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Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Almaty. You will visit the Green Bazaar, where it is impossible to refrain from shopping. Then the tour will continue in one of the oldest Almaty parks - Panfilov Park, where one of the most beautiful wooden building in the world - Zenkov Cathedral is located. After exploration of sport, cultural and business areas of the city you will get to the Medeu Gorge, well known due to the highest mountain skating rink in the world and Shymbulak resort. Next destination is the Kok-Tobe hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located (if to count from the sea level) and where you will get by the picturesque winding mountain road. In Kok-Tobe Park you can stroll along the winding paths of the park, admire the magnificent panorama of the city from the special observation deck and visit the shop of national souvenirs. The tour ends with the short ride from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway. Transfer to the hotel.
Today you will have a day trip to Charyn Cabyons. It is one of the unique natural monuments of Kazakhstan. The canyon is about 12 million years old and surprises with its vertical cliffs, reminding the ancient castles, created by wind, sun and rain. It will take about 3 hours to reach the canyon. Meanwhile, you will hear a lot of interesting about the history and nature of the region, about Kazakh people, their life and traditions as well as have a lunch in a local cafe. In addition, as soon as you see Charyn Canyon you will forget about this long way at once - so much you will be impressed with the beauty and splendor of the canyon. You can admire the grand panorama and then have a walk through the maze of the Castles Valley with its inaccessible walls overhanging you. In the evening is transfer to Saty village.
In the morning, you will have a trekking from the lake Kolsai-1 to the lake Kolsai-2. Lunch is on the way. Kolsai Lakes are "Pearls of the Northern Tien-Shan" - represent a cascade of three lakes. The largest lake is accessible for all visitors. It is the most beautiful lake, having a lack of civilization and the abundance of mushrooms. Horse lovers can order horseback tour to this place. The highest lake is small. It is located on the border of fir-wood and the alpine meadows and amazes by its harsh alpine beauty, as well as the rich flora and fauna. Vertical drop between the three lakes is about 700 meters. The lowest lake can be reached by car. However, you should walk few kilometers along mountain trails to see the second and the third lake. In addition, around mountains you can see Marals, mountain goats, wolves and even bears. Return to the guesthouse. Dinner. Overnight.
In the morning is transfer to Kaindy Lake. Kaindy Lake (Birch Lake) is situated among magnificent pine forest at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level and is famous for its origin. It was formed in 1911 due to the powerful earthquake that triggered the landslide blocked the alley by the natural dam, and the water has flooded the valley. The water of the lake is very cold, that is why the needles of the flooded trees are well preserved and clearly visible through the transparent surface of the water, and dry stems of fir trees overlook the water surface, like the masts of the submarine squadron. It is impossible to describe in words all this mystical splendor of the lake – it is necessary to go there and see everything with own eyes. Arrival to Almaty is at 19:00. Overnight is in a hotel.
Today you will have ethno tour by visiting the ethno village. From young years, Kazakh people firmly respects customs and traditions, which came from their ancestries. The base of national character is hospitality – in Kazakh society it is sacred duty. For all time steppes made everything possible to please their guests. That is why every wayfarer knew that he would be warmly greeted in each corner of Kazakh lands. Excursion “Kazakh Village” gives possibility to all guests to see life, culture and customs of Kazakh people. During the excursion, you will participate to the ancient rite “Shashu”, which means “Shedding”. When a child is born, bride enters the house of her groom, housewarming, respectable guests arrive and other happy moments then sweets and coins are shedding. Adults and children love this tradition and collect scattered sweets with happy emotions, because believe that it is good sign and brings luck. You will see the performance and show. In the evening transfer to the hotel
Transfer to the airport. Arrival at Tashkent International Airport. Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. Breakfast. After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, and you'll begin a tour of ancient mosques and madrassas (Islamic academies), including the Hazrati Imam Complex, which includes the 16th-century Barak Khan Madrassah, the ancient, functioning Jami Mosque (Friday Mosque), and the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum—the tomb of the great 10th-century philosopher, poet, and Islamic teacher. Then, visit Chorsu Bazaar—the city's most famous farmers' market and a great place to meet locals, who come from the surrounding areas in traditional dress. The aromas of fresh melons and fruits will surely captivate you, compelling you to try them. You'll also have the chance to witness the baking of traditional Uzbek bread at a bazaar bakery. Lunch will be served at the Central Asian Plov Center (Beshkozon). After lunch, enjoy a panoramic tour of the modern city: the Tashkent Metro, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Theater Square, and Tashkent City. Overnight in Tashkent.
After breakfast, transfer to the train station to board the morning Afrosiab high-speed train to Samarkand. Upon arrival in Samarkand, the excursion program begins.Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world and the former capital of Tamerlane's vast empire. A museum city and the heart of the caravan trade along the Great Silk Road, Samarkand has preserved the unique atmosphere of medieval Asia to this day. 10:00–18:00 — Samarkand tour: Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the burial vault of Amir Temur (Timur the Great), and Registan, Central Asia's most famous square (Ulugbek, Sher-Dor, and Tillya-Kari madrassas). Lunch at the Bibi-Khanum teahouse. After lunch, walk to the Bibi-Khanum Mosque and visit the famous Siab Bazaar. At 19:00 or 20:00 , visit the light show on Registan Square. Dinner. Overnight in Samarkand.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, transfer to the train station for the Afrosiab high-speed train to Bukhara. Bukhara is another ancient city of Uzbekistan, once traversed by the Great Silk Road. Medieval Bukhara was one of the main political, cultural, and religious centers of the Middle East. More than 140 architectural monuments have been perfectly preserved here, including magnificent madrassas and mosques, as well as famous symbols of the city—the Kalyan Minaret, the Ark Fortress, functioning medieval baths, and trading domes. The historic center of Bukhara is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Time for lunch. After a short rest, stroll through Bukhara's old town. Overnight in Bukhara.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, depart for Khiva through the endless Kyzylkum Desert along the Amu Darya River. We will travel along the very same route once slowly traversed by countless caravans of the Great Silk Road. The name "Kyzylkum" translates from Turkic as "Red Sands"—and indeed, the local sand has a reddish hue. Along the way, there are stops and walks through picturesque dunes with panoramic views of one of the region's two largest rivers, the Amu Darya. Arrival in Khiva. Transfer from the train station to the hotel. After checking in, take an independent walk through the historic district of Ichan-Kala—the inner part of old Khiva, a museum-reserve surrounded by a powerful fortress wall. Overnight in Khiva
Breakfast at the hotel. Khiva is a city with over 2,500 years of history, a striking and virtually untouched example of a medieval Eastern city. Ichan-Kala appears before us like the living streets of an Eastern fairy tale, where each building is a unique architectural monument and a landmark in its own right . 10:00–18:00 – Khiva (Ichan-Kala) tour: Kunya-Ark Fortress, Islam Khoja Madrasah and Minaret, Tash-Khovli Palace, Alakuli Khan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, and Muhammad Amin Khan Minaret and Madrasah. Lunch. After, we will transfer to the Shavat border to continue the journey to Turkmenistan. Turkmen representative will meet you at the border. Transfer to your hotel in Dashoguz (15km). Overnight at the hotel
Breakfast at the hotel. Afternoon drive to Darvaza Burning Gas Crater, one of the top international tourist destinations. The area is rich in natural gas. Burning over 50 years, Darvaza Gas Crater shines like a pearl in the Karakum desert. One of the most vivid and addictive features of this trip is the fresh air of the desert and experiencing the nomadic life in person. At night, while the light of the Gas Crater hits the sky, you will camp in the Turkmen national yurt or private tents and have a barbecue for dinner. This unique landscape will fascinate you and you will want to come again
Picnic-style breakfast in Darvaza. After breakfast, drive to Ashgabat (276km). Afternoon you will have an Ashgabat city tour. You will see the Wedding Palace, modern “Yildyz” Hotel, Ferries Wheel, Constitution Monument, Arch of Neutrality, Monument and Park of Independence, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Ashgabat Olympic Stadium and Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex. Overnight in Ashgabat
BF at hotel. Morning drive to Mary. On arrival, visit a horse farm in Mary to see the world-famous Akhalteke horses, the national pride of Turkmenistan and one of the oldest and most unique horse breeds in the world. Then continue to Merv to explore ancient Merv – the “Queen of the World,” once one of the most important capitals of Islam alongside Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus. Sightseeing includes Greater Kyz Gala & Lesser Kyz Gala, Complex of Askhabs, Erk Gala, Gyaur Gala, Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex, Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, and Muhamed Ibn Zeid Mausoleum. After sightseeing, transfer to Mary Airport for the return flight to Ashgabat. Overnight at the hotel.
Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for the flight home.