Although little remains of Tashkent’s history, there has been a settlement on this site,...
Read more >Fly overnight to Tashkent. (N)
Day 2: TashkentArrive and transfer to the Miran International International Hotel (immediate occupancy) for 1 night. Afternoon tour of the old city including Applied Arts Museum and Kukeldash madrasa. Optional visit to a ceramic workshop. (N)
Day 3: SamarkandDrive to Samarkand and take a city tour including Registan Square and Gur Emir Mausoleum. Stay at Emirkhan Hotel for 2 nights. (B)
Day 4: SamarkandFull-day tour of Samarkand including visits to the Ulugbek observatory, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and Afrosiab Museum. See the ancient process of silk paper production and visit a silk carpet factory. (B, D)
Day 5: BukharaTravel to Bukhara and visit the silk market, the Jewish Quarter, Poi-Kalyan complex, the surviving trade domes and Lyab-i-Hauz complex, once the city’s principal source of water. Sample a range of herbal teas in a family-owned teahouse in the old part of the city. Stay 2 nights at Malika Bukhara. (B, D)
Day 6: BukharaContinue your tour of Bukhara, including visits to Chor Minor mosque, the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, Chashmai Ayub and the Ark fortress, built in the fifth century AD. (B)
Day 7: TashkentMorning at leisure. This afternoon take the Afrosiyob train to Tashkent and transfer to the Miran International Hotel for 1 night. (B)
Day 8: Fly to Bishkek, KyrgyzstanFly to Bishkek via Almaty and transfer to the Plaza Hotel for 2 nights. Optional evening meal with folklore concert (additional cost). (B)
Day 9: Ala Archa National Park • BishkekDrive south to Ala Archa National Park, which offers a range of walking options from gentle strolls to more strenuous hikes. Return to Bishkek for a city tour. (B)
Day 10: Burana Tower • Issyk-Kul lakeVisit the Burana Tower and its surrounding ruins, an important trading post on the Silk Road. See the Bronze Age petroglyphs at Cholpon-Ata. Optional 1-hour lake cruise (additional cost). Overnight at Karven Issyk-Kul Hotel. (B, D)
Day 11: KarakolDrive to Karakol and visit the museum dedicated to the Russian explorer Nikolai Przewalsky. Also visit the colourful Dungan Mosque and the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Stay 2 nights at Hotel Amir. (B)
Day 12: Djety-OguzLearn about the nomadic way of life in Kyrgyzstan, beginning with a walk in Djety-Oguz gorge, with its impressive red rock formations and spruce forests. Join a golden eagle hunting show, which showcases the birds and this ancient tradition. This evening, join a Uighur family to learn how to cook traditional dishes. (B)
Day 13: Bokonbaevo • BishkekShort walk at Fairy Tale canyon then continue to Bokonbaevo village. Visit a local handicraft centre before driving to Bishkek and staying overnight at Plaza Hotel. Optional cooking demonstration of boorsok (Kyrgyz bread) with a local family (additional cost). (B
Day 14: Fly homeTransfer to Bishkek airport and fly home. (B)
Meal basisAs per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Discovery tourAccommodation in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan should be considered basic and simple outside of Bishkek and Tashkent. A reasonable level of fitness is required for this tour, due to several gentle hikes and walking over rough terrain. This tour is therefore best suited to the hardier traveller.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
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The Emirkhan is a 4-star character property located within the heart of Samarkand and 1.8km from the renowned Registan Square. All guestrooms are individually and traditionally furnished in bright colours with gold detail. Not all rooms have a bath. Features: 60 rooms & suites, restaurant, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, satellite television, refrigerator, in-room safe, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.
The nine-storey Plaza Hotel is located in the central park of Bishkek, within a 5-minute walk of the main tourist attractions, such as the Bishkek White House and about a 15-minute walk from Ala-Too Square. The hotel's restaurant serves Asian and European cuisines, while playing light classical and modern music to create a pleasant atmosphere. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the cityscapes or mountains. Features: 65 rooms, restaurant, bar, indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym, sauna, rooftop terrace. Room amenities: Air conditioning, satellite television, tea & coffee facilities, safe, minibar, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.
The Malika Hotel, Bukhara is located in the heart of the old city and constructed in the style of a traditional two storey madrassa. The hotel has 34 rooms all with air-conditioning and ensuite facilities. There is a small restaurant serving traditional food.
The Karven Issyk-Kul Hotel is located about 20km from the centre of Cholpon-Ata, on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul and has its own stretch of private beach with umbrellas, sun loungers and a beach bar. Features: 45 rooms, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym, games room. Room amenities: Cable television, minibar, safe, Wi-Fi.
Hotel Amir is a bright, colourful hotel located in the centre of the town. Rooms are modern in design and all offer en suite facilities. There is a restaurant serving Western and Asian cuisine and the hotel has internet access. Features: 18 rooms, restaurant, games room, sauna. Room amenities: Heating, satellite television, hairdryer.
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