New York - Almaty - Bishkek - Issyk Kul - Karakul - Tamga - Bishkek - Tashkent - Samarkand - Penjikent - Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Bukhara - Mary - Merv - Ashgabat - Dashoguz - Kunya - Urgench - Khiva - Tashkent - New York

Duration: 18 days.
Season: Year round.
Description: Trip of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Tour package consists of combination of historical, architectural and cultural components.

What is included in this tour program?

Departure dates and price.

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Day 1 - Arrive Almaty

Arrival to Almaty, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2 - Almaty Sightseeing in Almaty. Visit Panfilov Park, Zenkov Wooden constructed Cathedral, St.Nicholas Cathedral, National Musical Instruments Museum, Central State Museum, Almaty's Green Bazaar, Panoramic view at observatory. Overnight at the hotel. top

Day 3 - Almaty - Bishkek

After breakfast depart Almaty and drive to Bishkek via a
newly built highway, see the natural landscapes on the way,
afternoon arrive to Bishkek, check in to the hotel. Lunch at
the local restaurant. Afternoon sightseeing Bishkek, visit the
Central Museum, the Panfilov park, the bazaar, dinner at local
restaurant, Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 4 - Bishkek - Issyk Kul - Karakul Morning drive to lake Issyk Kul (the world’s second biggest mountain lake), visit the Rock carvings or Petroglyphs at CholponAta, then drive ahead to Karakol, Overnight in Karakol located on the shores of Issyk Kul. top

Day 5 - Karakul - Tamga

In the morning visit wooden Russian-orthodox church, the
Dungan mosque and the Przhevalsky-Museum, then drive to Jety
Ogyz, the gorge of Seven Red bulls as it appears from a distance
and the Broken heart, so many legends existed here with the gorge,
easy hike in the gorge, then drive to Tamga after lunch, Overnight in Tamga.
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Day 6 - Tamga - Bishkek In the morning drive back to Bishkek, en route visit the Burana Tower, XII BC, once was the capital of Karakhanid dynasty, on arrival to Bishkek transfer to hotel for Check in, dinner at local restaurant, Overnight in Bishkek. top

Day 7 - Bishkek - Tashkent

Flight to Tashkent.
Arrival to Tashkent, transfer to the hotel.
Sightseeing Tashkent. Visit center of Tashkent,
Amir Temur Square, Independence Square, Old City part of
Tashkent with Khast-Imom Complex and Chor-Su bazaar, Applied Arts Museum.
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Day 8 - Tashkent - Samarkand In the morning depart Tashkent and drive to Samarkand. Arrival to Samarkand, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon sightseeing Samarkand: Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum, Ulugbek’s Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Nekropolis, Bibi-Khanum Mosque. Overnight at the hotel. top

Day 9 - Samarkand - Penjikent - Samarkand

In the morning trip to Penjikent located
on Tajikistan territory (1 hour drive from Samarkand).
Customs procedures of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan sides.
Arrival to Penjikent and continue driving to the ruins
of ancient Panjikent located within 5
minutes drive of modern Penjikent. Penjikent a major Sogdian
city is dating back to 5th century and was destroyed with
Arab conquerors in 8th century. Presently the ruins are
excavated and you can see different teams of archeologists
working on sites. Continue driving to the lake in Fan mountains.
Free time in the mountains.
Return to the border, crossing the border, return to Samarkand.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 10 - Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Bukhara In the morning depart Samarkand and drive to Bukhara via Shakhrisabz. Arrival to Shakhrisabz visit remains of Ak-Saray Palace, Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, Khazrati Imom Ensemble. After sightseeing Shakhrisabz continue driving to Bukhara. Arrival to Bukhara, check in to the hotel. top

Day 11 - Bukhara

Sightseeing tour in Bukhara.
Visit Samani dynasty mausoleum, Arc Fortress, Kalon ensemble,
medrese Miri-Arab, Magoki-Attori mosque, Chashma-Ayub, medrese
Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, Kosh medrese, trade domes, Lyabi Hauz
complex, medrese Chor-Minor.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 12 - Bukhara Continue sightseeing Bukhara. Trip to summer palace of Bukhara emirs Sitorai-Mokhikhosa. In the afternoon free time in Bukhara. top

Day 13 - Bukhara - Mary

In the morning depart Bukhara and drive to Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan
border point Farap. Border formalities on both sides, crossing the border.
Meeting with representative of Turkmenistan travel company.
Transfer to Mary via Turkmenabat.
Upon arrival to Mary accommodation at the hotel.
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Day 14 - Mary - Merv - Ashgabat Drive to Ancient Merv (32 km from Mary). Sightseeing Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Large and Small Gyz Gala, Erk Kala, Gyaur Gala, medieval castles – “Kesk” fortresses, others. Return to Mary. In the afternoon depart Mary and drive to Ashgabat. On the way visit Abiverd. Arrival to Ashgabat. Overnight at the hotel. top

Day 15 - Ashgabat

After breakfast sightseeing Ashgabat.
Visit National Museum of History & Ethnography Excursion
to Nisa (Visit Old Nisa ruins), discover
Kopet Dag mountains, Carpet Museum, Arch of Neutrality,
Ertogrul Gazi Mosque & Turkmenbashy Spiritual Mosque.
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Day 16 - Ashgabat - Dashoguz - Kunya - Urgench - Khiva In the morning transfer to the airport and flight to Dashoguz. Arrival to Dashoguz, transfer to Kunya-Urgench. Sightseeing tour in Kunya Urgench, visit Sultan’s historic ruins, highest Minaret in Central-Asia, Moslem school. After sightseeing return to Dashoguz. Transfer to border check point Dashoguz. Border formalities on both sides. Continue to Khiva. Arrival to Khiva, check in to the hotel. top

Day 17 - Khiva - Tashkent

In the morning drive to Khiva (25 minutes).
Full day sightseeing of Khiva: Ichan Qala fortress -
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where monuments Allakulikhan
Madrassah, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrassah, Kalta Minor,
Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, Islom Khoja Minaret, Juma Mosque,
Toshhovli and other monuments are located.
In the evening transfer to the airport in Urgench, flight to Tashkent.
Arrival to Tashkent, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 18 - Tashkent departure Transfer to the airport, end of the tour. top

This tour program includes: Visa support for all 5 visas Visa processing and consular fees for all 5 visas International Air Tickets for a round trip NY - Almati * Double accommodation in 5/4 star hotels Transfers Airport /Hotel/ Airport . Entrance fees to monuments and museums Local guide services in cities Transportation Meals on Full Board basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Plus snacks on the transfers Mineral water Folk Shows Programs Musical supplements Traditional Musical Program English Speaking Accompany during whole time of the tour Local Air-tickets * Optional

Central Asia Tour - 18 -Days Price - 5850 (including international air) Price - 4585 (w/o international air) Price - 375 (single suppliment) Price - 5375 (private tour w/o international air) Departure Return March 22 2008 April 5 2008 April 17 2008 May 1 2008 May 8 2008 May 22 2008 May 29 2008 June 12 2008 August 21 2008 September 4 2008 September 11 2008 September 25 2008 October 2 2008 October 16 2008