Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan highlights

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Itinerary

Day 1 Tashkent city.

Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Early check-in.

Sightseeing tour: Architectural complex Hasti Imam – Barak Khan Madrasah, Kafal Shohi Madrasah, Kukeldash Madrasah. Chorsu bazaar, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Museum of Applied Arts.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 2 Tashkent city – Samarkand city.

After an early breakfast, transfer to the station for morning train to Samarkand (2h 10min) (subject to change).
Samarkand city was one of the main commercial centers of the Silk Road during centuries. Today the “Blue City” is one of the main travel destinations in this part of world.
Pick up and start sightseeing.
Registan Square – Ulughbek Madrasah (XV century), Shir-Dor Madrasah (XVII century), Tilla-Kori Madrasah (XVII century).
Night in a hotel.

Day 3 Samarkand city – Bukhara city.

Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning we continue our excursion in Samarkand city: Guri Emir Mausoleum (the tomb of Tamerlan (XIV and XV centuries), Architectural complex Shakhi-Zinda (IX-XV centuries), Museum of the ancient city Afrosiyob, Bibi-Khonum Mosque, Siab bazaar, Ulughbek Observatory.
In the afternoon transfer to Bukhara city.
Bukhara is the ancient historic center of trade and Islamic culture in Uzbekistan. This city is the ancient oasis and trade point on Silk Road. Bukhara attracts with its impressive historical monuments, minarets and madrassas, narrow streets lined with oriental bazaars and ancient ruins. There is no doubt why the center of the ancient city of Bukhara has been declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
Accommodation and overnight in a hotel upon arrival to Bukhara city.

Day 4 Bukhara city.

Breakfast in a hotel.
After breakfast city tour: visit Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark Fortress, Kalyan Minaret, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Miri Arab Madrasah, The Holy Spring, Toki Zargaron Dome, Ulughbek and Abdullazizkhan Madrasah, Toki Telpak Furushon Dome, Magoki Attory Mosque, Toki Sarafon Dome, Lyabi Hauz architectural complex.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 5 Bukhara city – Tashkent city.

Breakfast in the hotel. Day of sightseeing outside of Bukhara: visit to Sitorai Mokhi Hosa – summer palace of last Emir, Chor Bakr ancient memorial complex known as “the city of the dead”, and listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Bakhoutdin Nakshbandi – the mausoleum of founder of the Sufi Order “Naqshbandia”. Transfer to Tashkent by train (16:10/22:45) (subject to change).
Accommodation and overnight in the hotel of Tashkent.

Day 6 Tashkent city – Kokand town.

Breakfast in the hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Kokand via Kamchik Pass by sedan cars (3 pax/car).
Kokand is one of the most famous cities of Uzbekistan. It was formerly the capital of the powerful Khanate of Kokand, which dominated in the Fergana Valley for centuries.
Visit the great palace of Khudayar Khan (XIX century)
Cemetery of Kings and two buildings built for the family of Omar Khan at the beginning of last century.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 7 Kokand town – Rishtan town – Margilan town – Fergana town.

Breakfast in the hotel.
Later transfer to Rishtan known for its ceramic industry. Visiting of ceramic workshop of Rustam Usmanov.
Transfer to Margilan.
Visit Silk Factory “Yodgorlik” in Margilan, where art works are made.
Transfer to Fergana.
Fergana is the most industrialized and largest city in the valley with the same name, and is also the administrative center of the province of Fergana.
The city is located at the height of 580 meters above sea level. This city is one of the most important cities in the production of oil.
The city was founded over a hundred years ago by the first military governor Skobelev M.D. and had name New Margilan city.
Overnight in the hotel of Fergana town.

Day 8 Fergana – Dustlick crossing point – Osh city.

Morning transfer to the border. Pass all formalities and meet on the other side with Kyrgyzstan team. Transfer to the city and start tour

In the program we have:
1) Sulaiman Too (mountain)
2) Babur’s house
3) Historical museum
4) Osh market
Accommodation at the hotel. Rest.

Day 9 Flight to Bishkek city. Bishkek city – Ala Archa canyon – Bishkek city.

Early transfer to the airport. Flight to Bishkek city (subject to change). Meeting at the airport of Bishkek. Transfer to the city.
Drive to the natural park Ala Archa for light walk, relaxing and meeting Kyrgyzstan nature.
Afternoon city tour. Visit Ala Too Square, Kurmanzhan Datka and Lenin Monuments, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and finish at the Victory Square dedicated to the WWII.

Overnight in a hotel. Rest.

Day 10 Bishkek city – Chon Kemin Valley.

After breakfast, one-hour drive to Burana Tower (UNESCO site) near Tokmok town.
Optionally: horseback riding games near Burana Tower.

Drive to Chon Kemin valley.
Upon arrival, get accommodated in the guest house Ashuu. Lunch.
Options to do this day:
1) Walking around the village Kalmak Ashuu.
2) Renting horses and ride up to the closest mountains (extra cost).
3) Horseback riding games nearby (extra cost).
4) Setting yurt (nomadic house) (extra cost).
5) Swimming in the pool (extra cost).
Dinner and overnight in the guest house.

Day 11 Chon Kemin valley – Cholpon Ata town.

After breakfast, drive to Issyk Kul Lake via Boom gorge and to the Northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Here we have several visits:
1) Open air Petroglyphs site.
2) Local historical museum or Rukh Ordo cultural complex.
After excursions, drive to the hotel and get accommodation in the resort area on the shore of Issyk Kul lake.
Overnight.

Day 12 Cholpon Ata town – Karakol town.

After breakfast, drive to Karakol town.
Upon arrival start city tour. We visit Museum of N. M. Przhevalski, Dungan mosque a unique building in a style of the Chinese pagoda which is functioning mosque up to now and Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church built of wood.
Accommodation at a hotel. Overnight.

Day 13 Karakol town – Djety Oguz gorge – Bokonbaev village – Kochkor village.

After breakfast, drive to Djety Oguz gorge to admire the landscapes and to make some photos. At the beginning of the gorge you will face a famous “Broken Heart Rock”. Walking up further to panorama you will see those famous Seven Bulls rocks.
Another stop not far from Bokonbaev village to visit Fairytale canyon. Short, but very interesting hiking to see fantastic colors of red sand stone and iron.
Drive to Kochkor village via Bokonbaev village.
Optionally: Meet eagle hunter to see demonstration of hunting with birds of prey near Bokonbaev village.

Arrival and accommodation in a guest house. Dinner and rest.

Day 14 Kochkor village – Bishkek city.

In the morning we visit local women cooperation and see products they sell (if available). Souvenirs shop-museum is one of the most popular in our country.
Drive back to Bishkek city via Kuvaky pass and spectacular view to the Orto Tokoi water reservoir.

Arrival to Bishkek. Visit ZUM Department store for last shopping (if necessary), accommodation in a hotel. Rest.

Day 15 Bishkek city – airport.

Transfer to the airport. Flight back home.

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