Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
• Seamless Arrival: Enjoy a private transfer from Tashkent international airport to your hotel for a restful start to your journey.
Day 2: Tashkent Exploration – Flight to Bishkek
• Tashkent Highlights: Discover Independence Square and take a ride on the world-famous, artistically designed Tashkent Metro.
• Old City Heritage: Experience the vibrant Chorsu Bazaar and view the 8th-century Othman Quran, the oldest in the world.
• Evening Flight: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Day 3: Bishkek City – Burana Tower – Chon Kemin
• Capital Sights: Visit Ala-Too Square and the National Philharmonic to understand the Kyrgyz political and cultural heartbeat.
• Ancient Minarets: Climb the 11th-century Burana Tower and explore the open-air museum of "Balbals" (ancient stone warriors).
• Gorge Immersion: Arrive at Chon Kemin gorge for a tranquil mountain experience.
Day 4: Chon Kemin – Issyk Kul Lake – Karakol
• The Pearl of Central Asia: Visit Issyk Kul, the world’s second-largest alpine lake, surrounded by the celestial Tien Shan mountains.
• Petroglyphs & Architecture: See ancient rock carvings and visit the unique Dungan Mosque, built without a single metal nail.
Day 5: Karakol – Jeti Oguz – Issyk Kul South Shore – Bishkek
• Seven Bulls Rocks: Marvel at the red rock formations of Jeti Oguz and the Broken Heart Mountain.
• Ancient Traditions: Meet an authentic eagle-hunter in Bokonbaeva village and learn the generational secrets of hunting with golden eagles.
Day 6: Ala Archa National Park – Flight to Tashkent
• Alpine Freshness: Hike through the Ala Archa gorge, a stunning mountain park once reserved for VIPs.
• Return to Uzbekistan: Board your evening flight back to Tashkent for your next leg of the adventure.
Day 7: Tashkent – Bukhara (Train)
• Citadel & Mausoleums: Visit the 4th-century Citadel Ark and the Samanids Mausoleum, a jewel of 9th-century architecture.
• Spiritual Hubs: Explore the Po-i-Kalyan complex and the Madrasah of Nodir Divan Begi at the Lyabi-Hauz ensemble.
Day 8: Bukhara – Gijduvan – Samarkand
• Master Pottery: Stop at a private workshop in Gijduvan to witness the intricate geometric art of sixth-generation ceramic masters.
• Overland Journey: Drive to the legendary city of Samarkand.
Day 9: Samarkand’s Majestic Sights
• Registan Square: Stand in awe before the most famous square in Central Asia, flanked by three grand Madrasahs.
• Blue-Tiled Wonders: Visit the Shakhi-Zindeh necropolis and the Guri Emir Mausoleum, the final resting place of Tamerlane.
Day 10: Samarkand – Tashkent – Departure
• Ancient Science: Visit the Ulughbek Observatory and explore the vibrant Siab Oriental Bazaar for traditional sweets and crafts.
• Final Transfer: Take the afternoon train back to Tashkent for your final airport transfer and flight home.
Hotel:
• Tashkent: Han Palace
• Bukhara: Edem Plaza
• Samarkand: Samaria
• Bishkek: Plaza
• Chon Kemin: Ashu boutique
• Karakol: Karagat
