The 14-day Central Asia Group Tour is one of our most comprehensive Central Asia tours, offering the opportunity to explore Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in just two weeks. Accompanied by an Italian-speaking tour leader throughout the journey, you will discover ancient Silk Road cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, spectacular mountain landscapes and modern cities, each with its own distinctive character.
During the tour, you will visit the highlights of all five countries, wander through bustling bazaars and learn about local crafts and traditions. A ceramics workshop, a hands-on yurt-building experience, regional cuisine and warm hospitality will offer a closer look at the culture and everyday life of Central Asia's people.
A key advantage of this tour is the support provided by your tour leader, particularly during border crossings and with practical arrangements. Combined with a carefully planned itinerary, a small group of up to 14 travellers, and pre-arranged transfers and accommodation, this allows you to focus on enjoying the sights and experiences of Central Asia without the hassle of organising a complex multi-country journey.
Tour itinerary:
Arrive in Ashgabat. Our driver will meet you and transfer to the hotel. Check in at 14:00. Free time. Overnight in Ashgabat.
After breakfast, at 09:00 your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby to start sightseeing tour in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan that has recently been noted by the Guinness Book of World Records as having more white marble buildings than any other city in the world. During the city tour you will explore an archaeological site of Old Nisa (included in UNESCO World Heritage list) and Spiritual Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in Central Asia. After welcome lunch, you will visit the National Museum of History, the Monument of Neutrality, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque and newly built Independence Park. Intense and interesting excursion also includes a stopover at the Akhalteke horse stables and Lenin Monument. Transfer to the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 7 hours
Meals: welcome lunch
Duration of sightseeing tour: 7 hours
Meals: welcome lunch
After breakfast, transfer to Ashgabat Airport for the morning flight to Turkmenabat departing at 10:10 (50 min). Upon arrival, meet your driver. Visit the Lebap Regional History Museum. Transfer to have lunch at the local café. After lunch, transfer to the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border point, Farap-Alat (50 km, 1 h). Upon arrival border formalities. After the customs and passport control at both checkpoints, kindly proceed to the exit of the border control area. At that point, our driver will be waiting for you with the sign. Transfer to Bukhara (100 km, 1 h 30 min). Arrive in Bukhara and check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: lunch
Meals: lunch
Breakfast. At 09:00 start exploring the Old City of Bukhara. Highlights of the walking tour will include: the Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Chor-Minor Madrasa, Kalyan Minaret, Miri-Arab Madrasa, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasas, Ark Fortress, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums, and various trading domes. Free time from 16:00 until the National Show at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasa, which starts at 18:00. Overnight at the hotel.
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
In the morning, depart Bukhara and drive to Samarkand via Gijduvan (233 km, 3.5 h). The first stop is in Gijduvan (48 km, 1 h) to visit the Gijduvan Ceramics Center and Workshop. The owner of the center is Alisher Narzullaev, one of the most well-known and respected ceramics masters of modern Uzbekistan.
Activities at the center include:
Meals: lunch
Activities at the center include:
- Tour of the ceramic painting workshop, including a demonstration of the related production techniques;
- Master classes on ceramic painting;
- Ceramics Museum, displaying works from five generations of potters;
- Gallery of ceramics;
Meals: lunch
After breakfast, meet your driver with the guide. Your city tour will begin with a visit to Gur Emir Mausoleum, the final resting place of the Turco-Mongol emperor, Timur. Continue to the spectacular Registan Square, explore the Bibi Khanum Mosque and Siyob Bazaar. After lunch break continue to Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, then take a short drive to Konigil village to find out about the traditional techniques used to make the famous Samarkand paper from mulberry bark. Overnight at the hotel.
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
After breakfast, transfer to the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border crossing Jartepa (50 km, 1 h). Upon arrival at the customs and passport control on both sides, kindly proceed to the exit of the border control area. At that point, our guide/driver will be waiting for you with the sign with your name. Meet Tajik local guide and driver and drive to Penjikent (25 km, 30 min). On arrival visit ancient Penjikent – ruins of old Sogdian town founded in the 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated ruins.
After sightseeing tour, drive to Khujand (260 km, 5-6 h), one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, founded in the 7th–6th centuries BC and later renamed Alexandria Eschate by Alexander the Great, becoming an important Silk Road hub. Arrive in Khujand, check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After sightseeing tour, drive to Khujand (260 km, 5-6 h), one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, founded in the 7th–6th centuries BC and later renamed Alexandria Eschate by Alexander the Great, becoming an important Silk Road hub. Arrive in Khujand, check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, sightseeing in Khujand: Republican Historical-Ethnographic Museum, Timur-Malik Fortress, Archeological Museum, Mosque and Madrasah of Sheikh Muslehiddin, Panjshanbe Bazaar. After lunch, drive to the Tajikistan-Uzbekistan border crossing at Oybek (70 km, 1 h). Upon arrival at the customs and passport control on both sides, kindly proceed to the exit of the border control area. At that point, our driver will be waiting for you with the sign. Transfer to Tashkent (100 km, 1 h 30 min). Arrive in Tashkent, check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Breakfast. Start the Tashkent city tour at 09:00.
Begin at the Courage Monument, which commemorates the 1966 earthquake and honours the resilience of the people of Tashkent, before continuing to the historic Old City. Visit the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi, walk past the Khast-Imam Complex, view the exterior of the Islamic Civilization Center, and stroll along the newly developed Zarkaynar Street.
Next, explore Chorsu Bazaar, then ride the beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro to the modern city centre. Enjoy free time for lunch. Then continue to the State Museum of Applied Arts and admire the elegant facade of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, concluding the tour at Amir Timur Square, where you will end Tashkent city tour. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Begin at the Courage Monument, which commemorates the 1966 earthquake and honours the resilience of the people of Tashkent, before continuing to the historic Old City. Visit the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi, walk past the Khast-Imam Complex, view the exterior of the Islamic Civilization Center, and stroll along the newly developed Zarkaynar Street.
Next, explore Chorsu Bazaar, then ride the beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro to the modern city centre. Enjoy free time for lunch. Then continue to the State Museum of Applied Arts and admire the elegant facade of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, concluding the tour at Amir Timur Square, where you will end Tashkent city tour. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
At 05:20 transfer to Tashkent Airport for the morning flight to Bishkek at 0745am (1 h 10 min). Upon arrival at Manas International Airport at 09:55, meet your guide and driver and transfer to the Chon-Kemin Valley (190 km, 3 h), a national park stretching along the Chon-Kemin River between the snow-capped ridges of the Tian Shan. Arrive at Ala-Kush glamping and check in to your yurt. Here, the traditional nomadic dwelling meets modern comfort, letting you enjoy the spirit of nomadic life without giving up convenience. Free time to enjoy a walk in the valley, the mountain scenery and the quiet of nature. Dinner at the camp. Overnight in a glamping yurt.
Meals: lunch/dinner
Meals: lunch/dinner
Breakfast at the camp. At 09:00 depart Chon-Kemin. The highlight of the day is a visit to Don Aryk village, where Aizat Ezhe and her family will welcome you into their home for an authentic Kyrgyz lunch. More than just a meal, this is a chance to experience the true warmth of local hospitality. Before lunch, enjoy a hands-on yurt masterclass. Aizat Ezhe will guide you in assembling a nomadic home, sharing the deep symbolism and meaning behind its intricate patterns.
Next on the agenda will be experiencing a Kyrgyz national horse game called “Ulak Tartysh” (goat pulling). Ulak Tartysh (also known as Kok Boru) is a thrilling and ancient game that showcases the incredible strength and agility of nomadic riders. Continue to Burana Tower, which was part of the ancient city of Balasagun (11th to 13th centuries). In the afternoon, drive to Bishkek (80 km, 1.5 h). Arrive in Bishkek and check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: lunch
Next on the agenda will be experiencing a Kyrgyz national horse game called “Ulak Tartysh” (goat pulling). Ulak Tartysh (also known as Kok Boru) is a thrilling and ancient game that showcases the incredible strength and agility of nomadic riders. Continue to Burana Tower, which was part of the ancient city of Balasagun (11th to 13th centuries). In the afternoon, drive to Bishkek (80 km, 1.5 h). Arrive in Bishkek and check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: lunch
After breakfast, at 09:00 start sightseeing tour in Bishkek: visit Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Statue of Manas. See Philharmonic Hall and Victory Monument – bright examples of Soviet architecture. After the tour, depart Bishkek and drive to Almaty via a highway, crossing the Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan border and enjoying nature landscapes on the way (250 km, 4 h). Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2-3 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2-3 hours
Following breakfast, your guide and driver will greet you at 09:00 for a full day of sightseeing. Begin with a scenic 25 km drive to Chimbulak Ski Resort. Enjoy a cable car ride offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Tian Shan Mountains’ snow-capped peaks. After lunch, continue your exploration of Almaty’s highlights, including Panfilov Park, the historic Zenkov Cathedral, and the Museum of National Musical Instruments. Conclude your tour with free time on the vibrant Arbat Street (Zhybek Zholy Street), Almaty’s main pedestrian street. Farewell dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: farewell dinner
Meals: farewell dinner
Price includes:
- All transfers: 1-2 pax by Sedan type car, 3-7 pax on minivan/van, 8-16 pax by 20-seat bus;
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Italian-speaking Tour leader to accompany the travelers for the entire duration of the tour;
- Guided sightseeing tour in each country;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class ticket for flight: Ashgabat – Türkmenabat;
- E-visa to Turkmenistan;
- National folklore show in Bukhara on Day 4;
- Meals: welcome lunches in Ashgabat (Day 2), lunch in Turkmenabat (Day 3), lunch in Gijduvan (Day 5), lunch and dinner at Chon Kemin yurt camp (Day 10), farewell dinner in Almaty (Day 13).
Price doesn't include:
- Surcharge for staying in a single room;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Migration tax (14 USD) and express PCR test (35 USD) is paid on arrival in Turkmenistan;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Tips to local guides and drivers;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour.
Dates & Prices, per person
2027
Single supplement: US$ 850
100% guaranteed departures – even if there is only 1 traveler.
Group size: 1-14 persons (ages 12+)
Please note that itinerary and prices are subject to change due to airline and train schedule changes, currency fluctuations and other unforeseeable events.
Accommodation
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Important notes:
- Visa required. We will need to apply for your Letter of Invitation (LOI) in advance. The Turkmenistan visa can be obtained at the border upon arrival, based on the approved LOI.
- If you need to obtain an Uzbekistan visa, it should be a multiple-entry e-visa.
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