Silk Road: Gems of Central Asia
Type:Private
Season:All year round
Duration:15 days
Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).
Destinations:Almaty
Nur-Sultan
Bishkek
Ala-Archa - Bishkek
Dushanbe
Khujand
Tashkent
Samarkand
Bukhara
Mary
Ashgabat
Rate:from
$2,280 USD
per person
Visit 5 countries in 15 days. This tour will take you through five former USSR republics Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan - Tajikistan - Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan, also known as the Stans, a part of the famous Sil Road. Discover impressive historical monuments and wonders od nature, taste traditional cuisine and enjoy the unique local culture of hospitality. It's time to discover Central Asia.
Itinerary
Day 1, Nur Sultan
Day 2, Nur Sultan
Day 3, Almaty
Day 4, Bishkek
Day 5, Ala Archa
Day 6, Bishkek
Day 7, Dushanbe
Day 8, Khujand
Day 9, Tashkent
Day 10, Tashkent-Samarkand
Day 11, Samarkand-Bukhara
Day 12, Bukhara
Day 13, Bukhara-Mary
Day 14, Mary-Ashgabat
Day 15, Ashgabat
Dates & rates
Dates & rates
Inclusions
Accommodation
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3* or 4* hotels, double/twin rooms including early check-in at the hotel in Almaty on day 1 and check-in after 06:00
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1 night Astana // 2 nights Almaty // 2 nights Bishkek // 2 nights Dushanbe // 2 nights Tashkent // 1 night Samarkand // 2 nights Bukhara // 1 night Mary // 1 night Ashgabat
Meals
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Full breakfast at the hotels (except Day 1)
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Bottled water supply replenished daily
Transportation
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Train tickets for the high-speed premium service train «Afrosiab» from Tashkent to Samarkand
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Train tickets for the high-speed premium service night train from Astana to Almaty (economy class, 4-berth compartment)
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Flight Mary – Ashgabat, economy
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Meet and greet at the airport & transfers on arrival and departure
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Group transportation as per program
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Transportation services on comfortable air-conditioned vehicles (sedan cars or minibuses - depending on the number of tourists in a group)
Sightseeing
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Astana guided tour: the National Museum, Hazret Sultan mosque, to Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, Baiterek
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Astana guided tour: Orthodox Church, Water Green Boulevard, the first hi-tech museum in Kazakhstan, Khan Shatyr Shopping and Entertainment center
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Almaty guided tour: Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, Green bazaar, Square of the Republic, Monument of Independence and State museum, Kok-Tobe hill with the tallest TV tower in the world
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Bishkek guided tour: Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the National Museum of History, National Philharmonic and Osh Bazaar // Guided tour to Ala-Archa gorge (the National Park in 45 km from Bishkek)
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Dushanbe guided tour: Museum of National Antiquities, Botanical garden, Somoni monument, Building of a national spirit, Stroll Rudaki Prospect
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Dushanbe guided tour: Hissor town (ancient fortress of Hissor, 23 km from Dushanbe), Madrassah Kuhna, Museum of Tajik Way of life, Mausoleum of Sufi saint Mahdumi Azam
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Khujand guided tour: Museum of archeology and fortification, Payshanba Bazaar // Tashkent guided tour: Khast-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah, Museum of Applied Arts, Independence Square, Amir Timur Square
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Samarkand guided tour: Registan Square (Ulugbek Madrasah, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilla-Qori Madrasah), Gur-e Amir Mausoleum (Tamerlane’s sepulcher), Rukhabad Mausoleum (from the outside), Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory
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Bukhara guided tour: Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, domed shopping arcade
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Bukhara guided tour: Samani Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Khauz Mosque, Ark Citadel, Po-i-Kalyan Complex (Kalyan Minaret and others), Ulugbek Madrasah, out-of-town sites (Sitora-i Mokh-i Khosa Palace, Baha-ud-Din Naqshbandi Complex)
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Ashgabat guided tour: Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Independence Park, Neutrality Arch, Ahalteke horse stables, National Museum, Nissa (UNESCO heritage site) and Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum // Visiting the ancient city of Merv (UNESCO heritage site)
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Optional visit to “Sunkar” Falcons’ Farm to watch the show with hunting birds
Entrance tickets & visas
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Entrance fees at museums and historical parks mentioned in the program, Including a fee to the cable car in Kok-Tobe
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Visa invitation to Turkmenistan, including Letter of Invitation, State Registration and Travel Pass (obligatory for all foreigners)
We value your comfort
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Services of English-speaking local guides (separate guide in each country)
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Private tour (from 1 to 12 people)
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