Uzbekistan – Kazakistan 12 – day tour.
The 12-Day Tour of Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan is a fascinating combination of natural experience and historical attractions. From the desert ruins of Khiva and Bukhara to the splendor of Samarkand, from the urban discoveries of Tashkent and Almaty to the revitalizing beauty of Charyn Canyon and Issyk Lake, it will take you on a journey filled with breathtaking natural and man-made wonders.
Detailed program of tour
Day 1: Arrival in TASHKENT
Wellcome to Uzbekistan! The driver will pick up the airport in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel. Free day. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: TASHKENT-KHIVA
Breakfast. 06:00 Transfer to Tashkent airport. 07:00 flight Tashkent-Urganch. 8.30 Arrival in Urganch. The driver and guide will meet you in Urganch airport. Transfer to Khiva. 9.30 Arrival in Khiva. Full day excursion program in Khiva. you will visit Itchan Kala. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 3: KHIVA-BUKHARA
Breakfast. 10:00 Transfer to Khiva railway station. 11:10 train Khiva-Bukhara by regular train. By the way you will enjoy the view of the the Great Silk route Road. 18.14 Arrival in Bukhara. The driver will meet you in Bukhara train station. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 4: BUKHARA
Breakfast. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Bukhara. you will visit Lyab-i-Hauz ensemble, Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah, Moschea Bolo-khauz, Ark of Bukhara, Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque, Trading Domes and Chasma Ayub Mausoleum. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight
Day 5: BUKHARA – SAMARKAND
Breakfast. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Bukhara. You will visit Great Minaret of the Kalon, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, Chor-Minor and Ulugbek Madrasah. 15:00 transfer to Bukhara railway station. 15:46 Train Bukhara-Samarkand. 17:29 Arrival in Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 6: SAMARKAND - SHAKHRISABZ – SAMARKAND
Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Transfer to Shakhrisabz by
90 minute drive along picturesque mountain. Once there visit the Ak Saray (white
palace), Dorus Saodat Complex, Dorut Tilavat Complex, Kok Gumbaz Mosque
during your visit. Transfer to Samarkand. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: SAMARKAND - TASHKENT
Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Samarkand. You will visit Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, The Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble and Ulugh Beg Observatory. 18:00 transfer to Samarkand railway station. 18:32 Train Samarkand-Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 8: TASHKENT - ALMATY
Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. You will visit independence square, Amir Timur Square, Amir Temur Museum, Khast Imam Square, Kukeldash Madrasah and Chorsu bazaar. 19:00 Transfer to Tashkent Airport. 21:00 flight Tashkent - Almaty. 22:30 Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 9: ALMATY
Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. You will visit Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, Central State Museum and Republic Square and Chimbulak. Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: ALMATY – CHARYN CANON – ALMATY.
Breakfast at the hotel. 08:00 Our driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel. Today you will have a trip to the Charyn Canyon. This is one of the unique natural monuments of Kazakhstan. It will take you about 3 hours to reach the canyon. You will travel Charyn Canyon about 2 hours. Walking along the canyon till river (40 -50 min), taking pictures. Return to Almaty. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: ALMATY – ISSYK LAKE – TURGEN – ALMATY
Breakfast at the hotel. 08:00 Our driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel. Upon arrival to Issyk Lake, you’ll have some free time to walk around and relax on its peaceful shores. Drive to Turgen Gorge, where you’ll stop for a picnic lunch. Continue on to Boten, the most popular spot in Turgen Gorge where three rivers converge to form the deepest corner of the canyon.
Return to Almaty for drop-off at your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: ALMATY - departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure Transfer to Almaty Airport. Departure. End of the tour.
Thank you for travelling with us!
Details of the Tour
| Number of participants | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5-8 |
| Tour price per person | $ 3 308 | $ 3 794 | $ 3 480 | $ 2 029 | $ 1 890 |
Best 4 and 3 star hotels on double
| 2 nights in Tashkent | D'Rami, DeLuxe Apartments or similar. |
| 1 night in Khiva | Shaherezada Boutique hotel, Minor Boutique hotel or similar. |
| 2 nights in Bukhara | Amiran Boutique hotel, Ark Hotel or similar. |
| 2 nights in Samarkand | Hotel Minor, Continental Hote or similar. |
| 4 nights in Almaty | D'Rami, DeLuxe Apartments or similar. |
What’s Included
- Accommodation.
- All breakfast.
- Economy class ticket for flights: Tashkent-Urgench, Tashkent-Almaty.
- Local certified guide.
- All transportation services during the tour according to the itinerary.
- Entrance tickets to all monuments and museums according to the itinerary.
- Khiva – Bukhara regular train “Sharq” ticket (Economy class.)
- Bukhara – Samarkand high-speed train “Afrosiyob” ticket (Economy class)
- Samarkand – Tashkent high-speed train “Afrosiyob” ticket* (Economy class)
Tour price excludes:
- International air fares.
- Lunch.
- Dinner.
- Insurance.
- Additional services at hotels (inter. calls, laundry, etc.).
- Visa
- Additional services which are not mentioned above.
Important information:
- You can customize this tour.
- We guarantee all departures with a minimum of 1 participant.
- If the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace it with regular train or sedan car.
Note: This tour is available from April to October.
