Fascinating, full of contrast program go through the territory of three Central Asian republics: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Majestic minarets, blue domes of mausoleums, ancient madrasah and impressive caravansaries will tell you about past power and richness of Uzbekistan. You won’t even notice smooth passage from civilization of the city to the amazing mountain landscapes, untouched nature of Kyrgyzstan and his “jam” - Issyk-Kul lake, traditional life of shepherd at the high - altitude Son-Kul lake. And unforgettable sunny Alma-Aty - cozy garden city downhill emerald green ranges of Tien-Shan will make you feel the mystery beauty of Kazakhstan, where like in some tale Asian color and modern infrastructure interlaces together. Impressions of all seen will leave in memory for a long time.

Optimal time for visiting: April - October.

In group of 10 persons - tour leader is free of charge.

Program of the tour:

Day 1. Tashkent / arrival.
Day 2. Tashkent - Samarkand (330 km, 5-6 hrs.).
Day 3. Sanarkand.
Day 4. Samarkand - Nurata (218 km, 3-4 hrs.).
Day 5. Nurata - Bukhara (170 km, 2,5-3 hrs.).
Day 6. Bukhara.
Day 7. Tashkent - Fergana (310 km, 5 hrs.) - Osh (150 km, 3 hrs.).
Day 8. Osh - Toktogul.
Day 9. Toktogul - Son-Kul.
Day 10. Son-Kul.
Day 11. Son-Kul - Kocjkorka - Djeti-Oguz.
Day 12. Djeti-Oguz.
Day 13. Djeti-Oguz - Alma-Aty (422 km, 7-8 hrs.).
Day 14. Alma-Aty - Tashkent.
Day 15. Tashkent / departure.

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The cost tour includes:

• Accommodation at the hotels on twin/double share with breakfast;
• Accommodation at the hotels, guest houses and yurts with breakfast in Kyrgyzstan;
• All transport services during the tour, including airport - hotel - airport transfers;
• The cost of invitation letter to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan;
• Excursion program with the base monuments visiting with guide;
• Entry fees to the base monuments of each city;
• Railway tickets for Tashkent - Bukhara;

The cost tour does not include:

• International air fare;
• Visa fee;
• Fly Almaty-Tashkent (195$);
• The cost of services of the accompany guide during all the tour (380$ for tour);
• The cost of the meals, excepting breakfast.

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Detailed tour description:

Day 1. Tashkent / arrival.
You just went down from the aircraft boarding bridge and will have unique opportunity to feel cordiality and hospitality of the fertile Asian earth. We will meet you at the airport and like by magic carpet fast but with comfort will transfer you to the one of the coziest hotel of Uzbekistan’s capital. This day you will see modern beauty and majesty of Tashkent- the one of the most ancient Central Asian city. Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, fourth in size city of CIS and has population of 2,3 million people. In general it"s a good attempting to tell you that Tashkent divides in two parts for convenience- The
Old and New city. This names are tell by themselves – in Old city you will meet with mausoleums, madrassah and real oriental bazaar, that are monuments of  days gone by, in New- you will see public gardens, parks, monuments and constructions of modern times. These two original measurements exist simultaneously, don’t in the way to each other and moreover- complement each other. This feature expresses also general feature of Uzbekistan – harmonically mix of ancient traditions and modern technologies! We will start our excursion from Old City. Barakhan Madrassah is amazing monument of 16-th century, located in the “heart” of Old City at Hast-Imam square, surrounded with antique wattle and daub houses. Now Central Asian religious Muslim board located here headed by mufti. Here is great library of the oriental manuscripts and in special room keeps world-famous the Koran of Osman, which was written in the middle of VII century and is origin of the Koran - sacred Muslim book. This ancient manuscript with primary text of the Koran, consisted of 353 oil paper pages of big size during centuries was kept in treasure houses of caliphs in Medina, Damask and Baghdad cities. At times of Amir Temur The Koran get from Baghdad to Uzbekistan and than in XIX century was in St. Petersburg, in hands of the Russian scientists, which prove it"s authenticity and again wandered via Ufa to the Central Asia, where is kept till today. Yunus Khan mausoleum (XV) is monumental building, created in XV in honor of one of the Tashkent’s ruler. This construction well preserved till these days. Kafal-Al-Shashi Mazar mausoleum (XVI). Kafal-Al-Shashi Mazar was missionary preached shafiitizm. He was poet- mystic and died in 10 century AD and his sepulcher, built in 16-th century became popular place for Muslim pilgrimage. Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI) located not faraway from Chor-Su oriental bazaar and still is function madrassah, where leave and study students. From towers, located at angulars, - special people – muezzins call on for prayer (“namaz”). Than you will make excursion along “modern city”. You will visit Applied Art Museum. Independence Square – the main square of the city, located in centre of the Tashkent. Exactly here spends street festivities during national holidays! Last year design of square was decorated with grandiose ark with light bulbs, fit in floor and added air with some “cosmic” glow. From Independence square you can go for a walk (during 15 minutes) till building of the Uzbekistan State Opera and Ballet theater. Than we will go till Friendship of the Nations Square – second largest square of the city, where not infrequent holidays are spent. There is also concert hall, where give show stars not only local but also international estrade. We recommend getting to all mentioned monuments by Metro. This is the coolest type of transport at hot summer weather. “Tashkent’s metro is the most beautiful!” –this phrase often you can hear not only from inhabitant but also from the guests of our capital. Its true- each metro station is unique with design. Here you can note second feature of Tashkent and Uzbekistan in general! We mean unique mix of oriental and western styles. Going from one station until another you will not see any similarity between them, but remember that photo shooting here is prohibited!
Therefore, this day is fast flown by! Night spent in cozy room of hotel become good addition of oriental atmosphere.

Day 2. Tashkent-Samarkand (330 km, 5-6 hrs).
After breakfast in hotel, you will make fascinating trip to Samarkand- the one of the most ancient and perhaps one of the most famous cities of Central Asia
likelihood, you have heard about this ancient city many times! This is the main point of Great Silk Road, museum of city, preserved like Bukhara and Khiva uniqueness of the Middle Ages. However, it will give you the modern services, which together with color of local traditions will pleasantly wonder you by comfort. Night in hotel.

Day 3. Samarkand.
After breakfast in hotel  you will have amazing trip along city, which will be combined as following: Firstly, we will go to the most entertainment square of the Central Asia – Registan square (XVII) made with wonderful architectural ensemble and located in the “heart” of Samarkand. The word “Registan” means “sandy place”. Registan appeared as centre of trade and handicraft. It is intersection of 6 roads, leading from the city gates. Square surrounded by majestic buildings from 3 sides: Ulugbek madrassah (1417-1420), Sher Dor madrassah (1619-1636), Tillya-Kory madrassah (1647-1660). In 1417 Ulugbek – grandson of the famous Amir Temur start to build madrassah here, this was named of his name. This madrassah was finished in 1420 and square became the centre of the science. Firstly about 100 of people studied at that original university of the Middle Ages. In 17-th century, two monumental buildings were built there. These are Sher Dor and Tillya- Kori. They differ with their impressive sizes and luxury decoration, although with architecture are inferior with comparison of their prototype – immortal monument of art of building-Ulugbek’s madrasah. Sher Dor madrasah (“building with lions”) with image of fantastic animals of the cat family and chamois at the portal are mirror image of the Ulugbek’s madrasah. It was building during almost 17 years by the order of emir Yalangtush Bakhadur –the ruler of Samarkand. After 10 years after Sher Dor building was finished in the presence of the same ruler was established Tillya-Kori madrasah, which close Registan square from the north. The name of this building means “dressed by gold” and beside its main purpose (students teaching) this building also plaid a role of mosque. The Registan haven’t lost his significance of the central city square till these days. Than we certainly will visit Gur Emir mausoleum – table tomb of Temurid’s dynasty, where till these days lie remains of the great Amir Temur commander. According to the legend it’s prohibited to open his grave otherwise will be the war. At the first sight how could it be? But it have already had happened! The Second World War started after the scientists were occupied with excavations at this place.The next objects of our view are Rukhabad  necropolis (XV), Bibi-Khanum (XV), which was build by the special order of Amir Timur by 500 workers and 95 Indian elephants; Ulugbek’s observatory (XV) , where you will see unique astronomic facility –sextant; Shokhi-Zindan architectural complex (XII-XV), where lie remains of AmirTemur’s retainers; Khazrat-Khyzra (XIX), etc.

Day 4. Samarkand - Nurata (218 km, 3-4 hrs.).
Today you will have one little adventure! After breakfast you will go to the yurt camp in Kizil-kum desert, where you wil live in real yurt and even ride by camels! Believe, you will be surprised by comfort conditions in desert, among sands. It’s so wonderful to feel yourself in that little magical oasis! En route you will have excursion till petroglyphs of Sarmysh gorge, which keeps more than 3500 paints of the bronze age. This george – the real museum and one of the biggest stone art galleries in the world. Than you will visit “Nur” complex with spring full of sacred fish. After delicious lunch in Nurata you will ride by camels along desert, this fascinating day will be finished with tasty dinner with accompany of the songs by local akyn. Night in yurts.

Day 5. Nurata - Bukhara (170 km, 2,5-3 hrs.).
Just one more pleasant morning in yurt camp! After breakfast you can see Aydarkul lake, make a trip by camels to enjoy later with lunch made of the fresh-catched fish! Your adventures won’t stop here, because you will make a trip till famous Bukhara, the city which is considered as one of the most sacred Muslim cities after Mekka! And not without reason! Exactly here was found more than 3000 muslim sacred places! In 1997 Bukhara has anniversary celebrations of 2500 years and was included to the list as site of the World Cultural Heritage under the protection of UNESCO. It is reasonly considered as the one of the tourist centre of the Central Asia. Many times this city was captured and burned but it always has risen from the ashes! Bukhara got the fame as the city with developed culture and trade in X C and in XVI C became famous in Europe too because of her trade nets. Diferent times here lived and created many different cultural workers: Abu Ali Ibn Cino (Avicenna), Rudaki, Firdavsiy, Imam Al Bukhari, Sariddin Ayni, Abdurauf Fitrat – extraordinary persons, who made inestimable contribution to the treasure house of world masterpieces collection! Night in hotel.

Day 6. Bukhara.
First of all we will look over the Samanid’s mausoleum (IX-Xc), the family burial vault of the rulers from the local dynasty, which undoubtedly is a jam of the Central Asian art of building. This wonderful monument is a symbol of new style architecture, regenerated after Arabic conquest. According to undercovered rules in the elements of the building harmonically combined pre-Islamic culture and culture of Arabic Orient. Than we will go to Chashma Ayub Mazar (XIV-XIX c) burial vault. The monuments come one after another and next we will see Poi Kalyan (XII-XVI cc) complex, which include famous Kalyan minaret (with height of 49 meters), built in 1127 and remained whole after many wars and invasions by a miracle! At one time it was look-out station and than the place of public execution. Many legends are jointed with this majestic construction! You will find out many of them from our guide. Than we will see Ulugbek’s madrassah. Ulugbek was grandson of the Temur extraordinary commander and also mathematician and astronomer. And this madrassah was built in 1417 by his order. Than we will see Lyabi Hauze (XVI-XVII c) complex, included Kukeldash (1568 year) and Nodir Divan Begi (1622 year) madrassahs. Very harmonically and color situated here impressive citadel-Old Ark fortress (VI-VII c), from where the ancient Bukhara started. Evening you will go to Tashkent by overnight train, where you will spend the night.

Day 7. Tashkent - Fergana (310 km, 5 hrs) - Osh (150 km, 3 hrs.).
Today you will have opportunity to meet closer with Fergana valley!Let’s enumerate just some of monuments, situated here:Khudoyar Khan palace (1870), Chakr mosque (1911), ancient Askient settlement (1-2 B.C.)  You will see Fergana valley by your own eyes! In addition, you will see some amazing cities of this region en rote. You will see several the most ancient cities of the Fergana valley. Visiting Kokand with Khudoyar Khan (the last ruler) palace, you will be sure that this city was the capital of the most majestic Kokand khanate as luxurious mosaic and ornaments, dressing the palace, stupefy by riches and splendor! After seeing Modarikhan mausoleum made of white marble and bronze you will yearn for the destiny of Nadira poetess, who was executed by the order of emir of Bukhara and this mausoleum was made exactly to remember her.This city won’t leave you indifferent as recently (at the end of 20- the beginning of 19) it was second city of Fergana valley for his size! The date with Fergana valley is continuing! Today you will visit Margilan, which emergence often joint with opening of Great Silk Road, about which you certainly having heard much! In 10 century this city was all-round famous with silk production and fame of it was spread to far territories to West and East. You will have an opportunity to see that unique production, visiting famous “Yodgorlik” fabric of silk production. At the beginning of 16 century, this city became famous also because exactly here was born and grow up sultan Bobur - one of great grandsons of Temur. He became the ruler of Fergana and then established the state of Great Mongols in India and became establisher of “Boburids” dynasty, which rule till the middle of the XIX century. This city will leave many pleasant memories in your soul. It was the place of having a rest of caravans and that’s why still is buried in verdure! Kaftarlik (XVIII c.) architectural complex will assure you that you came here not useless. You will observe here mosque with unique wall paintings and mystery minarets. The terminal point of your today"s trip will be ancient Osh city. The exact day of his foundation is unknown, but legends joint his foundation with name of Aleksandr Makedonskiy and even with the name of Solomon (Suleyman) prophet. His written history has more than thousand years and archaeological finds told us about having the history of three thousand years. Besides Osh is one of the Muslim religious centres of the Central Asia, what jointed with many legends about Suleyman-Tou mountain, which according to the legends has medical abilities to treat all illnesses of pilgrims. From X-XI CC and till the beginning of the XX CC under Suleyman-Tou and on his slopes was based many Muslim religious constructions as kubbas and mosques, etc.
You will have fascinating excursion along the city, where you will see: Ak-Burinskaya fortress (I-II CC), historic landmarks: Asaf-Ibn-Bukhriya (XI-XVI CC), Ravat-Abdullakhan mosque (XVII-XVIII CC), Mukhammed Yusuf Baykhodji-Ogly mosque (1909) and many other. After getting all that colorful impressions you will have good rest at the cozy room of the hotel.

Day 8. Osh - Toktogul.
After breakfast you will go to Toktogul villiage, located close to the ranges of the biggest Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul reservoir, which located at 3016 m above the sea level and surrounded by mountains. Such beautiful landscape will give thousands of impressions even for “storm-beaten” travellers! Spending the night in yurt you will feel yourself as true Asian!

Day 9. Toktogul - Son-Kul.
After breakfast and walking in surroundings you will transfer to Son-Kul, where will be accommodated in yurt camp.

Day 10. Son-Kul.
This day you will spend close to the lake.Just enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature, make a trip around the lake walking or by hores! En route you can see the real herdsmen and try koumiss (fermented mare"s milk) - national kyrgyzstan drink. Night in yurts.

Day 11. Son-Kul - Kochkorka - Djeti-Oguz.
After breakfast you will go till Dgeti-Oruz range, located along southern bank of the Issyk-Kul Lake.You will stop in Kochkorka villiage for the linch. Here you will also visit shop of the arts and crafts, where you can buy souvenirs in memory of Kyrgyzstan! Than you will go to Djeti-Oguz, where can spend the night in yurts.

Day 12. Djeti-Oguz.
Today you can have a rest in full! You will see majestic sceneries, surrounding you from all sides, have a breath of fresh air and walk along surroundings. Night in yurts.

Day 13. Djeti-Oguz - Almaty (422 km, 7-8 hrs.).
Today you will make long, but not the less fascinating trip till the capital of the Kazakstan republic- Almaty-city. Almaty has very comfortable location at Eurasian continent and it is one of the transit points of the Great Silk Road. You will like his perfect match of modern life and spirit of the orient! Not without the reason the name of the Almaty is use to be translated as “apple-tree”, there are many gardens and green trees in this amazing garden-city! Night in hotel.

Day 14. Almaty - Tashkent.
Today you are to make a flight back to the hospitality capital of the Uzbekistan Republic! On arrival you will be accommodated in cozy hotel, where will spend the night.

Day 15.  Tashkent / departure.
Our trip is at an end. We tried not to miss anything important! Certainly, having more time we could find much more amazing things, though the most important things you have seen! But our hospitality Uzbekistan earth will be looking forward for your repeated visit! Welcome!

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