Kazachstan-Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan 13-day Private Tour

Discover the ancient silk road on a private trip to 4 Central Asian countries with an IATA accredited agent & a dedicated team of professional reservation staff, guides & drivers.
Spend your time exploring top attraction cities rather than worrying about next step of you trip.
The tour encompasses all major cities & attractions, yet it is reversable & customizable at small or no charge.
Book as early as possible to secure fastest trains & best seats.
No corner cut, extra or hidden fees, satisfaction guaranteed.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive & sightseeing Almaty

Stop At: Almaty, Almaty
Upon arrival at Almaty airport, meet your guide who will transfer you to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ascension Cathedral, Gogol st. 40B Panfilov Park, Almaty 050065 Kazakhstan
THE EYE-CATCHING GOLDEN DOMES AND kaleidoscopic color scheme of the Ascension Cathedral in Almaty, Kazakhstan, draw visitors to the city’s Panfilov Park, but the building’s genius architecture and complex history demand just as much attention.
After nearly 40 years of deliberations, construction of Almaty’s Ascension Cathedral began in 1904, according to architect Constantin Arkadyevich Borisoglebsky’s design. However, as Borisoglebsky had left the city in 1902, it was regional engineer Andrei Pavlovich Zenkov who made addendums to Borisoglebsky’s plans and oversaw construction. As such, it’s commonly called the Zenkov Cathedral. Construction was completed in 1907.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen, Almaty Kazakhstan
The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen is a historical and architectural monument founded in the second half of the 19th century. The green park 18 ha in area with numerous old oaks, maples, aspens, pines and firs growing in it surrounds the famous Ascension (Zenkov) Cathedral. Engineer P. M. Zenkov who had been managing the construction of the Ascension Cathedral took part in the organization of the park.
Initially known as the Urban Garden, the place was consecutively renamed Pushkin Garden, Lenin Park and the Park of the Soviet Federative Republics, and only in 1942 it was given its current name in honour of Panfilov Heroes who were defending Moscow against the German army in 1941 during the Second World War. Currently, the park is one of Almaty’s main attractions.
The park’s territory encompasses a few significant architectural and cultural
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Central Mosque of Almaty, Pushkina 16, Almaty 050016 Kazakhstan
The Central Mosque of Almaty is a magnificent gold-domed building. Its minarets rise against the backdrop of Zailiysky Alatau Mountains - what a stunning view! It is one of the largest mosques in the country, it holds up to 7,000 visitors. The magnificent courtyard of the mosque pleases the eye with its picturesque views, good lighting and is known as an amazingly peaceful place where one can sit, relax and pray while admiring the surrounding beauty. There are halls for men and women, rooms for reading the Quran, a wedding hall, as well as rooms for Islamic lessons. The walls are decorated by verses from the Quran. There are certain rules of visiting a mosque: take off your shoes before entering the prayer hall, dress modestly and make as little noise as possible.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Zeleny Bazar, Zhibek Zholy, 53, Almaty 050002 Kazakhstan
Zeleny Bazar is a one-stop shopping destination filled with a variety of exciting sights, aroma & tastes. Exploring the aisles, you'll come across everything from nail clippers to clothing, and fruit and vegetables to smoked horsemeat. The friendly storeowners will happily allow you to sample the edible goods.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in high rated 3-star hotel

Day 2: Bishkek

Stop At: Bishkek, Bishkek
Drive Alamty-Bishkek
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Ala-Too Square, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
Ala-Too Square is the central square of Bishkek where the White House, the State History Museum, the flagpole with the national flag, the monument to the victims of the revolution on April 7, the statue of Chingiz Aitmatov and the statue of Manas, the hero of the Kyrgyz folk epic, are located,
Square named after the mountains of Central & Western Tien-Shan, which the Kyrgyz nomadic tribes called Ala-Too(from Kyrgyz “Motley mountains”). The whole area including the building of the Historical Museum standing on it, conceived as a museum of Lenin, creates a single architectural ensemble. A distinctive feature of the square is the marble and granite facing of buildings. The square was built relatively recently – in 1984 and crosses several streets: Chui Avenue and Kievskaya Street.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: State History Museum, Ala-Too Square, Bishkek 720000 Kyrgyzstan
The Kyrgyz State History Museum contains several exhibits about the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people, whose sculptures and objects date from antiquity to the end of the 20th century. It is one of the most important museums in Central Asia.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Victory Square, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
Victory Square is a public square in the city of Bishkek. It is dedicated to the Victory of allied forces WWII. It was created in 1985, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Osh Bazaar, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek's most central bazaar has a certain compulsive interest and is an important city landmark. For traditional Kyrgyz clothes, including white imitation-felt ak kalpak hats (80som) and colourful shepherds' chests, find the stalls outside the south tip of the bazaar's Khial building. Mondays are quiet, but on any other day it bustles.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in high rated 3-star hotel

Day 3: Fly Osh. Sightseeing, Drive over the boarder to Margilan

Stop At: Osh, Osh
transfer Hotel airport for a morning flight to Osh, Fly Bishkek-Osh
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Russian Orthodox Church, Kumanjan Datka St., Osh 714000 Kyrgyzstan
The Orthodox Church was built between 1904-1910. It is the only Russian Church in Osh. During Soviet rule it was closed and used for storage and different purposes. After independence from the Soviet Union, the church has returned to religious services in 1995, and is an active church today.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lenin Monument, Lenin Ave, Osh 714000 Kyrgyzstan
Soviet nostalgy only remaining statue of Lenin in Central Asia.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Margilan, Margilan, Fergana Province
Drive over Kyrgiz-Uzbek Boarder to Margilan a beautiful tarditional city in Fergana Valley.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in high rated 3-star hotel in Margilan

Day 4: Visit Silk Factory, Rishtan ceramics, Drive to Koaknd

Stop At: Yodgorlik Silk Factory, Imam Zakhriddin St., Margilan Uzbekistan
Established in 1983 in an attempt to preserve traditional silk weaving techniques in the face of industrialisation, the Yodgorlik Silk Factory focuses on producing high quality handmade goods. It employs over 100 workers, and the full production process takes place in the factory, from the feeding of silk worms with mulberry leaves, to dyeing the silks with natural mineral and vegetable dyes, to weaving the silk. The factory is open to the public for guided tours, enabling tourists to learn about Margilan’s traditional silk weaving industry
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kumtepa Bazaar, 5km West of City Centre, Margilan Uzbekistan
Colorful local bazaar famous for unique earth-oven baked bread
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rishtan, Fergana Region, Uzbekistan
Drive Rishtan 60km 1 hour, visit traditional ceramic workshop
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kokand, Kokand, Fergana Province
Drive via endless fruit orchids to Kokand
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in high rated 3-star hotel Kokand

Day 5: Drive to Khujand Tajikistan, sightseeing

Stop At: Khujand, Khujand, Sughd Province
Drive to khujand over Uzbek-Tajik boarder
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Khujand Fortress, Tamburi St. 4, Khujand 735700 Tajikistan
Come to Khujand Fortress for a history lesson about Tajikistan and its people. Now a history museum, the fort houses exhibits narrating the country's development through the ages, from the early settlers to the present day. You will also notice ancient archeological findings here, still in their original place and protected by a glass floor--allowing you to literally walk over history.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification, Tamburi St. 4, Khujand 735700 Tajikistan
Turn back time at Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification, guarding relics from different historical periods right at the center of the city. See both local and national artifacts as you walk the exhibits and experience centuries of history.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in good hotel in Khujand

Day 6: Drive Penjikent

Stop At: Penjikent, Penjikent, Sughd Province
Drive over the Shakristan pass 3300m above sea level to Penjikent
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki, Rudaki St. 43, Penjikent 735500 Tajikistan
This museum has mostly excavated artifacts from Sarazm and Ancient Penjikent - nearby archaeological sites. The museum has eight rooms dealing with history of Penjikent, ancient sites, life and work of poet Rudaki, local customs and traditions as well as aspects of national economy.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Proto-urban site of Sarazm, Sakhibnazar Tajikistan
Sarazm, which means “where the land begins”, is an archaeological site bearing testimony to the development of human settlements in Central Asia, from the 4th millennium BCE to the end of the 3rd millennium BCE. The ruins demonstrate the early development of proto-urbanization in this region. This centre of settlement, one of the oldest in Central Asia, is situated between a mountainous region suitable for cattle rearing by nomadic pastoralists, and a large valley conducive to the development of agriculture and irrigation by the first settled populations in the region. Sarazm also demonstrates the existence of commercial and cultural exchanges and trade relations with peoples over an extensive geographical area, extending from the steppes of Central Asia and Turkmenistan, to the Iranian plateau, the Indus valley and as far as the Indian Ocean.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in a good hotel in Penjikent

Day 7: Drive Penjikent-Samarkand, 1/2 day sightseeing Samarkand

Stop At: Samarkand, Samarkand, Samarqand Province
Drive over Jar-tepa boarder crossing Tajikstan-Uzbekistan 70km
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Registan St регистан, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
Registan became the city square when life in Afrosiab stopped. Since that time Registan was reconstructed several times. Today it is surrounded by the three medreses Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillokori.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gur Emir Mausoleum, Oksaroi St. 1, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
Gur Emir Mausoleum – As a conqueror there are few that are Tamerlane’s equal, both in territory and legacy left. Today one can visit his tomb in the beautifully reconstructed Gur-Emir Mausoleum (1404-1405, 15-17 centuries) and reflect on his life while looking at the largest piece of jade (greenstone) in the world.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at high rated center located 3-star or boutique hotel Samarkand

Day 8: 1/2 day sightseeing Samarkand, Free time

Stop At: Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand Uzbekistan
Shakhi-Zinda Ensemble – (IX) situated on southeastern mound of Afrosiab. This architectural complex consists of 44 tombs in more than 20 mausoleums. The greatest significance of Shah E Zinda is that he was the First cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and resembles the Prophet the most
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ulugh Beg Observatory, Samarkand 140100 Uzbekistan
Ancient Observatory built by Ulugbek grandson of Amir Timur in 14th Century on Afrosiyob hill overlooking Samarkand
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bibi Khanym Mosque, Guzarskiy Lane, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
Bibi-Khanym Mosque – named after the wife of Temur and built between 1399-1404 – is one of best-known architectural attractions of Central Asia. The Mosque was erected on Timur's order after his combat of Delhi. The Minaret of the Mosque was supposed to be the tallest.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Siab Bazaar, Bibikhonim Str., Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
Siab Bazaar in Samarkand is still as impressive as it was many years ago. Its abundant produce and handicrafts is evidence of the natural wealth of Uzbekistan and its people’s talents and diligence.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in high rated center located 3-star or boutique hotel

Day 9: Train Samarkand-Bukhara, 1/2 Day sightseeing Bukhara

Stop At: Bukhara, Bukhara, Bukhara Province
Transfer to Samarkand train station, morning train to Bukhara
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Lyab-i-Hauz, B. Nakshabandi, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Built in the 16th - 17th centuries, Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble is still one of the major Bukhara squares. Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble is probably the most popular Bukhara tourist attraction, often used as a rest stop, thanks to its grandness, tranquility and old age. Lyab-i Hauz is located in the southeast shakhristan near the main Bukhara trade street.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque, to the south of Bukhara's Ark on the commercial street connecting the Tak-i Telpak Furushon and Tak-i Sarrafon markets, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Oldest surviving Mosque of Central Asia which served once as a budast & zaradustrian temple. Marvelous Architecture Brickwork.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in center located high rated 3-star or boutique hotel

Day 10: 1/2 day Sightseeing Bukhara, Free time

Stop At: Trading Domes, Mekhtar Anbar St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Medieval oriental bazaar dotted with artisan workshops.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ark of Bukhara, Afrosiab St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
The Ark, a royal mini town-within-a-town, is Bukhara’s oldest structure, it was home to the rulers of Bukhara for over a millennium. The Ark is as old as Bukhara itself. The founding of the original fortress is blurred in antiquity, but it was certainly the focus around which developed the medieval town.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Moschea Bolo-khauz, Registan square, Bukhara Uzbekistan
The Bolo Hauz stands opposite the Ark Fortress in a Kosh arrangement with the resistance between them. Its name means "above the pool", referring to the octagonal hauz, or artificial pond, located directly in front of it. Begun in 1712, early in the reign of Abu'l-Faiz Khan (r. 1711-47), it is one of the last and finest of Bukhara's major buildings prior to the modern era.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at center located high rated 3-star or boutique hotel

Day 11: Train to Urgench, Sightseeing Khiva

Stop At: Kokand, Kokand, Fergana Province
Early transfer to train Station in Kokand
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Urgench, Urgench, Xorazm Province
Early Train Kokand-Urgench
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Khiva, Khiva, Xorazm Province
Transfer Urgench to khiva
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kalta Minor Minaret, Khiva Uzbekistan
The minaret is well regarded, thanks to its unique decor and its incompleteness. The Kalta-minor is a unique minaret completely covered with glazed tile and majolica. It was commissioned in 1851 by Mohammed Amin Khan, the ruler of Khiva, as an architectural marvel intended to rise over 70 meters. But the construction stopped at a height of 29 m, which is why the name the Kalta-minor (or Short minaret) was assigned to it.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Citadel Kunya-ark, Khiva Uzbekistan
The Kunya Ark is a fortified citadel at the heart of Khiva, nestled against the western ramparts of the Ichan Kala immediately north of the city's west gate. Originally built as early as the 12th century, the nucleus of its current layout was first constructed by Arang Khan (r. 1688-94). The Ark is the largest of Khiva's myriad buildings.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, At the Cemetery at the Back of the Juma Mosque, Khiva Uzbekistan
Pahlavan Mahmud is a local poet and philosopher who was famous for his heroic strength and the ability to heal people. Originally the construction of the mausoleum was very modest but soon there was built khanaka and mosque where pilgrims said their prayer. Later the building was rebuilt into a magnificent construction with the largest dome in the city, covered with blue tiles.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Juma Mosque, A, Boltayeva-41 Ichan Kala, Khiva 220900 Uzbekistan
Khiva's Juma, or Friday Mosque is located almost at the heart of the Ichan Kala (old city)—a fitting location as the name of the ruling Khan would have been read aloud here during Friday prayers.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Stone Palace (Tash Khauli), Khiva Uzbekistan
Located in the eastern part of Ichan-Kala, Tash-Khauli Palace built in 1830 - 1838 is an example of Khorezm architectural grandeur of those times. The palace was built by order of Allakuli-Khan.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Islam Khodja Complex, Khiva Uzbekistan
The Islam-Khodja complex stands to the southeast of the main east-west street in Khiva's Ichan-Kala (old city) and includes a madrasa and minaret. The site is named after Islam Khodja, the grand vizier (and also first cousin) of Muhammad Rahmi Bahadur II.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast Package
Accommodation included: Overnight in center located high rated 3-star or boutique hotel

Day 12: Fly Urgench-Tashkent, Sightseeing Tashkent

Stop At: Urgench, Urgench, Xorazm Province
Transfer Khiva-Urgench airport
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Tashkent, Tashkent, Tashkent Province
Fly Urgench-Tashkent
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Navoi Opera Theater, Ataturk Str. 28, Tashkent 100029 Uzbekistan
Designed by Alexey Shchusev, the building of the theater was built in 1942-1947 and was opened to the public, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Alisher Navoi. A tour of this facility is conducted outside the building.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ensemble Hazrati Imam, Zarkainar Street / Qorasaroy Street, Tashkent Uzbekistan
One of the spiritual monuments of Tashkent is the Khazrati-Imam ensemble, popularly called Khast-Imam. The square is located in the heart of the old city. The complex consists of Tillya Sheikh mosque, Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan madrasah and Imam al-Bukhari Islamic Institute.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Amir Temur Square, Mirabad District, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Central to the modern city, Amir Timur Square is a lush, green space with plenty of flowers and fountains. In the center of the square you will find a statue of Tamerlane on horseback.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Metro Taschkent, Little Ring Rd, Tashkent 100097 Uzbekistan
The Tashkent metro was the first underground in Central Asia. It was completed and opened in 1977. All stations have their own unique architectural appearance: marble, granite, rows of columns, colorful bas-reliefs, hand crafted gypsum, etc.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Independence Square (Mustakillik Square), Tashkent Uzbekistan
Former red square, beautiful gardens & fountains frequented by local families.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palace of the Romanovs, Tashkent Uzbekistan
One of the unusual monuments of Tashkent is the Prince Romanov residence, built in 1891 in the center of the city, under the project of architects A.L. Benoit and V.S. Geyntseltsman. This is a one-storey private residence of Nikolay Konstantinovich Romanov. At the end of the XX century, the building was restored and is now used as the Reception House of the MFA of Uzbekistan. Currently, the tour is only conducted from outside.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in high rated 3 star hotel

Day 13: Departure

Stop At: Tashkent, Tashkent, Tashkent Province
Transfer to Tashkent Airport
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is served after 07:00 am
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Please check Uzbekistan entry requirement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Uzbekistan"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



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Kazachstan-Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan 13-day Private Tour
12/22/2023 - 11/30/2024

Monday - Sunday :

12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

12/22/2023 - 5/4/2025

Monday - Sunday :

12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Duration: 13 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Driver will meet you with name sign at Arrival hall exit

Airports

• Vostochny Airport, Tashkent Uzbekistan
• Almaty International Airport, Mailin St 2, Almaty 050039, Kazakhstan

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• All Fees and Taxes
• Licensed experienced local guide in each city
• All entrance tickets to Museums
• Accommodation in high-rated 3-star hotels
• Visa support letter if needed, pls check visa rules to enter all countries beforehand.
• One single room supplement for groups of 1,3,5 & 7
• 24 hour customer service.
• 12x Breakfast
• Accommodation included: 12 nights
• Entry/Admission - Ensemble Hazrati Imam
• Entry/Admission - Metro Taschkent
• Entry/Admission - Islam Khodja Complex
• Entry/Admission - Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification
• Entry/Admission - Moschea Bolo-khauz
• Entry/Admission - Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen
• Entry/Admission - Lyab-i-Hauz
• Entry/Admission - Ark of Bukhara
• Entry/Admission - Shah-i-Zinda
• Entry/Admission - Khujand Fortress
• Entry/Admission - Registan
• Entry/Admission - Stone Palace (Tash Khauli)
• Entry/Admission - Citadel Kunya-ark
• Entry/Admission - Gur Emir Mausoleum
• Entry/Admission - Juma Mosque
• Entry/Admission - Ascension Cathedral
• Entry/Admission - Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque
• Entry/Admission - Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki
• Entry/Admission - The Central Mosque of Almaty
• Entry/Admission - Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum
• Entry/Admission - Ulugh Beg Observatory
• Entry/Admission - Proto-urban site of Sarazm
• Entry/Admission - State History Museum
• Entry/Admission - Yodgorlik Silk Factory
• Entry/Admission - Bibi Khanym Mosque

Not Included

• Visa fees
• Tips for guides & drivers
• Photo/Video charge to be paid cash to Museum at entrance
• Flight Bishkek-Osh pls book online with international flight

Facilities