Flight to Almaty.
Morning arrival at Almaty International Airport (ETA 02:00 am).
Migration formalities usually take 30 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal, the driver meets with a sign “ANUR TOUR”.
Transfer to the hotel. Arrival at the hotel. Extra night.
Resting time after the flight.
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Transfer to Charyn Canyon. Sightseeing in the "Valley of Castles".
Charyn Canyon is a natural complex, unique in its kind, not only in Kazakhstan but also worldwide. It was formed during the Paleogene and resembles the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in North America, although inferior to it in size. The height of the steep slopes of the canyon is up to 150-300 meters. Extraordinary dissection of the terrain is striking: the numerous ravines form a dense, chaotic network. Wind and water have created the beautiful "Valley of Castles", where you are always surrounded by the fancy towers composed of sedimentary rocks. The length of the valley is more than 2 km, width is 20-80 meters. For millions of years the nature has been creating a unique architecture, erecting magnificent castles carefully and slowly.
Transfer to Kolsai Lakes, easy hiking near Kolsai Lake 1 (1800 m above sea level).
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Morning exploring Kolsai Lakes (1800 m above sea level), enjoying gorgeous views and photo stops en route.
Transfer to Almaty with nature sightseeing en route.
- Charyn Canyon, which is often called "Valley of Castles". The length of the valley is more than 2 km, and the width is 20-80 meters. It looks like the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in North America. Charyn Canyon is a natural complex, unique in its kind, not only in Kazakhstan but also worldwide. It was formed during the Paleogene and resembles the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in North America. The height of the steep slopes of the canyon is up to 150-300 meters. Extraordinary dissection of the terrain is striking: the numerous ravines form a dense, chaotic network. Nature has been carving the unique landscape of the canyon, the so-called "Valley of Castles," surrounded by sedimentary rocks. The length of the valley is more than 2 km, and the width is 20-80 meters.
Evening arrival in Almaty.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Sightseeing around Almaty includes visiting:
- Panfilov Park. The name of Panfilov Park comes from the heroes of Panfilov. There is a big monument in commemoration of the heroic actions made by 28 Almaty soldiers who died in 1941 near Moscow.
- Zenkov Cathedral. Zenkov Wooden Cathedral is one of the eight unique wooden buildings in the world. It is one of the few buildings to survive the 1911 earthquake, despite the fact that it is built entirely of wood and constructed without nails;
- National Musical Instruments Museum. In the Museum of Musical Instruments, one can find various national musical instruments.
- Medeu, the world's largest speed skating rink, is known as Medeo. At the end of the gorge, there is a ski resort, Shymbulak, situated at an altitude of 2.200 m above sea level. It is one of Central Asia's top skiing spots, where one can take a cable car funicular to the Shymbulak Ski Resort.
19:40 Transfer to Almaty International Airport.
23:10 Evening flight Almaty - Tashkent by HY 766.
00:50 Arrival at Tashkent International Airport.
Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. The driver will meet you at the exit of the terminal with a sign “ANUR TOUR” .
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Start 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. There are fountains standing 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, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, and the library of Islamic Literature with the Holy Koran Book of the 7th century (original Quran Othman). Khast Imam is one of the most significant spiritual centers in Central Asia and attracts pilgrims and visitors from all over the world.
- 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 trades. 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.
Breakfast at the hotel
06:30 Transfer to Tashkent Airport/ Terminal 3 of domestic airlines.
07:28 Departure for Bukhara by morning flight.
08:55 Arrival in Bukhara. Come out of the terminal and meet the driver.
Transfer to the hotel to drop off the bags and meet the guide at the lobby.
Start the WALKING sightseeing program in Bukhara (5 hours):
- 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);
- There are three 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. Today as well, one can enjoy and 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.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide in the lobby. Start the Bukhara countryside tour by visiting:
- Samanids Mausoleum (9th century), a monument of early medieval architecture.
- The last Bukhara Emir’s summer residence, "Sitorai-Mokhi-Khossa". Located 4 km away from Bukhara. Once this palace life was in full swing and sealed people's fates. The palace witnessed the triumph and the last days of the Bukhara emirs
Master class of golden embroidery Zarduzlik ( about 1 hr)
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure.
11:00 Transfer to Asraf village, en-route visit
- Gijduvan pottery workshop where
visitors are welcome for a tour around the workshop and observe the process of
ceramic making and painting.
The owners demonstrate the stages of making ceramics
from turning the potter’s wheel to making paints from natural ingredients,
decorating the ceramics in a distinctive style, drying, and firing. Take a tour
around the museum hall of ceramic masterpieces with a unique collection of the
ceramic schools of Uzbekistan.
Master-class of painting the ceramics and late lunch in master’s house.
Photo time near
Aydarkul lake.
Aydarkul is a
beautiful lake in the Kyzyl Kum desert which is famous for its breathtaking
landscapes, abundance of fish and relaxing atmosphere.
It is possible to take a camel ride at the yurt camp (extra about 20 USD per person).
Traditional dinner and overnight in a guesthouse in Asraf.
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Morning leisure time for hiking and photo - time in surroundings.
- Nurata mounts, that is a unique place famous for
Uzbekistan largest collection of ancient stone inscriptions – petroglyphs, some
of the earliest ones are of the Stone Age, while the latest inscriptions of 15
Century were made by sufi darvishes in Arab. Nowadays, the stone gallery of
petroglyphs is included in the National Park –reserve.
It is possible to take a horse ride in the
surroundings (extra).
Lunch at the
guesthouse.
Continue to Samarkand.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 Transfer to the border post Jartepa. Border crossing usually takes 30 min-1 hr.
Meet the guide and driver at the Tajikistan part of the border. Start sightseeing tour:
Transfer to Marguzor, the famous seven lakes - seven wonderful water mirrors full of mountain riverside drops. Each lake looks different whenever the sun changes its position. Colors may vary from deep blue to an indie color ripple. Most of them are cold to swim even in summer. These lakes belong to the Fann Mountains system.
On the western edge of the Fann Mountains in the valley of the river Shing, there are seven lakes, six of which are of dammed origin, besides Lake Hazorchashma. Lakes are called Marguzor, but each lake has its own name: Nezhigon, Soybean, Gushor, Nofin, Hurdak, Marguzor, Hazorchashma. The difference in level between the upper and lower lakes is 692 meters. Easy hike at the lakes. Lunch in the guesthouse.
- The Sarazm museum (UNESCO World Heritage).
16:30 Afternoon border crossing BP Jartepa to Uzbekistan (takes about 30 min-1 hr).
17:00 Meet the driver at the Uzbekistan side of the border. Transfer to Samarkand.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide and driver. Start Samarkand sightseeing:
– Gur Emir Mausoleum – a burial vault of Timur the Great and his descendants, decorated with gold ornaments and considered as one of the most significant places in the world;
– Continue to the famous Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture—which consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori.
– Bibi Khanim Mosque – the biggest medieval building in the city, which was one of the most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world in the 15th century;
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide. Continue sightseeing in Samarkand (5-6 hrs):
– Shahi Zinda Necropolis – a unique complex of mausoleums on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) of Abbas ibn Kussam;
– Ulugbek’s Observatory – one of the finest astronomical centers in the medieval world—was built by order of Ulugbek, an outstanding scholar and astronomer;
– Khoja Doniyor Mausoleum - the mausoleum over the grave of one of the saints. According to legend, back in the 18th century, the ashes of the Old Testament biblical prophet Daniyar (Daniel) were buried in the mausoleum, the remains of which were brought to Samarkand and buried by order of Amir Timur.
– Paper factory "Meros” in Konigil village that produces unique paper that can be preserved for more than 400 years and is used in craftworks.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Transfer to Samarkand International Airport.
Morning departure flight from Samarkand ( ETD 05:00 am)
End of the tour.
Accommodation:
-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).
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