Aksakal’s Heritage through 5-Stan

In the morning, we head to the “Ile-Alatau National Park” to see the turquoise waters of “Big Almaty Lake”, nestled high in the mountains. The crisp mountain air and breathtaking panoramas will provide unforgettable experiences. In the afternoon, enjoy an exhilarating bird-of-prey show at the “Sunkar” center.

Today we travel to “Charyn Canyon”, known for its miniature version of the Grand Canyon. A walk through the “Valley of Castles” will offer unique stone formations. Lunch at a cozy Uyghur café will add a special flavor to your journey.

We will drive to “Bishkek”, passing through scenic mountain passes. In Kyrgyzstan’s capital, you can enjoy the atmosphere of “Ala-Too Square” and colorful bazaars, as well as taste traditional Kyrgyz dishes.

The journey continues to “Lake Issyk-Kul”, surrounded by majestic mountains. We’ll visit “Grigorievskoye Gorge”, enjoy its alpine meadows and clear rivers, and have lunch at an authentic café in the great outdoors.

After coming back to “Bishkek” you fly to “Tashkent”, the capital of Uzbekistan. After a comfortable transfer to your hotel, you’ll have free time to explore the city, discovering both its modern and ancient attractions.

Today, you will embark on a tour of old “Tashkent”. Visit the “Hast-Imam Complex” and the ancient “Quran of Osman”, stroll through the eastern “Chorsu Bazaar”, and savor the famous Uzbek pilaf.

Crossing the border into Tajikistan, you will arrive in “Khujand”, one of Central Asia’s oldest cities. A walk through “Panje-Shanbe Market” and a visit to “Sheikh Muslihiddin Mosque” will immerse you in the atmosphere of ancient trade routes.

This day is dedicated to “Iskanderkul Lake”, surrounded by the majestic peaks of the “Fann Mountains”. A walk by the waterfalls and a swim in the crystal-clear lake, as well as a lunch in the fresh air, will provide unforgettable impressions.

You will travel to ancient “Panjakent” to see its ruins and delve into its two-thousand-year history. After the tour and lunch, we head to “Samarkand”, the legendary city on the Silk Road.

Today, you will explore “Samarkand”: the majestic “Registan Square”, the “Mausoleum of Tamerlane”, and “Ulugh Beg’s Observatory” will be the highlights. This city, renowned for its historical landmarks, will leave a lasting impression.

We head to “Bukhara” with a stop in “Gijduvan”, where we will visit a ceramics workshop and see how traditional pottery is made. We then cross the desert to immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of ancient “Bukhara”.

Today we will explore ancient “Bukhara”. You’ll see the “Ark Citadel”, the “Kalyan Minaret”, and the “Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble”. In the evening, enjoy a folklore show with traditional music and dance.

Today, continue exploring the surroundings of “Bukhara”. Visit the Emir’s summer residence, “Sitorai-Mohi-Khosa”, and the “Chor-Bakr necropolis”, known as the City of the Dead. We’ll also stroll through the “Baha ad-Din” complex, which served as the center of the Naqshbandi order. Don’t miss the chance to visit the “Chor-Minor Madrasah” with its distinctive four minarets.

We transfer to Turkmenistan, where our journey begins in ancient “Merv”. This historically rich city will delight you with its architectural landmarks and ancient ruins. The city of “Mary” will leave you with unforgettable impressions.

A visit to “Anau” will reveal ancient excavations dating back to the pre-Sumerian era. This unique archaeological site will immerse you in the atmosphere of ancient civilizations.

“Ashgabat” is a city of contrasts where you can see both ancient fortresses like “Nisa” and ultramodern structures such as the “Palace of Happiness” and “Independence Park”. Conclude the day with a visit to the “National Museum”.

This day takes us to the famous “Darvaza Crater”, known as the “Gates of Hell.” The fire raging in the heart of the desert creates a mystical atmosphere, and you’ll enjoy a nighttime view of this natural wonder.

“Kunya-Urgench”, one of the oldest cities, will enchant you with its historical monuments and legends. In the evening, we cross the border and head to “Nukus”, the cultural capital of Karakalpakstan.

In “Nukus”, visit the “Savitsky Museum” with its unique collection of Russian avant-garde and ancient art. After that, we will head to the ancient fortresses of “Khorezm”, hidden in the desert.

“Khiva” is a city that seems to have stopped in time. A walk through its streets will allow you to see ancient madrasahs and minarets, and enjoy the atmosphere of an Eastern fairy tale. In the evening, we will embark on the final leg of our journey back to “Tashkent”.

After an enriching journey through five countries, you will depart from “Tashkent”, carrying with you unforgettable memories of great civilizations, ancient cities, and the magical nature of Central Asia.