DAY 1

Tashkent

Flight to Tashkent by HY…..
Arrival ….
Meeting at the airport of Tashkent by English speaking guide. Transfer to hotel, check in and rest after the flight.

DAY 2

Tashkent-Urgench (Khiva)

This city is an open air museum, like Pompeii and Herculaneum. UNESCO has declared Khiva a city reserve and included Khiva’s oldest part Ichan-kala in its World Heritage List

05:00

Early Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to airport for flight HY..., arrival to Urgench.
Transfer to Khiva(40km). Accommodation at hotel

Lunch at national house. Getting acquainted with uzbek family and tasting Uzbek dishes.

Continuing city tour:
Kutluq-Murad Inaq (19c) Madrassah, Allakuli khan Madrassah (19c), Ak Mosque, Tash Havli Fortress.
Free time at leisure

DAY 3

Khiva – Bukhara

500 km

8:00

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Bukhara.
Photo stop near the biggest river in Central Asia - Amudarya (Oxus).

Arriving to Bukhara.
Accommodation at Hotel.
Free time at leisure.

DAY 4

Bukhara

Ancient and fairy-tale town of Bukhara - the land of magical lamps and Eastern beauties.  Great Silk Road
caravans never missed this town - the only oasis around.
Nowadays Bukhara is famous not only for it's superb historical
monuments, but for it's lively trade. ...every traveler finds something
unique in this town

08:00

Breakfast at hotel

Free time at leisure
National Folklore show and show of national clothes at Nodir Devonbegi madrassah

Dinner in national house participating in the process of cooking of the most famous national dish - PLOV.

DAY 5

Bukhara -Shakhrisabz- Samarkand

08 00

Breakfast

Arrival to Shakhrisabz
Lunch at national house, getting acquainted with Uzbek family.
City tour: Ak-Sarai Palace of Amir Temur, Kuk Gumbaz Mosque, traditional bazar, Mausoleum of Jahangir, empty mausoleum of Amir Temur.

Transfer to Samarkand
Arriving Samarkand. Accommodation at hotel

DAY 6

Samarkand

The grandiose capital of the Empire of famous Tamerlane -Amir Temur with the biggest mausoleums, madrassahs and mosques in Central Asia. And finally you have a chance to visit the world famous Registan square.

08:00

Breakfast at hotel

Full day sightseeing tour of Samarkand: 
Guri Emir - Legendary mausoleum of Amir Temur and his family members.

Registan square - World famous complex of 3 Madrassahs and Golden Dome Mosque.

Mosque Bibi Khanum – The biggest mosque ever built in Central Asia as gift Tamerlane's wife to her husband.

Local Siyab bazar - unique place where you can get acquainted with the life of Samarkand people.

Lunch at local restaurant
Continuing city tour of Samarkand.

Shahi - Zinda necropolis, a holy place and cemetery with mausoleums of Timurid dynasty and a grave of cousin of Prophet Muhamed.  

  
Observatory of Ulugbek – incredible construction of 15th century for astronomical research. 

DAY 7

Samarkand-Tashkent

320 km

The capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia. It is known all  over the world as a city of friendship and hospitality and has a unique combination of historical monuments and modern life!

08:00

Early breakfast at hotel.

Lunch at local restaurant. Tasting different cuisine of Central Asian nations.
Accommodation at hotel.
Quick City tour: New Part of the city; Independence square,  Alisher Navoi Opera nand Ballet Theatre, Tashkent subway, Amir Temur square etc.

DAY 08

Tashkent-Almaty – night train to Shymkent 

Breakfast at Hotel.
Flight to Almaty (timetable to be specified)
Welcome to Kazakhstan! You will arrive at the international airport in Almaty – economical capital of Kazakhstan. Today you will get acquainted with Almaty's history and see the Ascension Cathedral – the second highest wooden building in the world! It was built according to the plan of a famous Russian architect A. Zenkov. The church was one of the few buildings that survived after earthquake in 1911 year. Next to the cathedral there is an alley of spruce trees that were planted by the presidents of different countries. Then you will visit the Square of 28 Panfilov Heroes. It is devoted to General Panfilov, a hero of the Second World War and to the members of his division. You will see there also the Glory Memorial dedicated to the victims of the Civil War and the Second World War!!!        

Afterwards you will visit the Museum of Musical Instruments which has a big collection of Kazakh folk musical instruments and musical instruments of different nationalities of the world. After visiting the museum we will drive to the Public Market. It is named a Zelonniy Bazar – a Green Bazaar. It is a very good example of  real oriental market. It still possible to bargain there!

Then you will have an excursion to the main square – the Republic Square. There you can see an Independence Monument and the Golden Man. It is the symbol of the city. Also there are monuments that depict the prominent events of the Kazakh history. After lunch you will have an excursion to Medeu – it is an ice stadium located in a mountain valley of Medeu on the south-eastern outskirts of Almaty. It is an outdoor speed skating rink and one of the most famous ice rinks in the world. Medeo skating-rink has seen over 150 world records on speed-skating contests. Many famous skaters were holding and breaking records here! Also you will see the Medeu Dam, built in the late 1960s, standing next to the skating rink, protecting the city of Almaty from potentially devastating mud flows. From the mud dam you will see the beauty of Medeo and surrounding mountains, panoramic sight of skating-rink.

Afterwards we will drive back to Almaty to have a dinner. On the way we will see Opera and Ballet Theatre and the Parliament House. At 10:10 p.m. you will have a night train to Shymkent (025T). You will sleep there (4 people in 1 room) and in the morning you will arrive to the ancient time of Kazakhstan!

DAY 09

Shymkent – Turkestan

You will arrive in Shymkentat 9:25 a.m. After breakfast we will visit a local bazaar to feel the spirit of Asian life! It is a real paradise for people that are fond of making colorful photos!
After bazaar we will drive 160 km to Turkestan. Turkistan City attracts people with its historical monuments in the open air and a rich history hidden in its heritage. Today you will have a full day excursion in Turkestan. We will visit Azret-Sultan historical-architectural complex and Khodja Akhmed Yassayu mausoleum. He is the first great Muslim holy man that brought religious glory to the town. The mausoleum in honor of Kozha Akhmed Yasaui, was built on a grand scale by Timur in the late 14th century (from 1389 to 1405). Today this is one of the largest, outstanding and best-preserved constructions of the Timurid period, considered to be Kazakhstan’s greatest building and the most important site of Muslim pilgrimage in Central Asia. Also we will visit Turkistan town necropolis, oriental baths and underground mosque. It is a small but very interesting town! Overnight is in a hotel.

DAY 10

Turkestan – Arystan Bab – Shymkent

In the morning we will drive to Shymkent. On the way we will visit our famous Arystan Bab mausoleum. The mausoleum was erected over the grave of a famous religious mystic Arystan Bab, who lived in XII century. The first building of the mausoleum belongs to the XIV-XV centuries. Only the carved wooden pillars are left from it. In the XVIII century on the site of an ancient tomb, which was destroyed by an earthquake, was built two domed building with aiwan, supported by two carved wooden columns. The building of XVIII century was destroyed and in 1909 was rebuilt again. It can be seen from the inscription on one of the cartridges frieze. In 1971, due to the high groundwater level, leading her to the emergency condition, the mosque was demolished and rebuilt. The building was built from baked bricks. In the afternoon is arrival in Shymkent. Overnight is in a hotel.

DAY 11

Shymkent – Almata

In the morning we will drive to Shymkent to have a flight to Almaty (Air Astana KC972) at 10:10 a.m. The plain will arrive to Almaty at 11:35 a.m. Then you will visit our historical museum. After lunch we will drive to the “Hawks nursery”. There you will see different hunting dogs and many birds of pray. At this place people teach hawks, eagles, golden eagles to hunt together with them. Your guide will tell you about amazing traditions of Kazakh hunting with hawks! You will have a chance to make photos of these birds and to find out many interesting facts about their life! In the evening you will have a farewell dinner in a restaurant. Night is in a hotel.

DAY 12

Almata - …

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to airport for departure flight to …

• Double / Single accommodation with breakfast
• English speaking guide services (to be ordered)
• Transport services all over tour by luxury air conditioned car/minivan/bus
• Portage charges at airports and hotels
• Tips at the airports and hotels
• Picnics and coffee stops
• Unlimited bottles of mineral water
• Unlimited entrance fees to all sights
• Folklore show in Bukhara city
• OPTIONAL services for your choice;

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• Airfare due to the program (international and local)
• All optional deviations from the main itinerary
• Beverages and meals not included in main menu
• 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

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