10 Days / 9 Nights
Itinerary: Tashkent
– Amirsoy – Chimgan – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva – Tashkent
6 Days / 5 Nights
Itinerary: Tashkent –
Bukhara – Samarkand – Termez – Tashkent
15 Days / 14 Nights
Itinerary:
Tashkent – Chimgan – Samarkand – Khujand – Dushanbe – Bukhara – Mary – Ashgabat – Darwaza –
Khiva – Tashkent
15 Days / 14 Nights
Itinerary: Tashkent
– Chimgan – Samarkand – Khujand – Dushanbe – Bukhara – Mary – Ashgabat – Darwaza – Khiva –
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Arrival Arrive at Tashkent International
Airport.
Transfer To the hotel (check-in at 14:00).
Lunch At a local
restaurant.
Sightseeing Visit Khasti Imam Complex, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square,
and Tashkent Metro.
Dinner At a restaurant.
Overnight Tashkent.
Breakfast Early boxed breakfast.
Transfer To the railway
station at 07:00, depart at 08:23 to Bukhara by Afrasiab train, arrive at 12:29.
Lunch In
Bukhara.
Sightseeing Visit Citadel Ark, Samanids Mausoleum (9-10th c.), Chashma Ayub,
Bolo-Hauz Mosque, Minaret Kalon, Kalon Mosque, and Miri-Arab Madrasah.
Dinner At a
restaurant.
Overnight Bukhara.
Breakfast At the hotel.
Sightseeing Visit Bakhouddin
Nakshband Mausoleum (16-19th c.), sepulchers of his mother and preceptor (14th c.), and Chor
Bakr.
Lunch At a local restaurant.
Transfer To the railway station at 13:00, depart at
14:34 to Samarkand by Afrasiab train, arrive at 16:17.
Sightseeing Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum,
Registan Ensemble, and Abu Mansur al-Motrudiy Mausoleum.
Dinner At a restaurant.
Overnight
Samarkand.
Breakfast Early breakfast.
Sightseeing Visit Shakhi-Zinda
complex (11-15th c.) and Khodja Daniyar Mausoleum.
Transfer Drive to Termez (400 km, ~6
hours).
Dinner At a restaurant.
Overnight Termez.
Breakfast At the hotel.
Sightseeing Visit Hakim at
Termiziy Complex, Sultan Saadat, Dalvarzin Tepa, Bolalik Tepa, and Kampir Tepa.
Transfer To
Termez Airport at 17:40, depart at 19:05 to Tashkent, arrive at 20:15.
Dinner At a
restaurant.
Overnight Tashkent.
Breakfast At the hotel.
Check-out By 11:30.
Transfer
To Tashkent International Airport for departure.
Arrival Arrive at Tashkent International Airport.
Transfer
To the hotel (check-in at 14:00).
Lunch At a local restaurant.
Sightseeing Visit Khasti
Imam Complex, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, and Tashkent Metro.
Dinner At a
restaurant.
Overnight Tashkent.
Breakfast Early boxed breakfast.
Transfer To the railway
station at 07:00, depart at 08:23 to Bukhara by Afrasiab train, arrive at 12:29.
Lunch In
Bukhara.
Sightseeing Visit Citadel Ark, Samanids Mausoleum (9-10th c.), Chashma Ayub,
Bolo-Hauz Mosque, Minaret Kalon, Kalon Mosque, and Miri-Arab Madrasah.
Dinner At a
restaurant.
Overnight Bukhara.
Breakfast At the hotel.
Sightseeing Visit Bakhouddin
Nakshband Mausoleum (16-19th c.), sepulchers of his mother and preceptor (14th c.), and Chor
Bakr.
Lunch At a local restaurant.
Transfer To the railway station at 13:00, depart at
14:34 to Samarkand by Afrasiab train, arrive at 16:17.
Sightseeing Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum,
Registan Ensemble, and Abu Mansur al-Motrudiy Mausoleum.
Dinner At a restaurant.
Overnight
Samarkand.
Breakfast Early breakfast.
Sightseeing Visit Shakhi-Zinda
complex (11-15th c.) and Khodja Daniyar Mausoleum.
Transfer Drive to Termez (400 km, ~6
hours).
Dinner At a restaurant.
Overnight Termez.
Breakfast At the hotel.
Sightseeing Visit Hakim at Termiziy
Complex, Sultan Saadat, Dalvarzin Tepa, Bolalik Tepa, and Kampir Tepa.
Transfer To Termez
Airport at 17:40, depart at 19:05 to Tashkent, arrive at 20:15.
Dinner At a
restaurant.
Overnight Tashkent.
Breakfast At the hotel.
Check-out By 11:30.
Transfer To
Tashkent International Airport for departure.
Arrival Arrive at Tashkent International
Airport.
Transfer To the hotel (check-in at 14:00).
Lunch At a local
restaurant.
Sightseeing Visit Khasti Imam Complex, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square,
and Tashkent Metro.
Dinner At a restaurant.
Overnight Tashkent.
Breakfast At the hotel.
Excursion Drive 2 hours (100
km) to Amirsoy Resort. Take a chair lift to the top, enjoy free time. Visit Chimgan Mountains
and Charvak Lake.
Lunch At Charvak.
Free Time At Charvak Lake.
Dinner At a
restaurant.
Overnight Tashkent.
Transfer Meet at the Tajik-Uzbek border (Oybek), drive
to Khujand.
Sightseeing Visit Pushkin Square, Kamoli Khujandi Square, Timur Malik’s Fortress,
Sugd Museum, Muslihiddin Memorial Complex, Panjshanbe Bazaar, and Arbob Palace.
Overnight
Khujand.