First, you will be transferred to the Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan border, and after passing the customs your exciting journey will begin. Kyrgyzstan is a mysterious, less-discovered country of picturesque lakes and rivers, mountain peaks covered with eternal snow, friendly nomads, and the unique flavor of Asian food. After check-in at the hotel, you will have some time for a rest. А little bit later you will have a sightseeing tour including such sights as the local bazaar, Ala-Too Square, and monuments to national heroes.

In the morning you will head to Grigorevka Gorge - the largest and most famous one on the northern coast of Issyk-Kul, located on the Kungey Ala-Too mountain range. It is located about 30 km from Cholpon-Ata city, on the road from Bishkek. It is a land of gently sloping valleys and dense fir forests. You will spend several hours in this area enjoying the beauty and tranquility of surrounding nature. In the afternoon, you will return to Bishkek to have a rest.

Prepare to learn lots of curious secrets this day. You will have a full sightseeing tour around Tashkent covering all the important monuments: Khast Imam Complex (where is kept the world's oldest Koran), Chorsu bazaar, and Madrasah Kukeldash the largest madrasa (educational institution) of the 16 century. After lunchtime, your tour will proceed to the modern part of the city. You will explore the Independent Square and A. Navoi Theater Square. Independence Square is located at the center of the city and is considered the favorite place of the locals. Here you will see the well-known beautiful fountains as well as many important government buildings and administrative institutions such as the Uzbek Parliament Supreme Chamber, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and others. In the Museum of Applied Art of Uzbekistan, you will have a chance to admire over 7,000 samples of applied art: handmade embroidery, skull caps, jewelry, carpets, and other Uzbek art exhibits.

In the morning you will leave Samarkand for one of the most ancient cities of Central Asia - Panjakent. It is located in the picturesque valley of the Zeravshan River and is about 5500 years old. There were times when Penjikent was one of the most important cultural and craft centers of the country. It was even called the "Central Asian Pompeii." It was a splendidly fortified, well-maintained city with the ruler’s palace, two temples, markets, and rich dwellings of citizens, decorated with numerous paintings. Then the city was destroyed by Arabs and only in the last century its ruins were found by archaeologists. You will have a chance to explore the ruins, see the remains of different constructions, admire the masterpieces of the early Middle Ages Eastern painting, etc.

Your day will start with a trip to Bukhara – the town of an unprecedented number of mosques, the tombs of many Islamic saints, significant religious places, and architectural masterpieces. During the way, you will make several stops to visit important historical places such as the ruins of the medieval monument Caravanserai Rabat-i-Malik and Gijduvan town. In Bukhara, you will visit the Chor Minor memorial and have a rest at the local cozy hotel.

The day will start with the second part of your sightseeing tour around Bukhara. You will visit the summer palace of Emir Said Mir Mohammed Alim Khan. After lunchtime, you will be transferred to the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan border to pass the customs and tour continuation. You will head to Mary City through Turkmenabat (4-5 hours driving). On the way, you will cross the world-known Karakum Desert, considered the hottest one in Central Asia. Its name is translated as «the black sand» which is explained by the dark soil lying beneath the sand.

This day you will have a full exploration of Ashgabat city. Ashgabat is «the city of white marble», the largest administrative, political, industrial, scientific, and cultural center of the state. Due to the abundance of pure white marble buildings, the city was included in the Guinness World Records book. First, you will see the beautiful fountain complex of Oguz Han & Sons and then the main Turkmenian Mosque. After a while, you will have a short trip to the Nissa historical complex. It consists of two archaeological monuments - Old and New Nissa. Next, you'll return to Ashgabat and see the famous monument of the capital, the Monument to the Turkmenistan Constitution founded to mark the 20th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence. After the lunch break and some time for a rest, you will get acquainted with the cultural peculiarities of the country. In the National Carpet Museum explore the local unique handiwork and in Gulistan Bazaar try local products and communicate with locals.

After the picnic in the camps, you will head to Koneurgench city (260 km, 4 hours). It is an architectural reserve that once was the capital of Khorezm's ancient region and state. In 2005 all the historical monuments of the city were included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. You will explore such sights as Turabek Hanum Mausoleum, Kutlug Timur Minaret, Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum, Academy of Horezm, Il Arslan Mausoleum, Mamun Minaret, Mausoleums of Najm Ed-Din & Soltan Ali. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the Uzbekistan border and proceed to Khiva (165 km, 2 hours 30 min) historical city.

In the morning you will head to the airport for a departure.

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