DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS OF CENTRAL ASIA
(KAZAKHSTAN + KYRGYZSTAN + UZBEKISTAN)
DAY 0 (OCT 31): Doha – Almaty QR389 19:10-01:30 (+1)
Departure from Doha to Almaty
DAY01 (NOV 01): Almaty – Chocolate Factory – Bazaar – Almaty
Your guide will pick you up at the International Airport and accompany you to Almaty. You will have an early check-in at the hotel. After resting you will have a short city tour. You will get acquainted with Almaty’s history and see the Ascension Cathedral – the second highest wooden building in the world. Then you will visit the Square of 28 Panfilov Heroes. Also, we will visit the main Square of the city. Almaty was the capital of independent Kazakhstan from 1991 to 1997. In 1997, the capital moved to Astana; since then, Almaty has been referred to as the southern capital of Kazakhstan. Almaty remains the major commercial center of Kazakhstan. Almaty is the largest, most developed, and most ethnically and culturally diverse city in Kazakhstan. Then you will visit the Chocolate Factory and bazaar.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY02 (NOV 02): Almaty – Huns Ethno Village – Issyk Lake – Almaty
Today you will have an ethno tour by visiting the ethno village. From young years, Kazakh people firmly respect customs and traditions, which came from their ancestries. The base of national character is hospitality – in Kazakh society it is a sacred duty. For all time steppes made everything possible to please their guests. That is why every wayfarer knew that he would be warmly greeted in each corner of Kazakh lands. Excursion “Kazakh Village” gives the possibility to all guests to see life, culture and customs of Kazakh people. During the excursion, you will participate in the ancient rite “Shashu”, which means “Shedding”. When a child is born, the bride enters the house of her groom, housewarming, respectable guests arrive and other happy moments then sweets and coins are shedding. Adults and children love this tradition and collect scattered sweets with happy emotions, because it is a good sign and brings luck. You will see the performance and show. Then we will have a tour to one of the most beautiful gorges of Trans-Ili Alatau – Issyk Gorge lies along the Kuldja tract, where hundreds of years ago the trade caravans travelled. Then the tour route will take you to an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level, to the beautiful mountain lake Issyk, located in the valley with the same name. On the lake you will enjoy the majestic beauty of its turquoise water surface and the Issyk Gorge, as well as listen to the details of the natural disaster of 1963. In the evening, transfer back to the city.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY03 (NOV 03): Almaty – Kordai border – Bishkek
In the morning, transfer to the border and drive to Bishkek. We will visit our Asian Bazaar! We will show it to you today and you will be able to take a lot of dynamic photos of bustling local life. This bazaar is a noisy and colorful tapestry of fabrics, produce, and people selling and buying goods.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY04 (NOV 04): Bishkek – Burana – Tashkent HY778 18:50-19:10
In the morning we will visit Burana Tower. It is a minaret dating from the 11th century. You can climb to the top if you wish to experience the same view that Silk Road travelers saw themselves. Burana Tower served as a sign along the Great Silk Road to let travelers know there was a city and place to have a rest. Nearby you will see an open-air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). These grave-stones look like warriors as they were made in honor of brave soldiers who died for their Motherland.
After lunch is transfer to airport to take the flight to Tashkent
Upon arrival in Tashkent Airport, you are met and transferred to your pre-booked Hotel
Overnight at Hotel
DAY05 (NOV 05): Tashkent – Chimgan Mountains – Tashkent (80 km one way)
You’re going to make a trip to Chimgan Mountains in the morning. Afterwards, a chair lift will take you to the top, where you will see Chinorkent Peak. You will get some free time to explore the area and take in the natural beauty here. You will make a stop at the lakeside beach of Charvak on the way back, depending on the season, for some free time and your own water activities. A well-known resort in the Tashkent area, Charvak is an artificial lake that attracts thousands of tourists each year from all across Uzbekistan and its surrounding nations. The day ends with a return to Tashkent. Night is in a hotel.
DAY06 (NOV 06): Tashkent – Doha QR378 03:05-10:15 (+1)
In the morning, visit the old town to see Barak Khana Seminary, Tila Shaikh mosque and archives known for the exhibit of a rare copy of Koran written by the third Caliph Othman. Then you go to Chorsu bazaar, Kukeldash Madrassah.
Visiting the ceramic workshop of Akbar and Alisher Rakhimov – this is a unique place, a paradise in the old city part of Tashkent.
Later visit the Museum of Applied Arts, excursion to Mustakillik (Independence) Square, famous Tashkent Metro (underground), Amir Temur square.
Shopping with a guide in Tashkent City Mall
Transfer to the airport for flight to Doha
DAY07 (NOV 07): Tashkent - Doha - Manila
QR 378 07NOV TASDOH 0305 0515
QR 928 07NOV DOHMNL 0825 2150
INCLUSIONS
- AIRFARE VIA QATAR AIRWAYS
- QR 935 31OCT MNLDOH 0935 1425
- QR 389 31OCT DOHALA 1910 0130 01NOV
- QR 378 07NOV TASDOH 0305 0515
- QR 928 07NOV DOHMNL 0825 2150
- 25KGS CHECK IN BAGGAGE
- HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
- KAZAKHSTAN: KAZAKHSTAN HOTEL or similar
- KYRGYZSTAN: DISCOVERY HOTEL or similar
- UZBEKISTAN: HOTEL SHOSH MODERN or similar class
- FULL TOURS
- MEALS (6 Breakfast | 6 Lunch)
- ALL TRANSFERS
- DOMESTIC FLIGHT from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan via Uzbekistan Airways with 23kgs Check in baggage
- ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE
- 2 BOTTLED WATER per day per person
EXCLUSIONS
- AIRLINE TAXES (mandatory): 150USD/pax (subject to change)
- VISA PROCESSING (E-Visas):
- KAZAKHSTAN: No Visa Required
- KYRGYZSTAN E-Visa: $90/pax (mandatory)
- UZBEKISTAN E-Visa: $50/pax (mandatory)
- TRAVEL INSURANCE: $40/pax (0-69yo | Optional)
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