Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan Tour Departing from Antalya
Tour Detail
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. The latest cancellation notification date is 20 days before the start of the tour. The tour cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through our agency.
CURRENCY
In Kazakhstan, Tenge (KZT), in Kyrgyzstan', Som (KGS), and in Uzbekistan', Som (UZS) are used. Although credit card use is common in tourist areas, it is recommended to carry some local currency for small purchases. It is advisable to carry American Dollars (USD) with you.
TIME ZONE
Throughout our tour, in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, which we will visit, there is a difference of +2 hours, and in Kyrgyzstan +3 hours compared to Türkiye time. For example, when it is 12:00 in Türkiye, it will be 14:00 in Almaty, Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand, and 15:00 in Bishkek.
FOOD CULTURE
Uzbek cuisine; has been shaped by the influence of Silk Road culture and stands out with its traditional flavors centered around meat and dough-based dishes. While rice, lamb, vegetables and spices form the foundation of the cuisine, dishes are generally hearty and focused on sharing. Plov (Pilaf), Manti, Lagman and Samsa are among the best-known dishes of Uzbek cuisine.
Kazakh cuisine; stands out with its meat- and dairy-based structure, bearing the traces of nomadic Turkish culture. While horse and mutton have an important place in traditional cuisine, pastries and fermented dairy products are widely consumed. Beshbarmak, Kazy (horse sausage), Baursak and Kumis are among the principal flavors representing Kazakh cuisine.
Kyrgyz cuisine is especially famous for its handmade dough dumplings, Lagman, the famous noodle dish of Central Asia, and Beshbarmak, the country's traditional dish, and we recommend that you try them. Dried fruits, honey and nuts are also of very high quality and reasonably priced.
ABOUT THE TRAIN JOURNEY
*During the intermediate journeys we will take on Uzbekistan's famous Afrosiyob high-speed train, departure time changes may occur, and this situation is entirely under the control and decision of the local authorities and the National Railways administration. The local administration has the authority to impose restrictions regarding its operations and schedules or the use of the train.
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
The electrical outlets used in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan are generally compatible with those in Türkiye. However, since different types of outlets may be encountered in some older facilities, it is recommended that you carry a plug converter (adapter) so that you can use your electronic devices without any problems.
SHOPPING
*There are shopping opportunities in shopping centers located in city centers, small stalls selling souvenirs and traditional markets.
TOURS and ACTIVITIES
*All City and Cultural Tours stated in the program are included in the price.
*The Agency reserves the right to change the tour route when deemed necessary, provided that the content remains the same.
*Excursions or tours that are not permitted to be visited or attended for any reason by local authorities or due to other reasons will not be carried out. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out these excursions or tours.
ACCOMMODATION
*During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers.
*Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed provided for the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 additional bed. Since additional beds consist of beds referred to as folding beds and coach beds, participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible crowding in the rooms and the bed type in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children.
*Child discounts are valid for children staying with 2 adults and belonging to the age group specified in the pricing section.
*Breakfasts taken at the hotel among the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited.
*Our agency reserves the right to change the names of the hotels, provided that their category remains the same, due to possible problems and technical issues reported to us by the hotel management.
CLOTHING and ESSENTIAL ITEMS
For the Autumn and Winter Period:
We recommend choosing clothing that will allow you to move comfortably during the autumn and winter months while also keeping you warm. In case weather conditions may vary, it will be useful to carry layered clothing, a light raincoat and an umbrella. We also recommend that you bring comfortable walking shoes, personal care products, a camera, a video camera, chargers for these devices, spare memory cards and portable chargers.
ABOUT AIR TICKETS and FLIGHTS
*Before the tour date, flight times and the reservation number information for the air tickets are shared by our agency. Since this is a group reservation, even without your ticket, you can complete your baggage and customs procedures at the specified time and counter with only your passport. Our check-in procedures are carried out by our agency.
*During registration, the name appearing on the passport, date of birth, passport number and identification number must be entered into the system. Air tickets are issued according to this information. No-show fees arising from the cancellation or changes of air tickets due to incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
*Our agency is not responsible for any losses arising from payments made to hotels and airlines in cases where you are unable to participate because you arrive late for the flight or are unable to catch the flight due to reasons related to your own circumstances.
*Our agency is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before the existing tour and flight. Routes may change depending on the city where the plane will land. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Our agency is obliged to notify you of these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
*Children between 0-2 years of age do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees.
FLIGHT DURATIONS
Antalya ✈︎ Izmir ⏱︎ 1 hr 5 min
Izmir ✈︎ Almaty ⏱︎ 6 hr 20 min
Samarkand ✈︎ Izmir ⏱︎ 5 hr 25 min
Izmir ✈︎ Antalya ⏱︎ 1 hr 5 min
TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
*Seat belts must be fastened during the journey. Passengers between 0-4 years of age are required to bring a “child car seat.” Our agency cannot be held responsible for traffic fines or sanctions imposed in case of failure to comply with the rules.
*All vehicles provided by local vehicle service providers for transportation and transfer services are inspected in accordance with the rules and conditions of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Vehicles that pass inspection provide service as long as they are comfortable and flawless, regardless of their model or age.
*Including the tours specified in the program, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the tours in question in cases where local authorities do not permit visiting or entering a place at the relevant day and time, or where the tour becomes impossible due to roads being closed because of an event or due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot, within the available possibilities, at locations with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.
*During your journey, seat numbers are assigned and fixed according to the order of reservation. Even if the assigned seat numbers are the same in the numbering system, their direction, location or position may differ. Seating is arranged in accordance with the vehicle conditions of the country concerned.
ABOUT TRAIN JOURNEYS
*During the intermediate journeys we will take on Uzbekistan's famous Afrosiyob high-speed train, departure time changes may occur, and this situation is entirely under the control and decision of the local authorities and the National Railways administration. The local administration has the authority to impose restrictions regarding its operations and schedules or the use of the train.
LOST ITEMS, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT and IDENTITY DOCUMENT LOSSES
*When leaving the hotels where you stay during your journey, please make sure that you have taken all your belongings. In cases where forgotten belongings are found, the expenses incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person are borne by the owner of the belongings.
*In the event that your passport is lost or stolen, you should be aware that the Agency representative/guide must continue the Tour Program as undertaken by the agency for the other traveling guests; therefore, they will act on their own responsibility in all arrangements related to passport procedures, return or joining the tour in the country where the loss/theft occurred. Our Agency accepts no responsibility for any difficulties or problems that may arise in this regard.
*The Agency is not responsible for items forgotten, lost or stolen during the tour
HEALTH
*We do not expect you to encounter any health-threatening problems in meals taken at good restaurants and hotels in the region. Nevertheless, we recommend that you be careful about eating and drinking when you are not with the group, consume only bottled water, avoid ice, milk and dairy products, consume meat and fish products that you are sure are well-cooked, and choose fruits such as bananas and pineapples that can be peeled.
*We strongly recommend that you obtain reports and invoices from the healthcare units where you receive treatment for any health problems or injuries that may occur due to reasons beyond your control. This will be beneficial if you need them for insurance procedures.
PAYMENT METHOD
*You can make your payments through the banks clearly specified on our website, and when deemed necessary, you can also make them with your Credit Card.
*In the event of cancellation-refund, payments are refunded in the same currency and amounts in which they were made during tour registration.
Tour Program
Antalya - Izmir – Almaty
Almaty
Almaty – Bishkek
Bishkek – Tashkent
Full-Day Tashkent
Tashkent – Bukhara
Bukhara - Samarkand
Samarkand
Samarkand – Izmir – Antalya
What's Included
- SunExpress ANTALYA-İZMİR-ALMATY/SAMARKAND-İZMİR-ANTALYA flight tickets, airport taxes and check-in fees
- KYRGYZSTAN-UZBEKISTAN international flight tickets and taxes
- All transfers and all city and cultural tours by air-conditioned private vehicles
- Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites and national parks included in the program
- Famous AFROSIYOB high-speed train tickets between Tashkent-Bukhara and Bukhara-Samarkand
- Breakfast after arrival at the airport on the first day
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
- 7 nights' accommodation in select 4-star hotels
- Visit to Magic City Amusement Park
- Visit to Tashkent Mall City shopping center and illuminated water shows
- Free time for shopping at Kazakhstan’s “Green” Bazaar, Kyrgyzstan’s “Osh” Bazaar and Uzbekistan’s “Siyob” Bazaar
- Tour of traditional Kazakh yurts and equestrian shows, including lunch
- Kyrgyzstan Night with dinner accompanied by traditional music and folk dances
- Uzbekistan Night with dinner accompanied by traditional music and folk dances
- All accommodation tourist taxes
- All city entrance fees and customs duties
- All highway and parking fees
- Turkish-speaking guide and local guide services + agency representative accompaniment
Not Included
- Overseas departure tax fee (Guests can obtain it via the Mobile APP, relevant banks and GİB.)
- All lunches other than the specified 1 lunch, beverages consumed with meals, and all kinds of hotel extras
- Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites and national parks that guests may wish to visit outside the program at their own request