Central Asia tour. Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan

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Season: all the year round

Days: 0 | Nights: -1

Day 1

Ashkhabad

Flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. (Everyday flights are possible)
02:45 Arrival in Ashkhabad. Meeting and transfer to airport. Check in. resting time;
Breakfast. Sightseeing in Ashkhabad and suburb. Visiting Old Nissa. The city was an important centre of the Parthian State, which existed from the 3rd century BC up to the 3rd century AD. As the archaeological research shows, the township of New Nissa was the centre of the Parthian City. It was inhabited up to the 16th - 17th centuries. Old Nissa was a royal residence of the Parthian kings with the palace and temple, the depositories and the treasury. During the archaeological excavations about 2700 texts inscribed with black paint on the clay vessels fragments were discovered. The written language used in Nissa was of the Aramaic origin. It dates back to the 2nd century BC. Return in Ashgabat. Visiting the center of the city, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Independence square, National Museum of History.

Day 2

Ashkhabad

Early breakfast. Take first flight to Mary. Arrival. Transfer to Merv (25 km). 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, Sasanid, Arab, and Seljuk Turk domination. Discover historical park with: Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Large and Small Kyz Kala, Erk Kala, Gyaur Gala, medieval castles – “Kesk” fortresses and others. Back to Mary. Fly back to Ashkhabad by evening flight. Arrival in Ashkhabad. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 3

Ashkhabad - Dashoguz - Kunya Urgench - Khiva

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Fly to Dashoguz. Arrival and transfer to Kunya urgench. Sightseeing. Situated across the Amu-Darya (Oxus River), Kunya Urgench was once the Capital of Khorezm, known as Gurganj. The town has seen historic times of growth as well as destruction. Once known as ‘the pearl of Khorezm’ it was in the 13th century burnt to ashes by the armies of Chenghiz Khan. Later, Kunya Urgench was rebuilt (ironically by the descendents of Chenghiz Khan) and again became the capital of Khorezm. It grew into one of the major Central Asian cities. In 1388 Tamerlane, considering the city as a rival to Samarkand completely destroyed it. Well-known scientists such as Al-Khorezmi, Al-Beruni, Abu-Ali-ibn-Sina (Avicenna) and Al-Hammar lived and created their works here. We can see today the mausoleums from pre Mongol period like that of Nadjim-ud-din Kubra. However the later Mongol period tomb of Tjurabeg Khanum strikes spectators look by its proportional correlations. Also preserved is a Caravanserai dating from the same period and a 62 meter minaret with winding brick staircase. Return drive to Dashoguz and transfer to Turkmen – Uzbek Boarder Pass the boarder. Cross into Uzbekistan at 15.00. Transfer to Khiva. Arrival. Check in at hotel. Resting time;

Day 4

Khiva

Breakfast in the hotel.
Start sightseeing in the old part of Khiva – Ichan Kala known as “Inner town”. Ichan Kala which is the biggest open air museum in Central Asia consists of the following architectural monuments: Ata Darbaza (West Gate), Kunya Ark, Muhammad Rakhim-Khan Madrassah, Muhammad Aminkhan Madrassa, Kalta Minor Minaret, Juma Mosque and Minaret, Islam Khodja Madrassa and Minaret, Said Alauddin Mausoleum, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, the last Khiva Khan Allakulikhan’s Madrassa and Tosh Hovli Palace where was the harem with 40 concubines, Caravanserai and Tim Allakulikhan.

Day 5

Khiva - Bukhara

Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will have a long drive from Khiva to Bukhara via the Kizilkum desert (475 км). Stop en route near the Amudarya River. Upon arrival in Bukhara check–in at the hotel. Free time.

Day 6

Bukhara

Breakfast in the hotel.
City tour along the old part of Bukhara including visits to the Mausoleum of Samanids, Bolo Hauz Mosque and the Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC, Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa. There are three trading domes or so called covered bazaars preserved from the XVI century and these bazaars were the centers for trade of silk, jewelry and even for money exchange. Today as well, one can enjoy and purchase different souvenirs of a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets. Ulughbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas, Abdullakhan’s Tim and a visit to the Caravanserai Sayfuddin which is the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara. Magoki Attari Mosque. Lyabi Hauz is the center of old Bukhara and it is an architectural complex of the XVII century that includes Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa and Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa and the monument of the famous historical comedian figure Khodja Nasreddin is also based in this square.
Dinner with folk show in Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa. Night in the hotel.

Day 7

Bukhara - Shahrisabz - Samarkand

Breakfast in the hotel.
Drive to Shakhrisabz (298 км). Shakhrisabz is a home - town of Tamerlane and during our 2 hour sightseeing tour you can enjoy the bright example of Central Asian architecture of XIV-XV centuries by visiting: The Ak-Saray Palace – used to be a huge and incredibly beautiful residence of Timur. There are only two pylons (entrance part of the palace) preserved up to this day. Darus Saodat Compldex with Hazrat Imam’s Mosque and Jekhangir’s Mausoleum. Darut Tilavat complex with Kok Gumbaz (Blue Domed) Mosque of Ulughbek, Gumbazi Saidon and Mausoleum of Sheykh Shamsuddin Kulol.
Drive on to Samarkand (140 км). Arrival. Check in. Resting time;

Day 8

Samarkand

Start sightseeing in Samarkand with a visit to the famous Registan Square – heart of Samarkand and real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture, consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor and Madrassa Tilla Kori. After Registan you will visit Gur Emir Mausoleum – a burial vault of Timurids dynasty; Bibi Khanim Mosque – the biggest medieval building in the city; Shahi Zinda Necropolis – unique complex of Mausoleums; Ulugbek’s Observatory – one of the most important astronomical centers;
A visit to the Mausoleum of Khodja Doniyor known as Saint Daniel. Members of the three religions – Muslims, Christians and Jewish visit and treat the mausoleum with respect; Samarkand local bazaar - Siyab

Day 9

Samarkand - Tashkent

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Tashkent. Arrival. Check in.
Sightseeing tour of Tashkent to the old and new parts of the city: Amir Timur Square, Theatre Square with the Opera House, Applied Art Museum, Earthquake Memorial, Abdul Kasim Madrassah and Alisher Navoi National Park, Independence Square, Khast Imam Square – a religious center of the city consisting of the Barakkhan madrasah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the library of Islamic Literature with the Holy Koran Book of the VII century.

Day 10

Tashkent – Istanbul

All day free time. Evening transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home. The end of the tour.

Accommodation:

City
Ashkhabad	Ak Altyn****
Khiva	Asia Khiva* or Malika Kheyvak*
Bukhara	Zargaron Plaza** or Asia Bukhara*
Samarkand	Asia Samarkand* or Grand Samarkand*
Tashkent	Tashkent Palace****
	OR OTHER HOTELS OF THE SAME LEVEL

Prices are available by request. In the case of interest and further reservation, please contact us by e-mail: info@anurtour.com

Tour Price includes:

- Hotel accommodation in double / twin sharing rooms;
- Half board (B, D)
- All entrance fees to the monuments and museums as specified in the program;
- Full transportation service and all transfers on vehicles with a/c
- Escort-guide for the entire tour;
- Folk show with dinner in Bukhara;
- Visa invitation letters;
- Domestic air tickets in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan;
- Still water all tour time (about 1.5 l per person per day);

Tour Price does not include:

- Air tickets for international flights;
- Turkmenistan Migration cards ($12)
- Fees for the use of photo and video cameras at the monuments;
- Meals (lunches and dinners).

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