Uzbekistan Turkmenistan Tour - 1

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Tour: UzTm-1

Combined Tour to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan 1: Charm of Central Asia Ancient Cities

Cities: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Mary, Merv, Ashgabat, Dashoguz, Kunya-Urgench, Khiva, Urgench
Duration: 11 days

An acquaintance with two countries of Central Asia will be available for you during the 11- Day Combined Tour to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan-1. Over a long time Turkmenistan, being one of the most unfrequented places and mysterious countries of Central Asia, now attracts travelers from all over the world. This is an ancient land of rich indigenous traditions, picturesque nature and unique historical places of interest. The ruins, of the fortresses once being gorgeous and the remains of ancient settlements in Merv, Kunya-Urgench, and Nisa bud an unconscious awe. The Uzbekistan’s cities such as Khiva, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Urgench are full of oriental charm. They have extant unique monuments of different epochs protected by UNESCO, among which there are majestic structures of Tamerlane times and present masterpieces of Islamic architecture.

Tour Summary:

Day 1: Arrive Tashkent – Sightseeing tour
Arrive in Tashkent. You will be met by our driver and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel at noon.
In the afternoon meet your guide and driver and start sightseeing capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia. Visit Old City part of Tashkent with Khast-Imam complex and Chorsu bazaar, continue to center of Tashkent with Amir Timur Square, Independence Square and Applied Arts Museum. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent - Samarkand (300 km, 2hrs 30 min)
At 07:00 driver will transfer you from hotel to Railway Station. Fast-speed train “Afrosiyob” departs Tashkent at 08.00 and arrives in Samarkand at 10:10. Your guide and driver will meet you at train station to begin sightseeing program in Samarkand. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi-Khanum mosque, Ulugbek observatory, Shakhi-Zinda necropolis and Gur-Emir Mausoleum, authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3: Samarkand
In the morning head outside of the city to explore Afrosiab museum, once a heart of ancient Samarkand and nowadays a unique archeological site. Then visit the tomb of Saint Daniel. Return to Samarkand and free time at your leisure to explore this wonderful city.
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Day 4: Samarkand - Bukhara (280 km, 4 hrs)
In the morning depart Samarkand and drive to Bukhara. On the way stop at Rabat-i-Malik caravanserail. Continue driving to Bukhara. Arrive Bukhara, check in to the hotel. Spend your afternoon in fascinating Old Bukhara which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Explore Kalyan mosque and minaret, Miri-Arab madrasah, Magoki-Attori mosque, madrasah of Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, magnificent trade domes, Lyabi Hauz Complex, Chor-Minor madrasah. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 5: Bukhara
Start second day in Bukhara by discovering Ark Fortress, Samani dynasty mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub mausoleum. Drive to Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum. Later visit summer palace of Bukhara Emirs Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 6: Bukhara - Mary (380 km, 6 hrs)
In the morning transfer to Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan border point (100 km, 1 hour and a half). Proceed to customs and passport control on both sides. Then cross 1 mile long neutrality zone between two border points. After passing Turkmenistan border post meet Turkmenistan guide. Transfer to Turkmenabad. Lunch in Turkmenabad. Continue driving to Mary. Arrival Mary, check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 7: Mary - Merv - Ashgabat (350 km, 5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Ancient Merv. Merv was a major center of international trade and crafts located on the Silk Road. The city blossomed during the Iranian Empire of the Achaemenids and later under the Parthian, Sasanian, Arab, and Seljuk Turk domination. Discover historical park with: Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Large and Small Gyz Gala, Erk Kala, Gyaur Gala, medieval castles – “Kesk” fortresses, others. Drive back to Mary. Evening flight to Ashgabat, T5-132, ETD 1920h, ETA 2000h. Transfer to the hotel, check-in, overnight.
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Day 8: Ashgabat
After breakfast sightseeing tour with visiting the center of the city, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Independence square. Check in to the hotel. In the afternoon visit to the National Museum of History. Continue to archeological site of Old Nisa. Continue to the Spiritual Mosque, the biggest mosque in Central Asia. Return in Ashgabat. Overnight in the hotel.
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Day 9: Ashgabat - Dashoguz - Kunya Urgench - border point Dashoguz - Khiva
Flight to Dashgouz, T5-101, ETD 0620h, ETA 0710h. Drive to Kunya-Urgench, the ancient capital of Khorezm Empire. The most famous monuments are Arslan and Tekesh mausolems (12th c.), Turabek –Khanum mausoleum (14th c. mausoleum of Sufi Dynasty), Kutlug Timur minaret, Mamun II minaret, Sultan Ali mausoleum, Ibn Khadgib mausoleum (14th c.), Nadjmetdin al –Kubra Khanaka and etc. Afternoon transfer to the Turkmen-Uzbek border, after border formalities change transport and guide and drive to Khiva. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10: Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent
Today you will visit Itchan-Qala fortress which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour features visit to Mukhammad Aminkhan madrasah, Mukhammad Rakhimkhan madrasah, Kalta Minor, Juma Mosque, Tash-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. Try yourself at climbing minaret of Islam-Khoja, the highest minaret in Uzbekistan. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Old Khiva in Kunya-Ark. Check out from the hotel at noon. Free time in the afternoon. In the evening you will be transferred to Urgench International Airport (30 min.) for flight to Tashkent. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 11: Tashkent - departure
Check out from the hotel at noon. Free time. Transfer to Tashkent International Airport. End of the tour.
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