13 DAYS KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, UZBEKISTAN, TAZIKISTAN

 DAY 1 : ALMATY

Flight to Almaty. Arrival at Almaty International Airport. After lunch, transfer to the hotel from Almaty airport Arrival in the hotel. Check-in. Have dinner & Overnight at the hotel.

 

DAY 2 : ALMATY

Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing around Almaty includes visiting: - Panfilov Park. The name of the Panfilov Park comes after the heroes of Panfilov. There is a big monument in commemoration of the heroic actions made by 28 Almaty Soldiers who died in 1941 near Moscow.

Zenkov Cathedral. Zenkov Wooden constructed Cathedral is one of the eight unique wooden buildings in the world. It is one of the few buildings to survive the 1911 earthquake, despite the fact it is built entirely of wood and constructed without nails;

We have lunch at an Indian restaurant. - National Musical Instruments Museum. In the Museum of Musical Instruments, one can find various national musical instruments, the oldest of which is of the XVII century. Then dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

 

DAY 3 : ALMATY – BISHEK

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Bishkek after crossing the border ,cross Kegen. After lunch, continue to Bishkek. Arrival at the hotel, check-in. Short time to rest. In the afternoon start Bishkek walking tour visiting

Oak Park - city center. It is known also as Dubovy Park - today it is one of the favorite places among tourists in Bishkek.

Ala-Too Square is the central square in Bishkek. It serves as a place for state events and celebrations. Philharmonic hall – situated at the top of Rose Alley. - Statue of Manas (Manas is a legendary Kyrgyz hero and the classic centerpiece of Kyrgyz literature).

Victory Square where one can see the Victory monument, a memorial was completed in 1984. Usually, the main festival events are held in Bishkek at the eternal flame, on Victory Square with the guard of honor, forces of Kyrgyz garrison and a military band.Have lunch at an Indian restaurant. Transfer to the railway station. Departure for Samarkand by speed train "Afrosiab"/"Sharq". Arrival in Samarkand. Come out of the terminal and meet the driver, drive to an Indian restaurant to have dinner. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4 : BISHEK TASHKENT

Breakfast at the hotel. Start Bishkek countryside sightseeing tour visiting: - Ala Archa National Park  Burana tower was the vertical dominant of the ancient city Balasagun, the north capital of the Turkic lingual state of the Karakhanids and the small nearby museum with its collection of ancient bal-bals, carved stone figures used as monuments. Have lunch at an Indian restaurant Transfer to the airport. Evening flight to Tashkent Arrival in Tashkent International Airport named after Islam Karimov, first President of Uzbekistan. Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Transfer to the hotel. Arrival in the hotel. Check-in. Go out for dinner. Overnight at the hotel. 

 DAY 5 : TASHKENT – SAMARKAND

Breakfast at the hotel. Start sightseeing tour of Tashkent (5 hrs) visiting old and new parts of the city:

 Amir temur square founded in 1882 and originally called Konstantinovsky Square was renamed in 1994 after Amir Timur to honor the cultural and historical contribution of the great conqueror..

Tashkent chimes, one of the major symbols of Tashkent, were brought from defeated Koenigsberg in 1945 as a sign of the great victory and eternal glory of patriots who fought in World War II.

 Theatre  square  with the opera house  State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi built in 1947 is one of the best opera theatres of the world that performs both classical and national repertoires.

Independence square  the main square of Uzbekistan. There are fountains, the “Eternal flame" in honor of soldiers of World War, arch "Good and noble aspiration" crowned with birds of happiness and prosperity, road "Ok Yul" leading to Independence Monument and a monument to Happy Mother symbolizing the hope for a great future.

  EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL        the composition is devoted to the tragic date of earthquake in Tashkent on April 26, 1966, and is erected in the approximate place of the earthquake epicenter. Residents still come to the monument to honor those people who took a part in the reconstruction of Tashkent;

 

Khast Imam Square a religious center of the city consisting of the Barakkhan madrasah; Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the library of Islamic Literature with the Holy Koran Book of the VII century (original Quran Othman). Khast Imam is one of the most significant spiritual centers in Central Asia and attracts pilgrims and visitors all over the world

 Transfer to Marguzor, the famous seven lakes - seven wonderful water mirrors full of mountain riverside drops. Each lake looks different whenever the sun changes its position. Colors may vary from deep blue to indie color ripple. Most of them are cold to swim even in summer. These lakes belong to Fann Mountains system.

On the western edge of the Fan Mountains in the valley of the river Shing there are seven lakes, six of them are dammed origin, besides the lake Hazorchashma. Lakes are called Marguzor, but each lake has its own name: Nezhigon (other references Mizhgon), Soybean, Gushor, Nofin, Hurdak, Marguzor, Hazorchashma. The difference in level between the upper and lower lake is 692 meters.

Easy hike at the lakes. After lunch, transfer to Penjikent. Check-in the hotel. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6 : SAMARKAND – SEVEN LAKES – PENJIKENT Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to border Jartepa. Border crossing (it usually takes 30 min- 1 hr). Meet the guide and driver at Tajikistan part of the border. Start an excursion to Marguzor lakes in Fann Mountains.

e country of Kyrgyzstan. - Visit the central bazaaState History Museum is a perfect display of the Kyrgyz people and the history of thr Go out for dinner. Overnight at the hotel

DAY 7 : PENJIKENT – SAMARKAND

Breakfast at the hotel. Start sightseeing tour in Penjikent visiting: - Ancient Penjikent - the ruins of the old Sogdian town founded in the 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. The ruins were once a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples, the foundation of the houses. The Sarazm Important Bird Area (UNESCO World Heritage) lies downstream of the city on the tugay-vegetated floodplain of the river; After lunch, visit the Museum. - Museum of Rudaki (Penjikent is a birthplace of Abu-Abdallah Rudaki,considered as the forefather of Persian Poetry with a hall devoted to the Rudaki, well-preserved frescoes of ancient Sarazm. Afternoon border crossing BP Jartepa to Uzbekistan Transfer to Samarkand. After dinner, Overnight.

DAY 8 SAMARKAND – BUKHARA

Start sightseeing program in Samarkand - Gur Emir Mausoleum – a burial vault of Timur the Great and his descendants is decorated with gold ornaments and is considered as one of the most significant sights of the world; Continue to the famous Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture, the ensemble of grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori; - Bibi Khanim Mosque – the biggest medieval building in the city was one of the most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world in 15 Century;

Shahi Zinda Necropolis

unique complex of Mausoleums formed by standing on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) of the Muslim saint Abbas ibn- Kussam; - Ulugbek’s Observatory – the finest astronomical centers in the medieval world was built by order of Ulugbek, an outstanding scholar and astronomer; - Samarkand bazaar – Siyab.

the finest astronomical centers in the medieval world was built by order of Ulugbek, an outstanding scholar and astronomer

- Samarkand bazaar – Siyab.

After lunch, transfer to the railway station. Departure for Samarkand by speed train "Afrosiab"/"Sharq".Arrival in Samarkand. Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. After dinner transfer to the hotel. Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 9 : BUKHARA

Breakfast in the hotel. Start WALKING sightseeing program in Bukhara (5-6 hours): - Ensemble Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin);

is one of the oldest mosques survived in Bukhara from the time before the Mongolian invasion; - Abdullakhan’s Tim with numerous handicraft shops of souvenirs, ceramics, national clothes, and carpets; - Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara); -

- There are three trading domes or so called covered bazaars Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron preserved from the XVI century and these bazaars were the centers for trade of silk, jewelry and even for money exchange. Today as well, one can enjoy and purchase different souvenirs of a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets; Lunch at an Indian restaurant..

Visit Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas or so-called Kosh (pare) madrassas opposite each other with the distinctive style of facade ornamental decoration; -Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa – the heart of Bukhara, a monumental complex impresses the imagination; - Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC where one can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths. Visit Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas or so-called Kosh (pare) madrassas opposite each other with the distinctive style of facade ornamental decoration; -Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa – the heart of Bukhara, a monumental complex impresses the imagination; - Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC where one can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths.

 DAY 10 : BUKHARA – MARY- ASHGA

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the border post "Olot – Farab". Border passing formalities (passport and visa control might take 1 to 2 hrs depending on the customs formalities). Meet the guide and driver at Turkmen side of the border. Historical park with Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum; - Mohammed bin Said Mausoleum, - Medieval castles – “Kesk” fortresses (6-7 centuries) and others. Return to Mary. Lunch at an Indian restaurant. - Visit the History Museum of Merv region.

Transfer to the airport. Departure for Ashagbat by evening flight (40 min). Arrival in Ashgabat. After dinner, transfer to the hotel. Check-in.

DAY 11 : ASHGABAT Breakfast.

Start Ashgabat city tour with visiting:Ertogrul Gazi mausqe  with four minarets reminding the Blu Mosque of Istanbul was built in honor Ertogrul the father of the Osman I, the founder of Ottoman Empire,

where you can see more than 166 unique expositions from Ancient Merv and Nissa.

- Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum. It is considered the biggest in Central Asia (10 thousands of people). There are a beautiful garden and fountains near the mosque.

Lunch at an Indian restaurant

(18km from Ashgabad) UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the ruins of the ancient city (the date of foundation of I millennium BC - I millennium BC). Resting time in the evening. After dinner- overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12 : ASHGABAT

Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer to the airport. Departure flight from Ashgabat. Day 13 Reach India Reach India .Tell your Good byes and we await for your next tour with us- BON VOYAGE!!

 

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS : -

 4 star hotel accommodation in Almaty.

 4 star hotel accommodation in Bishek.

 4 star hotel accommodation in Tashkent

 4 star hotel accommodation at Samarkand

 4 star hotel accommodation Penjikent

 4 star hotel accommodation in Bukhara

 4 star hotel accommodation in Ashgabat

 Daily breakfast , Lunch and dinner.

 Almaty City Tour.

 Bishekh walking tour

 Bishekh countryside tour.

 Sighseeing tour of Samarkand  Excursion to Marguzor lakes in Fann Mountains

 Sightseeing tour of Penjikent

Transfer to Ancient Merv (UNESCO) visiting

 Ashgabat city tour

 Mentioned train journeys

 Mentioned flights

 All entry fees in the above mentioned sightseeings.

 All transfer in A.C. car/ coach/ van (Pvt).

 All applicable taxes and surcharges.

 Visa charges for all the countries

 Insurance upto 70 years

 Tips

Package Exclusions :

 Usage of mini-bar in your hotel room.

 Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, mineral water, personal drinks etc.

 Any type of entry fees in the sight-seeing tours which are not specified in the itinerary.

 Other services not included in the program.(e.g. Specific chargeable seats or Wheelchair Charges any festival surcharges etc.)

 TCS as per Govt. regulations

 5% GST