and to see mountains around you with

snow white peaks! Overnight in resort.

DAY 13 Issyk Kul

Lake –

Karakol

Breakfast. Short trekking to see petroglpihs. You

can see a panorama view of the Issyk Kul Lake

from this place – people were thinking that it was

the middle of the world. All these pictures were

depicted on the southern side of stones. People

believed that in this case the God of the Sun will

see their messages. Also beside the pictures there

are big stones put in a circle way to make

sacrifices. Drive to Karakol town. City tour

including: Russian Orthdox Church and Dungan

Mosque.

Overnight in guesthouse.

DAY 14

Karakol –

Jeti Oguz –

Bishkek

Breakfast. drive to Jeti Oguz gorge. It’s famous

for its red rocks formations that have a name

Seven Bulls – Jeti Oguz. Observing Broken

Heart Mountain! It is possible a short trekking to

a top of a mountain (20 minutes) to see a

panorama view of the gorge! There are yurts on

the way and people can offer you to drink Kumis.

It is a national drink that is made of mare’s milk,

and it is an alcoholic drink as a beer. Drive to

Bishkek. Visit one of the most interesting

families in Kyrgyzstan – the family of Eagle

Hunters.

Overnight in Bishkek.

DAY 15 Bishkek - Breakfast at hotel

Transfer to airport for departure flight

Services included in main tour price: Services excluded in main tour price:

Double / Single accommodation with breakfast

Local English speaking guide service in the cities

Transport service all over tour by luxury air conditioned car/minivan/bus

Portages charge at airports and hotels Tips at the airports and hotels

Picnic and coffee stops

1 Bottle of mineral water per person per day

Entrance fees to all sightseeing and monuments

Folklore shows in Bukhara city

Local and international flights as per itinerary

OPTIONAL services for your choice; Tashkent: Tickets for performance in Alisher Navoi Theatre, Visiting Christian churches, Cup of Tea at Tashkent TV tower restaurant Tashkent zoo and botanic garden. Any museums of Tashkent And much more Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Ferghana: Decussating of local wines of local factories, all museums, theatres, taking part in national holydays, parties and customs / Traditions. Visiting Uzbek families, Schools, medical institutions, bazaars, archives of ancient books, libraries and much much more.

Presents from Roxana Tour

Visa support

Airfare due to the program (international )

All optional deviations from the main itinerary

Photo-and video charges

All personal expenses (extra luggage fee, room service, medical expenses/insurance, etc.)

Trip cancellation / accident insurance

Tips to the guides and drivers

Meals (Lunches and Dinners)