Urgench Arrival

Clients will arrive in Urgench at 05:30, please arrange the early airport transfer for them.

Flight suggestion: European traveler: flight to Paris and then Paris flight to Urgench by HY252 (20:10-05:30)

This day is free for your jag leg. 

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
Overnight in Urgench

Altitude:
100m

Ichan-Qala and Kunya-Ark fortress

After delighted buffet, you will be transfered to Khiva.Today you will have a wonderful sightseeing tour in the oldest city of Uzbekistan. It will be inside of
Ichan-Qala
, the inner city in Khiva rounded with strong walls. Centuries old sound buildings, palaces, mosques, Madrasahs, Mausoleums, Minarets, Caravan-Sarais and Bathhouses transformed Ichan-Qala into unique city-monument. Ichan-Qala co

Ayaz Qala and Turpak Qala

Today we will drive to famous fortresses: 
Ayaz Qala and Turpak Qala
. Ayaz Qala is an ancient castle of Khorezm, named on behalf of legendary warrior-slave Ayaz, a Turkic folklore hero. Fortress dates back II century AD. Tuprak Qala, means ‘clay fort’ , was the royal city of Khorezmian ruler Artav.  Archeologists claim that fortress was built in 1 or 2-century AD. It was occupied until 6th centur

Khiva to Bukhara

Early in the morning we will have transfer to a fascinating city of
Bukhara
. With its more than 140 architectural monuments Bukhara is a “town museum” dating back to the Middle Ages. The city consists of narrow streets, green parks and gardens, historical and architectural monuments belong to different epochs, but locate very close to each other. The road from Khiva to Bukhara goes through famou

Bukhara City Tour

Today you will have a full day of sightseeing tour in the fascinating city of Bukhara. At first you will visit the most ancient citadel in Bukhara dating back to the 4th century named
Citadel Ark
 which served as a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. Then you will see Samanids mausoleum, a real masterpiece of architecture of 9th -10th century. 

Then the tour continues to
Chashma

Bukhara to Samarkand

Today you will have a sightseeing tour in the surrounding area of Bukhara. First you will visit
Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex
, located few kilometers from Bukhara. It is a memorial complex of famous Sufi Leader and Philosopher, one of the Muslim pilgrimage places for all people of Islamic world. Sheikh Bakhauddin Nakshbandi was one of the spiritual masters of Amir Timur. 

Today complex consis

Samarkand City Tour

Samarkand is situated in the valley of the river Zerafshan. It is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as the city of Babylon or Rome. Today you will visit its most outstanding sights such as
Registan square
,
Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. 

Registan Square
, a complex of three fascinating Madrasahs dating back to 15-17th centuries, is the

Samarkand and Drive to Tashkent

Today you will continue exploring Samarkand city. You will visit
Ulughbek Observatory
, built in 15th century by Ulughbek, one of the most famous Samarkand rulers and scientists. Working in observatory, Ulughbek created in 1437 the“Zidji Guragoni”catalog, which had information about 1018 celestial bodies. Unfortunately, he was killed by order of his own son. 

After it you can walk along the

Tashkent City Tour

Today you will visit
Independence square
 which is the main square of the country, erected as a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. 

Then you will have a chance to walk along the 
local Broadway
, a walking street between independence square and Amir Timur square. Further you can take a ride in famous
Tashkent metro
, among the most beautiful subways in the world. First line was

Tashkent to Fergana

After breakfast, you will be transferred to railways station of Tashkent to depart to Kokand town. Upon arrival to Kokand you will have city tour of Kokand. Here we will visit
Khudayar Khan Palace
, historical monument of architecture that perfectly mixed all kinds of traditional arts and crafts,
Modari Khan Mausoleum
, built for the mother of ruler of Kokand Umarkhan, and
Norbutabi Madrasah
 w

Uzbek Border to Osh

Transfer to Kyrgyz border. Your guide will pick you up at Uzbek-Kyrgyz border and accompany you to 
Osh city
. In Osh city you will go for a walk there and visit the most famous place –
Suleiman Mountain
. Suleiman Too (Solomon’s Mountain) is situated in the center of the city and it is considered to be a pilgrimage place for local Muslims. According to the legend, biblical prophet Solomon (Sulei

Visit Son Kul Lake

After early breakfast we start our long drive to the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan –
Son Kul Lake
. The route takes you along roads that wind along incredible gorges. During your drive be prepared for amazing views of the impressive mountains and gorges. Son Kul lake is surrounded by mountains and it is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea le

Tash Rabat Caravanserai

After breakfast you will be transferred to the 
Tash Rabat Caravanserai
on the Great Silk Road (Stone Castle from the 14th century). The building is unique. Tash Rabat is located at the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains. Tash Rabat was built of stone blocks inside a mountain at an elevation of 3200 m above sea level. In total there are 31 rooms in the mountain. The walls are 1 m thick. There are

Kyrgyz-Chinese Border

After breakfast we start our way to be at the Kyrgyz-Chinese border at 12 o’clock. The road will go along mountain gorges in the most remote areas of Kyrgyzstan. This region is the most famous one among shepherds. It has the best grass for cattle and the cleanest air. On the entire route you will enjoy views of our unbelievable nature!

Your Chinese Guide will wait for you at the border and bri

Kashgar City Tour

Today you will enjoy a full day excursion of Kashgar. Pay a visit to
Id Kah Mosque
,
the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities at 09:00. Continue the visiting to
Old Town
at 10:30 with the open ceremony of Maxilap show. Come and Join the exciting movement in this well-preserved Uighur residential area.Our speciality: Relaxing in