Silk Road Tour

CENTRAL ASIA - SILK ROAD TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Revel in the open steppes and the snow-capped mountains of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Explore the exquisitely tiled madrassas and mosques of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
Venture into remote Tajikistan to view archeological ruins
Visit ancient Merv ruins in Turkmenistan near the Iranian border

Journey back in time and take an epic Silk Road tour across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikstan and Turkmenistan. You'll not only visit the fascinating cultural highlights of the Five Stans, you'll also venture off the usual tourist circuit for insight into rural lifestyles in sleepy provincial towns and quaint villages. This Silk Road tour includes a wonderful mix of monuments, museums, mosques, ancient ruins, traditional bazaars, music and dance programs, as well as pristine natural beauty such as mountains, canyons, lakes, rivers and parks. We have full days of activities with ample time to immerse ourselves at a nice easy pace.

Kyrgyz woman at marketplace

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ITINERARY- CENTRAL ASIA TOUR - SILK ROAD TOUR

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Day 1-4: Meet in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Full tour of Ashgabad and excursion to Old Merv ruins and local museum.

Day 5-6: Kiva, Uzbekistan
Visit the oldest part of the city including the fortress and madrassas.

Day 7-8: Bukhara-Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan
Visit the historic sites including medrassas, mosques, and mausoleums. Stroll bazaars and enjoy a folkshow.

Day 9-10: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Admire the stunningly-tiled, medieval architectural wonder of the Registan, visit functioning mosques, browse local bazaars.

Day 11: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Visit the Old Quarter.

Day 12: Fergana Valley
Tour Fergana and Margilan.Visit pottery village of Rishtan.

Day 13-14: Kojand-Istarafshan, Tajikstan
Tour Kojand & Istarafshan. Stop at beautiful Lake Iskander Kol.

Day 15: Dushanbe, Tajkistan
Discover the Tadjik capital including visits to the blue domed mosque and the Museum of Archaeology which exhibits the largest Buddha in Asia.

Day 16: Termez, Uzbekistan
See the influences of Greek, Buddhist & Islamic civilizations in Termez architecture.

Day 17-18 Bishkek
Bishkek,the capital of Kyrgyz Republic, located where the Kazakh steppe meets the foothills of the majestic snow-capped Tien-Shan mountains. Explore the ancient city and its architectural masterpieces.

Day 19 Cholpon - Alta, Kyrgyzstan
Visit petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata, a large open-air collection of rock carvings dating from 2000 BC to 7th century AD.

Day 20 Bishkek
Return to Bishtek. You may like to browse bazaars or go to a museum on your own.

Day 21: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Visit Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan, including the Central State Museum, Panfilov Park, and Zenkov Cathedral (one of the tallest wooden-made buildings).

Depart Almaty early morning, 1-4 am of Day 22.