Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Tour - 15 Days

Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Tour: A Cultural and Historical Connection

Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are not only connected by their geographical proximity but also by the cultural and historical ties of their peoples. Just like every country and nation has its own longstanding and unique history, the peoples of Central Asia, particularly in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, boast a rich historical heritage. Historically, the peoples of Central Asia are as renowned as ancient and powerful states like India, Iran, Egypt, and Rome. Archaeological excavations have traced the history of Central Asia back 3,000 years, and the region is home to historical monuments that have endured for more than 2,000 years.

During your Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Tour, you will have the unique opportunity to explore the remains of fortresses built by Alexander the Great during his conquest of Central Asia. Some of these fortresses are exceptionally well-preserved, especially in the regions of Turkmenistan. Additionally, you will visit world-renowned historical cities such as Mary, Merv, Kunya Urgench, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand to marvel at the impressive historical monuments in these locations.

The Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Tour allows you to immerse yourself in the unique traditions, rich culture, and fascinating history of the peoples of Central Asia. Delight your palate with the culinary delights of this region and be surprised by the diversity of its cuisine.

Throughout your journey, you will have the opportunity to witness how the millennia-old history is reflected in the modern cities and vibrant communities. Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are not only repositories of historical heritage but also vibrant cultures that continue to thrive in the customs, art, and daily life of their inhabitants.

The region also houses some of the most magnificent historical sites, including the ancient city of Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the splendid mosques and madrasas of Bukhara and Samarkand. In Khiva, you can stroll through the narrow alleys of the Old Town and feel the charm of the ancient Silk Road.

In addition to the historical and cultural highlights, the Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Tour offers the opportunity to experience the breathtaking nature of this region. From desert oases to the green valleys of the mountainous regions, Central Asia presents a variety of landscapes that will awe every traveler.

Prepare for a journey through the epochs and experience Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in all their diversity. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of these two countries and embark on an unforgettable journey that guides you through history, culture, and nature. Don’t miss the opportunity, and join us on an Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Tour!

Day 1: Day of Arrival

Day 2: Tashkent – where Modern and Old meet

Day 3: Samarkand – on the Trail of Temur’s Treasure

Day 4: Samarkand – on the Trail of Temur’s Treasure

Day 5: Shakhrisabz – the hometown of Amir Temur

Day 6: Bukhara – Pearl of the Orient

Day 7: Bukhara – Pearl of the Orient

Day 8: From Bukhara to the Oxus culture empire – Margiana

Day 9: Kingdom of Margiana

Day 10: Ashgabat – the Treasure in the Desert

Day 11: Ashgabat – the Treasure in the Desert

Day 12: Oasis city of Kunya Urgench

Day 13: Khiva – Museum under open air

Day 14: Khiva – Museum under open air

Day 15: Early Morning Transfer to the Airport and Departure

Day 1
Day of Arrival (-/-/-)

Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Day 2
Tashkent - where Modern and Old meet (B/-/D)

After breakfast city tour in Tashkent. Tashkent , the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan, lies in the northeast of Uzbekistan and is with over two million people the largest metropolis in Central Asia . While visiting historical sights of the Capital, you can also enjoy the modern side of the city. The city offers modern Hotels, Restaurants, Theatres, Cinemas, Operas, Disco, Oriental Bazaars, of course also a thousand years old History to look back on. During the city tour we will visit Barak Khan Medrasah (building ensemble from the 15-17 c.), the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (built in the 16 c. and rebuilt in the 19 c.), the mosque Khojah Akhror (1404-1490, Khojah Akhror was a Sheikh of the Naqshbandi Order). Afterwards we will visit the Medrese Kukaldosh (16th century), the traditional Chorsu-Bazaar . Dinner at a local Restaurant. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Day 3
Samarkand - on the Trail of Temur's Treasure (B/-/D)

After breakfast we drive to Samarkand and check into the hotel. Samarkand (353 347 inhabitants, as of January 1, 2008) has also been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The history of the city goes back over 2500 years. Visitors are fascinated by the walls of the legendary Afrasiyab, the capital of the ancient empire Sogd (9th century B.C.), which can still be found in the north of Samarkand today. Not for nothing Samarkand is called a jewel of the earth. Our journey in Samarkand begins at the famous Registan (sand place), whose construction was already started during the Timurid period and completed in the following three hundred years. Sightseeing of three Medressen of the Registan – the Ulugbek-Medresse (built 1417-1420), the Sher-Dor-Medresse (1619 – 1636) and the Tillo-Kori-Medresse (1646 – 1660). For lunch you will be offered traditional Uzbek dish Pilav (we guarantee halal food). Depending on your wishes you can also order something else (our recommendation: try at least once the traditional dish Pilav in Samarkand, it is only prepared for lunch). In the afternoon we visit the legendary Timurid mausoleum Guri Amir (XIV-XV century). Dinner at a local Restaurant. Overnight stay in 3-star hotel.

Day 4
Samarkand - on the Trail of Temur's Treasure (B/-/D)

Breakfast at hotel. Near the Siyab bazaar there is an ensemble of Shohi-Zinda (the living king, “IX.-XIV century), one of the world’s most famous group of mausoleums, which fasinate you with its beautiful architecture. Next we will visit the famous Ulugbek Observatory (1428-1429 which was built on one of the hills of Chupanata). The observatory was a unique design in his time. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in 3-star hotel.

Day 5
Shakhrisabz - the hometown of Amir Temur (B/-/D)

After breakfast we drive to Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Amir Temur (known in the West as Tamerlan). The city was already known Alexander the Great as Nautaca. Under the Amir Temur the city (XIV century), at that time still Kesh, attained world-wide fame and received the name Shakhrisabz. There we visit the summer palace of the ruler “Ak Saray” (White Palace, 1380-1405). The 65 meter high palace ruins give us an approximate idea of the height and dimension of the palace at that time. “Ak Saray” was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. We also visit Kok Gumbaz Mosque, Darus Soadat Complex and the Jahongir Mausoleum. We drive to Bukhara, check in to the Hotel. Dinner at the local Restaurant. Overnight stay in 3-star hotel.

Day 6
Bukhara - Pearl of the Orient (B/-/D)

After Breakfast we will visit Poyi Kalon Ensemble consisting of Kalon Minaret (12th c.), Kalon Mosque (12th c.), Miri Arab Madrasah (16th c.), domed bazaars Toqi Zargaron (15th c.), Toqi Telpak-Furushon (16th c.) and Toqi Zaroffon (16th c.). Continue we will visit Lyabi-Khauz Complex (14-17th c.) and Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah. Dinner at Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah along with traditional folklore Program. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Day 7
Bukhara - Pearl of the Orient (B/-/D)

After Breakfast at hotel we will visit Citadel Ark (4th c. BC), Bolo-Khauz Mosque (beginning of the 20th c.), Samanides Mausoleum (9-10th c.), Chashmai Ayub (14th c.), Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Complex, summer residence of the last Emir (ruler) of Bukhara, Bakhouddin Naqshbandiy Memorial Complex, Chor Bakr (19th c.) and Chor Minor. Dinner at a local Restaurant. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Day 8
From Bukhara to the Oxus culture empire – Margiana! (B/L/D)

After breakfast we will drive to checkpoint Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan. After the border formalities we drive to Turkmenabat. Lunch in Turkmenabat and we drive to Mary. Check-in to the hotel and Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9
Kingdom of Margiana (B/-/D)

After breakfast at the hotel we visit the ruins of Alexandria (Antiochia). We visit region Margush: Sultan Kala (X-XIth c.), Erk kala (VIIth bc.), Gyaur Kala (IIIth bc.), Karavansaray Dandanakan (MA.), Kyz Kala (VIII-XIIth c.), Mausoleum Askhabov (XVth c.), Mausoleum Sultan Sanjar (XIIth c.) and Muhammad ibn Said (XIIth c.) mosque-mausoleum. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10
Ashgabat - the Treasure in the Desert! (B/-/D)

After breakfast Transfer to the Airport and we will fly to Ashgabat. Check-in to the hotel and we visit the historical Museums, Ahal-Tekin horse farm and ruined city of Nisa Dinner at a local Restaurant. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Day 11
Ashgabat - the Treasure in the Desert! (B/-/D)

After breakfast we start our city tour in Ashgabat. We visit Änew (archaeological excavations from the V-III century B.C.), Modern Buildings the City. Dinner at a local Restaurant. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Day 12
Oasis City of Kunya Urgench! (B/-/D)

After breakfast at the hotel Transfer to the airport and Fly to Dashoguz. From Dahsoguz we drive to Kunya Urgench. In Kunya Urgench we visit the historical monuments Ak Kala (XV-XVII C.), Gurganj, Komplex ibn Khadjib (XIV-XVI C.). Lunch at the local restaurant. Afternoon we drive to checkpoint Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan. After the border formalities we drive to Khiva. Dinner at the live music in the local restaurant. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Day 13
Khiva - Museum under open air (B/-/D)

After Breakfast we will visit the historical city Ichan Kala. Dinner with live folklore Music in the old city Ichan Kala. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Day 14
Khiva - Museum under open air (B/-/D)

After Breakfast we will visit the historical city Ichan Kala. Dinner at the local restaurant. Transfer to the Airport in Urgench (35 km). Flight: Urgench – Tashkent. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Day 15
Early Morning Transfer to the Airport and Departure (-/-/-)

Price includes services:

  • 5 Nights in 4 star hotels in double rooms with Shower/WC
  • 9 Nights in 2-3 star hotels in double rooms with Shower/WC
  • 13x Breakfast, 1x Lunch, 13x Dinner
  • Mineral water bottles during the Tour (1,5 L per person per day)
  • Folklore show program in Khiva and Bukhara
  • Services of A/C comfortable transport with professional driver pas per the program
  • Professional English-speaking guides from group arrival to departure
  • High-speed train economy-class (Y class) tickets for Tashkent → Samarkand route
  • Domestic air tickets: Mary → Ashgabat
  • Domestic air tickets: Ashgabat → Dashoguz
  • Domestic air tickets: Urgench →Tashkent
  • Visa support for Turkmenistan
  • Registration in hotels (Turkmenistan)
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sights as per the program (except photo and video charges)

Not included:

  • Visa costs and processing
  • Photo and video charges
  • International air tickets
  • Beverages
  • Meals not indicated in the program
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any personal expenses
  • Any services not included in the above itinerary
  • Consular costs at the border of Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan (14 US $)

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Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Tour
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2 Adults USD 4,630
3 Adults USD 6,945
4 Adults USD 9,260
5 Adults USD 11,575
6 Adults USD 13,890
7 Adults USD 12,705
8 Adults USD 14,520
9 Adults USD 16,335
10 Adults USD 18,150
11 Adults USD 18,535
12 Adults USD 20,220
13 Adults USD 21,905
14 Adults USD 23,590
15 Adults USD 25,275
16 Adults USD 26,960
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Trip Facts

  • $ 295,-
  • TT0022
  • Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
  • 3 - 16
  • Easy
  • Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan
  • Tashkent
  • Tashkent