Uzbekistan - Kyrgyzstan Group Tour, 2026

Tour itinerary: Tashkent → Urgench → Khiva → Bukhara → Gijduvan → Samarkand → Tashkent → Bishkek → Issyk Kul → Karakol → Bishkek

Season: Summer – Fall | days: 12 | nights: 12

Registan

Tashkent City

Hazrati Imam Mosque

Bishkek

Burana tower

Issyk-Kul

Khiva

Itchan Kala

Poi-Kalyan Complex

Miri-Arab Madrasah

Burana Tower

Balbals

Jeti Oguz

Shah-i-Zinda

Welcome to Central Asia!

Group Tour to Uzbekistan - Kyrgyzstan is a pleasant and comfortable trip to the most popular sights of Central Asia. Take your chance to experience the nomadic life in the green valleys of Kyrgyzstan and enjoy a splendid Uzbekistan journey around the Great Silk Road.

Minimum number of group participants: 2 persons.

Early booking is open to join a tour!

We can arrange an individual, family, or small group tour for any dates convenient for you with a tailor-made itinerary and special prices.

Excursion

day 1

Tashkent

Flight to Tashkent.

Arrival at Tashkent International Airport (ETA 01:00 am).

Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. The driver meets you with a signboard “ANUR TOUR” at the exit of the terminal.

Transfer to the hotel. Extra night. Resting time after the flight.

Breakfast at the hotel.

12:00 Meet the guide in the lobby and start the Tashkent sightseeing tour (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 the 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, 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 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.

Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 2

Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva

Take-away breakfast

05:30 Transfer to Tashkent Airport / Terminal 3.

07:00 Flight Tashkent - Urgench by HY 51.

08:30 Arrival at Urgench Airport.

The driver will meet you at the exit of the terminal with a signboard ANUR TOUR.

Transfer to Khiva, drop off the bags at the reception. Standard hotel check-in is at 14:00.

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 Muhammed 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,

- Islam-Khoja Madrassah - was built in 1908 by Islam Khoja, the prime minister of the Khan. The minaret is a symbol of the country and is an early example of the architecture of the 14th century.

- Mosque and Jami Minaret.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 3

Khiva – Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from Khiva to Bukhara by car (475 km, 7 hrs) via the Kyzylkum Desert, OR transfer by train with extra (depending on the train schedule).

Arrival in Bukhara. Transfer to the hotel.

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

day 4

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 5

Bukhara – Gijduvan – Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning at leisure.

11:00 Meet the driver at the lobby of your hotel in Bukhara.

Transfer to the famous Gijduvan pottery workshop ( about 50 min drive from Bukhara), where visitors are welcome for a tour around the workshop and to 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 ceramic items from Gijduvan and other regions of Uzbekistan.

Master class of painting ceramics, and lunch at the master's house.

After drying and burning the painted ceramics, the master will send the handmade ceramics to your hotel in Samarkand within the next two days.

Continue to the hotel in Samarkand.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 6

Samarkand

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 one of the most significant places in the world;

– Continue to 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 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;

– Samarkand Bazaar Siyab.

Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 7

Samarkand – Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the guide in the lobby. Continue the sightseeing program in Samarkand (5 hours):

– Shahi Zinda Necropolis – a unique complex of mausoleums formed by standing on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) belonging to the Muslim person named Saint 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 dating back to the 18th century, the ashes of the Old Testament biblical prophet Daniyar (Daniel) are buried in the mausoleum, the remains of which were brought to Samarkand and buried by 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.

16:30 Transfer to the train station in Samarkand.

17:35 Departure for Tashkent by train "Afrosiyob"/"Sharq".

20:05 Arrival in Tashkent.

Come out of the terminal; the driver meets you with a signboard "ANUR TOUR".

Transfer to the hotel, check-in.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 8

Tashkent – Bishkek

Breakfast at the hotel.

14:00 Transfer to Tashkent Airport

15:20 Flight Tashkent - Bishkek.

17:30 Arrival at Bishkek Airport.

Meet the driver and transfer to the hotel.

Free time. Overnight in a hotel.

day 9

Bishkek – Issyk Kul

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer to the yurt camp near Issyk Kul with nature 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 10

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 11

Karakol – Bishkek

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer to Jeti Oguz gorge.

- Jeti Oguz gorge is famous for its red rock formations, that have the name Seven Bulls – Jeti Oguz. One can see Broken Heart Mountain there, one of the most popular places among locals and visitors. By request, a light hiking tour to go on a top of a mountain (20 minutes) to see a panoramic view of the gorge.

- Continue to Bokonbaevo village, to stop for a local eagle-hunting show. The eagles are fed to hunt hares and foxes (a traditional way of nomadic hunting). After the excursion, transfer to Bishkek.

Arrival in Bishkek in the afternoon.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

day 12

Bishkek

Transfer to Manas International Airport.

Morning departure flight from Bishkek.

End of the tour.

Included

Accommodation based on 2- 4 pax shared yurts in Beltam;
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) ;
Uzbekistan: English-speaking local guides (5 standard excursions); Kyrgyzstan: local English speaking guides (D 8 – D 11);
Meals: breakfasts in hotels; breakfast and dinner in Beltam yurt camp (traditional meals, fixed menu, alcohol excluding);
Ceramic painting master-class and lunch in Gijduvan ( fixed menu, alcohol excluding);
Single entrance tickets to sites, museums, mausoleums according to the program;
Eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo village;
Internal flight Tashkent – Urgench (economy class);
International flight Tashkent – Bishkek (economy class);
Train tickets Samarkand – Tashkent by tourist train “Afrosiab”/”Sharq” (economy class);
Tourist tax per person.

Not included

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International flights to Tashkent, return flights from Bishkek;
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Kyrgyzstan e/visa, Uzbekistan e/visa (if required);
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Transport and guide service for free time/free days ( can be added by request) and after the standard city tours; transport for walking tours in Khiva and Bukhara;
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Meals: lunches, dinners, except those specified in the program;
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Photo and video shooting (professional cameras);
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Fee for using photo and video cameras at attractions and museums;
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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
2-3 persons 2-3	$3095	$3375	Book it
4-5 persons 4-5	$2735	$2960	Book it
6-12 persons 6-12	$2465	$2690	Book it
Single supplement Single supplement	$430	$595	Book it

Accommodation:

Tashkent
Standart: Milan hotel , Marwa Tashkent Pool&Spa , Parklane Hotel Comfort: Inspira-S , Ateca , Ichan Qala
Khiva
Standart: Art Minor , Grand Vizir Hotel , Annex Hotel Khiva , Minor Boutique Hotel Comfort: Zarafshon Boutique Hotel , Kamil Palace , Erkin Palace , Asia Khiva
Bukhara
Standart: Basilic , Safiya Boutique , Lyabi House , An-Nur , Malika Bukhara , Emir's Garden Comfort: Minzifa Boutique , Devon Boutique , Devon Begi , Komil Boutique
Samarkand
Standart: Bibikhanum , Khan Hotel , Afrosiab Palace , Shaxzoda Elite , "Jahon Palace" Hotel , SandHill Comfort: Dilimah , East Star , Dilimah , Kosh Hovuz
Bishkek
Standart: Soluxe , Bugu Comfort: Golden Dragon , Plaza , Smart Hotel
Issyk Kul ( South shore)
Standart: Beltam yurt camp Comfort: Beltam yurt camp

Standart: Green Yard , Karakol 78

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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 $3095 per person