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One Hundred Wonders of Central Asia

Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan – Tajikistan – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan

Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva – Urgench – Dashauz – Konye-Urgench – Dashauz – Ashgabat – Mary (Old Merv) – Turkmenabad – Bukhara – Shakhrisabz – Samarkand – Penjikent – Istarafshan – Khojent – Tashkent – Almaty – Bishkek – Issyk-Kul lake (Cholpon Ata) – Bishkek (Ala-Archa)

The tour "One Hundred Wonders of Сentral Asia" was designed to capture the real essence of all five countries of Central Asian region and give the traveler a better understanding of its historical, cultural, and natural treasures. Indeed, venturing through ancient cities rich in marvelous architecture with definite fairy tale oriental feel, exploring archeological sites of once prospering cities of the Great Silk Road, enjoying the most spectacular natural landmarks and wondering in modern megapolis will offer to you enriching adventure that without any doubts will help to refresh your spirit giving you the fun of discovery of new and unexpected horizons.

17 days / 16 nights


Days Cities Activities Meals  
Day 1 Tashkent Arrival in Tashkent international airport.
Meet and greet.
Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Overnight in Tashkent.
D: Restaurant
Day 2 Tashkent
Urgench –
Khiva
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport to take domestic flight to Urgench.
Transfer to Khiva (28 km).
Accommodation at the hotel upon arrival.
Sightseeing tour in Khiva
Overnight in Khiva.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Kalta Minor. Khiva
Day 3 Khiva –
Urgench –
Dashauz –
Konye-Urgench –
Dashauz –
Ashgabat
Breakfast.
Morning transfer to the Uzbek -Turkmen border. Crossing the border at check point Shavat.
Transfer to Konye - Urgench via Dashauz (150 km north-west from Dashauz).
Sightseeing tour in Konye-Urgench.
Transfer to Dashauz to take domestic flight to Ashgabat (650 km south to Dashauz across the Karakum desert).
Overnight in Ashgabat.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Day 4 Ashgabat Breakfast.
Visit to the archeological site of Old Nisa – the remnants of the capital of Parthian Empire (3rd century BC - 3rd century AD).
After lunch proceed with sightseeing in Ashgabat.
Dinner with folklore show.
Overnight in Ashgabat.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Ashgabat
Day 5 Ashgabat –
Mary (Old Merv)
Breakfast.
Morning transfer to the airport to take domestic flight to Mary.
Accommodation in hotel upon arrival. Transfer to Old Merv (40 km).
Sightseeing tour in Old Merv.
Transfer back to Mary.
Visit Mary Regional Museum.
Overnight in Mary.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Day 6 Mary –
Turkmenabad –
Bukhara (320 km)
After breakfast transfer to the Turkmen – Uzbek border via Turkmenabad.
Border crossing at check point Farab.
Further drive to Bukhara.
Evening at leisure to stroll in Bukhara historical center.
Overnight in Bukhara.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Ark Citadel. Bukhara
Day 7 Bukhara Breakfast.
Full day sightseeing tour in Bukhara.
Overnight in Bukhara.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Ulugbek Madrassah. Bukhara
Day 8 Bukhara –
Shakhrisabz –
Samarkand
After breakfast transfer to Shakhrisabz.
Sightseeing tour in Shakhrisabz upon arrival.
After lunch continue drive to Samarkand.
Overnight in Samarkand.
B: Hotel
L: Uzbek house
D: Restaurant
Ak Saray. Shakhrisabz
Day 9 Samarkand Breakfast.
Morning sightseeing tour in Samarkand.
After lunch proceed with sightseeing.
Overnight in Samarkand.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Registan. Samarkand
Day 10 Samarkand –
Penjikent
Breakfast.
Morning transfer to the Uzbek – Tajik border (60 km).
Crossing the border at check point Jar Tepe.
Transfer to the archeological site of Sarazm.
After lunch - sightseeing tour in Penjikent.
Overnight in Penjikent.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Penjikent. Tajikistan
Day 11 Penjikent –
Istaravshan –
Khodjent
Breakfast.
Transfer to Istarafshan.
Sightseeing tour in Istarafshan.
After lunch transfer to Khodjent.
Accommodation in hotel upon arrival.
Sightseeing tour in Khodjent.
Overnight in Khodjent.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Khodjent Fortress
Day 12 Khodjent –
Tashkent
Breakfast.
Proceed with sightseeing tour in Khodjent.
Transfer to Tajik – Uzbek border (130 km).
Crossing the border at check point Kanibadam.
Meet guide and drive to Tashkent (40 km).
After lunch sightseeing tour in Tashkent.
Dinner with folklore show.
Overnight in Tashkent.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Day 13 Tashkent –
Almaty
After early breakfast transfer to the airport to take flight to Almaty.
Arrival in Almaty.
Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Sightseeing tour in Almaty.
Dinner with folklore show.
Overnight in Almaty.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Day 14 Almaty –
Bishkek
After breakfast transfer to Bishkek (250 km)
Arrival in Bishkek.
Accommodation.
After lunch sightseeing tour in Bishkek.
Dinner with folklore show.
Overnight in Bishkek.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Bishkek
Day 15 Bishkek –
Issyk-Kul lake
(Cholpon Ata)
After breakfast transfer to Issyk Kul lake (270 km).
En route visit Burana tower (11 c.), on the site of the medieval city of Balasagun – the capital of Karakhanid State.
Accommodation in the hotel upon arrival in Cholpon Ata.
Leisure time on the shore of the lake.
Overnight in Cholpon Ata.
B: Hotel
L: Restaurant
D: Restaurant
Issyk Kul Lake
Day 16 Issyk –
Kul Lake –
Ala-Archa –
Bishkek

After breakfast transfer to the Ala Archa Natural Park (40 km off Bishkek)
En route visit prehistoric petroglyphs near Cholpon Ata.
Sightseeing tour in Ala Archa Natural Park.
Transfer to Bishkek.
Farewell dinner.
Overnight in Bishkek.

B: Hotel
L: Picnic
D: Restaurant
Cholpon Ata
Day 17 Bishkek After breakfast transfer to the hotel to take international flight back home. B: Hotel


Suggested accommodation in:

Suggested accommodation in Uzbekistan: Suggested accommodation in Turkmenistan:
Tashkent – Tashkent Palace Hotel 4*
Samarkand – Asia Samarkand 4*
Bukhara – Asia Bukhara 4*
Khiva – Asia Khiva4* / Malika Khiva 4*
 
Mary – Hotel Margush 3* / Hotel Yrsgal 3*
Ashgabat – Hotel Nissa 4*


 
Suggested accommodation in Tadjikistan: Suggested accommodation in Kyrgyzstan:
Penjikent – Homestay / Hotel Penjikent 3*
Khodjent – Homestay / Hotel Sog'd 3*
 
Bishkek – Ak-altyn 4*
Cholpon Ata – Caravan club 4*
 
Suggested accommodation in Kazakhstan:  
Almaty – Otrar 4*
 
 


SERVICES INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE:
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE:
  • Accommodation based on TWN rooms
  • Meals – according to the itinerary
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing spots mentioned
  • Overland transportation by AC coach
  • All airport-hotel-airport transfers
  • Escort guide for the whole tour (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese-Mandarin, etc speaking)
  • All sightseeing as specified in the itinerary
  • Dinner with folklore show in Ashgabat, Tashkent, Bishkek, Almaty
  • Visa support to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
  • Visa support and visa to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan
  • Domestic air fare Dashauz – Ashgabat
  • Domestic air fare Ashgabat – Mary
  • Portage services in airports and hotels
  • 1 bottle of mineral water per day per pax
  • International airfares
  • Domestic airfare Urgench - Tashkent
  • Turkmenistan visa and immigration card paid when arriving at Uzbek-Turkmen border
  • Uzbekistan visa for 3 entries
  • Kazakhstan visa invitation paid when obtaining the visa in Tashkent
  • Camera and Video charges during the sightseeing

Payment: 100 % prepayment should be made not later than 3 days prior to the arrival of the group.

Cancellation fees:
Cancellation prior 30 days – no penalty is charged
Cancellation prior 15 days – 50 % penalty is charged
Cancellation prior 1 day – 100 % penalty is charged

Sightseeing attractions
that will be visited during the excursions:

Khiva:
Konya Ark Forteress (18c.); Mukhammad Aminkhan madrassah (1852-1855 ); Islam Khodja Madrassah and Minaret (1908); Mukhammed Rakhim Khan Madrassah (19 c.), Djuma Mosque (1789 c.), Kutlug Murad Inaq Madrassah (1804 -1812), Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum (14 -19 cc.), Tash Khauli Palace Complex (1830-1838), Tim (roofed market) and Caravanserai of Allah Kuli Khan (19c.).

Samarkand:
Shakhi - Zinda necropolis (14-15c), "Stars above Samarkand" - Ulugbek observatory (15c), "Ruines of Afrosiab"- the excavation and museum of the ancient town (6 BC-13 AD), Visit to medieval architectural monuments: Bibi Khanum Mosque (14c.), Gur-Emir Mausoleum (15c), Registan Ensemble including Ulugbek (15 c.), Shir Dor (17c), Tillya-Kari Madrassahs (17c).

Shakhrisabz:
Ak -Sarai Palace (14-15c), Dorus Tilyavat complex with Kok - Gumbaz Mosque (15 c), Dorus-Saodat complex with Djekhangir Mausoleum (14c), Timur’s vault (15c) and Khazrat Imom Friday Mosque.

Bukhara:
Visit to Samanids mausoleum (9-10 cc.) - vault of Bukhara rulers' dynasty, , Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum 14c ), Ark Fortress (16 c.) and Bolo Khauz Ensemble (18c.), Poi-Kalon Ensemble including Minaret (12c), Jami Mosque (15c) and functioning Madrassah Miri-Arab (16 c), Taqi (trading domes), Lyabi – Khauz Ensemble (17 c.), Magaki Attari Mosque(12 c.- 16 c.), Ulug Beg Madrassah (15 c.) and Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah (17 c.), Chor-Minor Madrassah (18c.)

Ashgabat:
Ruins of Old Nisa ( 3rd century BC -3rd century AD). National Museum of History & Ethnography of Turkmenistan. Carpet Museum, Arch of Neutrality, Presidential Squar, Monument of Independence, New Grand Mosque in Kipchak.

Ancient Merv:
Erk Kala – an Achaemenid city (6th century BC); Gyaur Kala fortress (3rd century BC); Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar (12th century); Mohammad Ibn Zeid Mausoleum (12th century), Large and Small Gyz Kala – two fortress – palaces of the 7th century, Beni Makhan Mosque ( 7 c.), Yusuf Hamadani Mosque.

Konya-Urgench:
Dash Kala Mausoleum (14c.), Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum ( 12 .); Sultan – Arslan Mausoleum (12th century); Kutlug Temur Minaret (14th century) – the highest minaret in Central Asia (64m); Turabek Khanum Mausoleum ( mid-14th century).

Penjikent:
Visit to Historical Museum of Rudaki, archaeological site of ancient Penjikent, local bazaar, Mosque and Madrassah Olim Dodhoh (17 -18 с.), archeological site of Sarazm.

Istarafshan:
Medresse Kukgumbaz (16 c.), Khauzi Sangin Mosque, Khazrati Shokh Mosque (19 c.), Mausoleum of Khudayor Valami (17 c.), archeological site of Mug Tepa and Local Ethnographical Museum.

Khodjent:
Khodjent Fortress ( 11-12 c), History Museum, Jami Mosque, local bazaar.

Tashkent:
Kukeldash Madrassah, Abul Kassim madrassah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrassah, Mosque on Khazrati Imom street, visit to Chor - Su (handicraft bazaar), Museum of Applied Arts, Amir Temur Monument and Square, Independence Square, Alisher Navoi Teater and Square.

Almaty:
Central Square, the 28 Panfilov Heroes Memorial Park, Zhenkov Cathedral, Museum of Kazakh National musical instruments, Central Mosque, ascend to the Kok Tube Mountain by cable car to enjoy the panoramic view of Almaty, alpin skating ring Medeo.

Bishkek:
State Historical Museum, Central Square Ala-Too, Monument of Manas, Osh bazaar.

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