Bestseller Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan

Tour itinerary: Bishkek → Issyk Kul → Karakol → Chon Kemin → Bishkek → Osh → Fergana → Margilan → Rishton → Kokand → Tashkent → Nukus → Muynak → Nukus → Ayaz Kala → Khiva → Bukhara → Samarkand → Tashkent

Season: spring-autumn | days: 16 | nights: 15

Itchan Kala

Memorial Museum of Mirzo Ulugbek

Afrosiyob

Bishkek

Burana tower

Issyk-Kul

Tashkent City

Alisher Navoi Theater

Aral Sea Memorial

Ayaz kala

Khiva

Toqi-Sarrafon

Registan

Bishkek

Burana Tower and Balbals

Issyk Kul

Jeti Oguz

Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain in Osh

Palace of Khudayar Khan

Itchan Kala

Poi-Kalyan Complex

Best Seller Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan Tour is a balanced nature and historical sightseeing trip to the most popular destinations of Central Asia.

Kyrgyzstan welcomes guests with pristine lakes, soaring mountains, and deep-rooted nomadic traditions, offering a close-up experience of its untouched natural beauty. In contrast, Uzbekistan is a country of various landscapes, from fertile valleys to arid deserts, where the Great Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva were flourishing into great empires and cultural centres.

This bestseller itinerary is highly rated by the tourists all over the world for its cultural insights, comfortable pacing, and variety of activities.

Book the trip now on the most popular Central Asian tourist route!

Excursion

day 1

Bishkek – Issyk Kul

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Start Bishkek sightseeing tour visiting:

- Oak Park is in the city center. It is also known as Dubovy Park - today, it is one of the favorite places among locals and tourists in Bishkek.

- Ala-Too Square is the central square in Bishkek. It serves as a place for state events and celebrations. Philharmonic Hall – situated at the top of Rose Alley.

- Statue of Manas (Manas is a legendary Kyrgyz hero and the classic centerpiece of Kyrgyz literature).

- Victory Square in the centre, one can see the Victory Monument, a memorial that was completed in 1984. Usually, the main festival events are held in Bishkek at the eternal flame on Victory Square, where a guard of honor, forces of the Kyrgyz garrison, and military bands are posted.

- The State History Museum is a perfect display of the Kyrgyz people and the history of Kyrgyzstan.

Transfer to the yurt camp near Issyk Kul with sightseeing en route.

- Burana Tower was the vertical dominant of the ancient city Balasagun, the northern capital of the Turkic linguistic state of the Karakhanids, and the small nearby museum with its collection of ancient bal-bals, carved stone figures used as monuments.

- Eagle show in Bokonbayevo;

- Issyk-Kul, translated as “Hot Lake,” is one of the most beautiful lakes in Central Asia. Due to the salty water, Issyk-Kul possesses curative qualities.

Enjoy your stay and the real experience of nomadic life in the yurt camp. Dinner and overnight in a yurt.

day 2

Issyk Kul – Karakol

Breakfast at the yurt camp

Transfer to Karakol, en route nature sightseeing:
- Skazka (Fairytale) canyon;
- Jety Oguz gorge photo stop and easy hiking.

On arrival in Karakol, start an overview sightseeing visit:

- The wooden Russian-Orthodox church.

- Dungan mosque is one of the most famous places in Karakol town. The most interesting thing is that it is built without a single metal nail. More than 100 years ago, there was a Chinese master who lived in this town. Dungans are people from China who practice the Muslim religion. The construction was made of bricks and wood and decorated with various ornaments.

- Museum of N.M. Przhevalski (Russian explorer of the Asian continent).

Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight.

day 3

Karakol – Chon Kemin

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer to the green Chon Kemin Valley en route visiting:

- Ancient stone inscriptions (dating back to 800 B.C.). These petroglyphs were made more than 2 000 years ago by shamans. They depict wolves, long-horned ibex, goats, horses, snow leopards, sacrifices, and some hunting scenes.

- Light sightseeing in the beautiful Chon Kemin Valley to enjoy the leisure and relaxing time, fresh air, and the breathtaking nature of the Chon Kemin green valley.

Morning easy hike to enjoy the panorama of the Chon Kemin village and the fir and birch forests.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the guesthouse.

day 4

Chon Kemin – Bishkek

Breakfast at the guesthouse.

Transfer to Bishkek with sightseeing en route:

- Ala Archa Natural Park (~35 km from Bishkek, ~ 40min)

Take an easy walk high up to observe the view of mountains and rich Kyrgyz nature, observe birds and animals living their lives, and watch how the cold water of Kyrgyz rivers falls down the mountains and continues its way among ancient trees and the gorge itself.

Time to explore the area, take photos, and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful nature.

Transfer to Bishkek.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 5

Bishkek – Osh – Fergana

Breakfast at the hotel.

06:00 Transfer to Bishkek airport.

08:00 Morning flight Bishkek - Osh.

08:40 Arrival at Osh Airport.

Meet the driver at the airport meeting zone.

Transfer to Osh, the oldest city in Kyrgyzstan, for a sightseeing tour visiting;

- Suleiman Mountain. Suleiman Too (Suleiman is the prophet Solomon - Suleyman in the Quran, “Too “is “mountain”). The museum is the only UNESCO site in the whole mountain, with many sacred places in caves and paths.

Transfer to the Uzbek- Kyrgyz border Dostyk.

Border crossing ( luggage/ visa/ passport control) usually takes 30 minutes to 1.5 hours: visa/passport control. The driver will meet you with a sign “ANUR TOUR”.

Transfer to Fergana (4 hr). Check in at the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 6

Fergana – Margilan – Rishton – Kokand

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the guide at the hotel. Transfer to Kokand with sightseeing en route:

- Fergana is a relatively young city that was founded as a strategic fortified point in Turkestan in 1876 during the tsarist period of the region. The town was initially called New Margilan and, later, in the Soviet period, renamed Fergona in 1924. Nowadays, Fergana is a flourishing, beautiful town and, despite its young history, it has become the central point of the Fergana Valley.

- Visit Ahmad Al-Fargoni monumental complex.

- Margilan (“Marg” from Persian green grass, “lon”- “place“) was an inhabited settlement in the Fergana Valley since the IV-III centuries BC; the town was well known for its crafts and finest silk fabrics from the Great Silk Road period up to now.

- The silk workshop of Sobirjon ota, where visitors can have a tour around the house and observe the process of silk manufacture with traditional decoration “ikat”.

- Rishton (50 km west of Fergana) is famous all over the world for its pottery that is decorated according to the ancient tradition that is more than 800 years old. Masters hand down their trade secrets from father to son. The unique red clay ceramic masterpieces are decorated with naturally made ultramarine, turquoise, and azure ornaments known as blue glaze "ishkor".

- Workshop of the famous potter Rustam Umarov, where visitors are welcome to observe the finest Rishtan ceramics in wonderful handmade and painted tea sets, lagans, and beautifully decorated jugs and vases.

Evening arrival in Kokand. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 7

Kokand – Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Start a sightseeing tour around Kokand, visiting:

- Khudoyar-Khan Palace of the 19th century is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage of UNESCO. It currently houses the Kokand Regional History Museum that exhibits a unique collection of more than 3000 artifacts from ancient, khanate, and tsarist periods of the region;

- Norbut-Biy Madrassah, the largest madrassa in Kokand. The madrassa was built in the XVIII century by captured architects as well as the famous Bukharian architect Usto Muhammed Salih Kasim, so the design and construction are quite typical of some monuments of the XVIII century in Bukhara.

- Jami Mosque - the central Mosque of Kokand, beautifully decorated with carved columns;

- Modari Khan Mausoleum (Modari-khan means "Mother of Khan ") was built in 1825 by order of the widow of Umarkhan, famous poetess Nodira, to honor the tomb of her mother-in-law. Since then, the mausoleum became the family mausoleum where most of the female members of the Khan family were buried.

16:10 Transfer to the railway station in Kokand.

17:24 Departure for Tashkent by the speed train " O'zbekistan".

21:54 Arrival in Tashkent.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 8

Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the guide in the lobby. Start a sightseeing tour of Tashkent (5 hrs):

- Amir Timur Square, founded in 1882 and originally called Konstantinovsky Square, was renamed on August 31, 1994, after Amir Timur to honor the cultural and historical contribution of the great conqueror.

- Theater Square with the Opera House: The State Academic Theater of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi, built in 1947, is one of the best opera theaters in the world that performs both classical and national repertoires.

- Independence Square, the main square of Uzbekistan, reflects the past, present, and future of the country. Fountains stand for the life energy of Uzbek people, the Cabinet and the Senate, and the “Eternal Flame" in honor of soldiers who died during the Second World War.
- Earthquake Memorial, the composition is devoted to the tragic date of the earthquake in Tashkent on April 26, 1966, and is erected in the approximate place of the earthquake epicenter. Residents still come to the monument to honor those people who took part in the reconstruction of Tashkent.

- Khast Imam Square – a religious center of the city consisting of the Barakkhan madrasah and Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum.

- Chorsu Bazaar – the ancient bazaar of Tashkent. “Chorsu” means “four water”, symbolically meaning the conjunction of four major parts of the old city in the bazaar where people come for trade. The bazaar's beautiful blue dome, built in traditional style after the Tashkent earthquake, is often depicted in postcards and international magazines and became one of the major sights of interest both for locals and guests – one can see the oriental tiled bazaar from different souvenir shops with ceramics, handicraft works, carpets, and jewelry, the whole pavilion full of delicious fruits to the finest textiles and colorful fabrics.

- Tashkent Metro (the first line was launched in 1977) with beautiful train stations, each decorated in a thematic style with traditional ornaments and special lighting.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 9

Tashkent – Nukus – Muynak – Nukus

Breakfast at the hotel.

05:30 Transfer to the local airport.

07:15 Flight Tashkent-Nukus HY 11.

08:55 Arrival in Nukus.

Come out of the terminal to meet the driver and guide at the meeting zone.

- Visit Savitsky Museum, exhibiting a unique collection of antiques of Khorezm and Karakalpak, Uzbek fine arts, and the second-largest collection of Russian avant-garde works after the Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg.

The founder of the museum, Igor Savitsky, devoted his life to the piece-by-piece collecting of the finest works of modern artists of Uzbekistan and Russian avant-gardists. In the 70s, it was quite risky to become an anti-Soviet propagandist. During perestroika and the first years since Uzbekistan's independence, the museum earned world recognition and rightfully deserved the must-see status in Central Asia.

- Transfer to Muynak, passing the semi-desert landscape. Arrival in Muynak city that used to be one of the richest cities in the delta of the Amu-Darya,”the gates to Uzbekistan from the sea”. Nowadays, there is only the cemetery of the Aral Sea ships.

Transfer to Nukus.

Resting time in the afternoon. Overnight.

day 10

Nukus – Ayaz Kala – Khiva

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the driver in the lobby.

- Visit the Savitsky Museum, exhibiting a unique collection of antiques from Khorezm and Karakalpak, Uzbek fine arts, and the second-largest collection of Russian avant-garde works after the Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg.

The founder of the museum, Igor Savitsky, devoted his life to collecting, piece by piece, the finest works of modern Uzbek artists and Russian avant-gardists. In the 70s, it was quite risky to become an anti-Soviet propagandist. During perestroika and the first years since Uzbekistan's independence, the museum earned world recognition and rightfully deserved the must-see site status in Central Asia.

Transfer to Khiva (180 km, ~ 3,5 hours) en route with photo stops.

- Ayaz-Kala and Toprak-Kala, the fortresses of the Kushan period of Ancient Khorezm, used to be mighty border forts protecting the residents from raids of nomadic tribes. The forts were built in the 4th-7th centuries BCE, during the ages when Khorezm achieved its independence. The fortresses are located on the hills quite close to each other, and visitors are welcome to take a short overview tour of the monumental forts that are currently drowning in sand.

Arrival in Khiva. Check in at the hotel.

day 11

Khiva

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the guide in the lobby.

Start the walking excursion in the historical part of Khiva – Itchan-kala (translated as “Inner town”) - the largest Museum in the open air in Central Asia:

- Ata-Darvaza, Kunya - Ark;

- Madrassah of Muhammad Rahim Khan;

- Madrassah of Muhammad Aminhan;

- Kalta Minor, the Palace of the Allakulihan Khan of Khiva;

- Tash Hauli, where the harem of 40 concubines was;

- Caravanserai and Tim Allakulihan;

- Mausoleum of Seyd Allaudin;

- Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum;

- Minaret and Islam-Khoja Madrassah, Mosque and Jami Minaret.

Free time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 12

Khiva – Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer from Khiva to Bukhara by car (475 km, 7 hrs) via the Kyzylkum Desert.

Arrival in Bukhara. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the afternoon/evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 13

Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the guide in the lobby. Start the walking sightseeing program in Bukhara (5 hrs):

- Ensemble Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa, and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin);

- Magoki Attari Mosque is one of the oldest mosques to survive in Bukhara from the time before the Mongolian invasion.

- Abdullakhan’s Tim, with numerous handicraft shops of souvenirs, ceramics, national clothes, and carpets;

- Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara);

- Trading domes, or so-called covered bazaars, Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron, preserved from the 16th century, and these bazaars were the centers for trade of silk, jewelry, and money exchange. Nowadays, visitors can purchase different souvenirs of a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets.

- Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas, or so-called Kosh (pair) madrassas, opposite each other with the distinctive style of facade ornamental decoration;

- Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa – the heart of Bukhara, a monumental complex that impresses the imagination;

- Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel, dating back to the 1st century BC, where one can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 14

Bukhara – Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day in Bukhara.

By request ( extra payment)

Sightseeing program in the Bukhara countryside, visiting:

- Samanids mausoleum (9th century), a monument of early medieval architecture.

- Naqshbandi mausoleum (the founder of the Naqshbandi Sufi Spiritual order), located near Bukhara; the memorial complex of Bakhauddin Naqshbandi is considered one of the most significant religious places of Bukhara that attracts many visitors as well as pilgrims. The memorial was rebuilt several times in the 14th century - each Emir of Bukhara wanted to build something new near the mausoleum. This complex impresses with its incomparable style of oriental architecture, which reflects the spirit of the Sufi Order.

- Sitora-I – Mohi Khosa – last Emir's summer residence; visit by request.

14:30 Transfer to the railway station in Bukhara.

15:50 Departure for Samarkand by train "Afrosiyob"/ "Sharq".

17:20 Arrival in Samarkand.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 15

Samarkand – Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the guide and driver in the hotel lobby.

Start the sightseeing program in Samarkand (6 hours):

– Gur Emir Mausoleum – a burial vault of Timur the Great and his descendants, decorated with gold ornaments and considered one of the most significant places in the world;

– Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture; the complex consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulugbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori.

– Bibi Khanum Mosque – the biggest medieval building in the city, which was one of the most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world in the 15th century;

– Shahi Zinda Necropolis – a unique complex of mausoleums formed by standing on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) of Abbas ibn Kussam;

– Samarkand bazaar – Siyab.

16:40 Transfer to the railway station in Samarkand.

17:40 Departure for Tashkent by speed train "Afrosiyob"/ "Sharq".

20:07 Arrival in Tashkent.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 16

Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
Morning departure flight from Tashkent.

End of the tour.

Included

Accommodation in standard double/twin rooms in hotels;
Transport: all transfers according to the program and transport specifications depending on road conditions: comfortable tourist class transport with air conditioning, as per group - a regular sedan car ( 1- 3 passengers), minivan ( 4- 13 passengers), minibus/bus ( more than 13 passengers) ;
Kyrgyzstan: local English speaking guides (D 1 – D 5); Uzbekistan: English-speaking local guides (7 standard excursions);
Meals: breakfast at hotels; home-made dinner and breakfast in Beltam yurt camp and Chonkemin guesthouse ( traditional meals/ fixed menu, alcohol excluding);
Single entrance tickets to sites, museums, mausoleums according to the program;
Internal flights Tashkent - Nukus (economy class);
Internal flight Bishkek - Osh ( economy class);
Economy class train tickets: Bukhara - Samarkand, Samarkand - Tashkent by high-speed train "Afrosiyob"/"Sharq";
Tourist tax per person.

Not included

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International flights to Bishkek, return flights from Tashkent;
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Uzbekistan visa/e-visa (if required);
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E-visa to Kyrgyzstan (if required);
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Transport for walking tours in Khiva and Bukhara, transport and guide services for free days and free time after the standard sightseeing tours;
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Meals: lunches, dinners, except those specified in the program;
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Personal/travel insurance; portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified under “Price Included”.

Price per person:

Person count	Standart	Comfort
1 person 1	$5815	$6235	Book it
2-3 persons 2-3	$3595	$3795	Book it
4-5 persons 4-5	$3025	$3225	Book it
6-12 persons 6-12	$2995	$3195	Book it
Single supplement Single supplement	$545	$745	Book it

Accommodation:

Issyk Kul ( South shore)
Standart: Beltam yurt camp Comfort: Beltam yurt camp

Standart: Green Yard , Karakol 78
Bishkek
Standart: Bugu , Soluxe Comfort: Plaza , Golden Dragon , Smart Hotel
Tashkent
Standart: Marwa Tashkent Pool&Spa , Parklane Hotel , Milan hotel Comfort: Ichan Qala , Ateca , Inspira-S
Nukus
Standart: Ratmina , Fayz Hotel , Jipek Joli Art , Jipek Joli Inn, Nukus , Pana Hotel
Khiva
Standart: Minor Boutique Hotel , Grand Vizir Hotel , Annex Hotel Khiva , Art Minor Comfort: Zarafshon Boutique Hotel , Kamil Palace , Erkin Palace , Asia Khiva
Bukhara
Standart: Lyabi House , Emir's Garden , Safiya Boutique , Malika Bukhara , Basilic , An-Nur Comfort: Devon Boutique , Komil Boutique , Minzifa Boutique , Devon Begi
Samarkand
Standart: SandHill , Shaxzoda Elite , Afrosiab Palace , "Jahon Palace" Hotel , Bibikhanum , Khan Hotel Comfort: Kosh Hovuz , Dilimah , East Star , Dilimah

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Notes

-The tour is published on November 11, 2025 and the rates as per program and conditions specified are actual for 180 days ( 6 month) from the date of publication.

All the rates will be subject to change if the request is after 180 days from date of publication because any changes in the seasonal tariffs for hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may cause the increase of rates.

- By request, the group tour itineraries can be adjusted for solo traveller or family private tours, please note the tariffs for private tours may be higher than in group offers.

- If the hotels noted in the program are fully booked or not available for the dates in case of stop-sale dates/ temporary reconstruction works, booked for government delegation, etc.. Tour company reserves the right to book the other hotels of the same category and similar service in case of last-minute booking due to restricted time and high season intensity.

- We highly recommend early booking of Central Asia group tours, family tours about 9- 6 months before the tour dates, and not later than 3 months before the tour dates.

Please note, in case of late booking less than 3 month ahead and last-minute booking less than 10 days ahead the trip it is possible that the itineraries due to restricted time and high season intensity the hotels and train tickets will be booked as per rooms and train tickets availability for the date of booking/ for travel dates.

- Yurt camps, guesthouses, and homestays offer traditional meals; there are quite basic toilet and shower conditions. Single accommodation in the guesthouses, yurts and homestays is not guaranteed and will be subject of availability.

- Please note the international flights Tashkent – Bishkek/ Tashkent – Almaty/ Dushanbe –Almaty or reverse flights are regular but can be scheduled not every day, the program can be slightly adjusted as per actual flight details.

- Please confirm your return flights and provide full information ( flight details, passport copies and if required, other documents for visa support) to book the tours. We highly recommend acknowledging the necessary documentation before the trip: valid passport with expiration not later than 6-month, visa / e-visa/ LOI.

- Travel/ medical insurance is not included in the tour packages as it is not obligatory, but we highly recommend all tourists buying the travel/medical insurance in the country of residence.

- Please note that during the national holidays, during the big summits, fairs, festivals, major sport and cultural events, some parts of the roads can be temporarily blocked for delegations and events as per government decrees.

- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early

check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;

- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;

- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;

- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;

- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;

- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).

from $2995 per person