17 days tour

Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & Kyrgyzstan In-Depth

Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & Kyrgyzstan In-Depth

This tour includes:

Guide

small group with max. 12 guests guaranteed from 4 guests German speaking, local tour guide

Transport

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles Boat trip on the Issyk Kul lake

Others

entrance fees and national park fees colorful bazaar visits in Khiva, Samarkand and Tashkent on the way in Ala-Archa National Park visit to the famous animal market of Karakol lunch with traditional eagle hunters visit to a womenโ€™s cooperative SKR Reisen offsets the 2.2 t CO2e emissions of this trip through climate protection projects of ClimatePartner

Flights

Outbound flight : Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) - Ashgabat Airport (ASB) Return flight : Bishkek Airport (FRU) - Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) Flight (Economy) to Ashgabat (ASB) and return from Bishkek (FRU), subject to availability. Additional flights ( economy) as per itinerary Please note: Due to fluctuating flight prices, prices may vary. Direct flights cannot be guaranteed. Please also note that international flights may take place overnight on day โ€™0โ€™ - from your preferred airport. Our team will be happy to provide you with a final offer.

Accommodation

16 nights in a double room (DZ) with bath or shower/WC

Meals

daily breakfast, 1x lunch, 10x dinner

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Keine Versicherungen im Reisepreis enthalten. Wir empfehlen den Abschluss einer Reiserรผcktrittskosten-Versicherung. Trinkgelder und persรถnliche Ausgaben Visa

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Itinerary of your trip Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & Kyrgyzstan In-Depth

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival

      You will fly to Turkmenistan.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Arrival &Amp; Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Arrival &Amp; Tour

      You land in Ashgabat in the early morning hours. After a rest at the hotel, you will explore the capital of Turkmenistan on a walking tour, which surprises with green parks, the magnificent Ertogrul Gazi Mosque and the Tolkuchka Bazaar. The ruins of Nisa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the ancient royal city of the Parthians, invite you for a walk through the former halls. In the evening flight to Mary. 1 night there. (B/A)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ruined City On The Silk Road
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ruined City On The Silk Road

      The city of Merw (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is one of the oldest and best preserved oasis cities of the ancient Silk Road. The excavation findings give an impression of the life of the Central Asian peoples before the spread of Islam. Wander through several thousand years of history in this city. In the afternoon, fly back to Ashgabat. 1 night there. (B/A)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Kohne Urgentsch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Kohne Urgentsch

      Today you will fly to Dashoguz. The glory of the former capital of the Greater Oasis of Khorezm is evidenced by a few monuments (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Admire the mausoleums of the Sufi dynasty and Sultan Tekesh, as well as the Kutlug Timur Minaret, at 62 meters the tallest in Central Asia. At the border you will meet your Uzbek tour guide and continue to Khiva. 2 nights there. (B/A)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Fairy Tale City Khiva
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Fairy Tale City Khiva

      Within the meter-high old walls of the old town (UNESCO World Heritage Site), fairy tales from 1001 nights come to life. The narrow alleys and small mud houses, the colorful bazaar and the monumental mosques and medreses with their turquoise blue tiles surround the flair of the Orient. (F)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Through The Desert
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Through The Desert

      Along the Amudarja River you will drive through the red sands of the Kizilkum. Look forward to a leisurely rest and a walk. After a long drive you will reach Bukhara. 3 nights there. (B/A)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Bukhara On The Silk Road
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Bukhara On The Silk Road

      Like the caravans once did, you will be amazed by the filigree decorations of the Samanid Mausoleum and the beauty of the Bolo-Hauz Mosque as you tour the historic city center (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Pass through the gate of the Ark Citadel and experience the Lyabi-Hauz trading center. In an old caravanserai you will see impressive works of an Uzbek photographer. (F)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Multifaceted Bukhara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Multifaceted Bukhara

      Stroll through the Jewish Quarter and pause at a student cafe where you can meet Uzbek German students. The magnificent house of merchant Khodjaev tells about the wealth of the city and its citizens. See the magnificent Kalan Mosque, one of the oldest surviving mosques in Central Asia. (F)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Timurโ€™S City Shahr-E Sabs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Timurโ€™S City Shahr-E Sabs

      On the way to Samarkand, you will head for the former royal city of Shahr-e Sabs (UNESCO World Heritage Site). You will see King Timurโ€™s "White Castle" as well as massive tombs. In the shady courtyard of the Dorus Siadat complex, devout Muslims still gather for prayer. Continue to Samarkand. 2 nights there. (B/A)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Samarkand, The "Noble" One
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Samarkand, The "Noble" One

      Samarkand, the "Noble", is one of the oldest cities in the world. Its centerpiece is the huge Registan Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site), framed by three magnificent medreses. You will explore the Bibi-Khanum Mosque, once the most beautiful in the Orient. In the palatial Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Prince Timur found his final resting place. Afterwards, the colors of the Orient await you in the domed bazaar. In the afternoon, you will visit the impressive Shah-i Sinda Tomb Road, delve into Samarkandโ€™s early history at the Afrosiab excavation site, and gaze at the stars at the Ulugbek Observatory. In the evening you can optionally cook the dish "Plov" with a local family (bookable on site). (F)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Tissue Paper In Samarkand
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Tissue Paper In Samarkand

      In the Koni Gil valley, tissue paper is still handmade today. In a small mill you will learn about the production steps of this ancient art before continuing to Tashkent. 2 nights there. (B/A)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Tashkent, Capital Of Uzbekistan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Tashkent, Capital Of Uzbekistan

      Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Uzbekistan today! You will visit the magnificent Kukeldash Medressa, the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and marvel at the architecture of the Barak Chan Medrese. Continue to the mosque on Chast Imam Street and the colorful Chor-Su market, where local handicrafts are on sale. In the afternoon, take a look at the Tashkent metro with its artistic stations. Continue through the city, passing squares to the Catholic Monastery, where you can feel the spiritual atmosphere. (F)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Bishkek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Bishkek

      Early morning flight to Bishkek. After your welcome by your Kyrgyz tour guide, you will check in at your hotel. You will spend the morning on a leisurely walk in the Ala-Archa National Park. Then, in Bishkek, gather wonderful impressions of the bustling capital of Kyrgyzstan during a city tour. 1 night in Bishkek. (B/A)

  • Day 14 Day 14: From The City To The Mountains
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: From The City To The Mountains

      Along the Tianshan Mountains you will travel to the picturesque mountain world around Lake Issyk Kul. Visit the Burana Minaret before reaching the rock paintings of Cholpon Ata through the impressive Boom Gorge. In the afternoon, take a beautiful boat ride on Lake Issyk Kul. 1 night in Cholpon Ata. (B/A)

  • Day 15 Day 15: Karakol
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Karakol

      The former garrison town captivates with its Russian character and idyllic location, to which already the Central Asia researcher Nikolai Prschewalski succumbed. You will visit his grave and museum, see the Dungan Mosque and a Russian Orthodox wooden church. 1 night in Karakol. (B/A)

  • Day 16 Day 16: Bokonbaevo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Bokonbaevo

      Early in the morning you will visit the famous animal market of Karakol. On the way to Bishkek you will pass the red rocks of Skazka Gorge with its sculpture-like rock formations. In the village of Bokonbaevo you will meet traditional eagle hunters who will invite you for lunch and afterwards you will visit a womenโ€™s cooperative. At the farewell dinner you can look back on your experiences. 1 night in Bishkek. (F/M/A)

  • Day 17 Day 17: Return Flight
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Return Flight

      Return flight early in the morning and arrival in your home country. (F)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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