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Explore the rich cultures, stunning landscapes, and historic Silk Road cities of Central Asia- from Almaty and Bishkek to Samarkand, Bukhara, Ashgabat, and the Darvaza Crater.

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Discover the hidden gems of Central Asia on this 15-day, 14-night journey through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Explore ancient Silk Road cities, breathtaking mountains, and vibrant local cultures, and experience the region’s rich history, nomadic traditions, and stunning landscapes.

From the cosmopolitan streets of Almaty to the architectural wonders of Samarkand and Bukhara, and the natural beauty of Issyk-Kul Lake and the Karakum Desert, each day is designed for immersive experiences, authentic encounters, and unforgettable adventures.

Travel in comfort and style with expert guides, curated accommodations, and flexible itineraries, all while supporting ADWA International Corporation’s mission-driven initiatives that empower communities and preserve cultural heritage.

Join us for a journey that inspires discovery, creates lasting memories, and leaves a meaningful impact.

Day 1:

ALMATY

Arrival in Almaty by Air Asia
Transfer to the Kazakh dinner at the local restaurant, check into the hotel, and overnight in Almaty.

Day 2:

ALMATY (KAZAKHSTAN)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Walk around the historic oldest park in Almaty with significant monuments of the 28 Guardsmen and an Old Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Enjoy the energy and history of the Soviet Union heritage
Visit the famous Green Bazaar of Almaty, where tourists find national snacks, fruits, and vegetables. As a tourist attraction, the market allows tourists to taste and purchase national food and buy souvenir items.
Excursion to Medeo & Shymbulak. Medeo ice rink is situated on a height of 1691.2 meters above sea level and is well known around the world. It was built in 1972. The surface of the ice occupies 10500 square meters. It holds competitions for skating, hockey, and figure skating. Ski resort Shymbulak is situated in the picturesque ravine of Zailiysky Alatau Mountain at an altitude of 2260 meters above sea level and 25 kilometers from the center of the city of Almaty. From a height of 3163 meters above sea level, the elevators will start their way down. Enjoy Kazakh national cuisine & wine tasting
Visiting a show of the hunting birds. We invite you to visit the nursery of rare endangered species of birds called “Sunkar”, which is unique in its species composition and equipment. The nursery is the only one in the whole territory of Kazakhstan, and during its activity, it raised 1060 birds and released 260 falcons, Balobans into nature. By visiting Falcon Nursery, you can admire the most beautiful birds, learn about their biological characteristics, and watch the falcon show (from March to November). The trained birds that take part in the show will demonstrate hunting with a bird, getting food out of the water, and other interesting activities. The story about the traditions and history of the falcon will be told during that spectacular performance, with freely flying birds of prey.

Dinner at a Chinese Restaurant. Overnight in Almaty.

Day 3:

ALMATY

Breakfast at the hotel.

Depart for a tour to the Ethno Village. On this tour, you will enjoy an authentic theatrical show program, which is an introduction to the customs and traditions of the Kazakh people in a specially created ethnographic village, located in a picturesque place at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. In the program, the guests will be acquainted with the life of nomads, with a national dwelling of Kazakhs – yurt, will enjoy a master class on cooking Baursaks – a traditional flour product, cleaning and whipping wool, a show with horses and horseback-riding. Then you will have a delicious lunch of the national Kazakh dishes. At the end of the program, you will be given an archery master class – the skill possessed by the nomadic Kazakhs.
Back to the city and walk along Arbat Street. This pedestrian shopping street is famous for having the TSUM Shop, which is a cross between a department store and a bazaar and is mostly used by the residents to fulfil their daily needs. And while walking, if you want to relax, look no further because this street has all sorts of cafes and restaurants, from high dining to local food, you name it, and this street has it.

Dinner at a Chinese Restaurant and overnight in Almaty

Day 4:

ALMATY – BISHKEK (KYRGYZSTAN)

Breakfast at the hotel

Coach transfer to Bishkek (237km – 4hrs+) 1300hrs Local lunch on the way to Bishkek.
Check-in hotel
Dinner at a Chinese restaurant & Overnight in Bishkek.

Day 5:

BISHKEK – ISSYK KUL

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast, depart for Issik Kul Lake. We will en route visit to Burana Tower and; Museum of History of Balasagun.
Kyrgyz lunch at a local restaurant
Transfer for Boat Cruise on Lake (if weather permits).
Check in at the resort and have free time to walk along the famous Issik Kul Lake, the 8th deepest lake in the world.

Dinner at the hotel. Ovenight at Issyk Kul.

Day 6:

ISSYK KUL – BISHKEK / TASHKENT (UZBEKISTAN)

Breakfast at hotel

Depart to Bishkek by road with lunch on the way (267km – 4 hrs)
City tour in Bishkek, capital of Sovereign Kyrgyz Republic; with 2 revolutions and high peak
mountains and beautiful landscape panoramas. We will visit the Independence Square, Victory Square; Museum of History (museum is closed on Monday), Philharmonic Square and TSUM Department Store for Souvenirs.
Transfer to Bishkek Airport for flight to Tashkent (flight ticket included)
Arrive Tashkent, proceed for dinner at Thai Restaurant. Check-in and overnight in Tashkent.

Day 7:

TASHKENT (UZBEKISTAN)

Breakfast at the hotel

We will start our tour in the capital city with over 2200 years of history and culture, known as “City of
Bread” and “City of Friendship and Peace”. We will visit Khazrat Imam Complex – founded in the 16th century, featuring an ornate facade of blue tiled mosaic concealing a rose garden courtyard, and built over the grave of Abu Bakr Muhammad Kaffal Shashi, Barak Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Madrasah, Khazrat Imam Mosque, and Museum of Islamic Books. The complex holds a Quran that once belonged to Khalifah Uthman from the 7th Century. We will then take you to Chorsu Bazaar, Independence Square – Memorial of Victory, Amir Temur Square, Museum of Applied Arts, and Tashkent metro experiences.

Lunch at the Chinese Restaurant 1700hrs, check in to the hotel

Uzbek dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 8:

TASHKENT (UZBEKISTAN) – KHUJAND (TAJIKISTAN)

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Transfer to the border with Uzbekistan at Oybek point near Tashkent (100km – 2.5hrs). Border crossing procedure and meet the local team. Transfer to Khujand (60km – 1.5hrs).Tajik lunch at local restaurant 1330hrs. We will start the city tour upon arrival. We will visit the Museum of Archeology and Fortification, which is located inside a fortress dated as far as the 7th- 8th Century, in the middle of the northern part of the city. The territory of the fortress is 300x200m. The city was surrounded by a wall. It was destroyed several times during different conquers The last reconstruction was in the 18th Century. After that, we will continue visiting Ismail Samani Square and the Statue, and the Local Bazaar.
Check into the hotel.
Tajik Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Khujand

Day 9:

KHUJAND – ISKANDERKUL

Breakfast at hotel and check out.

Transfer to Iskanderkul (260km – 4hrs)
Short exploration of Istaravshan city, Visit Craft masters workshops(2hours) Tajik lunch in Shahriston, trying famous local smoked lamb meat.
Journey continues to Iskanderkul.

Arrival to Iskanderkul – one of the most beautiful lake in the Soviet Union. We will have a a short break at the shore of the lake where we will enjoy the amazing surrounded nature.Hike to the waterfall and snake lake.

Dinner at the shore of the lake .

Day 10:

ISKANDERKUL – SAMARKAND (UZBEKISTAN)

Breakfast in your hotel

Transfer to the Tajikistan border (180km – 4 hours)
Lunch in Penjikent.
Transfer from the border to Samarkand (30km – 30min)

Arrival at the border Patar

Samarkand tour with Gur-Emir mausoleum, then next to Registan Square, which is a vast complex consisting of Ulugbek Madrasah, Sherdor Madrasah, and Tilla Kari Madrasah.
We will then visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, one of the most renowned sites in Samarkand.

Korean BBQ Dinner & Overnight in Samarkand.

Day 11:

SAMARKAND – BUKHARA

Breakfast at hotel & check-out 0845hrs Transfer to Samarkand Train Station

Travel by High Speed Train to Bukhara 12:15 hrs Arrive Bukhara, transfer to the city center.

Uzbek lunch at local restaurant.
Visit Summer Palace of the last rulers of Bukhara – Sitorai Mokhi Khosa, a gem of Russian architecture.

Check in to hotel and rest.

Dinner with cultural show. Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 12:

BUKHARA

Breakfast at hotel.

Explore one of the gems of Islamic architecture, the center of Medieval Islamic Education. Bukhara is the old center of Tajik culture, where locals still speak the Tajik language with the dialect of Farsi. Start a tour of Bukhara that includes The Citadel Ark, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Samanid Mausoleum, Mausoleum of Chashma-Ayub, Kalon Complex consisting of Minaret, Mosque and Mir-Arab Madrasah, Madrasah of Ulugbek, Madrasah of Abdul Aziz Khan, Magoki-Attori mosque, Lyabi-Khauz complex consisting of Nadir-Divan Begi Madrasah and Khanaka, and the Khauz – water reservoir.

Uzbek lunch at a local restaurant

Shopping at Trading Dome and enjoying Spiced Tea with snacks at Tea House

Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Bukhara

Day 13:

( UZBEKISTAN) / TURKMENABAD (TURKMENISTAN) / ASHGABAT)

Early breakfast at hotel & check-out

Morning transfer to the border with Turkmenistan at the Farap point near Bukhara
(100km 2hrs). Border crossing procedure, please note it is one of the slowest borders and can take 1.5-2 hours. Meet local team at Turkmen side, drive to Türkmenabat (68km – 1.5hrs)

Turkmen lunch and start sightseeing the city.

Flight to Ashgabat.

Turkmen dinner & overnight in Ashgabat.

Day 14:

ASHGABAT-DOOR OF HELL Darvaza / ASHGABAT

(The gates of hell may close – according to local government sources.

Breakfast at hotel

City tour in Ashgabat includes Independence Park and Neutrality Arch, Ashgabat Flagpole, and Turkmenbashi Mosque – Mausoleum. Next, we will go to Gulistan Bazaar-known as “Russian Bazaar”. Since it was built, many Russians used to go there for shopping.

Turkmen lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon transfer to the Darvaza gas crater, known locally as the “Door to Hell” or ”Gates of Hell”. It is a natural gas field in Derweze, Turkmenistan, that collapsed into an underground cavern in 1971, then became a natural gas crater. Geologists set it on fire to prevent the spread of methane gas, and it has been burning continuously since then. The diameter of the crater is 69 metres (226 ft), and its depth is 30 metres (98 ft).

Turkmen dinner at the local Yurt Camp at Darvaza

Back to the hotel and Overnight in Ashgabat.

Day 15:

ASHGABAT

After breakfast check out and proceed to Gokdepe, en route stop to visit :

Saparmyrat Ruhy Mosque in Gypjak. Excursion to the horse Hippodrome where proud Turkmen Ahalteke horses are preserved. A visit to Monument for the Victims of the Earthquake of 1948 and Monument of Lenin which was erected in 1927. These are few monuments which survived the earthquake of 1948.

Turkmen lunch at local restaurant

Transfer to airport for flight departure 15:30hrs Flight T5-801

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