# Full-Fledged Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan Itinerary (7 Nights) - URL: https://kuheylan.com.tr/en/dolu-dolu-ozbekistan-kazakistan-kirgizistan-rotasi-7-gece-t99026 - Category: Turkish Geography - Duration: 7 Nights, 8 Days - Next available date: 27 June 2027 – 4 July 2027 - Starting Price: 2,397 $ (121,391 ₺) / Per Person - Getting Around: Flight - Departure Point: İstanbul, Türkiye ## Tour Detail EXAMPLE (etc.) HOTELS BISHKEK Crown Hotel 4* etc. ALMATY Plaza Hotel 4* etc. TASHKENT Baden-Baden Tashkent 4* etc. SAMARKAND Karvon Plaza Samarkand 4* etc. BUKHARA Sahid Zarafshon 4* etc. KHIVA Pahlavan Hotel 4* etc. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days prior to the tour start. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency. VISA Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan do not require visas for citizens of the Republic of Turkey. Ordinary Passport - Visa not required Green Passport - Visa not required Service Passport - Visa not required Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years. HEALTH Those taking regular medication are advised to bring more than needed. Medications may not be available in the country. Additionally, if you have serious health issues (heart, blood pressure, diabetes, etc.), it would be beneficial to carry a document signed by your doctor. We also recommend that you do not drink tap water and instead consume only sealed bottled water opened by yourself. FLIGHT DURATION Istanbul Samarkand 04 hrs 20 mins Bishkek Istanbul 05 hrs 40 mins OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES Optional tours and activities are organized by our local partner agency with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people and are not mandatory. If sufficient numbers are not met, tours may not take place, or optional tour/activity prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the dates and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums, historical sites, or venues are open/closed and weather conditions. ACCOMMODATION During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located further than the specified kilometers. Triple rooms are assigned based on hotel availability. In triple rooms, the bed provided for the third person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed and one extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach beds, participants who are the third person and/or children booking are deemed to accept potential crowding in the room and the type of bed. Child discounts apply only to one child per two adults within the age group specified in the pricing section. Breakfasts included in the tour services are served according to the local breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall dedicated to the group. CURRENCY The currency of Uzbekistan is the Uzbekistan (UZS) som. The currency of Kyrgyzstan is the Kyrgyzstan (KGS) som, The currency of Kazakhstan is the Kazakhstan (KZT) tenge. Dollars and Euros can be easily exchanged. Credit card usage is not very common, but caution should be exercised against credit card fraud. TIME ZONE Uzbekistan is +2 hours ahead of Turkey; when it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 14:00 in Uzbekistan. Kazakhstan is +3 hours ahead of Turkey; when it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 15:00 in Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan is +3 hours ahead of Turkey; when it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 14:00 in Kyrgyzstan. PHONE USAGE All mobile operators can be used if your phone is enabled for international roaming. However, there may be areas without network coverage. CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS We recommend bringing t-shirts that are easy to put on and take off, short-sleeved and long-sleeved shirts, shorts and cotton pants, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket for evenings. Additionally, you may bring hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, cameras, video cameras, their chargers, and spare memory cards. FOOD CULTURE Uzbek, Kyrgyz, and Kazakh cuisines are close to our taste preferences. As we will eat at our hotel and the best restaurants, you will encounter no problems. Furthermore, we will have access to sealed bottled water everywhere we go. You should never consume food sold openly or water from taps. The hotels where we stay are high-standard facilities regarding health information, so these risks are minimal. ELECTRICITY Generally, 200-220 V is used. Many socket types accommodate our two-pin plugs. To avoid issues where sockets do not match, universal plug adapters sold in electronics stores can be purchased. SHOPPING In Tashkent, Pushkin Street is one of the city's important shopping areas. The best way to find items unique to Uzbekistan is through the local bazaar markets. Among many neighborhood markets, the most famous is Chorsu Bazaar. Osh Bazaar, located west of the city center, is one of the city's most popular shopping centers. Gogol Street, Almaty's most popular shopping avenue, is located north of the city center. Neighborhood markets are established in Zhibek Zholy. IMPORTANT NOTES Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports requiring a visa) does not guarantee entry into the country. Border police have the authority to deny entry. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the traveler. The agency acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the current tour and flight. The agency is obligated to notify passengers of any changes as soon as possible. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees. Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting up to 2-3 hours, organized for general city introduction, conducted from the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place if local authorities do not permit visits or entry on the designated day and time, due to any event causing road closures, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, the agency is not responsible for the inability to conduct the mentioned tours. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot, depending on available opportunities, at points where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not permitted. ## Tour Program ### Istanbul – Samarkand After meeting our guide at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal, we complete our ticket and baggage procedures at the Turkish Airlines counter. Following passport control, we depart for Samarkand on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival in Samarkand, we meet our private vehicle and guide to begin our city tour of this historic and cultural center of Central Asia. Our first stop is the magnificent Registan Square, an iconic symbol of the city that embodies the grandeur of the Timurid Empire and features three monumental madrasas. Next, we visit the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, one of the finest examples of Timurid architecture, renowned for its turquoise dome and rich interior decorations; it serves as the final resting place of Emir Timur and members of his dynasty. Continuing our tour, we explore the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, notable for its massive entrance gate and impressive architecture, followed by the Shah-i-Zinde complex, where monumental tombs adorned with blue and turquoise tiles stand side by side. In the final part of our tour, we enjoy free time at Siyab Bazaar to shop and explore, immersing ourselves in daily life in Samarkand through its fresh fruits, nuts, spices, and traditional products. After the city tour, we have dinner at a local restaurant, transfer to our hotel, and check into our rooms. Overnight stay at the hotel. ### Samarkand – Bukhara After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to Samarkand Train Station for our departure to Bukhara. Once station procedures are completed, we board the Afrosiyob high-speed train and enjoy a pleasant journey along the ancient Silk Road route of Central Asia, arriving in Bukhara. Upon arrival, we meet our private vehicle and guide to begin our city tour. First, we visit the Po-i-Kalyan Complex, which most powerfully reflects Bukhara's religious and architectural identity. Within the complex, we admire the majestic Kalon Minaret dominating the Bukhara skyline, the Kalon Mosque with its expansive courtyard and monumental architecture, and the Miri Arab Madrasa, one of the most important Islamic educational centers in Central Asia. Next, we proceed to the Nadir Divanbegi Madrasa, noted for its elegant façade and traditional Central Asian architecture, followed by the Lyabi-Hauz Complex, one of Bukhara's most characteristic sites, featuring a historic pool surrounded by old buildings and offering a tranquil atmosphere. Continuing our tour, we visit the Magoki Attori Mosque, one of Bukhara's oldest religious structures, which bears architectural traces from different eras. We then explore the Ark Fortress, which served as the administrative center and residence of Bukhara's rulers for centuries. Afterward, we see the Bukhara Emir's Summer Palace, where traditional Central Asian architecture blends with European influences, used historically as the summer residence of the Bukhara Emirs. In the final part of our tour, we visit the mausoleum of Hazret Bahaeddin Nakshband, one of the most prominent figures of the Naqshbandi Sufi order. Following this insightful city tour that brings us close to Bukhara's historical, cultural, and spiritual heritage, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before transferring back to our hotel. The remainder of the day is free time. Overnight at our hotel. ### Bukhara – Tashkent After breakfast at our hotel, we will resume our Buhara city tour. In the morning hours, we continue to explore the city's historical fabric, traditional architecture, and the atmosphere that has endured from the Silk Road era to the present day, completing our program in Buhara. Following the city tour, we transfer to Buhara Train Station for our departure to Tashkent. After completing station procedures, we board the Afrosiyob high-speed train towards Tashkent. Upon arriving in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, after our comfortable train journey, we meet with our private vehicle awaiting us. After enjoying dinner at a local restaurant, we transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel. ### Tashkent After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our city tour to explore Tashkent's historic quarter. First, we visit the Hazrati Imam Complex, one of the city's most important religious centers. Inside the complex, we admire the elegant architecture of the Barak Khan Madrasa and the Muyi Mubarak Mosque, which houses the historical Quran attributed to Caliph Uthman. Continuing our tour, we see the Khoja Ahrar Veli Friday Mosque and the Kukeldash Madrasa, one of Tashkent's oldest educational institutions. Next, we head to Chorsu Oriental Bazaar, one of the city's busiest and most colorful shopping destinations, where we enjoy free time for shopping amid a wide variety of goods ranging from spices and nuts to traditional products and souvenirs. In the afternoon, we continue our city tour to discover modern Tashkent. Highlights include Independence Square, symbolizing Uzbekistan's independence and its modern state identity; the Amir Timur Monument, one of the city's key symbolic landmarks; and the Tashkent Metro, renowned for its unique station designs that resemble art galleries. After completing our city tour, we will have dinner at a local restaurant before transferring back to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel. ### Tashkent - Almaty After breakfast and receiving our packed lunch at the hotel, we transfer to Tashkent Airport. Following check-in procedures for tickets, baggage, and passport control, we board a scheduled flight with a local airline to Almaty. Upon arrival in Almaty, we meet our private vehicle and guide and head towards the Huns Ethnographic Village, located approximately 40 kilometers from the city center. Here, we will gain an intimate understanding of Kazakhstan's traditional lifestyle, nomadic culture, and centuries-old customs. We are first welcomed with "Shashu," a traditional greeting ceremony. Next, we watch the impressive horse show performed by the "Sarbaz Rukhy" team, which reflects Kazakh history, warrior traditions, and equestrian culture. During the performance, various traditional riding maneuvers and on-horse acts are showcased, culminating in a colorful display of Kazakh folk dances. Continuing our tour, we observe the preparation of traditional Kazakh dishes such as Kavurdak, Cent, and Kattama. Afterwards, we enjoy our lunch in traditional yurts, immersing ourselves in the region's authentic atmosphere. Following this enjoyable cultural experience, we proceed to Kok-Tobe, one of Almaty's most beloved spots, situated atop a lush green hill at an elevation of approximately 1,100 meters. We take a cable car ride up, offering us about ten minutes to view the cityscape of Almaty and the surrounding mountains from a unique perspective. After spending time at Kok-Tobe—a popular destination among both locals and visitors due to its restaurants, children's playgrounds, small zoo, Ferris wheel, and various entertainment areas—we return to the city center. After dinner at a local restaurant in Almaty, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight accommodation. ### Almaty - Korday Border - Bishkek After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our city tour of Almaty. Our first stop is the 28 Panfilov Guards Park, dedicated to the soldiers from the Almaty region who fought under General Ivan Panfilov during World War II. Within this beloved green space of the city, we visit the Eternal Flame, monuments honoring various heroes, and the Ascension Cathedral, a striking example of Russian Orthodox architecture. The cathedral, notable for its wooden construction and unique design, stands as one of the most important symbols of Almaty's historic urban fabric. After the tour, we walk to the Green Bazaar, located within walking distance and one of Almaty's most colorful and vibrant spots. At this traditional market, where culinary traditions of Kazakhstan's diverse ethnic groups converge, we have the opportunity to explore local products, dried fruits, spices, and regional delicacies, as well as shop for souvenirs. Next, we head to a falconry farm to experience closely the tradition of hunting with birds of prey, an essential element of Kazakhstan's heritage. Here, we watch an impressive show featuring specially trained golden eagles, hawks, owls, and vultures, gaining insight into the strong bond between hunters and their birds and understanding the significance of this tradition in Kazakh lifestyle. Following the performance, we return to Almaty for dinner at a local restaurant. Afterward, we transfer to the Korday Border Crossing to begin our journey toward Bishkek. Once border formalities are completed, we cross into Kyrgyzstan and continue our trip to Bishkek. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel for overnight stay. ### Bishkek - Ala-Archa National Park - Bishkek After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Ala Archa National Park, one of Kyrgyzstan's most significant natural areas. Located about 45 kilometers from Bishkek and situated on a spur of the Tien Shan mountain range, Ala Archa is among the country's most breathtaking natural regions, known for its towering peaks, steep valleys, pine forests, and pristine air. We take a short hike within this protected area—once accessible only with special permits to select individuals during the Soviet era—and enjoy stunning views of the valley and surrounding mountains. After our visit to Ala Archa, we return to Bishkek and have free time for personal needs and shopping. In the evening, we dine at a local restaurant serving traditional Kyrgyz cuisine. Following dinner, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel. ### Bishkek – Istanbul After breakfast with provisions provided at our hotel in the morning, we transfer to the airport and depart for Istanbul on a Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. Upon arrival in Istanbul, our unforgettable Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan tour comes to an end. ## What's Included - Round-trip economy class air ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight: Istanbul - Samarkand outbound / Bishkek - Istanbul return - Airport taxes - Accommodation with breakfast in 4-star hotels for a total of 7 nights: 1 night in Samarkand, 1 night in Bukhara, 2 nights in Tashkent, 1 night in Almaty, and 2 nights in Bishkek - All vehicle transfers included in the program - Samarkand - Bukhara high-speed train journey - Bukhara - Tashkent high-speed train journey - Economy class air ticket and associated flight taxes on local airline scheduled flight from Tashkent to Almaty - All evening meals - All tours specified in the program - Bukhara City Tour - Samarkand City Tour - Tashkent City Tour - Huns Ethnographic Village Visit with lunch - Almaty City Tour - Ala-Archa National Park Visit - Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistant services - Hotel and city tourist taxes - Travel & Health Insurance - TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance ## Not Included - Fees for personal and official items such as exit stamp, visa, etc. - All types of personal expenses and hotel extras - All services not explicitly stated in the program and included services - Entrance fees to museums and historical sites not explicitly stated as "visited" in the program - Optional tours and activities, if any, in the program - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consumed during included meals, if any, in the program - Domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation fees - Tips for guides and drivers --- Küheylan Tur · 8503077757 · info@kuheylan.com.tr