Unforgettable, full of contrasts tours carries out along the territory of two Central Asian republics: Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Majestic minarets, blue domes of mausoleums, ancient Medrese and impressing caravan-saraies “will tell” you about bygone power and wealth of Uzbekistan. You even won’t notice smooth change from city civilization to magnificent mountain landscapes, untouched nature of Kyrgyzstan, its “pearl” – Issyk-Kul Lake, traditional life of shepherds on the high-mountain Son-Kul Lake. The impressions from everything you have seen are remained in your memory for a long time.
Tour program
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1
Arrive in Tashkent. Rest.
Arrive in Tashkent. Rest.
2
Transfer to Samarkand (350 km, ~ 5 hrs)
Excursion: Registan square - the "heart" of Samarkand - ensemble of 3 majestic medreses (XIV-XVI c.c.) – Sherdor, Ulugbek and Tillya Qory, the grandiose cathedral Bibi-Khanum Mosque (XV c.), Gur-Emir Mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlan), his sons and grandson Ulugbek (XV c.).
3
Continue of excursion
Tamerlan’s grandson Ulugbek’s the well-known ruler and astronomer-scientist observatory (1420) - the ruins of an immense (30 m. tall) astrolabe for observing stars position, Shakhi-Zinda – “The Living King” (XI-XVIII c.c.) Necropolis of Samarkand rulers and noblemen, consisting of set of superb decorated mausoleums, exotic Siab bazaar. Transfer to Aydar yurt camp in Kyzyl-Kum Desert (300 km, ~ 6 hrs). Dinner at the bon-fire. Overnight in yurts.
4
Riding on the camel-backs along the desert
Rest on Aydarkul Lake. Transfer to Bukhara (250 km, ~ 4 hrs). On the way the excursion to the petroglyphs of Sarmysh Gorge (more 3500 pictures of the Bronze Age – one of the biggest “stone picture galleries” of the world), and also to famous Nur holy complex with the source with holy fish, lunch in Nurata. Walking along evening Bukhara.
5
Excursion program in Bukhara
Chashma Ayub Mazar Burial-vault (XIV-XIX c.c.), Poi-Kalan Complex (XI-XVI c.c.), Miri-Arab Medrese (XVI c.), Lyabi-Hauz Complex (XVI-XVII c.c.), Mausoleum of Samanids (IX-X c.c.), Nadir Divanbegi Medrese (XVI c.), Ark - ancient fortress (VI-VII c.c.), Chor-Minor Minaret (XVIII c.), Sitorai Mokhi Khosa - "Palace of Moon and Stars" - summer residence of the last Bukhara Emir (XIX c). Night train to Tashkent.
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Arrival in Tashkent
Breakfast. Transfer to Chimgan Mountains (100 km, ~ 2 hrs). Rest. Walking on picturesque environing. Accommodation in comfortable complex, in national natural park, on the bank of Chatkal River.
7
Transfer to Fergana (312 km, ~ 6 hrs) with excursions in Kokand
Khudoyar-khan Palace (1871) where local historical museum is situated, Norbut-Biy Medrese (XVIII c), Modarikhon Mausoleum (XIX c) and in Rishtan – famous by potters’ dynasties, ceramics masters. Here you can watch their work and buy original earthenware for memory.
8
Excursion in Margilan to Yodgorlic silk factory
Here you can acquaint with a process of hand-made production of silk fabrics, from unwinding silk cocoons till their coloring, and also to buy not expensive souvenirs made of silk. Transfer to Osh (120 km, ~ 2 hrs).
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Excursion in Osh. Transfer to Chichkan (300km)
Famous Osh bazaar, Suleyman Mountain, local ethnographical museum and Asaf ibn Burkhiya (XI-XVII c.c.), Museum of History. Transfer along picturesque mountain road to Chichkan Gorge (300 km, ~ 7 hrs). Walking along the gorge, overnight stay in comfortable mountain house or in yurt in the surrounding of Tien-Shan spruces.
10
Transfer to high-mountain Son-Kul Lake (240 km, ~ 6 hrs)
which is located in a huge picturesque intermountain hollow at the altitude of 3000 m.a.s.l. There are fine opportunities for walking and horse-back riding, contacts with local shepherds, who have kept their way of life and traditions of their ancestry up to now. Accommodation in traditional Kyrgyz yurts.
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Transfer to Issyk-Kul Lake (250 km, ~ 6 hrs)
A “pearl” of Central Asia. It’s a big lake, surrounding by mountain ranges with beyond the clouds peaks, fine beaches, and evening entertainments. Accommodation in pension on the shore of the lake.
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Issyk Kul lake. Relax in resort.
Rest on the lake.
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Issyk Kul lake. Relax in resort.
Rest on the lake.
14
Transfer to Bishkek (260 km, ~ 4 hrs). City tour.
Excursion: Alatoo Square, Museum of History, Manas Ethnographical Complex, shopping, buying souvenirs.
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Departure from Bishkek.
Departure from Bishkek.
Price by request
Highlights
UNESCO heritage sights - ancient Samarkand, Bukhara
Picturesque Ferghana Valley
Mountain landscapes of Tien Shan
Alpine lakes - Sonkul and Issykkul
Nomadic life of Kyrgyz people
What is included
Accommodation with breakfast, nights: comfortable hotel with en suite facilities - 12, yurts -2
Lunch - 3 (4,10,11th day)
Dinner - 2 (3,10th day)
Transport (car, train, airplane) according to program
