Exploring the Silk Road: Central Asia

An epic journey through the Central Asian 'stans' of the Silk Road

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0000197
Destinations

4

AlmatyTashkentBishkekDushanbe
Duration

9 Nights
Attractions

25

Amir Temur SquareCentral Exhibition Hall Of Academy Of ArtsIndependence SquareTashkent BroadwayFormer palace of Romanov ( )Lake CharvakChimganPresidential ResidenceMonument of IndependenceAstana SquarePanfilov ParkAbai Square and Palace of RepublicRepublic SquareZelenyy Bazar AlmatyKok TobeShymbulak Ski ResortMedeoNational Museum of TajikistanFlagshtok DushanbeNational Library DushanbeNational Museum of AntiquitiesDousti SquarePalace of the NationRudaki ParkБоғи Ботаникӣ
Price

On Request

Follow the footsteps of the ancient traders on the legendary Silk Road traversing 4 countries – Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Witness the Silk Road cities as they transform from ancient trade centers to modern metropolises and relive the compelling history of the Central Asian s..read more

DAY 1

Delhi - Tashkent

Arrival at Islam Karimov International Airport, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Our tour escort will meet you outside)
Transfer to the hotel
Check in to the hotel
Independence Square
Victory Monument
Romanov Residence,
Broadway Street
Amir Temur Square
Transfer back to the hotel
Free time to explore or relax
Overnight at hotel

DAY 2

Charvak Chimgan

Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Chimgan Mountains
Transfer to Charvak Lake
Drive back to Tashkent
Transfer back to the hotel
Free time to explore the city on your own
Overnight at hotel

DAY 3

Tashkent - Bishkek

Check out from the hotel
Transfer to Islam Karimov Airport, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Departure from Tashkent
Arrival at Manas International Airport, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Our tour escort meet you outside)
Transfer to the hotel
Check in to the hotel
Free time to explore the city on your own
Bishkek City Tour
Transfers to the hotel
Free time to explore the city on your own.
Overnight at hotel

DAY 4

Bishkek - Almaty by Road

Drive from Bishkek to Almaty
Check in to the hotel
Palace of the President
Republic Square and Monument of Independence
Panfilov Park
Abai Square
Palace of the Republic
Presidential Park
Transfer to hotel
Free time to explore the city on your own
Overnight at hotel

DAY 5

Zilyoni Bazaar and Kok Tobe

Breakfast at the hotel
Rakhat Chocolate Factory Outlet
Zilyoni Bazar
Kok-Tobe
Almaty TV Tower
Transfer to the hotel
Free time to explore the city on your own
Overnight at hotel

DAY 6

Medeo and Shymbulak

Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Medeo Gorge
Shymbulak Ski Resort
Transfer back to the hotel
Free time to explore the city on your own
Overnight at hotel

DAY 7

Almaty - Dushanbe

Breakfast at the hotel.
Checkout from the hotel
Transfers to Almaty International Airport, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Arrival at Dushanbe International Airport, Dushanbe, Tajikistan (Our tour escort will meet you outside)
Transfers to the hotel
Check-in at the hotel
Rudaki Park
Symbol Square
Independent Square
National Library
Palace of Nation
Flag Square
National Museum of Tajikistan
Transfer back to the hotel
Free time to explore the city on your own
Overnight at the hotel

DAY 8

Dushanbe

Breakfast at the hotel
Gissar Fort
Optional: Excursion to Lake Nurek
Drive back to Dushanbe
Botanical Gardens
Zelyoniy Bazaar
Transfer back to the hotel
Free time to explore the city on your own
Overnight at hotel

DAY 9

Dushanbe - Bishkek

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Dushanbe International Airport
Flight to Bishkek
Arrival at Manas International Airport, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Our tour escort will meet you outside)
Check in to the hotel
Free time to explore the city on your own
Overnight at hotel

DAY 10

Leaving behind Central Asia

Breakfast at the hotel
Checkout from the hotel
Transfers for Manas International Airport, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Layover at Islam Karimov International Airport, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Top Attractions

An epic journey through the Central Asian 'stans' of the Silk Road

Amir Temur Square

Amir Timur Square is surrounded with the buildings of the Uzbekistan Hotel University of Law (former Womens Gymnasium) the Amir Timur Museum well-known Tashkent Chimes and the Forums Palace - one of the most grandiose architectural structures in Tashkent. Almost all the buildings located around Amir Timur Square have historical importance

Central Exhibition Hall Of Academy Of Arts

near The Hotel Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace there is the Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan. Opened in 1974 with an exhibition area of 2500 square meters it is one of the largest halls in Central Asia. The spacious and bright rooms display pictures and sculptures of many famous masters of Uzbekistan as well as the paintings of young artists who keep the traditions of Uzbek pictorial art enriching them with modern ideas.The centerpiece of the building is occupied by a sculpture and graphics hall surrounded by halls of paintings and applied arts located already on the second floor.

Independence Square

Tashkent Broadway

Former palace of Romanov ( )

Lake Charvak

Lake Charvak is a popular resort in Tashkent and several holiday makers from all over Uzbekistan and neighbouring countries visit the reservoir. Villages on the banks and surroundings offer wide range of hotels, dachas, houses and tapchans to accommodate tourists

Chimgan

Chimgan or Chimgon is a ski resort located in a mountain range named Tian Shan near Chirchiq Uzbekistan.

Presidential Residence

Republic Square also known as Independence Square or New Square is the main square in Almaty Kazakhstan. It is used for public events. The former presidential palace now used as municipal offices is on its south side.

Monument of Independence

The Golden Warrior Monument also known as the Golden Man Statue or the Statue of the Golden Warrior stands on Republic Square in the former capital of Kazakhstan Almaty. The monument celebrates the independence of Kazakhstan the identity of its people and the role of the city of Almaty as capital of Kazakhstan until 1997 when the capital moved to Astana.

Astana Square

Astana Square or Old Square is a city square in Almaty Kazakhstan. It is the second largest square in Kazakhstan after Republic Square. It hosts many public events concerts and ceremonies. The square is in front of the Kazakh-British Technical University the monument of Aliya Moldagulova and Manshuk Mametova and is on the left side of the Panfilov Street Promenade. The square used to be named after Vladimir Lenin and a statue of him stood in the center of the square until 1991.

Panfilov Park

The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen is located in east-central Almaty in the area surrounding the Zenkov Cathedral. It is dedicated to and named after the Panfilov heroes which were the 28 soldiers of an Almaty infantry unit who died while defending Moscow from the German invasion during theGreat Patriotic War.

Abai Square and Palace of Republic

Palace of the Republic is a concert hall building located in Almaty Kazakhstan. It is intended for concerts festivals and other cultural events. It was one of the premiere sites for the Eurasia film festival. Outside with the fountains on the square in front of the Palace and the monument of the Kazakh poet Abai Palace of the Republic is one of the main known attractions of Almaty from the Kunaev era. The building is located at the cross road section of Prospekt Dostyk and Abai Avenue. It is considered as a monument based on an urban planning and architecture since January 26 1982.

Republic Square

Zelenyy Bazar Almaty

High-roofed indoor farmers market lined with stalls & tables selling meat vegetables & dry fruits.

Kok Tobe

Kok Tobe is a mountain in Almaty Kazakhstans largest city. There is a popular recreation area on top of the mountain. The mountains height is 1100 meters above sea level. Kok Tobe is one of the main landmarks in the city and it is popular among visiKok Tobe is a mountain in Almaty Kazakhstans largest city. There is a popular recreation area on top of the mountain. The mountains height is 1100 meters above sea level. Kok Tobe is one of the main landmarks in the city and it is popular among visitors and tourists to Almaty.

Shymbulak Ski Resort

Shumbulak also known as Chimbulak is a ski resort near Almaty. It is the largest ski resort in Central Asia. It is located in the upper part of the Medeu Valley in the Zailiisky Alatau mountain range at an elevation of 2200 metres above sea level. The resort area is about 25 kilometres south of Almaty city by Medeo road. It is popular for its mild climate large quantity of sunny days and great amount of snow through the winter.

Medeo

The Medeu is a high-altitude sports complex near Almaty located at an altitude of 1691 meters above sea level. It is considered to be the worlds largest high-mountain skating rink. The skating rink was named after the Maloalmatinsky volost Medeu Pusurmanov. He built three wooden huts for the wintering of his family there and began the development of the tract in the foothills of the Zailiysky Alatau. Medeu became a well-known entrepreneur patron of educational institutions and participated in the planting of the city.

National Museum of Tajikistan

The National Museum of Tajikistan is a museum in Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan. The National Museum of Tajikistan is made out of four show divisions: Department of Natural History, Department of Ancient and Medieval History, Department of Modern and Contemporary History and Department of Fine and Applied Arts.

Flagshtok Dushanbe

The Dushanbe Flagpole is a flagpole located in front of the Palace of Nations in Dushanbe Tajikistan. At 165 metres it was the 02nd tallest free-standing flagpole in the world from its completion in 2011 until the 2014 erection of the 171 m Jeddah Flagpole

National Library Dushanbe

The National Library of Tajikistan opened in 2012 and built to resemble an open book is A nine-story working with an all-out space of 45.000m² and containing around 10 million books is the biggest library in Central Asia

National Museum of Antiquities

The historical center of Antiquities of Tajikistan was established based on archeological discoveries introduced at the Exhibition of National Economy Achievements. The historical center of Antiquities of Tajikistan is situated in the 2- storey building in the center part of Dushanbe. Its work is isolated into periods beginning with fourth thousand years B.C. furthermore, finishing with the start of the twentieth century. The collection incorporates discoveries from the whole region of Tajikistan. One of the most popular shows of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan is a 12-meters in length leaning back Buddha sculpture, believed to be more than 1600 years of age

Dousti Square

Dousti Square is a square in Dushanbe Tajikistan. It is connected to Rudaki Avenue and Hofizi Sherozi Avenue. It is the largest in Dushanbe. The name Dousti is the Tajik word for friendship.Dousti Square is a square in Dushanbe Tajikistan. It is connected to Rudaki Avenue and Hofizi Sherozi Avenue. It is the largest in Dushanbe. The name Dousti is the Tajik word for friendship.

Palace of the Nation

Rudaki Park

Rudaki Park, is a grand, fastidiously arranged park in the core of Dushanbe. Encompassed by significant tourist spots and structures, the open park highlights wellsprings, sculptures, and manicured yards, in addition to a great many of vibrant flowers. Home to the goliath flagpole and a much-photographed sculpture of Rudaki, and with heavenly perspectives on the city's famous new structures and landmarks, it makes for an incredible area for an outing in summer.

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Exploring the Silk Road: Central Asia

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