This journey begins in the eclectic capital of Tashkent before flying to the Khorezm region to explore the "open-air museum" of Khiva and the ancient desert fortresses of Ayaz Kala and Toprak Kala. From there, you traverse the Kyzylkum Desert to reach the sacred city of Bukhara and the majestic Samarkand. Unique to this itinerary is a transition from urban history to mountain life, featuring a homestay and hiking in the Nuratau Mountains, a cross-border expedition to the turquoise Seven Lakes of Tajikistan.
Overview
This tour provides a deep dive into the dual soul of the region: its imperial history and its natural wilderness. You will transition from the blue-tiled majesty of Timurid cities like Samarkand and Bukhara to the ancient, sun-bleached mud-brick fortresses of the Kyzylkum desert. The journey is uniquely enriched by a mountain "escape," where you trade city luxury for traditional guesthouses in the Nuratau Mountains and cross international borders to witness the turquoise alpine splendor of Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Arrival to Tashkent
Your city → Tashkent(… – Tashkent)
Arrival to Tashkent, meet with the guide, transfer to the hotel, tour discussion, dinner and overnight.
2
Tashkent city tour
3
Tashkent - Khiva
Tashkent → Khiva4
Khiva - Ayaz kala/Toprak kala
Khiva → Khiva5
Khiva - Bukhara
Khiva → Bukhara6
Bukhara city tour
7
Bukhara - Nuratau mountains
Bukhara → Asrof village8
Asrof - Ukhum - Samarkand
Asrof → Samarkand9
Samarkand - Seven Lakes (Haft kul), Tajikistan
Samarkand → Samarkand10
Samarkand city tour - Tashkent
Samarkand → Tashkent11
Departure from Tashkent
Included
- Guide service
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Registration
- Entrance tickets
Not Included
- The insurance
- B/L/D
- First aid kit
- Other personal expenses
- International flights
- Visa support
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