Amazing Central Asia

Baiterek is a monument and observation tower in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. A tourist attraction popular with foreign visitors and Kazakhs, it is emblematic of the city, which became capital of the country in 1997.

Shymbulak, also known as Chimbulak is a ski resort near Almaty. it is the largest ski resort in Central Asia. It is located in the upper part of the Medeu Valley in the Zailiisky Alatau mountain range, at an elevation of 2,200 metres above sea level.

Talgae Pass easy access, interesting lines, glaciers and peaks

History museum of Kazakhstan, Almaty

Republic square, also known as Independence square or main square of Almaty.

Almaty's main shopping street. A busy street full of shops, bars and restaurants.

After breakfast drive to Bishkek via Kodoi border 300km. Evening leisure at the hotel.

The Ala-Archa Nature Park is an alpine national park in the Tian Shan mountains. Stunningly beautiful scenery with snow topped mountains, pine forests and mountain rivers.

With its impressive monuments, fountains, and green spaces, it is a must - visit destination for those seeking a glimpse into Kyrgyzstan's rich.

Oak park is one of Bishkek's oldest parks, many of the oaks are as old as the city itself.

Victory square is a monument that is dedicated to the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII.

After breakfast transfer to pick your flight to Osh. In the afternoon visit Sulaiman Too mountain. It has been revered as a sacred mountain.

The national historical and archaeological museum complex Sulayman is a museum in Osh. It was established in 1949 as Osh Regional Museum.

Jayma bazaar Osh is one of the largest and most colorful market in Central Asia. The bazaar has existed in Osh for the last 2000 years.

After breakfast transfer to Dustlik border to Uzbekistan (2h-40min)

At the Dustlik border customs and passport control on both sides, cross the border. meet your uzbek local guide and driver. Departure to Rishtan (40min) Fergana province, Rishtan a city which is famous with ceramics and pottery. Visit the house of pottery.

Drive to Margilan 55min (49.1km) the visits begin with the farmers market. Arrival to Silk factory in Margilan artisan workshop. It is the one of the largest producing handmade silk products.

Arrival in Kokand city in the evening have a rest at the hotel.

Kokand - the second important city after Fergana, which was the capital of Kokand Khanate in the 19th century. Visit to the palace of Khan Khudayarkhan and the public park dedicated to the poet Muqumiy.

After lunch transfer toTajikistan border Andarkhan (46.7km). Customs and passport control on both sides, cross the border, meet tajik local guide and driver. Drive to Khujand. Leisure at the hotel.

The historical museum of Sughd is a regional history museum in Khujand. All the exhibits are in Tajiks of Russian.

One of the main attraction of the historical center of ancient Khujand. The mausaleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin is a pearl of medieval Khujand, which one might say, has miraculously survived to the present day.

Oriental Market or Bazaar is a typical center Asian market selling food items and other products. You will enjoy visiting the noisy and vibrant oriental bazaar Paishanba-the largest market in all of Tajikistan

Drive to Panjikent city in the evening

Drive to seven lakes of Tajikistan (80km,2h) also known as Marguzar Lakes, are a group of lakes in the Shing River gorge of the Fan Mountains, Seven stunning lakes of different shades of blue, green, turquoise, and purple. Enjoy beauty of the nature.

The Rudaki Museum is one of the most important history museum in Panjikent. It hosts an extensive collection of artefacts found both in Sarazm and Ancient Panjakent sites. Through these items, it tells the stories of the Sogdian civilisation from which many people in Panjikent descend from.

The Panjikent Bazaar offers all the typical products you can find at bazaars across Central Asia, but what makes it unique is its architecture.

After breakfast transfer to Uzbekistan and Tajik border Jartepa (20km, 50min)

Afrasiyab Museum of Samarkand is a museum located at the historical site of Afrasiyab, one of the largest archeological sites in the world and the ancient city that was destroyed by the Mongols in the early 13th century.

On the shore of Siab, a small tributary of Zerafshan River, there is a sacred place, which keeps the relics of Daniel, the Old Testament Biblical Prophet.

Konigil, a village near Samarkand has the "Meroe" paper mill, founded by well-known masters the Mukhtarov brothers. Visit the workshop of handmade silk paper. In the workshop, you can explore the ancient technologies of producing silk paper.

Gur emir is one of the visiting cards of Samarkand, the burial place of the legendary Amir Temur (Tamerlane), his children and relatives.

The Ulugh Beg Observatory is an observatory in modern day Samarkand, which was built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer Ulughbeg was a grandson of Tamerlane. This school of astronomy was constructed under the Timurid Empire, and was the last of its kind from the Islamic Medieval period.

Registan Square is an architechtural landmark of Uzbekistan. It is the most famous plaza due to its elegance, grandeur, charm and uniqueness.

The mosque is one of the most important monuments of Samarkand, in the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. It is considered a masterpiece of the Timurid Renaissance.

Shahizinda began to assume its current form in the 14th century as Timur and later Ulugbeg buried their family and favourites near the Living King.

After breakfast in Samarkand departure to Bukhara city, Uzbekistan by fast train Afrosiyob (01:43min) at 10:32am. Arrival in Bukhara at 12:15pm.

Sitorai Mokhi Khosa also known as the "Plalace Like the Stars and the Moon", is a country residence of the Emir of Bukhara, nuilt in the late 19th to early 20th century. Currently, it houses a museum of decorative and applied arts.

Chor minor is a small but beautiful four minaret madrasa or mosque in the outskirts of the Bukhara old town.

The complex is a Muslim shrine where pilgrims from all the parts of the Islamic world come.

Fayzulla Xojayev house museum or memorial building named after the political Fayzulla Xojayev. The house is a bright example of architecture of the 19th century, famous not only for its owner - a rich millionaire merchant.

The mausoleum is considered one of the iconic examples of early Islamic architecture and is known as the oldest 10th century funery building of Central Asian architecture.

Mausoleum of Chashmai Ayub is the religious building in the heart of Bukhara. It consists of the mausoleum and a holy spring. Today it includes a Museum of Water...

Bolo Haouz Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara. It was built in 1712, on the opposite side of the citadel of citadel of Ark in Registan district, it is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with other parts of the historic city.

The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara. it was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD. The Ark, a royal town within a town, is Bukhara's oldest structure, it was home to the rulers of Bukhara for over a millenium. The Ark is as old as Bukhara.

It is the main ensemble in Bukhara center, situated on the way to trade crossing of four bazars and Poi Kalyan means the pedestal of the Great. The complex holds four monuments: the Kalyan minaret, mosque, madrassahs.

As the modern centre of Bukhara, this plaza capture the soul of the city and offers a glimpse into the local culture.

After breakfast in Bukhara departure to Turkmen/Uzbek border "Alat". Arrival at 9:00am. Drive to Mary city in Turkmenistan (280km, 5h due to bad road conditions).You will see all the major buildings of Mary the downtown.

The church is a built around 1900 by Russian forces when they seized the city of Mary in 1884 and guarded the city with a military garrison against frequent attacks by British forces and Afghan armies.

After breakfast drive to Merv to explore ancient merv - "Queen of the world", was one of the most important capitals of Islam along with Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus.

The Great Kyz Kala is a large fortress in the ancient city of Merv. The structure is the largest ancient munument koshks (castle mansion) in Central Asia. Locals have named it maiden's castle. (VI-VII)

The complex includes a sardoba, reception building and the tomb area. The reception building is for pilgrims to rest and have a meal.( VIII-XIV)

Erk Kala citadel is the oldest settlement founded in 6th century BCE during the Achaemenid period, Erk Kala is located in the center of the ancient Merv oasis.

The Fortress of Infidels - this is how the name of this ancient settlement is translated. This fortress was buit approximately in the 4th century BC.

The mosque (XVI century) is situated near Sultan Kala. Yusuf Hamadani best simply known as Yusuf Hamadani was a Persian Sufi of the Middle Ages.

The Tomb of Ahmad Sanjar is a mausoleum commemorating Ahmad Sanjar, a Seljuk ruler of Khorasan. It was built in 1157 in the medieval city of Merv in the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan.

The mausoleum of Muhammad ibn Zayd is located west of Sultan Kala and is a remarkable monument from the early 11th century.

after sightseeing drive to Mary. Flight to Ashgabat (40min) Arrival in Ashgabat in the evening.

Turkmen carpet museum, great ethnic/culture experience, Guinness Record Holding, Largest Hand-Woven Carpet.

Afternoon drive to Darvaza burning Gas Crater (4h) which is one of the top international tourist destinations. The area is rich in natural gas. Burning more than 50 years. Darvaza gas crater shines like a pearl in the middle of Karakum desert. Besides Darvaza Gas Crater you will also see water and mud craters.One of the most vivid and addictive features of this trip is the fresh air of the desert and experiencing nomadic life in person. At night, while the light of the gas crater hits the sky, you will have barbecue foe dinner. This unique landscape in the world will fascinate you and you will want to come again. Drive back to Ashgabat (4hours)

Arrival to Ashgabat overnight at the hotel in Ashgabat

Visit to Horse Stable in Anew to see a national pride of Turkmen people - Akhalteki horses, the nicest horses in the world. 5000 years ago Turkmens began to breed Akhalteke horses. the World's unique breed was never mixed with other breeds. Such illustrious Emperors like Alexandr the Great, and Darius: I desired to own Ahalteke horses. There are beautiful horses on the farm. Per superstition, every sick person who touches an Ahalteke horse will get well soon.

Ashgabat - white marble capital of the independent and neutral Turkmenistan, as well as thr recognized pearl of the Central Asia.

The three legged monument celebrates Turkmenistan's Declaration of Neutrality which was endorsed by the United Nations in 1995.

The Wedding Palace of Ashgabat, a venue for locals to get married, is one of the most extravagant buildings in the city.

It offers the best view of the city. The hotel is luxurious - it has everything: outdoor and indoor pools, spa, gym, restaurants, bars.

It is known as the Giant Wheel, is an iconic landmark that complements the city's modern skyline.

It stands tall at over 91 meters, making it one of the tallest monuments in the city. Erected in 1996 to commemorate the country's independence from the Soviet...

The Ertugrul Gazi Mosque is a modern Ashgabat mosque, built in Turkish style in the year 1998.

This monument is located ar the northern end of Attaturk Street and just behind the national institute of sports. It is another of the many white and gold.

Breakfast at the hotel. Flight to Dashoguz, Turkmenistan. Transfer to Turkmen/Uzbek border checkpoint to cross into Uzbekistan.

Arrival to Khiva in the afternoon. The Silk Road also ran through Khiva, starting in 300 BC. It is connected the Mediterranean with East Asia and, in addition to silk, spices, incense, porcelain, wood and Rose oil transported west. You will explore ancient Itchan Kala walled inner town of the city Khiva listed by UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1990. Your tour guide will show you all parts and monuments of Itchan Kala all day.

Departure to the Urgench airport at 13:30pm (31.6km) 41min. Flight to Tashkent departure at 15:55pm-Arrival in Tashkent at 17:45 (1h 50min)

Arrival in the evening. Free time

The Hazrati Imam complex is an architectural monument dating from the 16th to 20th centuries. The primary attraction on Khast Imam stands in the center of the square; the small Muyi Mubarak Library holds the oldest (VII century AD) Quran in the world.

It is one of the oldest Central Asian bazaars; it was known as far back as the Middle Ages as an important Silk Road destination. Just imagine yourself walking....

The monumental complex Courage dedicated to the 1966 earthquake in Tashkent is one of the most significant monuments in today's city.

You will visit to see The Cosmonauts Station is only one of the many stations that make Tashken's subway system unique. This station is decorated to Soviet cosmonautics...

The Independence Square is the main square of the country with the administrative offices of the Cabinat and Senate.

The square of memory and honor is a monument dedicated to soldiers who died during the Great World War II.

The Romanov Palace is a one-storey, late Modernist residence near Tashkent's amir Temur Square. It was built in 1891 for the Grand Duke Nikolai. You can see the palace from the outside only.

The square is located in the heart of Tashkent, surrounded by a beautiful garden, Amir Timur's statue is huge as he is an iconic figure in uzbekistan. Your tour ends at the building surrounding the Uzbekistan Hotel. End of the tour.

Departure to Tashkent International Airport