Day 1
Home – Tashkent (Inc: Dinner)
After arriving at Tashkent International Airport, you will be met by a guide and transferred to the hotel for check-in. If you arrive early, you have the option to explore the nearby area on your own.
Overnight stay in Tashkent after dinner.
Day 2
Tashkent (Inc: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, we begin our exploration of Tashkent. Take a stroll in Independence Square and experience the local atmosphere. Visit the bazaars and ride the famous Tashkent metro. In the afternoon, explore the Old City, visiting Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah, and Hast Imam Complex, which houses several fascinating structures, including schools, mosques, and tombs. Particularly noteworthy is the opportunity to see the Othman Quran, one of the world’s oldest copies of the Quran.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 3
Tashkent – Bishkek (Inc: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, continue city exploration, visiting the Courage Monument, built to commemorate the consequences of the Tashkent earthquake. Next, explore the Zangi Ota Memorial Complex, hearing legends about this legendary shepherd’s wisdom and kindness. In the afternoon, head to the airport and take a flight to Bishkek. Upon arrival, the guide will transfer you to the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Spend the night in Bishkek.
Day 4
Bishkek – Bukhara (Inc: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Start the day with a tour of Bishkek, visiting Pobeda Square, Duboviy Park, Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, and the National Philharmonic Hall. Then, proceed to Chon Kemin Gorge. En route, visit Burana Tower, an 11th-century minaret, and the Balbals (stone warriors) open-air museum.
Overnight at a guesthouse in the gorge.
Day 5
Jyrgalan – Issyk Kul Lake – Bishkek (Inc: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Today, head to the mystical Issyk Kul Lake, the world’s second-largest alpine lake at an altitude of 1608 meters. Along the way, make a stop to view ancient petroglyphs. These Shamanistic rock drawings, created over 2000 years ago, are remarkably well-preserved. Visit the local ethnographic museum to learn about the rich culture of the region.
Return to Bishkek and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
Bishkek – Ala Archa – Tashkent (Flight) (Inc: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, head to the Ala Archa Gorge, a natural park that was once accessible only to VIPs. Located in a branch of the Tian Shan Mountains, just 45 km from Bishkek, you can take a short hike to enjoy the gorge’s panoramic views. Return to Bishkek and then proceed to the airport for a flight back to Tashkent.
Overnight stay in Tashkent.
Day 7
Tashkent – Bukhara (Inc: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Take an early morning train to Bukhara, spending the entire day sightseeing. Begin with a visit to the Citadel Ark, the oldest castle of the Bukhara Empire. Continue with visits to the Samanids Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub, and Bolo-Hauz Mosque. Take a stroll through shopping arcades, visit the renowned Nodir Divan Begi school, part of the Lyabi House Ensemble and one of Bukhara’s central attractions. Conclude the tour with a visit to the Poi Kalon complex, consisting of the Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque, and Mir Arab Madrasah.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
Bukhara – Gijduvan – Samarkand (Inc: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, head to Samarkand, with a stop at the famous Gijduvan village pottery workshop en route. Gijduvan ceramics are known for their geometric patterns, with green and blue dominating the decorative products.
Overnight stay in Samarkand.
Day 9
Samarkand – Tashkent (Train) – Flight (Inc: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Samarkand, located in the valley of the Sherafgan River, is the second-largest city in Uzbekistan. Today, visit its most outstanding attractions, including Registan Square, Shakhi-Zindeh, the Mausoleum of Guri Emir, and Bibi-Khanym Mosque. Registan Square is a major highlight of Samarkand, featuring three charming Madrasahs. The Shakhi-Zindeh complex is a large necropolis, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Bibi-Khanym Mosque was built to commemorate Timur’s favorite wife after his successful campaign in India.
In the evening, take a train back to Tashkent, then take a flight back home.
Tour Fee
RM10,800 / Pax
10 Pax To Go, 15 Pax Full
Single Supplement (8Nights): RM1,850/pax
Includes:
- Transportation: Air-conditioned tour bus (according to group size)
- Accommodations (Local 4-star)
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Train ticket:
Tashkent -> Bukhara
Samarkand -> Tashkent - Professional Tour Guide & Tour Leader
- Professional Travel Photography
Excludes:
- International Air ticket (Kuala Lumpur/Singapore – Tashkent return flight ticket)
- Air ticket (Tashkent – Bishkek return flight ticket)
- Personal travel insurance (To be purchased in advance)
- Personal expenses: tipping fee, souvenirs, entertainments, snacks, etc.
- Euro 10/Pax/Day (Total 90Euro/pax) is to be paid for and collected by the tour leader on the last day of the tour
- Additional cost incurred due to unforeseen circumstances
Note:
- Respect local customs and protect cultural monuments.
- Please bring sunscreen, sunglasses, basic medications, and personal items.
- We reserve the right to change the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather and road conditions, natural disasters, flight delays, government restrictions, etc.
- Safety is paramount, and each visitor must take personal responsibility. In unforeseen situations or issues caused by visitor behavior, individuals are accountable for their actions.