Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
Arrival to Tashkent airport, Meeting and transfer to
hotel. Accommodation (check in time at 14:00). Lunch. Visit Khasti Imam complex: Within the
complex is the Mausoleum of Abubakr Mukhammad Kaffal-Shashi, an important local scholar; a
madrassah and the Teleshayakh Mosque, where the Uthman Qur’an is kept. Panorama tour in
Tashkent: Mustakillik Square (Independence Square), Amir Temur square and visit to Tashkent
(Underground) “Metro”. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 2: TASHKENT – CHIMGAN – CHARWAK – TASHKENT
Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel’s coffee shop. Approx
2 Hours / 100Kms Drive to Amirsoy Resort, Take a Chair lift and go to Top of Resort. Free time.
Chimgan Mountains and later to Charvak Lake. On the Way Enjoy View of mountains and life of
local people. Lunch at Charvak. Enjoy Free time at Beautiful Charvak Lake. Evening return back
to your hotel. Dinner. Night Stay at Tashkent.
Day 3: TASHKENT – AYBEK - KHUJAND
Meeting guests at the Tajik-Uzbek border “Oybek” and drive
to Khujand-the center of Sugd region. Today we will start from Khujand. City tour in Khujand.
During city tour in Khujand you will be able to visit: Pushkin square with Kamoli Khujandi
Square, Timur Malik’s fortress and Sugd museum, Muslihiddin memorial complex, Panjshanbe bazaar.
The name Panjshanbe comes from Persian language meaning “Thursday”. Panjshanbe is considered as
one of the oldest markets in Tajikistan. The Silk Road which passes Khujand city had always made
Panjshanbe to be crowded with traders and tourists., Arbob palace which had its particular
significance in 1992, when it was the site for the meeting of the Tajik Soviet which officially
declared independence from the Soviet Union. Also, it was the site where the Tajik flag was
chosen. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 4: KHUJAND - ISTARAVSHAN - DUSHANBE
After breakfast start driving to Dushanbe by car. Drive
through Shahristan pass. The road is very beautiful and you will have an opportunity to enjoy
beautiful scenery of Tajik mountains during our short stops. On the way to Dushanbe visit
Istaravshan. Istaravshan is one of the oldest cities in Tajikistan, having existed for more than
2500 years. In this small city you will be able to visit Mazori Sharif mausoleum, Kog Gumbaz
madrasa (16 century) and Kuhi Mug, the ruins of ancient fortress. Arrival in Dushanbe. Short
city tour in Dushanbe. Start to explore the sightseeing of Dushanbe. We will visit Tajik
flagpole-the World tallest flagpole. The 165-meter flagpole entered the “Guinness Book of World
Records” as the world’s tallest in August 2011, in time for the country’s 20th anniversary of
independence. Having visited the flagpole, continue our excursion to the main square of
Dushanbe. The Monument of Ismoili Somoni-the forefather of Tajik Nation located on the main
square. A 40-metre high monument built to the memory of Ismaili Saman-Khuda, founder of the
Samanid dynasty in the X century. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 5: DUSHANBE - HISSAR FORTRESS - DUSHANBE
Today we will visit the Tajik National Museum of
Antiquities with Tajik pride – the biggest Buddha in Nirvana. After lunch drive to Hissar
Fortress- the remains of the Bukhara Emirate Beck’s palace. Its thick walls once guarded a pool,
garden, and palace, while the fortress itself opposed a noisy market and caravanserai. The place
is famous for its center of commerce during the Silk Road. You will also be able to visit the
Old Medressa (Madrasai Kuhna) of 16-17th century with a museum inside, the new Medressa of
17-18th century as well as Caravan Saray. Back to Dushanbe. Visit Mehrgon market. Overnight in
the hotel.
Day 6: DUSHANBE - PENJIKENT - SAMARKAND
Early breakfast. In the morning drive from Dushanbe to
Penjikent. After coming to Penjikent visit the old city or “the Pompeii of Central Asia”. It was
founded over 2,500 years ago and today the only remains of the city are ruins. It’s a good
opportunity to visit local market and meet local people. On the way to the border visit The
Sarazm excavation. Sarazm is Important Bird Area (UNESCO World Heritage). It reputed over than
5,500 years to be one of the first settlements in Central Asia. After final transfer to the
Tajik- Uzbek border Jartepa, meet transfer to Samarkand city. Dinner. Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 7: SAMARKAND - BUKHARA
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour in Samarkand city: Vsit:
“Gur-Emir” Mausoleum (15c), “Registan Ensemble” (including “Ulugbek” (15c), “Shir Dor” (17c),
“Tillya-Kari” Madrasahs (17c)). Bibikhonim Mosque, Local bazaar “Siyab”. Visit architectural
complex Chakhi-Zinda (11-15thc), and Khodja Daniyar mausoleum. Dinner at restaurant. Transfer to
train station at 20:30, departure to Bukhara at 21:43 (280 km) by high speed train AFROSIYOB.
Arrival to Bukhara at 23:26, meet & Accommodation at hotel. Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 8: BUKHARA
Breakfast & Sightseeing tour in Bukhara: Ismail Samanide
mausoleum, Citadel Ark, Minaret Kalon (12-14 cc), Kalon mosque (15c), Lyabi Khaus complex.
Dinner. Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 9: BUKHARA – OLOT pass via border to FARAP
TURKMENABAD - MARY
Breakfast. Driver to the Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan Meet
the group at the Turkmen-Uzbek border Farap/Alat. Upon arrival to the border point go through
custom procedures and continue drive to Mary province (240km). Lunch in Turkmenabad city.
Continue driving to Mary. On the way to Mary city visit an Ancient Merv. Merv was located at the
road crossing of the Great Silk Road and quickly became one of the largest and biggest cities of
the ancient world and was one of the most important capitals of Islam along with Baghdad, Cairo
and Damascus. Guided tour: Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, SoltanSanjar Mausoleum, IbnZeid
Mausoleum. Then, drive to Mary and accommodate at the hotel.
Day 10: MARY - ASHGABAT
Early morning, drive to Ashgabat city (350km). Upon
arrival, accommodate at the hotel and rest. Then visit National museum of Turkmenistan, which
consist ancient artifacts found during the excavations of the settlements of Nisa, Merv and
Margush, a collection of ancient Turkmen carpets, rare samples of national clothing, jewelry,
ancient weapons. Night tour driving along main streets of Ashgabat. Night in Ashgabat.
Day 11: ASHGABAT
After breakfast visit the Horse-farm for exploring the
pride of the Turkmen people - Akhal-Teke horses. Traditional tea break, short Akhal-Teke horse
show program and can see the racks of horses. Then visit “Nisa” was once the Capital of the
Parthian Empire (under UNESCO Heritage), continue with Gypjak Mosque and Turkmenistan’s first
Presidents mausoleum. Then visit Neutrality Arch, Independence monument, Memorial complex. Night
in Ashgabat.
Day 12: ASHGABAT - DARWAZA
After breakfast, visit to the Russian bazaar, purchase of
souvenirs and free time. Then trip to north of Turkmenistan Gas crater Darvaza (260km). Drive
through the Karakum desert on the way stop to see water and mud crater. Visit Gas crater observe
the fantastic view of the crater, feel the heat and listen to the wind and the sound that this
giant oven creates.
Day 13: DARWAZA - DASHOGUZ - Shavat border to pass to
Uzbekistan side
After early breakfast drive to the architectural
monuments of KoneUrgench (250km). After lunch Transfer to the Turkmen-Uzbek border,
Dashoguz/Shavat. Meet and transfer to Khiva (110 km). Arrival by evening and dinner. Night in
Khiva.
Day 14: KHIVA - URGENCH - TASHKENT
After breakfast check out and start your walking to in
ancien Khiva. Ichan-Kala complex: Mukhammad Aminkhan madrassah, Mukhammad Rakhimkhan madrassah,
Kalta-Minor, Kunya Ark, Juma mosquee, Tash Khovli Palace, Islam Khodja minaret, Pakhlawan Mahmud
mausoleum. Free time. Dinner and transfer to the Urgench International Airport at 20:40,
departure by HY58 at 22:40 to Tashkent, arrival to Tashkent at 00:00.
Day 15: TASHKENT – …
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