Tour to China and 5 Stans - Travel China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan-24 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 – 268 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 – Farab – Turkmenabat –Merv –Mary – 460 km (Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan)

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning depart Bukhara and drive to Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan border point Farab. Border formalities on both sides, crossing the border. Lunch. Transfer to Mary via Turkmenabat & Merv (350km/4.5h). Sightseeing of Merv: visit Gyz Gala& Oglan Gala, Complex of Askhabs, Gyaur Gala, Erk Gala, Sotla Gala, Sotlan Sanjar Mausoleum etc.Upon arrival to Mary accommodation at the hotel. After short rest, walking tour to city bazaar and center square. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Mary. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 18 - Mary –Ashgabat – 350 km (Turkmenistan)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Ashgabat by T5 128 08:20/09:00 AM hrs. Arrival to Ashgabat. Visit Ashgabat famous Oriental Bazaar, Hippodrome of Ashgabat, Arch of Neutrality, Presidential Square, Gulistan Bazaar, Monument of Lenin, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Ashgabat. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 19 - Ashgabat – Nissa – Ashgabat – 30 km(Turkmenistan)
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast sightseeing of Ashgabat: visit National Museum of History & Ethnography Excursion to Nissa (Visit Old Nisa ruins), discover Kopet Dag mountains, Carpet Museum, Turkmenbashy Spiritual Mosque. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon sightseeing of Monument of Independence and Ruhnama. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Ashgabat. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 20 - Ashgabat – Dashoguz – Kunya - Urgench – Khiva- 310 km, (Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan)
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning transfer to the airport for flight 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. Afternoon return to Dashoguz. Transfer to border check point Dashoguz. Border formalities on both sides. Continue to Khiva. Arrival to Khiva, check in to the hotel. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Khiva. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 21 - Khiva – Urgench –Tashkent (Uzbekistan)
Breakfast at hotel. Full day sightseeing of Khiva: visit Ichan Qala fortress - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where monuments Allakulikhan Madrassah, Muhammad Amin Khan Medresse, Kalta Minor, Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, Islom Khoja Minaret, Juma Mosque, Toshhovli and other monuments are located. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. In the evening transfer to the airport in Urgench for flight to Tashkent by HY 1058 08:40/10:10 PM hrs. Arrival to Tashkent, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Tashkent. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 22 - Tashkent –Oybek border – Khujand – Istaravshan – Khujand - 408 km( Uzbekistan/Tajikistan)

Early breakfast at hotel. Drive to Uzbekistan/Tajikistan border “Oybek”. After border formalities, drive to Khujand. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Lunch at local restaurant and drive to Istaravshan. Sightseeing of Istaravshan: visit Mugtepa, Kuk-Gumbaz. Drive back to Khujand. Overnight at hotel in Khujand. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 23- Khujand – Oybek – Tashkent – 220km (Tajikistan/Uzbekistan)

Breakfast at hotel . Sightseeing of Khujand: visit ancient part of Khujand, “Timurmalik fortress”, Archeology & History museums, Orient bazaar Panjshanbe. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon drive to the Tajik/Uzbek border “Oybek”. After border formalities transfer to Tashkent. On arrival Farewell dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Tashkent. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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Day 24 - Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to your destination. End of tour (Breakfast)
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Prices and Reservations

Price - $ 9,795.00 US
$ 825.00 US - Single Suppliment

 

This 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

Departure Return
August 5 2012 August 28 2012
August 26 2012 September 18 2012
September 16 2012 October 9 2012
October 1 2012 October 23 2012
October 21 2012 November 13 2012
March 24, 2013 April 16, 2013
April 26, 2013 May 25, 2013
May 19, 2013 June 11, 2013
June 16, 2013 July 9, 2013
August 18, 2013 September 10, 2013
September 1, 2013 September 24, 2013
September 29, 2013 October 22, 2013
October 27, 2013 November 19, 2013
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