Full Itinerary: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan Route (UGC-BSZ)

15 May 2027 – 22 May 2027 | 7 Nights, 8 Days
Tour details

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 - No visa required                

Green Passport - No visa required

Service Passport -  No visa 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 they need, as not all types of medication may be available in the country. Additionally, if you have a serious health condition (heart disease, high 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 that you open yourself.

FLIGHT DURATIONS

Istanbul                -           Urgench                 06 hours

Bishkek               -           Istanbul               05 hours 40 minutes

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 depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the dates and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide based 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 provided subject to hotel availability. In such 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-style beds, participants who are the third person and/or children booking are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.

Child discounts apply only to one child per two adults and 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: When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 14:00 in Uzbekistan.

Kazakhstan is +3: When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 15:00 in Kazakhstan.

Kyrgyzstan is +3: When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 14:00 in Kyrgyzstan.

TELEPHONE USAGE

All mobile phone operators can be used if your phone has international roaming enabled. 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 trousers, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket for evenings. Additionally, you may bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, a camera, video camera, and 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 wherever we go. You should never consume food sold openly or water from the tap. The hotels where we stay are top-tier facilities regarding health standards, so these risks are minimal.

ELECTRICITY

Generally, 200-220 V is used. Many socket types are compatible with 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. The most famous of these many markets is the 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. Local bazaars are set up in the Zhibek Zholy area.

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 such 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 a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include entrance to museums or historical sites. If panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out due to restrictions imposed by local authorities preventing visits or entry on the designated day and time, closure of roads due to any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible, the agency is not responsible for the inability to conduct said tours. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot, depending on circumstances, at points where road closures prevent vehicle access.

What's included
  • Round-trip economy class air ticket with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight: Istanbul - Urgench outbound / Bishkek - Istanbul return
  • Airport taxes
  • Accommodation in 4-star hotels with room and breakfast for a total of 7 nights: 1 night in Khiva, 1 night in Bukhara, 1 night in Samarkand, 1 night in Tashkent, 1 night in Almaty, and 2 nights in Bishkek
  • All vehicle transfers included in the program
  • Khiva - Bukhara high-speed train journey
  • Bukhara - Samarkand high-speed train journey
  • Samarkand - Tashkent high-speed train journey
  • Economy class air ticket with local airlines scheduled flight from Tashkent to Almaty and associated flight taxes
  • All evening meals
  • All tours specified in the program
  • Khiva city tour
  • Bukhara city tour
  • Samarkand city tour
  • Hun Ethnographic Village visit with lunch
  • Almaty city tour
  • Ala-Archa National Park visit
  • Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistant services
  • Hotel and tourist city 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
Tour Program
Istanbul – Urgench – Hive
We will meet at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Urgench on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival in Urgench, we will meet our private transfer vehicle waiting at the airport and proceed to Khiva, one of the best-preserved historic cities along the Silk Road. Having successfully retained much of its historic character over centuries, Khiva—with its walls, madrasas, mosques, and narrow streets—resembles an open-air museum. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour. First, we visit Ichon Qala, the walled historic city center listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continuing our tour, we see Kunya-Ark (Old Citadel), which served as the administrative center of the Khiva khans for centuries; the Friday Mosque, notable for its wooden columns and distinctive architecture; Islam Khoja Madrasah, renowned for its elegant tile decorations; and the Islam Khoja Minaret, one of the most prominent structures defining Khiva's skyline. Next, we visit several significant examples of traditional Central Asian architecture: Allahkuli Khan Madrasah, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah with its grand design, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasah reflecting Khiva's cultural heritage, and Shirgazi Khan Madrasah, a historic religious education center. As our tour continues, we explore Pehlivan Darvaza Gate, one of the important entrances to Ichon Qala, and the Stone Caravanserai, which bears traces of the city's commercial past along the Silk Road. After this immersive city tour that allows us to experience Khiva's historic atmosphere and traditional architecture up close, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before transferring to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Hive – Bukhara
After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to Hive Train Station. Following the necessary procedures at the station, we board a high-speed train and head toward Bukhara. Upon arrival in Bukhara, we meet our private vehicle and guide to begin our city tour of this historic hub that, for centuries, was one of the most important centers of trade, culture, and religion along the Silk Road. Our first stop is the Chor-Bakr Necropolis, one of Bukhara's significant historical burial grounds. Next, we visit the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani, renowned for its elegant brickwork and symmetrical architecture as one of the best-preserved early Islamic structures in Central Asia; the Chashma-i Ayub Shrine, famous for its believed healing waters; and the Bolo Khauz Mosque, which stands out with its graceful façade surrounded by wooden columns. Continuing our tour, we proceed to the magnificent Ark Fortress, which served for centuries as the administrative center and residence of Bukhara's rulers. We then explore the Poi Kalan Complex, which most powerfully reflects Bukhara's religious and architectural identity, featuring the monumental Kalan Minaret dominating the city skyline, the grand Kalan Mosque with its expansive courtyard and impressive architecture, and the Miri Arab Madrasa, one of the most important Islamic educational centers in Central Asia. Further along, we walk through the domed bazaars of Toki Zargaron and Toki Telpakfuruşon, which carry Bukhara's vibrant trading heritage from the Silk Road era into the present day. We then visit the Magoki Attori Mosque, one of the city's oldest religious buildings, followed by the Lyabi-Hauz Complex, characterized by its central pool surrounded by historic structures and a traditional atmosphere, making it one of Bukhara's most iconic sites. Here, we admire the Nodir Divanbegi Madrasa with its elegant façade and the Monument to Khoja Nasreddin, a beloved figure in Turkish and Central Asian folklore known for his humorous tales. After completing our tour, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before transferring back to our hotel for an overnight stay.
Bukhara – Samarkand
After breakfast at our hotel, we continue our Buhara city tour from where we left off. First, we visit the mausoleum of Hazret Bahaeddin Nakshbandi, one of the most prominent figures of the Naqshbandi Sufi order. In this sacred site, renowned for its spiritual atmosphere and considered one of Buhara's key pilgrimage destinations, our guide shares insights into the life of Bahaeddin Nakshbandi and the region's Sufi traditions. Next, we explore the Sitora-i Mohihosa Summer Palace, which served as the summer residence of the Emirs of Buhara. This architectural gem beautifully blends traditional Central Asian design with European influences, featuring elegant decorations, spacious halls, and intricate details that reflect palace life of the era. After completing our city tour, we have free time before regrouping at the time specified by our guide for transfer to Buhara Train Station. Following check-in procedures at the station, we board a high-speed train to Samarkand. Upon arrival in Samarkand, we meet our private vehicle and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Afterward, we are transferred to our hotel and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Samarkand – Tashkent
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our city tour to explore Samarkand's historical and cultural heritage. Our first stop is the Registan Square, one of the most magnificent examples of Central Asian Turkic-Islamic architecture. This iconic square, which has become a symbol of Samarkand, comprises three grand madrasas: the Ulugh Beg Madrasa, built in the 15th century as a major center for science and education; the Sher-Dor Madrasa, renowned for its striking lion motifs and rich ornamentation on its façade; and the Tilla-Kari Madrasa, famous for its opulent interior decoration and golden details. After a photo break at Registan Square, we continue our tour to the Shah-i-Zinde complex, where monumental tombs adorned with blue and turquoise tiles stand side by side. This site holds significant importance in the spread of Islam in Central Asia and includes the tomb of Kusam ibn Abbas. Next, we visit the Ulugh Beg Observatory, established in the 15th century by the ruler and astronomer Ulugh Beg, who transformed Samarkand into a vital center of science and culture. Here, we learn about astronomical research and celestial observations of that era. Continuing our journey, we explore the Central Bazaar, which reflects the daily life of the city through its local products, nuts, spices, and traditional flavors. Afterwards, we proceed to the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, one of the finest examples of Timurid architecture. It features a turquoise dome and elaborate interior decorations and serves as the final resting place of Emir Timur, founder of the Timurid Empire, along with members of his dynasty. Following the city tour, we have free time before regrouping at the designated time set by our guide and transferring to Samarkand Train Station. We then depart for Tashkent by high-speed train. Upon arrival, we meet our private vehicle waiting for us. After enjoying dinner at a local restaurant, we transfer to our hotel for an overnight stay.
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. Our visit begins with "Shashu," a traditional welcome ceremony. Next, we watch the impressive horse show performed by the "Sarbaz Rukhy" team, which reflects Kazakh history and warrior traditions. The performance features traditional equestrian maneuvers, various displays on horseback, and acts embodying the warrior spirit of Kazakh culture, concluding with a folk dance presentation. Continuing our tour, we explore Kazakhstan's traditional culinary heritage, observing the preparation of local delicacies such as Kavurdak, Cent, and Kattama. Afterwards, we enjoy our lunch in traditional yurts, immersing ourselves in the region's authentic atmosphere. After visiting the ethnographic village, we proceed to Kok-Tobe, one of Almaty's most beloved spots, situated on a lush green hill about 1,100 meters high overlooking the city. We take a cable car ride, enjoying a pleasant journey of approximately 10 minutes that offers a unique perspective of Almaty's cityscape and surrounding mountains. Kok-Tobe is highly popular among both locals and visitors, featuring restaurants, children's playgrounds, a small zoo, a Ferris wheel, and various entertainment areas. After spending time here, we return to the city center. Following 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 served 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 built with wood following the major earthquake of the 20th century. After the tour, a short walk takes us to Yeşil Çarşı (Green Bazaar), one of Almaty's most colorful and vibrant spots. At this traditional market, where culinary traditions of diverse ethnic groups converge, we have the opportunity to explore local products, dried fruits, spices, and unique Kazakh flavors, while enjoying some time for shopping. Next, we head to a falconry farm to experience closely the tradition of hunting with birds of prey, an important part of Kazakhstan's heritage. Here, we watch an impressive performance featuring specially trained golden eagles, hawks, owls, and vultures, gaining insight into the strong bond between hunters and their birds and the role these animals play in Kazakh nomadic life. Following the show, 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 continue our trip, arriving in Bishkek and transferring to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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.