
For rich history, masterful artistry, and delicious food, look no further than a trip to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The Silk Road once brought new ideas and artisans to Central Asia, enriching the cities here and developing techniques and methods for artistry unique in the world. This Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan Tour takes you to the places where this development took place across these two countries. Start with the larger cities: Tashkent, the modern capital of Uzbekistan; Khiva, which retains its strikingly whole medieval atmosphere; Bukhara, full of mosques and holy sights; and Samarkand, the splendid capital of past Silk Road empires. Continue through the Fergana Valley, where the most craftsmen and artisans live. Visits to the Yodgorlik Silk Factory and a famous ceramicist in Rishtan bring you even closer to these masters and their techniques, which have been passed down through generations. The first stop in Kyrgyzstan is Osh, a multi-ethnic city that retains traces of the Silk Road today in its landscape and culture. The rest of Kyrgyzstan is filled with ancient and natural places, from the wooded slopes of Ala-Archa National Park to the petroglyphs of Cholpon-Ata. With its wide variety of stops, from vibrant cities to busy workshops to fresh nature, this is the best tour for exploring all that Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have to offer.
Tour itinerary:
Visit Old City part of Tashkent with the Khast-Imam Complex where the world famous Quran of Caliph Uthman – Ottoman has been preserved. In Khast-Imam visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari.
Explore Chorsu Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro to city center to walk through Amir Timur Square, Independence Square and visit Applied Arts Museum. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5 hours
*As the cafés and restaurants on the way are basic and offer limited menus, you may wish to take a packed lunch on this trip (your hotel or guide can help you arrange this the day before).
**Some parts of the road are not in the best condition.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2-3 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
*Part of the road is currently under reconstruction
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Have a short city tour in Osh which according to legends was founded by King Solomon 3000 years ago.
Visit Suleyman-Too (Solomon’s Mountain), National Museum of History and Archaeology, and the Osh Bazaar located at that same place from time when Osh was an important trading center on the Great Silk Road. In the afternoon transfer to local airport for flight to Bishkek. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Meals: breakfast, dinner
- All transfers: 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax on minivan/van, 8-13 pax by 20 seat bus;
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Guided sightseeing tour program, in Uzbekistan local guides in each city;
- Entrance tickets to the sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class tickets for flights Tashkent-Urgench, Osh-Bishkek;
- Ticket for train Samarkand-Tashkent (on rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace this with the most-comfortable class of regular train);
- Tour leader to accompany the travelers for the whole period of the tour in Kyrgyzstan (except for the day 14 – transfer to the airport);
- Starting 8 persons English speaking tour leader from Advantour in Uzbekistan;
- Starting 10 persons +1 person travels free of charge accommodated in single room;
- Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa.
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour in Uzbekistan;
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan tourist visas;
- Visa support for Kyrgyzstan tourist visa;
- Registration in Kyrgyzstan (20$);
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Travel insurance.
Accommodation:
Tashkent - 2 nights | |
Navruz, Praga, Sharq, Grand Capital, Bek | Wyndham Tashkent, Miran, Grand Mir, City Palace |
Khiva - 1 night | |
New Star, Qosha Darvoza or similar | Erkin Palace or similar |
Bukhara - 2 nights | |
As-Salom, Fatima or similar | Omar Khayam, Minorai-Kalon, Devon-Begi, Zargaron Plaza, Asia Bukhara |
Samarkand - 2 nights | |
Platan, Meros, Orient Star, Malika Prime, Rabat, City | Dilimah, Sultan, Grand Samarkand Superior A, Grand Samarkand Superior B, Platan, Alexander, Minor, Malika Prime, Asia Samarkand |
Fergana - 2 nights | |
Asia Fergana or similar | Asia Fergana or similar |
Bishkek - 3 nights | |
B hotel, Asia Mountains or similar | Plaza, Park Hotel, Ambassador or similar |
Issyk-Kul - 1 night | |
Raduga, The Try Korony or similar | Raduga, The Try Korony or similar |