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    4 stan: TRIP TO THE HEART OF THE GREAT SILK ROADUZBEKISTAN-TURKMENISTAN- UZBEKISTAN KAZAKHSTAN -

    KYRGYZSTANDuration Tour: 20 days \ 19 nights

    Days Destinations Time ItineraryDAY 1 Tashkent Flight to Tashkent by

    Arrival Meeting at the airport of Tashkent.

    Transfer to hotel, check in and rest after the

    flight.

    City tour in TashkentKhastimam Complex, Kukeldash Madrasah,

    Abdulaziz MadrasahNew Part of the city; Independence square, AmirTemur Museum, Alisher Navoi theatre, Amir Temursquare etc.

    DAY 2 Tashkent-

    Samarkand

    06:00

    07:00

    10:30

    14:00

    Breakfast at HotelTransfer to train station and by train to

    Samarkand (optional)Arriving Samarkand

    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.

    Lunch.

    Accommodation at hotel.

    Continuing city tour:

    Mosque Bibi KhanumThe biggest Mosque

    ever built in Central Asia as gift from wife of

    Temerlame to her husband.

    Siyab local bazzar-unique place where you canget acquainted with the life of Samarkand people.

    Shahi - Zinda necropolises, a holy place and

    cemetery with graves of Temureds dynasty and

    a grave of cousin of Prophet Muhamed.

    Observatory of Ulugbekincredible

    construction of 15 century for studying

    astronomy.

    Free time at leisure.

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    DAY 3 Samarkand

    -

    Shaxrisabz

    - Bukhara

    Breakfast at hotel

    Transfer to ShaxrisabzThe birthplace of Tamerlane, his palace Ak Sarai

    and Kok Gumbaz mosque, and Mausoleum of

    Jehangir (Tamerlane's grandson), plus

    Tamerlane's Mausoleum

    Lunch at local restaurantTransfer to Bukhara

    Arrival. Accommodation at hotel.

    Free time for rest

    DAY 4 Bukhara Breakfast at hotelCity 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 ensembleincluding Minaret (12c) , Mosque (15c),

    functioning Madrassah Miri-Arab (16 c), Amir-

    Alim-Khan Madrassah (14c), Taqi (trading

    domes), Kukeldash Madrassah (16c),

    Lunch at restaurantLyab-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);

    Visiting national house for master class of plov

    (reconfirm with your driver or guide)

    Dinner with national Folklore show and show of

    national clothes at Nodir Devonbegi madrassah

    DAY 5 Bukhara-

    Mary

    (Turkmenis

    tan)

    Breakfast at hotel

    Arrival & Drive to Mary.

    Meeting at the border Farab/Alat at 09:30AM(Turkmenistan side of the border). Border passingformalities. Drive to Mary via Turkmenabat (~300km

    & 5 hours direct driving).Lunch at local

    restaurant at Turkmenabat. En route to stops to

    see amazing sand dunes of Garagum Desert.Upon arrival accommodation & rest or short walkingtour within the central part ofMary City which hasThe Regional Mosque of Mary Province, TheCentral Theater of Mary, The Convention &

    Conference CenterRuhiyet Koshgi,Central Park& Monument of Mollanepes-the National Classic

    Poet who lived in Mary in XVIII-XIXcc. Dinner atlocal restaurant. O/N in MaryNote:Passports with 2 colored photos will be required forregistration at the CTB in Mary

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    DAY 6 Merv

    Mary-

    Ashgabat

    SS of Old Merv & Mary. Flight to AshgabatBreakfast at hotel. Check out & drive to Bayramaly(~30km & 30min/driving) to have SS ofOld Mervknown asMaru Shahu Jahan-King of the Worldwhich was for about 300 years became the biggestcity in Asia & 8 years Capital of Khalifat, inscribedinto the monuments list of World Heritage Book,protected by the UNESCO 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 inCentral Asia (VII), Erk Gala (VI BC), Soltan Gala(XI), Soltan Sanjar Mausoleum (XII), Ibn Zeid

    Mausoleum (XII). After SS ofOld Merv drive backto Mary. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunchbreak visit the Local United Museum of History,Ethnography, Flora & Fauna of Mary located in anewly built marbled 2 stored building, The Regional

    Orthodox Church built by Russians at the end ofXIX century. Evening flight to Ashgabat by

    Flight T5-131. Departure at 19.20. Arrival 20.00

    (flight time & costs are subject to be change by

    to Turkmenistan Airways). Arrival &

    Accommodation. Dinner at local restaurant.

    O/N in Ashgabat

    DAY 7 Ashgabat Full Day SS in/around AshgabatFull Day SS ofAshgabat includes:Turkmenbashynyn Ruhy Metjidi which is thebiggest mosque in Central Asia & Mausoleum

    Complex of the tombs of Turkmenbashy and hisparents &brothers, Old Nissa-The Sanctuary ofParhian Kings which was included into UNESCOsWorld Heritage Book. (Nissa is situated in 15 km tothe west of Ashgabat & founded in the III centuryB.C. Nissa was the capital of Parthian Empire whichlasted for about 600 years and was the biggestcompetitor for the Rome Empire), National Museum

    of History & Ethnography- only entry without

    excursion by museum guide (closed on Tuesdays).Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch proceed withSS includes: Park dedicated to AkhaltekeHorses-

    the pride of Turkmen, Presidential Square,Monument of Commemoration: dedicated for thevictims of the 1948 earthquake, Gulistan Bazar(known as Russian Bazaar 1950s since it was built

    as then many Russian used to go there for shopping.Despite it is very rare to see them there its old public

    name is common to hear), Monument of Leninwhich was erected in 1927 and survived the

    earthquake of1948, Walking tour within the Park ofIndependency along the hundreds of fountains &statutes with stops to visit Monuments of

    Independency & Ruhnama. Dinner at local

    restaurant. After dinnernight tour/driving alongthe main avenues ofAshgabat to have look round itscolorful views in night lights which makes it one ofthe spectacular cities ofCentral Asia. O/N in

    Ashgabat.

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    DAY 8 Ashabat

    Kunya

    Urgench

    Dashoguz-

    Khiva

    Flight to Dashoguz. SS of Koneurgench. Cross

    into UzbekistanCollect boxed pre-ordered breakfasts from thereception of hotel (breakfasts are served from 07.00only) to be eaten at the airport or wherever possibleplaces. At 04.50AM early morning transfer to theairport ofAshgabat for flight to Dashoguz. Type of

    Aircraft Boeing 717-200. Flight T5-101. Departure at06.20 & arrival at 07.10(flight time & costs are

    subject to be change by Turkmenistan Airways).Upon arrival drive (~120km & 2 h/d/d) to have SS ofKoneurgench-the capital ofKhorezmshahs (III-XVIcc) which was included into UNESCOs WorldHeritage Book. Arrival & SS of the Old Urgench

    includes: Portal of Caravansaray (XI-XIV),Mamun Minaret (X-IX), Il Arslan Mausoleum(XII), Soltan Tekesh Mausoleum (XIII), Ruins ofAcademy of Horezm (III-XIII), Kutlug Timur

    Minaret (XIV)-one of the tallest minarets in CentralAsia, Turabek Hanum Mausoleum (XIV),Mausoleums of Najm Ed Din Kubra (XIII) &Soltan Aly (XV) located nearDash Metrjit/Medrese

    (XIX). After SS ofKoneurgench drive ~120km

    & 2 h/d/dto Dashoguz forlunch at local

    restaurant. After lunch break transfer~15 kmto

    Dashoguz/Shavat Border Pass via Dashoguz.

    Cross into Uzbekistan at ~15:00

    Meeting at Uzbekistan side of the border,

    transfer to hotel.

    Accommodation at hotelFree time for rest and explore the city

    DAY 9 Urgench

    (Khiva) -

    Tashkent

    Breakfast at hotelCity 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, Allakulikhan Madrassah (19c), Ak Mosque, Tash Havli

    Fortress.

    Free time at leisure

    Transfer to Urgench Airport for the evening

    flight to Tashkent.

    Arrival and accommodation at Hotel.

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    DAY 10 Tashkent-

    Chorvak-

    Chimgan

    08:00

    09:00

    10:30

    12:00

    14:00

    19:00

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart at Chorvak.

    Arriving to Chorvak.

    Accommodation at chorvak oromgohi hotel.

    Observing Natural resources of the spot.

    Depart to Chimgan

    Observing mountains. Horse riding, cable cardrive 45 minutes each way to get best view.

    Lunch at Beldersay hotel outside restaurant with

    nice panorama.

    FREE TIME.

    Dinner

    DAY 11 Chimgan-

    Tashkent

    09:00

    10:0011:00

    12:30

    13:00

    18:00

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Free timeTransfer to TashkentArriving Tashkent.

    Lunch at restaurant.

    Free time at leisure.

    Farewell Dinner at National house with national

    music.

    DAY 12 Tashkent-

    Almaty

    night train

    to

    Shymkent

    Breakfast at Hotel.

    Flight to Almaty (timetable to be specified)

    Welcome to Kazakhstan! You will arrive at the

    international airport in Almaty economical

    capital of Kazakhstan. Today you will get

    acquainted with Almaty's history and see the

    Ascension Cathedral the second highest

    wooden building in the world! It was built

    according to the plan of a famous Russian

    architect A. Zenkov. The church was one of the

    few buildings that survived after earthquake in

    1911 year. Next to the cathedral there is an alley

    of spruce trees that were planted by thepresidents of different countries. Then you will

    visit the Square of 28 Panfilov Heroes. It is

    devoted to General Panfilov, a hero of the

    Second World War and to the members of his

    division. You will see there also the Glory

    Memorial dedicated to the victims of the Civil

    War and the Second World War!!!

    Afterwards you will visit the Museum of Musical

    Instruments which has a big collection of Kazakh

    folk musical instruments and musical instrumentsof different nationalities of the world. After

    visiting the museum we will drive to the PublicMarket. It is named a Zelonniy Bazara Green

    Bazaar. It is a very good example of real oriental

    market. It still possible to bargain there!

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    Then you will have an excursion to the main

    squarethe Republic Square. There you can see

    an Independence Monument and the Golden

    Man. It is the symbol of the city. Also there are

    monuments that depict the prominent events of

    the Kazakh history. After lunch you will have anexcursion to Medeuit is an ice stadium located

    in a mountain valley of Medeu on the south-

    eastern outskirts of Almaty. It is an outdoor

    speed skating rink and one of the most famous

    ice rinks in the world. Medeo skating-rink has

    seen over 150 world records on speed-skating

    contests. Many famous skaters were holding and

    breaking records here! Also you will see the

    Medeu Dam, built in the late 1960s, standing

    next to the skating rink, protecting the city of

    Almaty from potentially devastating mud flows.From the mud dam you will see the beauty of

    Medeo and surrounding mountains, panoramic

    sight of skating-rink.

    Afterwards we will drive back to Almaty to have

    a dinner. On the way we will see Opera and

    Ballet Theatre and the Parliament House. At

    10:10 p.m. you will have a night train to

    Shymkent (025T). You will sleep there (4 people

    in 1 room) and in the morning you will arrive to

    the ancient time of Kazakhstan!

    DAY 13 Shymkent

    Turkestan

    You will arrive in Shymkent at 9:25 a.m. After

    breakfast we will visit a local bazaar to feel the

    spirit of Asian life! It is a real paradise for people

    that are fond of making colorful photos!

    After bazaar we will drive 160 km to Turkestan.Turkistan City attracts people with its historical

    monuments in the open air and a rich history

    hidden in its heritage. Today you will have a full

    day excursion in Turkestan. We will visit Azret-Sultan historical-architectural complex and

    Khodja Akhmed Yassayu mausoleum. He is the

    first great Muslim holy man that brought

    religious glory to the town. The mausoleum in

    honor of Kozha Akhmed Yasaui, was built on a

    grand scale by Timur in the late 14th century

    (from 1389 to 1405). Today this is one of the

    largest, outstanding and best-preserved

    constructions of the Timurid period, considered

    to be Kazakhstans greatest building and the

    most important site of Muslim pilgrimage inCentral Asia. Also we will visit Turkistan town

    necropolis, oriental baths and underground

    mosque. It is a small but very interesting town!

    Overnight is in a hotel.

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    DAY 14 Turkestan

    Arystan

    Bab

    Shymkent

    In the morning we will drive to Shymkent. On

    the way we will visit our famous Arystan Bab

    mausoleum. The mausoleum was erected over

    the grave of a famous religious mystic Arystan

    Bab, who lived in XII century. The first building

    of the mausoleum belongs to the XIV-XV

    centuries. Only the carved wooden pillars are leftfrom it. In the XVIII century on the site of an

    ancient tomb, which was destroyed by an

    earthquake, was built two domed building with

    aiwan, supported by two carved wooden

    columns. The building of XVIII century was

    destroyed and in 1909 was rebuilt again. It can be

    seen from the inscription on one of the cartridges

    frieze. In 1971, due to the high groundwater

    level, leading her to the emergency condition, the

    mosque was demolished and rebuilt. The

    building was built from baked bricks. In theafternoon is arrival in Shymkent. Overnight is in

    a hotel.

    DAY 15 Shymkent

    Almata

    In the morning we will drive to Shymkent to

    have a flight to Almaty (Air Astana KC972) at

    10:10 a.m. The plain will arrive to Almaty at

    11:35 a.m. Then you will visit our historical

    museum. After lunch we will drive to the

    Hawks nursery. There you will see different

    hunting dogs and many birds of pray. At this

    place people teach hawks, eagles, golden eagles

    to hunt together with them. Your guide will tell

    you about amazing traditions of Kazakh hunting

    with hawks! You will have a chance to make

    photos of these birds and to find out many

    interesting facts about their life! In the evening

    you will have a farewell dinner in a restaurant.

    Night is in a hotel.

    DAY 16 Almaty -

    Bishkek

    Kyrgyzstan is a

    rugged andbeautiful

    country, with

    over half its

    territory

    situated in the

    Tian Shan

    Mountains.

    Breakfast. Visit the Museum of Musical

    Instruments. Drive to Medeoan ice stadium

    located in a mountain valley on the south-eastern

    outskirts of Almaty. After lunch transfer toBishkek city - the capital and the largest city of

    Kyrgyzstan (230km, 4-4,5 hours). On the way

    you will pass a border control. Hotel

    accommodation. Free time for leasure. Overnight

    in Bishkek.

    DAY 17 Bishkek-

    Burana

    Tower

    Issyk Kul

    Lake

    Cholpon

    Ata

    Breakfast. City tour: visiting of Victory Square,

    Oak Park with stone sculptures, Old Square, The

    House of Parliament, Main Ala Too Square,

    White House, Manas Hero Square, City Hall and

    many other interesting places. Also you will visit

    our famous Asian Bazaar where you will make a

    lot of colorful photos.

    After lunch drive to Burana Tower. On the way

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    visiting Stone WarriorsBalbals. After an

    interesting excursion and climbing on the top of

    the Tower drive to the most famous place of

    KyrgyzstanIssyk Kul Lake. You can swim in

    the lake and to see mountains around you with

    snow white peaks! Overnight in resort.

    DAY 18 Issyk KulLake

    Karakol

    Breakfast. Short trekking to see petroglpihs. Youcan see a panorama view of the Issyk Kul Lake

    from this placepeople were thinking that it was

    the middle of the world. All these pictures were

    depicted on the southern side of stones. People

    believed that in this case the God of the Sun will

    see their messages. Also beside the pictures there

    are big stones put in a circle way to make

    sacrifices. Drive to Karakol town. City tour

    including: Russian Orthdox Church and Dungan

    Mosque.

    Overnight in guesthouse.

    DAY 19 Karakol

    Jeti Oguz

    Bishkek

    Breakfast. drive to Jeti Oguz gorge. Its famous

    for its red rocks formations that have a name

    Seven BullsJeti Oguz. Observing Broken

    Heart Mountain! It is possible a short trekking to

    a top of a mountain (20 minutes) to see a

    panorama view of the gorge! There are yurts onthe way and people can offer you to drink Kumis.

    It is a national drink that is made of mares milk,

    and it is an alcoholic drink as a beer. Drive to

    Bishkek. Visit one of the most interesting

    families in Kyrgyzstanthe family of Eagle

    Hunters.

    Overnight in Bishkek.

    DAY 20 Bishkek - Breakfast at hotel

    Transfer to airport for departure flight

    Services included in main tour price: Services excluded in main tour price:

    Double / Single accommodation with breakfast

    Local English speaking guide service in the cities

    Transport service all over tour by luxury air conditionedcar/minivan/bus

    Portages charge at airports and hotels Tips at the airportsand hotels

    Picnic and coffee stops 1 Bottle of mineral water per person per day

    Entrance fees to all sightseeing and monuments

    Folklore shows in Bukhara city

    Local and international flights as per itinerary

    OPTIONAL services for your choice;Tashkent: Tickets for performance in Alisher Navoi Theatre,

    Visiting Christian churches,Cup of Tea at Tashkent TV tower restaurant

    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

    Tips to the guides and drivers

    Meals (Lunches and Dinners)

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    Tashkent zoo and botanic garden.Any museums of Tashkent

    And much moreSamarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Ferghana: Decussating of

    local wines of local factories, all museums, theatres, takingpart in national holydays, parties and customs / Traditions.Visiting Uzbek families, Schools, medical institutions, bazaars,archives of ancient books, libraries and much much more.

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