9 day tour of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: Overland central Asia

Travel to the beautiful neighbours on this 9 day tour of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. If you want to Overland central Asia it doesn't get much better!

Want to overland central Asia? This tour includes a visit to two neighbouring countries of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Heading from the north to the south, tourists will visit the brightest and most famous cities of both states: two capitals of Kazakhstan – Astana and Almaty , the capital of Uzbekistan – Tashkent, three legendary cities of the Silk Road – Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Each city has something to surprise its guests with – and from this variety of places of interest we will choose the most famous, ambitious, delicious and beautiful!

The order of visiting cities is not random – we do not only move along a geographically logical route, but also transfer from modern metropolitan cities full of technological progress, new buildings and cultural entertainment to more authentic and atmospheric cities, where the spirit of the Ancient East still hangs in narrow mud-walled streets.

A pleasant background to the 9 day tour of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will be oriental bazaars with full counters of ripe fruits and vegetables, delicious cuisine and genuine Oriental hospitality. Welcome to Central Asia!

Price Includes

• Meeting/seeing-off at the airport according to the time specified by tourists for the arrival/departure flights;
• Excursions according to the tour program;
• Accompanying English speaking guide services for the whole tour: separate guide in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan;
• Entrance fees for Kazakhstan objects;
• Permits for visiting reserved and border areas;
• Comfortable transport with air conditioning during the whole tour;
• Railway tickets (economy class) for Bukhara – Tashkent destination;
• A bottle of mineral water for each day of the tour.
• Meeting/seeing-off at the airport according to the time specified by tourists for the arrival/departure flights;

Price Excludes

1. Cost of international flights and internal flight Nur-Sultan-Almaty;
2. Costs of meals;
3. Medical insurance.
4. Cost of international flights and internal flight Nur-Sultan-Almaty;

What to expect

Plan for 9 day tour of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Day 1.
Nur-Sultan (Astana), arrival.
Nur-Sultan (excursion).
Arrival in Nur-Sultan. Meet at the airport and further transfer to the hotel for accommodation and rest. Check-in at the hotel after 06:00 AM.
10:00 AM - start of the sightseeing tour in Nur-Sultan. Visit the following sites: Independence Square, where all modern sites are located (Palace of Independence, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, National Museum, Hazret Sultan mosque). After that proceed to visit another modern masterpiece and the symbol of Nur-Sultan - the Baiterek Monument. 97-meters tower will be able to demonstrate its guests panoramic view of the city. In the evening visit the shopping center of Khan Shatyr - one of the new symbols of capital, the first and only lifestyle center of Nur-Sultan. Return to the hotel. Rest and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Overland central Asia.
Nur-Sultan – Almaty (domestic flight).
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 AM – transfer to Alzhir - Memorial Museum of Victims of Political Repressions, located in 45 km to the west from Nur-Sultan.
Return in Nur-Sultan in the afternoon and visit Nur Alem center - the first scientific and hi-tech museum in Kazakhstan. In the evening transfer to the airport and further flight to Almaty (20:35- 22:15).
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Day 3.
Almaty (excursion).
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 AM - start of the guided sightseeing tour around Almaty. Visit the following sites: Park of 28 Panfilov soldiers, the Ascension Cathedral - Russian Orthodox wooden church that magically withstood a strong earthquake in XX century, museum of musical instruments. Drive to Green Bazaar.
After lunch time continuation of the city tour: visit Ili Alatau mountains and the local National Park - main attraction of this place is Medeo skating rink, located at the height of 1,690 meters. Another attraction of the same place is Shymbulak - a popular mountain resort with high-level equipment and infrastructure.
Drive back to the city and visit Kok Tobe park, located at the height of 1100 meters on the green hill. From here it will be possible to take a ride on comfortable cable car and within 10 minutes admire the magnificent panoramic view of the city. Further transfer to the hotel.
Rest and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4.
Almaty – Big Almaty Lake – Almaty (30 km, 1-2 hrs).
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 AM - transfer out of the city to visit a beautiful mountain reservoir in the Ili Alatau National Park, located on the altitude of 2511 meters, named Big Almaty Lake. En route we drive across the city’s main sites: the Railway Station, Abai Square and Palace Republic, Opera and ballet theatre, Astana Square, Sport Palace, Central Stadium, Kazakh Circus, Wedding Palace, Auezov Drama Theatre, Almaty Towers, and Nurlytau Business Center. Further transfer to the region of the lake. Slight hiking in the surroundings on arrival.
On the back to the city visit the complex of “Sunkar” (local falcon farm) and watch the demonstrative show there with participation of the birds. Further transfer to the city - en route visit the Park of the First President.
Transfer to the airport and take evening flight to Tashkent.
Upon arrival, drive to the hotel, accommodation and rest.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Overland central Asia.
Tashkent (excursion). Tashkent - Samarkand (330 km, 4-5 hrs).
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 AM – start of the guided sightseeing tour around Tashkent: Khast-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah; the oldest bazaar of Tashkent Chorsu.
After lunch continuation of sightseeing program: Independence square, Amir Temur square.
15:00 PM - departure for Samarkand by road. Check-in at a hotel upon arrival in Samarkand. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6.
Samarkand (excursion).
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 AM – start of the guided sightseeing tour around Samarkand: the most impressive square in the entire Central Asia - the Registan Square (Ulugbek Madrasah, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah), Gur-e Amir mausoleum - necropolis of the Timurids.
After lunch continuation of sightseeing program in Samarkand: Bibi-Khanym mosque, architectural ensemble Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugbek observatory.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 of tour of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Samarkand – Bukhara (300 km, 4-5 hrs).
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 AM – transfer to Bukhara by road. Check-in at a hotel upon arrival in Bukhara.
After lunch sightseeing program in Bukhara: Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, domed shopping arcade. Visiting a showroom of Bukhara golden-embroidered factory and Karakul dressing (astrakhan fur) workshop.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8.
Bukhara (excursion). Bukhara –Tashkent (train).
Breakfast at the hotel.
Continuation of sightseeing program in Bukhara: Mausoleum of Samanids, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo-Khauz Complex, Ark Citadel, Po-i-Kalyan Complex, Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, Ulugbek Madrasah.
After lunch out-of-town guided sightseeing tour (4 km from Bukhara): Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace, memorial complex of the Islamic saint Baha-ud-Din Naqshband.
Drive to the railway station and transfer to Tashkent by train (16:10-22:10).
Upon arrival, drive to the hotel and check-in.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9.
Tashkent, departure.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out of the hotel. Leisure time without any transport and excursion services. Visiting bazaars and walking around the city are recommended. Transfer to the international airport for departure.

9 day tour of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: Overland central Asia: From $1,145 to $1,145 for 9 days

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