4 tan Tour 18 DAYS 17 NIGHTS

Breakfast and Start sightseeing tour of Tashkent visiting old and new parts of the city: Amir Timur Square, Tashker:i t striking clock, Theater Square with the Opera House, Independence Square, Earthquake Memorial, Khast Imam Square and Tashkent Metro. After arrive to the Tashkent Metro, you trip to Chorsu Bazaar line come out on the middle of bazaar and start shopping. Dinner and rest. Overnight in Tashkent.

Breakfast and check out of hotel. Transfer to Domestic Airport for departure to Urgench (727km) at 7:25 (local time). Upon arrival, drive to Khiva (32km). Start walking excursion in the historical part of Khiva - lchan; kala (translated as "Inner town"). lchan-kala - the largest Museum in the open air in Central Asia consisting of: AtaDarvaza, Kunya-Ark; Madrassah of tv!uhammad Rahim Khan; Madrassah of Muhammed Aminhan; Kalta Minor, the Palace of the Allakulihan Khan of Khiva; Tash Hau Ii, where the harem of 40 concubines was; Caravanserai and Tim Allakulihan; Pahlavan Mahmud Gates, Mausoleum of Seyd Allaudin, Pahlavan Mahmud.~ausoleum - one of th~ best works of Khivian architecture - mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud - done in the tradition of Khorezm architecture of XVIII-XIX centuries and Pahlavan Mahmud Gates, lslam-Khoja Madrassah - was built in 7908 by lslam-Hoja of the Prime Minister of Khan. The minaret is a symbol of the country, is an early example of the architecture of the XIV century. ~osque arid Jami Minaret. Dinner and rest. Overnight in Khiva.

Breakfast and hotel check out. Transfer to Bukhara (435km) by bus through the Kyzylkl,lm Desert. Enjoy views of Amudarya and the desert. Lunch at local restaurant. Arrive in the ancient city of Bukhara. Dinner and rest. Overnight in Bukhara. -------------

Breakfast and Start WALKING sightseeing program in Bukhara: Ensemble Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin), Magoki Attari Mosque is one of the oldest mosques survived in Bukhara from the time before the Mongolian invasion, Abdullakhan's Tim with numerous handicraft shops of souvenirs, ceramics, national clothes, and carpets, Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara), Visit Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas, Poi Ka Ion Square with Ka Ion Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa, Ark Fortress- (th"e ·oldest citadel dating back to I century BC where one can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths) and visit Samanids mausoleum (IX century), a monument of early rl'"!edieval architecture. Dinner and rest. Overnight in Bukhara.

Breakfast and check ·out of hotel. Transfer to Samarkand (270 km~ 4, 30 hours) via Shahrisabz and beautiful Takhta Karacha pass. Excursion tour in Shahrisabz includes visiting (2,5 hrs): Ak Sa ray Palace ("White Palace"), the ruins of the summer palace of Tamerlane. The palace was constructed and decorated by deported from conquered Khorezm skillful builders, masters and artisans. Some parts of the gate tower survived to the present day. Mausoleum of Dorus-Saodat ("The Place of Power", XIV century) contains the tomb of Eldest and favourite Tamerlane's son Jahongir. Visit Kok Gumbaz, so-called "House of Meditation. Mausoleum Gumbazi-Seyidon of XVI century where the descendants of Ulugbek are buried. Continue to Samarkand. Arrival in Samarkand. Dinner and check in hotel. Overnight in Samarkand.

Breakfast and start sightseeing program in Samar~and (6 hours): Gur Emir Mausoleum - a burial vault of Timur the Great and his descendants decorated with gold orna,ments and considered as one of the most significant places in the,world; Continue to the famous Registan Square-the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Ti Ila Kori. Bibi Khanim Mosque-the biggest medieval building in the city which was one of the most magnificent; mosques in the Islamic world in 15th Century; Sha hi Zinda Necropolis - u,nique complex of Mausoleums formed by standing on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) belonging to the Muslim person named Saint Abbas ibn-Kussam; Ulugbek's Observatory- the finest astronomical centers in the medieval world was built by orde·r of Ulugbek, an outstanding scholar and astronomer; Dinner and check into hotel. Overnight in Samarkand.

Breakfast and transfer to the border Uzbek-Tajik Jartepa. Border crossing usually takes 30 min- 7 hr. Meet the guide and driver at Tajikistan part of the border. Start excursion with the visit to Marguzor ( Seven Lakes) and Penjikent. - On the western edge of the Fan Mountains in the valley of the river Shing there are seven lakes, six of them are dammed origin, beside the lake Hazorchashma: Lake called Marguzor, but each of the lakes has its own name: Nezhigon (other references Mizhgon), Soybean, Gushor, Nofin, Hurdak, Marguzor, Hazorchashma. The difference in level between the upper and lower fake - 692 meters. Transfer to Penjikent - an ancient town in Sogdiana and now it is a city in the Sughd province of Tajikistan on Zeravshan River. - The Sarazm Important Bird Area (UNESCO World Heritage) lies downstream of the city on the tugay-vegetated floodplain of the river. - The archaeological site of the ruins of old Penjikent - a walled inter-city (2500-years ago) - was once a Sogdian trading city on the Silk Road. Today, only ruins are left owing to the fact that the main const~uction material was clay-bricks. Transfer back to Penjikent. Dinner and rest. Overnight in Penjikent.

Breakfast and transfer to Dushanbe over Anzob pass {2900m) and Anzob tunnel, Varzob gorge (740 km, 2 hrs.) enroute enjoying the beautiful nature scenery of green, sometimes barren rocks rushing mountain streams and steep rock faces. Arrival in Dushanbe. Light sightseeing in the city centre. Dinner and check into the hotel. Overnight in Dushanbe.

Breakfast and start Dushanbe sightseeir1g tour visiting: - Tajik National Museum of Antiquities with the biggest Buddha in Nirvana. - Tajik flagpole-one of the vY?rld tallest flagpoles (765-meter flagpole); - Main square of Dushanbe. The Monument of lsmoili Somani-the forefather of Tajik Nation locat~d on the main square. A 40- metre high onument built to the memory of lsmaili Sam'an-Khuda, founder of the Samanid dynasty; - Mehrgon Bazaar - one of the biggest markets of Dushanbe; - Gissar Fortress- the remains of the Bukhara Emirate Beck's palace. Its thick walls once guarded a pool, garden, and palace, while the fortress itself opposed a noisy market and caravanserai.The place was famous for its center of commerce during the S.ilk Road. You will also be able to visit the Old Medressa· {Madrasai Kuhna) ofl6-77 th century with a museum inside, the new Medressa of77-78 century as well as Caravan Sa ray. 78:00 Transfer to the airport .. 20:00 Departure by evening flight Dushanbe - Khudjand SZ-47. 20:45 Arrival in Khudjand. Meet the driver.atthe airport meetil')g zone. Tran?fer to the hotel. Resting time in the evening. Overnight in Khudjand.

Breakfast and start sightseeing tour in Khujand: - Pushkin square with Kamoli Khudjandi Square; - Timur Malik's fortress and Sugd museum; - Muslihiddin memorial complex. After tour we will cross the border Tajik-Uzbek. UP.on arrival in Tashkent city. Transfer to the flight to Astana at 75:00. 77:75 Departure by flight Tashkent - Astana KC-724. 79:20 Arrival in Astana. Meet the driver at the airport meeting zone. Transfer to the hotel. Resting time in the evening. Overnight in Astana.

Breakfast and start city tour in Astana. We will visit: -Nur-Astana Mosque, -Bayterek Tower, -The State Theatre of Opera and Ballet Astana Opera, -Khan Shatyr, -Nazarbayev University, -Hazrat Sultan Mosque, -National Museum of Kazakhstan, -Zeleny Bazar. Resting time in the evening. Overnight in Astana.

Breakfast and transfer to Domestic Airport for a flight to Almaty 09:00. 70:30 Departure by flight Astana - Almaty KC-852. 72:70 Arrival in Almaty. Upon arrival at Almaty Airport transfer to city sightseeing of Almaty visit to nat ional market (Zeleniy bazar) for shopping fresh and dried fruits. Proceed for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit to KOK tobe cable car city view on hill. Check in hotel and rest. Dinner and overnight in Almaty.

Breakfast and 09:00 Dr.ive to Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles». Viewing spot at the top of Charyn Canyon. Going down and walking 7.5 km along the bottom of the canyon. Rest at Charyn river bank. Return back to the top of the canyon by shuttle-van. Drive to the Moon (Yellow) Canyon Walking at the Moon (Yellow) Canyon, photographing. Drive to the Black Canyon. Black Canyon, enjoying the scenery, photographing. 76:00 Lunch in the cafe of local cuisine. Way back to Almaty. Upon arrival dinner and rest. Overnight in Almaty.

Jul Independence square symbolizing Kazakhstan lndepende.nce. After visiting transfer to Almaty International Airport for a flight to Bishkek 14:00. 16:35 Departure by flight Almaty - ,Bishkek KC-709. 18:25 Arrival in Bishkek. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Dinner and rest. Overnight in Bishkek.

Breakfast and start full day city tour in Bishkek. Breakfast continue tour visit to Ala Archa mountain resort outside Bishkek city, return to Bishkek general tour at Bishkek city. Dinner and rest. Overnight in Bishkek.

Breakfast and continue city tour: Monument of Independence, Shopping in bazaar. Check of hotel and lunch. Transfer to airport for a flight Tashke:it 16:00. 18:50 Departure by flight Bishkek - Tashkent Hy778. 79:70 Arrival in Tashkent. Upon arrival at TIA drive ~o the dinner. After dinner back to TIA for a flight to Jakarta Hy547. 00:05 Departure time (Tashkent-Jakarta)

The itinerary is subject to change according to the weather, current suitability or any unforeseen circumstances during the tour