Roxana Tour | Central Asia Tours | Uzbekistan Tours - 4 STANS GROUP TOUR, FIXED DATE (17 DAYS)

We had a really good time in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kashgar. All guides, drivers, accommodation and food was fantastic! We had plenty of positive experiences. The program worked perfectly and we are your happy customers.
Assoc Prof Regine Wagner
Visiting Fellow Flexible Learning Institute Charles Sturt University
We have had many guides in the course of our world travels, but never ever one any better than the guide from Roxana Tour He worked tirelessly for us night and day. His efforts for us were far beyond what would have been "good".
Dr. Paul Hettinger
Orlando, FL, USA 32818
I have been coming to Uzbekistan for 32 years and as a Tour leader for different companies, I can say that Roxana Tours is the best travel company in Uzbekistan I had in 32 years.
Gary Wintz, LA
Tour leader from ZOE and Mountain Sabeck
I wanted to drop you a quick e-mail thanking you for the outstanding tour you provided. From the time we arrived at Tashkent until we left, we had no problems and everything was first class.
Richard L. Wolfel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Geography
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY 10996
I am indeed impressed and would like to Thank you from the bottom of my heart, in fact you have not only gained my respect and admiration, I salute your efficiency, not to say the least, I am grateful I am sure I would not be traveling again to Uzbekistan without you definitely involved in my itinerary.
Saud A.Al Jaidah
CEO/ Al Jaidah Intl. Doha, Qatar

4 STANS GROUP TOUR, FIXED DATE (17 DAYS)

THE SILK ROAD ADVENTURE 4 ‘stans
UZBEKISTAN-TURKMENISTAN-UZBEKISTAN-KYRGYZSTAN- KAZAKHSTAN-UZBEKISTAN
17 days. Dates: 6-21 September 2017, 2018

Days	Destinations	Time	Itinerary	Photos
DAY 0 Sept 5	Tashkent		Flight to Tashkent by HY- Arrival at Arrival Meeting at the airport of Tashkent by English speaking guide. Transfer to hotel, check in at 12:00 and rest after the flight.
DAY 0 Sept 5	Tashkent	20:00	Meeting at Hotel conference hall to get acquainted with group members and have a short briefing to discuss the tour plan.
DAY 1 Sept 6	Tashkent-Samarkand	07:00	Breakfast at Hotel
		08:00	City tour in Tashkent Khastimam Complex, Kukeldash Madrasah, Abdulaziz Madrasah, Chorsu Silk Road bazaar New Part of the city; Independence square, Amir Temur Museum, Alisher Navoi theatre, Amir Temur square.
		13:00	Lunch time Drive to Samarkand Small picnic to enjoy the view of mountain pass around legendary gate of Tamerlanes state. Photo stops near second Largest river of Central Asia Sirdarya, local fish market and famous market where the best melons are sold in the whole region. Quick shopping of water melons and melons (depending on season).
		19:00	Dinner Ancient National house recognized by UNESCO
DAY 2 Sept 7	Samarkand	08:00	Breakfast at Hotel
		09:00	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.
		14:00	Lunch time 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.
		19:00	Dinner
DAY 3 Sept 8	Samarkand- Shaxrisabz- Bukhara	08:00	Breakfast at hotel
		09:00	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
		15:00	Lunch time Transfer to Bukhara Arrival. Accommodation at hotel. Free time for rest
		19:00	Dinner at restaurant
DAY 4 Sept 9	Bukhara	08:00	Breakfast at hotel
		09:00	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),
		14:00	Lunch time 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); Folklore show and show of national clothes at Nodir Devonbegi madrassah
		19:00	Dinner Visiting national house for master class of plov
DAY 5 Sept 10	Bukhara- Mary (Turkmenistan)	07:00	Breakfast at hotel Arrival & Drive to Mary Meeting at the border Farab/Alat at 09.00 (Turkmenistan side of the border). Border passing formalities. Drive ~300km & 5 hours direct driving to Mary via Turkmenabat and the Floating Bridge lasting ~900 meters over the Greatest River of Central Asia from where is visible nearby the Oldest Railway Bridge in this part of Central Asia built at the end of XIX century over that “mad” river which till 2009 was the only one connecting south with north. Lunch time En route stop at some typical dunes of Garagum Desert to enjoy with photos. 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. ON in Mary Note: Passports with 2 colored photos will be required for registration at the CTB in Mary.
DAY 6 Sept 11	Merv –Mary- Ashgabat		SS of Old Merv & Mary. Flight to Ashgabat Breakfast at hotel & check out. Morning drive to Bayramaly ~30km & 30min/driving to have SS of Old Merv known as Mary Shahu Jahan-King of the World for about 300 years became the biggest city in Asia & 8 years Capital of Islamic Khalifat, inscribed into the monuments list of World Heritage Book, protected by the UNESCO. SS of Old Merv 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 time 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. Late afternoon transfer to the airport of Mary for flight to Ashgabat. Type of Aircraft Boeing 717-200. Flight T5-132. Departure at 19.20 & arrival at 20.20. Upon arrival transfer to hotel & accommodation. Dinner at local restaurant. After dinner breaknight tour/driving along the main avenues of Ashgabat including to stop near Palace of Happiness 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 7 Sept 12	Ashgabat		Full Day SS in/around Ashgabat Breakfast at hotel. At 08.00 start for Full Day SS of Ashgabatincludes: “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). After Old Nissa proceed with short SS of Monuments of Archabil Shayoly (Berzengi: southern Ashgabat) to have a close impression of the new part of Ashgabat with its modern buildings, monuments & parks which includes: Health Path of Turkmenbashy, Arch of Neutrality: famous rocket & tripod style built building symbolizing neutral status of Turkmenistan which was re-build & opened on 12 December, 2011. Its height 95meters including 12 meters rotated statue of first President of Turkmenistan: Saparmyrat Nyyazow (Turkmenbashy) on the top, Monument of Constitution opened on 18 May, 2011 & tallest building in Turkmenistan with its 185 meters, “Alem” Culture & Recreation Center: it’s the biggest indoor Ferris Wheel included into the Guinness Book. Lunch time After lunch break proceed with SS includes: National Museum of History (closed on Tuesdays): one of the biggest & best exhibited museum in Central Asia), Park of Independency along the hundreds of fountains & statutes with stops to visit Monuments of Independency, Park dedicated to Akhalteke Horses-the pride of Turkmen, Presidential Square, Monument of Commemoration: dedicated for the victims of the 1948 earthquake, Gulistan Bazar, Monument of Lenin which was erected in 1927 and survived the earthquake of 1948. Dinner at local restaurant. After dinnerevening short walking tour along the popular newly opened Park of Inspiration “Ylham Seyilgahi” where there are statues of famous Turkmen Scientists, Poets & etc from early ages till modern time with descriptions about their personalities & famous works highlighted by colorful night lights with vary fountains built along the alley. O/N in Ashgabat.
DAY 8 Sept 13	Ashabat – Kunya – Urgench– Dashoguz- Khiva		Flight to Dashoguz for SS of Koneurgench. Cross into Uzbekistan Morning transfer to the airport of Ashgabat for flight to Dashoguz. Type of Aircraft Boeing 717-200. Flight T5-101. Departure at 06.50 & arrival at 07.50. Upon arrival drive ~120 km & 1,5 h/d/dto Koneurgench-the capital of Khorezmshahs (III-XVI cc). SS of the Old City includes: Portal of Caravansaray (XI-XIV), Mamun Minaret (X-IX), Il Arslan Mausoleum (XII), Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum (XIII), Academy of Horezm (III-XIII), Kutlug Timur Minaret (XIV)-one of the tallest minarets in Central Asia, Turabek Hanum Mausoleum (XIV), Najm Ed Din Kubra (XIII) & Soltan Ali (XV) Mausoleums located near Dash Metjit/Medrese (XIX). After SS drive ~100 km & 1,5 h/d/dback to Dashoguz. Lunch time. After lunch transfer ~15 km & 30min/d/dto border pass “Dashoguz-Shavat” to cross in to Uzbekistan. Approximately time of being at the “Red Line” (Real Border) is ~15.00. Meeting at Uzbekistan border. Transfer to Hotel, rest. Dinner at Hotel
DAY 9 Sept 14	Urgench (Khiva) - Tashkent	08:00	Breakfast at hotel
		09:00	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
		18:00	Dinner-Experience at local family house Transfer to Urgench Airport for the evening flight to Tashkent. Arrival and accommodation at Hotel.
DAY 10 Sept 15	Tashkent- Kokand-Margilan-Fergana	09:00	Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Fergana Valley. Drive to Rishtan to see the ceramic working shope of Rishtanmasters. Stop at Kokand city at Hudayarhan Palace.
		14:00	Lunch time Margilan: Visiting silk factory, Friday mosque, local bazaar etc. City tour of Ferghana. Visiting museum of History of Ferghana. Modern part of the town, Local bazaar. Accommodation at hotel
		20:00	Dinner at TANTANA restaurant with show of Central Asian Dances
DAY 11 Sept 16	Osh	08:00	Breakfast. Transfer to Kyrgyz border. Your guide will pick you up at Uzbek – Kyrgyz border and accompany you to Osh city (40 min. drive). As soon as you are in Osh city you will go for a walk there and visit the most famous place - Suleiman Mountain. Suleiman Too (Solomon’s Mountain) is situated in the city center and it is considered to be a pilgrimage place for local Muslims, because according to the legend, biblical prophet Solomon (Suleiman in the Koran) was buried at the foot of it. After an excursion we will drive to have a Dinner. Night is in a home stay.
DAY 12 Sept 17	Osh – Uzgen – Djalal Abad – Arslanbob		Breakfast In the morning we will drive to Arslanbob. The road takes about six hours and again you will drive along a mountain road. On the way we will visit Djalal Abad town and its famous Uzgen Tower. This tower was built in 11th century by Karakhanids. There are also there mausoleums that were used as burial places for the leaders. The whole road will surprise you by its celestial mountains and excellent panorama views. We will make many photo stops to remember this tour in for a long time. You will really enjoy it! This night you will spend in a local home stay. Dinner
DAY 13 Sept 18	Arslanbob – Bishkek		Breakfast Today we will have to start early in the morning. We will start our tour at 6 a.m. to drive from Arslanbob to our capital Bishkek. The road will go along huge mountains and you will have many photo stops on the way. This road is one of the most popular among travelers. On the way we will stop at yurts to try Kyrgyz drink Kumyz – fermented mare’s milk. During transfer you will have a lot of photo stop to memorize these amazing views of incredible Kyrgyz Mountains! In the evening you will come to Bishkek. Night is in a hotel. Dinner
DAY 14 Sept 19	Bishkek-Almaty		Breakfast will be ready at 8 a.m. This first half of the day is dedicated to a guided City Tour. The tour includes visiting of the central Ala-Too Square, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Pobeda Square (Victory Square), the History Museum, National philharmonic and many others places of interest. During this day we will show you our main squares and buildings that were made at Soviet time. After lunch you will drive to Almaty. Almaty is the largest, most developed, and most ethnically and culturally diverse city in Kazakhstan. Dinner Night is in a hotel.
DAY 15 Sept 20	Almaty –Tashkent		Breakfast Your guide will pick you up at International Airport and accompany you to Almaty City. Today we will have a city tour. You will get acquainted with Almaty's history and see the Ascension Cathedral – the second highest wooden building in the world. Then you will visit the Square of 28 Panfilov Heroes. Afterwards you will visit the Museum of Musical Instruments. After lunch we will drive to the “Hawks nursery”. There you will see many birds of prey. At this place people train hawks, eagles, golden eagles to hunt together with them. In the evening drive to Kok Tebe to see the panorama view of Almaty. Dinner Transfer to the airport for the flight to Tashkent HY 764 at 20:15. Arrival at 21:05. Accommodation at Hotel.
DAY 16 Sept 21	Tashkent- …		Early Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for departure flight.

Services included in main tour price:

Services excluded in main tour price:

Double / Single accommodation with breakfast 3*,4* hotels
English speaking guide service in the cities (local guides)
English speaking escort guide for the whole tour
Transport service all over tour by luxury air conditioned minivan / minibus
Half board
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, except some sites in Turkmenistan
Folklore shows in Bukhara city
Turkmenistan Airfares on Boeing 717-200 or 737-300 (prices are subject to be change due to Turkmenistan Airlines):

1) Mary-Ashgabat
2) Ashgabat-Dashoguz

Flight Urgench – Tashkent
Flight Almaty – Tashkent
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.

Visa support to Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan.
Presents from Roxana Tour

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

Turkmenistan extra fees (optional)

Immigration fee paid upon arrival in the border 12 USD
-Old Nissa Historical Reserve: 23TMM (~9USD) p/p paid on spot before entry
-National Museum of History (closed on Tuesdays) in Ashgabat –10USD p/p if only entry without local guide, 20USD p/p if entry & excursion by local museum guide (tour guides are not allowed to give excursions in that museum).
- Manat (~24USD) p/p if entry & excursion by local museum guide (tour guides are not allowed to give excursions in that museum).

Type of groups	Boutique hotels
2 pax	4150
4 pax	3350
6 pax	3050
8 pax	2950
10 pax	2800
12 pax	2710
14 pax	2690
Single supplement 430
Prices in USD per person.

How it works

We have fixed departure dates of the following itinerary, which is carefully selected to meet your expectations by covering all highlights of the ‘stans, we will make sure you will not miss any main attraction in any city, moreover our guides are always flexible and can take you to any infamous or a certain place by your request at no extra cost. The tour starts and ends in Tashkent (Uzbekistan), all members of the group will be met at the airport before the tour starts. Our group’s size is usually from 10-14pax +1 English speaking Escort guide in every ’stan.

Booking / Conditions

Early reservations are recommended, since the group size is limited and some activities on that trip require extra preparation time. And the sooner you book the better rates for international flights to/from Tashkent are available for you. The dates of this trip is 6th -21th September, which is considered to be the best period in terms of weather, flight operations to starting point a day before the tour starts by Turkish airways, Uzbekistan airways, Aeroflot and others. We have one of the easiest conditions for bookings, since we never ask for any deposit for reservations and moreover we do not demand any full prepayments before the tour starts, in most cases a bank transfer of only 20% prepayment of the tour price is enough for you to start your journey and pay the rest amount when you reach us. All cancelations made one month prior of departure are fully refundable.

Our accommodations

We carefully select hotels to make sure that they represent the best of what the local culture has to offer, with a focus on authenticity, cultural depth, and environmental sustainability. You don’t really have to get your expectations to high on getting a first class service in the hotels of Central Asia. Many hotels do not have an experience of running their hotel on international management standards. But we do make sure you get a nice room with private facilities, as well as TV, AC etc. Our choice is privately owned small boutique hotels, with a great location and best local atmosphere you can experience. You will appreciate the chance engaging to an eastern lifestyle rather than being in a bigger hotel that is owned by a local government.

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