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 jet 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

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

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 famous

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 Ayu

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 consists

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, i

Samarkand City Tour then 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 opened

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 Madras

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 (S

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

Drive to Kashgar along Kytgyz-Chinese Border

Start your way to Kashgar by driving 4hrs along the Kyrgyz-Chinese border. Kashgar is an ancient city with special local cultural and ethnic characteristics along the Silk Road. 

On the way, you will appreciate the natural landscape of mountain gorges where drove freely walk about and graze. On your arrival, check in the hotel and have a good rest.

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
Overnight in Kashg

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: Relaxi

Visit Sunday Livestock Market and Train to Turpan

Today, you will drive to

Sunday Bazaar
that is combined two section. The
covered bazaar
sells the clothing, nuts, household goods and many things out of your imagination.The outdoor
Animal Bazaar
is the first bazaar we visit, where the farmers and buyers arriving by donkey cart, truck, bicycle, horseback, motorbike or on foot, with their animals. It’s loud, lively and cheerful as they arriv