4 Stans China & Iran Tour -Travel to China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran - 25 Days



Tour Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrive Urumqi (China)

Arrive to Urumqi in the evening. On arrival transfer to hotel. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Urumqi. (Dinner)
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Day 2 - Urumqi (China)

Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Xinjian regional museum to see archeological treasures from the Silk Road and Xinjiang’s minority cultures. A display of well-preserved 3000 years old mummies excavated from Loulan a Takla Maka desert. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight in Urumqi. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 3 - Urumqi- Turpan - 200 km (China)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Turpan. Full day sightseeing around Turpan: visit picturesque Tuyoq ancient village to see the oldest in Turpan area Buddhist caves dated back to the 4th c. Visit local Uygur families enjoy beautiful mountain and grapes sceneries. Later visit the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves on the flanks of the Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Turpan. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 4 - Turpan – Urumqi - 200 km (China)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit remarkable Karez system, an old engineering miracle designed to bring water to the dry desert town (2000 years old). Later visit the notable Emin Minaret (44 m high, accomplished in 1778 year) and mosque. Excursion to Jiaohe ancient city – Juaohe ruins. Afternoon drive to Urumqi. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Urumqi. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 5 - Urumqi - Kashgar – 1078 km (China)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Kashgar by CZ 6803. On arrival visit colorful unique chaotic Great Sunday bazaar where you will see numerous sections: silk, cotton, knives, hats, pots, pans, fresh vegetables, fruits, carpets and jewellery. Later visit the largest mosque in China Idkah mosque (1442 year), Apak Khoja’s Tomb( the holiest place in Xinjiang for Sufis (1640 year), Old part of the town. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Kashgar. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 6 - Kashgar - Urumqi –Almaty – 1941 km (China / Kazakhstan)

Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Mor Stupa which is the remand of the big Buddhist temple and Atush village (30 km). Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Urumqi by JD5230. On arrival take connection flight to Almaty by CZ 6011. On arrival transfer to hotel. Lunch and dinner en route. Overnight at hotel in Almaty. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 7 - Almaty (Kazakhstan)

Breakfast at hotel. Full day sightseeing in Almaty: visit Panfilov Park, Zenkov Wooden constructed Cathedral, St.Nicholas Cathedral, National Musical Instruments Museum, Central State Museum, Almaty's Green Bazaar, Panoramic view at observatory. Overnight at hotel in Almaty. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 8 - Almaty – Bishkek – 240 km (Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan)

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast depart Almaty and drive to Bishkek via a newly built highway (270km-4h). En route watch the natural landscapes. Afternoon arrive to Bishkek. Check in to the hotel. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon sightseeing of Bishkek: visit the Central Museum, Panfilov park, local bazaar. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Bishkek. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 9 - Bishkek – Issyk Kul Cholpon Ata - 260 km (Kyrgyzstan)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Issyk Kul Lake – the pearl of Kyrgyzstan. En route visit Burana Tower. Lunch at Kyrgyz family in Tokman town. Keep on driving to Issyk Kul valley through Boom Canyon. Visit Petroglyphs of Paleolithic era (riverhead of the Sary-Djaz river and nearby Cholpon-ata city), local museum in Cholpon Ata. Arrival to hotel and check in. Dinner at hotel restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Issyk Kul Lake. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 10 - Issyk Kul Cholpon Ata–Grigorevka Gorge – Bishkek – 260 km (Kyrgyzstan)

Breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer to visit Petroglyphs, the rock carvings lying under the open sky, then drive to Grigorevka gorge full of lush green Alpine meadows and fur trees, easy hike in the gorge. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon return to Bishkek. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Bishkek. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 11 - Bishkek - Tashkent – 474 km (Kyrgyzstan/Uzbekistan)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Tashkent by HY 778 08:40/09:10 AM hrs. After short rest, full day sightseeing in Tashkent: visit the old part of the city – Khast Imam complex as well as possessing a rich Islamic Library with highlight immense Osman Koran (1200 y.o.), Chorsu bazaar, Kukeldash medresse (XVI c.). Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit: Independence (Mustakillik) Square with governmental buildings, A. Navoi theatre square, A. Temur Museum. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Tashkent. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 12 - Tashkent – Samarkand – 293 km (Uzbekistan)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Samarkand. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Afternoon visit: Afrosiyob Museum, Central bazaar in Samarkand, Paper Mills. Overnight at hotel in Samarkand. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 13 - Samarkand (Uzbekistan)

Breakfast at hotel. Sightseeing of Samarkand: visit Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum, Ulugbek’s Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Nekropolis, Bibi-Khanum Mosque. Lunch and dinner in local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Samarkand. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 14 - Samarkand – Shakhrisabz –Bukhara – 380 km (Uzbekistan)

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning depart Samarkand and drive to Bukhara via Shakhrisabz. Arrival to Shakhrisabz. Visit remains of Ak-Saray Palace, Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, Khazrati Imom Ensemble. Lunch. After sightseeing Shakhrisabz continue driving to Bukhara. Arrival to Bukhara, check in to the hotel. Dinner at local restaurant followed by NDB show program. Overnight at hotel in Bukhara. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 15 - Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Breakfast at hotel. Full day sightseeing tour in Bukhara: visit Samanid dynasty mausoleum, Arc Fortress, Kalon ensemble, medresse Miri-Arab, Magoki-Attori mosque, Chashma-Ayub, medresse Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, Kosh medresse, trade domes, Lyabi Hauz complex, medresse Chor-Minor. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Bukhara. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 16 - Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Breakfast at hotel. Continue sightseeing of Bukhara. Excursion to summer palace of Bukhara emirs Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa. Lunch at local restaurant. In afternoon excursion to Gijduvan – famous pottery house. Dinner. Overnight at hotel in Bukhara. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 17 - Bukhara – Khiva – 503 km (Uzbekistan)

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning depart Bukhara and drive to Khiva. En route stop for excursion to Ayaz Kala, Toprak Kala ancient ruins. Picnic lunch en route. On arrival transfer to hotel. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Khiva. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 18 - Khiva, Uzbekistan

Breakfast at hotel. Full day sightseeing of Khiva: visit Ichan Qala fortress - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where monuments Allakulikhan madrasah, Muhammad Amin Khan madrasah, Kalta Minor, Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, Islom Khoja Minaret, Juma Mosque, Toshhovli and other monuments are located. Overnight at hotel in Khiva. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 19 - Khiva - Dashoguz - Kunya - Urgench – Ashgabat – 240 km (Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan)

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning transfer to Dashoguz. Arrival to Dashoguz, transfer to Kunya-Urgench (120km/1.5h). Sightseeing tour in Kunya Urgench: visit Portal of Caravansaray, Mamur Minaret, II Arslan Mausoleum, Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum, Academy of Horezm, kutlug Timur Minaret, Turabek Hanum Mausoleum. After sightseeing, return to Dashoguz. Transfer to airport for flight to Ashgabat. Overnight at hotel in Ashgabat. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 20 - Ashgabat (Turkmenistan)

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast sightseeing of Ashgabat: visit Arch of Neutrality, Presidential Square, Gulistan Bazaar, Monument of Lenin, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Old Nissa – The Sanctuary of Parhian Kings, Health Path of Turkmenbashy, National Museum of History & Ethnography, Monument of Independency & Ruhnama. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Ashgabat. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 21 - Ashgabat – Mary – Merv – Ashgabat -70 km (Turkmenistan)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mary. On arrival Drive to Old Merv to visit: Gyz Gala & Oglan Gala, Complex of Askhabs, Gyaur Gala, Beni Makhan Mosque, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, Soltan Sanjar Mausoleum, Inb Zeid Mausoleum. After sightseeing of old Merv drive back to Mary to visit a local Museum of History & Ethnography, The Regional Mosque, Central Theater, Central Park & Monument of Mollanepes, Regional Orthodox Church. After excursion, transfer to airport for flight to Ashgabat. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Ashgabat. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 22- Ashgabat – Bajgiran Border – Mashad – 277 km ( Turkmenistan/Iran)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Turkmenistan/Iran border Bajgiran. After border formalities, transfer to Mashad. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Mashad. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 23 - Mashad – Gorgan – 564 km (Iran)

Breakfast at hotel. Sightseeing of Mashad: visit the holy Shrine of Imam Reza, the Museums of Quran & Imam Reza, tomb of Ferdowski. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon drive to Gorgan via Golestan Park with excursion. On arrival transfer to hotel in Gorgan. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Gorgan. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 24 - Gorgan – Tehran – 381 km (Iran)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Tehran through breathtaking mount landscapes of the Elborz Ranges. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Tehran. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 25 - Tehran (Iran)

Breakfast at hotel. Full sightseeing of Tehran: visit the Archaeological Museum, Glass & Ceramics Museum, the Crown Jewels museum and Saadabad Palace. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Tehran. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 26 - Tehran (Iran)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to your destination. End of tour.
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Prices and Reservations:

Price - $ 9,750.00 US
Price - $ 1,495.00 US (single suppliment)

 

Price includes:

  • Letters Of Invitation
  • Visa consular and processing fees
  • Hotel Accommodation (double room sharing)
  • Full Board Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)*
  • Bottled water (1 lt per person per day)
  • All Land Transfers with A/C
  • Internal Flights (Urumqi - Kashgar, Kashgar-Urumqi, Urumqi-Almaty, Bishkek – Tashkent, Urgench – Tashkent, Mary – Ashgabat, Ashgabat – Dashoguz)
  • Accompany of guide/escort
  • Guided sightseeing
  • Entrance Fees
  • Show program in Tashkent “Belly Dancers”
  • Show program in Bukhara “NDB”

    *Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch/dinner consists of 1 soup, 1 hot plate, 1 salad, water, bread, desert, tea/coffee.
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Departure Dates 2013:

Departure Return
March 24, 2013 April 18, 2013
April 21, 2013 May 16, 2013
May 19, 2013 June 13, 2013
June 16, 2013 July 11, 2013
August 18, 2013 September 12, 2013
September 1, 2013 September 26, 2013
September 29, 2013 October 24, 2013
October 29, 2013 November 23, 2013
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