Uzbekistan - Kazakistan 12 - day tour.

12-Day Private Tour of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan with a Local Guide

This 12-day private tour explores key historical sites and natural attractions across Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, ideal for travelers interested in culture and history.

Highlights

• Visit famous landmarks such as Bukhara Ark and Samarkand's Registan
• Experience the streets of Khiva, inspired by the 1001 Nights
• Enjoy views of Charyn Canyon
• Camp-style breakfast and BBQ dinner at a Yurt camp

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
Transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 2: Tashkent - Khiva
Early transfer to Tashkent airport for a flight to Urganch. Transfer to Khiva for a city tour including Itchan Kala, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Kalta Minor, Juma Mosque, Tosh-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, and Islom-Khoja Minaret. Overnight in Khiva.

Day 3: Khiva - Bukhara
Transfer to Khiva railway station for train to Bukhara. Transfer to hotel upon arrival. Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 4: Bukhara
City tour covering Lyab-i-Hauz ensemble, Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark of Bukhara, Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque, Trading Domes, and Chasma Ayub Mausoleum. Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 5: Bukhara - Samarkand
Morning Bukhara tour with Minaret of the Kalon, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, Chor-Minor, and Ulugbek Madrasah. Afternoon train to Samarkand and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Samarkand.

Day 6: Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Samarkand
Day trip to Shakhrisabz visiting Ak Saray, Dorus Saodat Complex, Dorut Tilavat Complex, and Kok Gumbaz Mosque. Return to Samarkand for overnight.

Day 7: Samarkand - Tashkent
Samarkand city tour including Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble, and Ulugh Beg Observatory. Evening train to Tashkent and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 8: Tashkent - Almaty
Tashkent city tour featuring Amir Timur Square, Amir Temur Museum, Khast Imam Square, Kukeldash Madrasah, Chorsu Bazaar, Independence Square, Earthquake Memorial, Minor Mosque, Museum of Applied Art, and Tashkent metro. Flight to Almaty followed by hotel transfer. Overnight in Almaty.

Day 9: Almaty
Almaty city tour visiting Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, Central State Museum, Republic Square, and Chimbulak ski resort. Overnight in Almaty.

Day 10: Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
Day trip to Charyn Canyon located 220 km from Almaty. Return to hotel for overnight.

Day 11: Almaty - Issyk Lake - Turgen - Almaty
Excursion to Issyk Lake and Turgen Gorge (70 km from Almaty). Overnight in Almaty.

Day 12: Departure from Almaty
Transfer to Almaty airport for departure.

Includes

• Accommodation with all breakfasts
• Economy class flights: Tashkent-Urgench, Tashkent-Almaty
• Certified local guide throughout the tour
• All transportation according to the itinerary
• Entrance tickets to all monuments and museums on the itinerary
• Train tickets in economy class: Khiva-Bukhara (Sharq regular train), Bukhara-Samarkand (Afrosiyob high-speed), Samarkand-Tashkent (Afrosiyob high-speed)

Excludes

• International airfare
• Lunch and dinner
• Travel insurance
• Additional services not listed under includes

Important Information

• The tour can be customized
• Minimum 1 participant guaranteed departure
• If high-speed trains or flights are unavailable, replacements by regular train or sedan car will be arranged
• Accommodation in best 3 and 4 star hotels (double rooms):
  - 2 nights in Tashkent (Mercure, Elements or similar)
  - 1 night in Khiva (Shaherezada Boutique, Minor Boutique or similar)
  - 2 nights in Samarkand (Minor, Continental or similar)
  - 2 nights in Bukhara (Amiran Boutique, Ark Hotel or similar)
  - 4 nights in Almaty (D'Rami, DeLuxe Apartments or similar)

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, book well in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.