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DAY 0
Sept 5
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Tashkent
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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.
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Meeting at Hotel conference hall to get acquainted with group members and have a short briefing to discuss the tour plan. |
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DAY 1
Sept 6
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Tashkent-Samarkand
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07:00
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Breakfast at Hotel
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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. |
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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 |
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DAY 2
Sept 7
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Samarkand
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08:00
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Breakfast at Hotel
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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 |
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DAY 3
Sept 8
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Samarkand- Shaxrisabz- Bukhara
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08:00
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Breakfast at hotel
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| 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 |
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DAY 4
Sept 9
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Bukhara
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08:00
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Breakfast at hotel
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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), |
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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
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| 19:00 |
Dinner
Visiting national house for master class of plov |
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DAY 5
Sept 10
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Bukhara- Mary (Turkmenistan)
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07:00
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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.
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DAY 6
Sept 11
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Merv –Mary- Ashgabat
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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.
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DAY 7
Sept 12
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Ashgabat
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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. |
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DAY 8
Sept 13
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Ashabat – Kunya – Urgench– Dashoguz- Khiva
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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 |
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DAY 9
Sept 14
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Urgench (Khiva) - Tashkent
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08:00
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Breakfast at hotel
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| 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. |
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DAY 10
Sept 15
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Tashkent- Kokand-Margilan-Fergana
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09:00
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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.
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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
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Dinner at TANTANA restaurant with show of Central Asian Dances |
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DAY 11
Sept 16
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Osh
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08:00
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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.
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DAY 12
Sept 17
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Osh – Uzgen – Djalal Abad – Arslanbob
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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
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DAY 13
Sept 18
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Arslanbob – Bishkek
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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
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DAY 14
Sept 19
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Bishkek-Almaty
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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.
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DAY 15
Sept 20
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Almaty –Tashkent
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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.
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DAY 16
Sept 21
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Tashkent- …
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Early Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the airport for departure flight.
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