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Arrival in Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan. The guide will greet the tourists with the logo of "SISO TRAVEL GROUP". Transfer to the hotel, accommodation and a short rest.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

After breakfast, we visit the Park of 28 Guardians of Panfilov, the Cathedral of the Ascension and the Museum of National Musical Instruments. In the museum's collection there are more than 1000 objects, including rare objects from the 17th century. In total there are 60 types of national instruments: kobyz, dombra, syldyrmak (a kind of tambourine) and other national instruments.

To feel the true spirit of the city, its atmosphere, flavors and colors you have to visit the Green Bazaar.

We continue our tour through Kok-Tobe Park. It is one of the main attractions of Almaty that is located on the slopes of the mountain that bears the same name and rises 1130 meters above the city. It is a landscaped area with picturesque terraces and groves. A wonderful panorama of the mountains and the city opens up from its viewpoints. Next to the park stands a 350-meter TV tower. If you count from sea level, then this tower is one of the tallest in the world. Its picturesque location on the green Kok-Tobe hill, with the snow-capped peaks of the Ili Alatau Mountains in the background, has long been a "calling card" of Almaty. It takes only 6 minutes to get here by a cable car connecting Almaty city center and Mount Kok-Tobe (total length is 1620 m).

At the end transfer to the hotel.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

After breakfast departure to Karakol border through Charyn Canyon which reminds us of the Grand Canyon of the USA. We can take a walk in the canyon. Then we cross the border to Kyrgyzstan and continue our journey to Karakol. Arrival, hotel accommodation and rest

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST AND DINNER

After breakfast, we start the day with a panoramic tour of the city: Dungana Mosque, one of the most attractive and attractive wooden buildings in Karakol. The mosque was built in 1910 in classical Chinese style. The next visit is the Orthodox Church of St. Trinity (1876), which preserves one of the sacred Orthodox jewels – the icon of the Tikhvina Virgin. You will also visit the Museum of famous Russian traveler N.M.Prjevalskiy - explorer of the Tian Shan mountains.

Departure to Tamga village. The route passes along the southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. On the way we visit the Djety Oguz Canyon, known as the Seven Bull Canyon, a picturesque place that is famous for its red sandstone rock formations, coniferous forests and alpine meadows.

Hiking in the canyon and continuation of the tour. Another stop will be made to explore the canyon "Skazka" – "A fairy tale" with its Martian landscape of colorful hills and the strange shapes of canyons created over thousands of years by erosion of the earth.

Arrival and overnight in Yurt.  

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

After breakfast, departure to Bishkek. Next stop can be close with the Bokonabaevo  village with the opportunity to participate in the demonstration of the formation of a golden eagle for hunting, according to the Kyrgyz tradition: meeting with "berkutchi" – hunter with golden eagle and showing hunting with eagle. This is a unique opportunity to understand all the secrets of nomadic hunters and see the symbiosis reigning between man and animal.

On the way you will visit the Architectural Complex "Burana Tower", located about 75 kilometers from Bishkek. This city was established in the 10th century on top of an older settlement and was the capital of the eastern Karakhanid State in the 10th-11th centuries AD.

Arrival in Bishkek and overnight at the Hotel. Rest.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

After breakfast, we take a city tour in Bishkek: Ala-Too Central Square with Manas monument, the Changing of the Honor Guard, Lenin Statue and Duboviy Park, Pobeda or Victory Square and other places of interest.

At the appropriate time departure to Bishkek airport to take flight to Tashkent.

Arrival in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan. The guide will receive the tourists and transfer to the hotel.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

After breakfast, the tour of the old part of the city begins:  Khasti Imom Architectural Complex, including Barak Khan Madrasah, Kafal Shohi Madrasah. Visit to the Library, located in the same square and has its importance for housing the "Quran of Usman"; Kukeldash Madrasa (exterior visit), Chorsu bazaar.

City tour in Tashkent: Museum of Applied Arts, Independence Square and Eternity, this square is composed of the Monument of Independence and Humanitarianism inaugurated in 1991, the World War II Memorial which is the statue in honor of the fallen in World War II or the Ezgulik Arch at the entrance of the Square; city fountains and modern monuments, Amir Temur Square, Opera and Ballet Square, Terromoto Monument. Rest at the hotel.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Dushanbe. Arrival in Dushanbe, meet the local guide and transfer to the hotel.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

After breakfast, during our visit we will see: the State Museum, Somoni Square and Park and the Central Market. We will also visit the Hissar Fortress, former residence of the governor of the Emir of Bukhara, one of the most famous monuments in Tajikistan, an old madrassa and the museum of antiquity, which preserves one of the largest Buddha statues of Nirvana. Return to the hotel.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

After breakfast we will leave for Penjikent. In the afternoon after lunch we will visit the Rudaki Museum, founder of Persian classical poetry, known in the world as Abu-Abdullo Rudaki. We will visit the ruins and excavations of the ancient city Pendjikent (Sogdiana V-VIII). Then we will head to the border to return to Uzbekistan. After the border and immigration formalities, transfer to Samarkand, the "Pearl of the East" was conquered by Alexander the Great and later by Genghis Khan when it was almost annihilated. Arrival and overnight at the hotel.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

After breakfast, we start the tours in Samarkand. This city shone again when it was rebuilt by Amir Timur, the last of the great nomadic conquerors of Central Asia. This legendary and elegant city keeps relics and treasures that were hidden for years from the rest of the world and protected with iron hands by the former USSR.

Today we will visit Registan Square, the heart of the old city, home to the magnificent Ullugbek, Sher-Dor Madrasas and the Tillya-Kari Mosque. We will stop at a traditional teahouse.

Next we will visit the Bibi Khanim Mosque, shrouded in legends of passion and drama. We will see the Siyob Bazaar, one of the largest on the ancient Silk Road, full of aromas, flavors and colors. And finally we will visit the Ulughbek Observatory (15th century).

Return to the hotel and rest.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

After breakfast, we will depart by Afrosiyab high-speed train towards Bukhara.

We will visit the Bolo-Hauz Mosque (early 20th century) and the Ark Citadel (4th century BC), the oldest structure in the city. This was the residence of the emirs of Bukhara, occupied from the 5th century until 1920, when it was bombed by the Russian army. We will also visit the 14th-century Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum and Spring, also known as "Job's fountain". It is a sacred place that is believed to have been visited by the prophet Job. Its waters are also believed to be pure and have healing properties. We will also visit the Poi Kalon Mosque (12th century), which is one of the largest in Central Asia, as well as the Miri Arab Madrasah, built in the time of Khan Ybaidulli, between 1530 and 1536. We will continue the visit to the Three Markets, a 12th-century vaulted complex, known as the First, Second and Third Domes, which were joined by a large number of galleries that served as shops and workshops for artisans.

Later transfer to the hotel and rest.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Khiva via Kyzyl-Kum desert  along the Carvanas route (550 km, 8-9 hrs). Arrival and overnight at the hotel to rest.

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We start the visits at the Ichan-Kala architectural complex which is the inner citadel, an important commercial center in medieval times on the Silk Road. It has been a World Heritage Site since 1990. It is a well-preserved example of Muslim architecture in Central Asia. City tour in the Ichan-Kala architectural complex (12th-19th centuries): Kalta Minor, Kunya Ark Castle, Mohammed Rahim Khan Madrasah, Khodja Minaret and Islom Madrasah; Tash Hovli Architectural Complex (19th century harem), Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud (14th-18th centuries), Juma Mosque (10th century).

Transfer to the hotel.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST AND DINNER

In the morning after breakfast transfer to Turkmenistan border.

Meet the local English-speaking guide and continue the tour of Turkmenistan.

We will visit the Kunya Urgench historical site (UNESCO), sightseeing. Continue by car to the Shavat border post. Then transfer to Darwaza.

Arrive in the late afternoon, discover the gas crater burned during the day and night. BBQ dinner and overnight in yurt.

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

After breakfast we leave for Ashgabat. Arrival in Ashgabat. Visit of the ruins of Anau City, the Ahalteke stables, the Ertogrul Ghazi Mosque and the panoramic viewpoint of the Wedding Palace.

Transfer to the hotel and rest.

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After breakfast, city tour with visits to Sunday bazaar, Independence Park, Arch of Neutrality, National Museum, Nissa (UNESCO) and Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum. Later transfer and rest.

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At the indicated time, transfer to the airport and farewell with the "SISO TRAVEL GROUP" team.