Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
• Airport Welcome: Meet-and-greet at Tashkent international airport followed by a private transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent Sightseeing – Flight to Khiva
• Capital Landmarks: Visit Independence Square and ride the artistically designed Tashkent Metro.
• Ancient Relics: View the 8th-century Othman Quran, the oldest in the world, before your evening flight to Urgench.
Day 3: Khiva City Tour – Darvaza Gas Crater
• Living Museum: Explore the walled Ichan-Qala, home to 60 historical monuments and the stunning Kalta Minor minaret.
• The "Door to Hell": Cross into Turkmenistan and drive into the Karakum desert to witness the mesmerizing burning gas crater of Darvaza at night.
Day 4: Darvaza – Ashgabat City Tour
• White Marble Capital: Visit the UNESCO-listed Nissa fortress and the independence-era monuments of Ashgabat.
• Folk Heritage: Enjoy a traditional dinner with a folk show performance.
Day 5: Ashgabat – Merv – Mary
• Heavenly Horses: Explore the famous Akhal-Teke horse farm and visit the bustling Russian Bazaar.
• Silk Road Hub: Discover Ancient Merv, once one of the largest cities in the Islamic world.
Day 6: Mary – Bukhara City Tour
• Medieval Splendor: Return to Uzbekistan to explore the 4th-century Citadel Ark and the intricate Samanid Mausoleum.
• Islamic Art: Stand beneath the towering Kalon Minaret in the heart of old Bukhara.
Day 7: Bukhara Environs – Samarkand
• Sufi Spirit: Visit the Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex and the Sitorai Mohi Hosa summer palace.
• Evening Transit: Depart for Samarkand via train.
Day 8: Samarkand’s Majestic Sights
• Registan Square: Stand in the center of the world's most famous Islamic architectural ensemble.
• Timeless Beauty: Visit the blue-tiled Shakhi-Zindeh necropolis and the Bibi Khanum Mosque.
Day 9: Samarkand – 7 Lakes (Tajikistan)
• Alpine Colors: Cross into Tajikistan to hike the Marquzor Lakes (Seven Lakes), witnessing vibrant waters at different altitudes.
• Local Life: Experience authentic mountain hospitality with an overnight stay in a local homestay.
Day 10: Penjikent – Khujand
• Tajik History: Explore Khujand, the second-largest city in Tajikistan, visiting the Cultural Palace and Central Mosque.
Day 11: Khujand – Osh
• Sacred Mountains: Enter Kyrgyzstan and visit Suleiman Too (Solomon’s Mountain), a major pilgrimage site in the heart of Osh.
Day 12: Osh – Bishkek
• Capital Tour: Fly to Bishkek to visit Victory Square, Oak Park, and the National Philharmonic.
Day 13: Issyk Kul Lake & Burana Tower
• Pearl of Central Asia: Visit the world’s second-largest alpine lake and explore ancient petroglyphs.
• Ancient Minarets: Visit the 11th-century Burana Tower on your way back to Bishkek.
Day 14: Bishkek – Almaty City Tour
• South Capital: Cross into Kazakhstan and explore Almaty’s Ascension Cathedral and the Square of 28 Panfilov Heroes.
Day 15: Charyn Canyon Day Trip
• Castle Valley: Marvel at the 12-million-year-old vertical cliffs and labyrinthine paths of Charyn Canyon.
Day 16: Medeo, Shymbulak & Departure
• Alpine Views: Visit the world’s highest skating rink at Medeo and the Shymbulak ski resort at 2,230m before your final airport transfer.
Hotel:
Al Anvar (Tashkent), Zarafshan Boutique (Khiva), Yurt (Darwaza), Sport (Ashgabat), Edem Plaza (Bukhara), Ideal (Samarkand), Home Stays (7 Lakes), Parliament (Khujand), Classic (Osh), Plaza (Bishkek), KazZhol Park (Almaty)
