Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan (13d12n)

Overview

Trip Type: Small and Big Group The minimum is usually no less than 2, and the maximum is no more than 30 but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details. A good time for travellers: from March untill November Three stans - stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China in the east and from Afghanistan in the south to Russia in the north. It is also colloquially referred to as "the -stans" as the countries generally considered to be within the region all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan", meaning "land of". Central Asia has historically been closely tied to its nomadic peoples and the Silk Road. It has acted as a crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between Europe, Western Asia, South Asia, and East Asia. The Silk Road connected Muslim lands with the people of Europe, India, and China.

Itinerary

1. Almaty

   Arrival at Almaty Airport and welcoming by our driver. transfer to the hotel for check in. on the way you will see the main streets of Almaty city. Accommodation and rest time after long flight. Overnight in Almaty.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen

   named after the 28 heroes, who died for freedom and independence of the country

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. Ascension Cathedral

   the oldest building of the city, that is entirely wooden, built without any metal nails and a Memorial complex devoted to the World War Two and with eternal flame

   · 30 min· Admission included

4. The Central Mosque of Almaty

   the oldest building of the city, that is entirely wooden, built without any metal nails and a Memorial complex devoted to the World War Two and with eternal flame

   · 30 min· Admission included

5. Zeleny Bazar

   The Green Bazaar, or Zelionyj Bazar, is a place you really should visit when visiting Almaty

   · 2 min· Admission not included

6. Kok-Tobe Hill (or Kok-Tube) is a popular tourist attraction in Almaty and also a favorite spot amongst locals. The small mountain — standing at 1130 meters above sea level and presiding 200 meters over the relative height of Almaty — is located on the southeast edge of Almaty.

   · 1 h· Admission included

7. Ala-Too Square is Kyrgyzstan’s main square, located in the center of Bishkek. Ala-Too in Kyrgyz means “great mountain”, symbolizing the mountainous terrain and nature of the country.

   · 30 min· Admission included

8. is all that remains of the ancient city of Balasagun

   · 30 min· Admission included

9. There will be an excursion in open-air art gallery of stone, said to date from 500 BC – 100 AD, they depict wolves, long-horned ibex, goats, horses, snow leopards, sacrifices and some hunting scenes.

   · 30 min· Admission included

10. This wonderful piece of wooden architecture.

    · 30 min· Admission included

11. The Dungan Mosque in Karakol was built from 1907 to 1910 without a single nail. The mosque was built by the Dungans, a community of Chinese Muslims who arrived in Karakol fleeing violence in the 1870s and 1880s.

    · 30 min· Admission included

12. Your guide will tell you a legend about Jety-Oguz (seven bulls) and Broken Heart rock.

    · 30 min· Admission included

13. Hunting with the golden eagle is an ancient tradition that dates back to the Mongol conquest of Central Asia around the 12th and 13th centuries, when a fine eagle and good horse cost the same price and both lent prestige to their owner.

    · 1 h

14. Osh is Kyrgyzstan’s southern capital, and one of the oldest cities in the country. With a history estimated to stretch back 3000 years, Osh has long been a central city in the Fergana Valley.

    · Non-stop passage

15. you will discover how this material is produced

    · 1 h· Admission included

16. for many centuries, Rishtan has been – and still is – famous for its pottery. Characteristic of Rishtan pottery is its flatware with geomtrical arabesques, plant motifs and illustrations of animals and people.

    · 30 min

17. You will visit the Khudajar Khan Palace of Kokand. This is among the last great buildings of Islam architecture. A little further on, you will see one of the largest cemeteries in Kokand

    · 1 h· Admission included

18. A store that sells products from Uzbek and Russian designers - clothing, shoes, accessories, dishes, fabrics, carpets, souvenirs, paintings and more.

    · 1 h· Admission included

19. The State Museum of the Timurids’ history is named exactly so, because it numbers more than 5 thousand of exhibits, referring to the period of Timur’s governing and the dynasty of the Timurids.

    · 1 h· Admission included

20. This unique museum dedicated to the memory of the people killed or imprisoned as a result of repressions and persecutions was founded in the Uzbek capital not long ago.

    · 1 h· Admission included

21. The Minor mosque is one of new sights of Tashkent located in the new part of the city, not far from the UzExpoCentre and Hotel International. It was opened on 1 October 2014, on the eve of the Eid holiday, and has become one of the favorite places of city residents for evening strolls. Minor mosque is located on the embankment of the Ankhor channel and is surrounded by a landscaped area.

    · 30 min· Admission included

22. fund lists over 7,000 samples of applied arts: handmade embroidery, skull-caps (tyubeteyka), jewelry, carpets and other examples of craftsmanship of the beginning of the 19th century to present day.

    · 1 h· Admission included

23. Among historical monuments of Samarkand observatory takes particular place, constructed by Ulugbek in 1428-1429 on one of the hills on height, at the bottom of Chupanata altitude. Observatory was unique construction for its time.The basis of observatory was giant goniometer vertical circle), radius of circle was equal 40,212 meters, and the length of arc was 63 meters. The main instrument-sextant was oriented with amazing exactness by line of meridian from south to north.

    · 30 min· Admission included

24. there is one of the most mysterious and unique architectural monuments of Samarkand, Shakhi Zinda complex. It consists of rows of refine sparkling blue colors tombs. Harmoniously combined in a lively and moving composition, various mausoleums are grouped along the narrow medieval streets. Shakhi Zinda consists of eleven mausoleums, which were built one after another in 14 - 15th centuries.

    · 1 h· Admission included

25. mosque is located on the south of Afrasiab fort. The area of the Mosque is 30 x 16 m. It stands on a natural elevation where a steep stairs leads. The mosque consists of aivan and khanaka. The mosque’s aivan (an indoor canopy standing on the columns) is richly decorated with ornaments.

    · 30 min· Admission included

26. The Registan Square is a real gem located in the very heart of the ancient city of Samarkand. It has gained its worldwide fame thanks to the great architectural ensemble that has become a monument of the oriental architecture.

    · 2 h· Admission included

27. One of the most significant architectural ensembles of medieval East – the Gur Emir was built in the southwestern part of Samarkand at the beginning of the XV century.

    · 1 h· Admission included

28. Architectual ensemble Lyabi-Khauz is formed with three large monumental buildings: Kukeldash Madrasah in the north, khanaka and Nodir Divan-begi in the west and in the east. From the south the square was closed with Trade Street. The center of old Bukhara large ensemble became a reservoir.

    · 30 min· Admission included

29. Construction of the Miri-Arab madrasah dates back to the 16th century and is related to the sheikh Abdallah Yamani (from Yemen), the spiritual pir (guide) of sheybanids.

    · 1 h· Admission included

30. Construction of the Miri-Arab madrasah dates back to the 16th century and is related to the sheikh Abdallah Yamani (from Yemen), the spiritual pir (guide) of sheybanids.

    · 1 h· Admission included

31. The Kalyan Minaret: history of the city symbols

    · 30 min· Admission included

32. Located at a distance of 4 km from Bukhara to the north, Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace was the countryside residence of Bukhara emirs just a short time ago. In comparison with the rest of Bukhara, the climate in the palace is different: it is never hot there on even the hottest days.

    · 1 h· Admission included

33. Ark-Citadel is a residence of Bukhara khans. According to the last excavations, it was determined the citadel was on this place from 4 century BC.

    · 1 h· Admission included

34. Of all the medieval buildings in Bukhara, the Samanids Mausoleum is of special interest. This world-famous architectural masterpiece was built at the close of the ninth century.

    · 30 min· Admission included

35. The new building of the mosque Khazrati Imam was built in 2007 in the style of the XVI century. New Khazrati Imam Mosque consists of the mosque and two minarets.

    · 1 h· Admission included

36. The old bazaar Eski Juva (‘old tower’), better known as Chorsu (‘four courses’; also spelled Chor-Su), is located in Tashkent Old City at a crossroads of four roads. It features an abundance of colorful and exotic merchandise, and, though thoroughly restored and renovated, the fascinating aura of old-time Asia and folklore all year round. It is one of the oldest Central Asian bazaars

    · 2 h· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

Entrance fees included

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 30 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 206444P2

Activity offered by Garant Travel Central Asia via Viator.