17 DAYS 16 NIGHTS BEST OF 5 STAN (UZBEKISTAN – TURKMENISTAN – TAJIKISTAN - KYRGZSTAN – KAZAKHSTAN)

DAY 01: KLIA DEPARTURE - TASHKENT ARRIVAL     (D)

• Assemble at KLIA International Airport , three hours before departure for you flight to Tashkent by BATIK AIR (7hours 25minutes).
• Arrival at Islam Karimov International Airport.
• After your immigration and customs clearance, meet & greet with your Local Guide at the Exit Gate and proceed to hotel. 
• Check-in hotel & free time. 
• Dinner at Uzbek restaurant. 
• Overnight in Tashkent. 

DAY 02: TASHKENT - BUKHARA     (B/L/D)
UZBEKISTAN

• Breakfast at hotel.​
• Check out from the hotel. Take a morning super - fast train “Afrosiyab” to Bukhara. 07:28- 11:41
• Upon arrival city tour of Bukhara.
• Lyabi Khaus Ensemble - Architectual ensemble Lyabi-Khauz is formed with three large monumental buildings: Kukeldash Madrasah in the north, khanaka and Nodir Divan-begi in the west and in the east. From the south the square was closed with Trade Street. The center of old Bukhara large ensemble became a reservoir.
• Lunch
• Trading domes of Bukhara – the famous oriental wholesale bazaars - domes stretching in procession from Lyabi-Khauz to the Miri-Arab madrasah.
• Dinner in Nadirdewanbegi with folk and fashion show.
• Overnight in Bukhara.

DAY 03: BUKHARA     (B/L/D)
UZBEKISTAN

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Ismoil Somoniy Mousaleum - This world-famous architectural masterpiece was built at the close of the ninth century. The mausoleum was erected as a family crypt immediately after the death of Ismail Samani's father.
• Chashma Ayub Mousoleum - translated as Saint Job’s Source. A legend has it that the Bible prophet Job, having visited this land, decided to help the people who suffered from water shortage in the desert. He struck the ground with his stick, making a source of crystal clear water sprang at that place.
• Bolo Khouz Complex - is the only preserved monument on the Registan Square. It is located on the opposite site of Ark - the Emir's fortress. The complex consists of the reservoir, Friday mosque and minaret. Lunch check in to hotel.
• Ark Fortress  - is a residence of Bukhara khans. According to the last excavations, it was determined the citadel was on this place from 4 century BC. For many years of building and destruction.
• Dinner and Overnighat in Bukhara.

DAY 04: BUKHARA - MARY     (B/L/D)
UZBEKISTAN - TURKEMISTAN (BUS)

BUKHARA - OLOT (79KM)
LEBAP - MARY (239KM)

• Today we have chance to see the closed country from inside.
• After breakfast transfer group to border Olot- Farab / Cross the border by walking (Border formalities and visa stamping will take 2-3 hours),
• Arrival to Turkmenistan. Drive from Lebap to Mary city
• En route visit historical sites: Abiverd, Seyitjemaleddin Mosque
• Lunch at the local restaurant
• Sightseeing of ancient  Merv
• Ancient Merv - Oasis Merv (40 km east of the city of Mary) is one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.
• Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk Soltan (XII century)
• Small and Big Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, the manor-fortress was one of the important trading points on the Great Silk Road.
• Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Sardoba - place of pilgrimage (XII century)
• Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala
• Dinner at a local restaurant
• Overnight in Turkemistan.

DAY 05: MARY - ASHGABAD (DEAD & ALIVE CITY)    (B/L/D)
TURKEMISTAN

MARY - ASHGABAD (306KM)

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Panoramic city tour of Ashgabad city.
• After lunch transfer to Gas Crater Darwaza – Door to the hell – burning natural gas field.
• Visit the underground lake Kov-ata
• Kow-ata (Turkmen Köw-ata), Bakharden Lake - a natural underground lake. The name translated from Turkmen means “father of caves”. Located 100 kilometers from Ashgabat. The water temperature is from +33 to +38 ° C all year round.
• Darvaza - the most famous place in Turkmenistan (280 km from Ashgabat). Gas crater burning in the Karakum desert.
• Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum.
• Return back to Ashgabad and city tour of evening Ashgabad.
• Dinner and Overnight in Ashgabad.

DAY 6: ASHGABAD - LEBAP - BUKHARA     (B/L/D)
TURKMENISTAN - UZBEKISTAN (FLIGHT)

• Breakfast at hotel and
• Today we’ll have another full day of sightseeing in Ashgabat which will include:
• Ashgabat’s famous “Altyn Asyr” Oriental Bazar, Jygyldyk bazaar – one of the biggest bazaar in Central Asia.
• Visit Hippodrome of Ashgabat where we’ll see famous horses of Turkmenistan: Turkmen Horses – Akhalteke.
• Lunch at  the local restaurants in Ashgabat.
• After lunch we’ll continue sightseeing of National Museum of History highly recommendable: one of the biggest museums in Central Asia.
• After Museum we’ll be visiting Arch of Neutrality – famous rocket and tripod style built building symbolizing neutral status of Turkmenistan. Its’ height is over 300 feet including 40 feet rotating statue of first President of Turkmenistan: Saparmyrat Nyyazow (Turkmenbashy).
• Enjoy short walking tour within the Park of Independency along the hundreds of fountains and statutes with stops to visit Monuments of Independency and Ruhnama.
• Transfer to airport for departure to Lebap, Take local flight to Lebap arrival.
• Drive to Farap border and custom formalities.
• Cross the border to Uzbekistan and transfer to hotel.
• Dinner and Overnight in Bukhara.

DAY 07: BUKHARA - SAMARKAND     (B/L/D)
UZBEKISTAN

• Early breakfast in the hotel.
• 8:00 Transfer to Samarkand.(200km/3/4 hrs )
• Mausoleum of Bahovuddin Naqshbandiy - Imamu Tarikatti Shakh Mukhammad Bahau-d Din An Nakshbandi al-Uvaysi al Bukhari (the founder of "nakshbandiya" branch).
• The mausoleum of Gur Emir, a burial place of Amir Temur and other princess of his family.
• Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand consisting of Madrassa of Ulugbek, Madrassa Sher Dor and Tillya-Kori Madrassah.
• Bibi Khanum Mosque, once the biggest mosque in Central Asia, it was erected by order of Tamerlane after his victorious Indian campaign in 1399.
• Shakhi Zinda (Alive King) Necropolis, a site of pilgrimage visited since the 11th century and marked by holiness. The mausoleum of Qusam Ibn Abbas the cousin of Prophet Muhammads (s.a.v) also in this NecropolisIt consists of about 20 mausoleums of different centuries built between 11th - 19thcenturies.Interesting magic and historical legends will be told by your guide.
• Visit: Shopping at famous oriental Siyob bazzar – The biggest dry fruit market in Central Asia. This market provides all Central Asian and Former Soviet Union countries with dry fruits.You can find here more than 1000types of dry fruits.
• Visit Imam Ismail Al-Bukhari Memorial Complex - Highly respected scientist of the Islamic world, mukhaddis (collector of sayings of prophet Mokhammed and stories about him) Imam Ismail Al-Bukhari was born in Bukhara in 810 and died in 870 in the village of Khartang and was buried at the same place (Chelak district of the present Samarkand province located 30 km from Samarkand). Since then the burial place has been one of the most sacred sites of worship for Muslims.)
• Dinner at Uzbek Restaurant 
• Overnight in Samarkand.

DAY 08: SAMARKAND - DUSHANBA     (B/L/D)
UZBEKISTAN - TAJIKISTAN

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Transfer to Dushanbe.
• Dushanbe, which means “Monday” in Tajik, developed on the site of a Monday marketplace village. Today it is a rapidly-developing metropolis. 
• Our tour of the city this morning includes the Tajikistan National Museum, the Museum of Ethnography, Shohmansur Bazaar, and the Gurminj Musical Instrument Museum.
• In the afternoon, we travel outside the city to see Hissar Fortress, the remains of an 18th century fort occupied until 1924. 
• Dinner and overnight in Dushanbe.

DAY 09: DUSHANBE - KHUJAND     (B/LD)
TAJIKISTAN

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Transfer to Khujand.
• Khujand, the site of another Ancient Persian city, dating back about 2,500 years. It was conquered by the Arabs in the 8th century CE, and was besieged and then destroyed by the army of Genghis Khan in the 13th century.
• Located on the Great Silk Road, and connecting Samarkand with the Fergana Valley, Khujand enjoyed a favorable geopolitical location and significant transport importance.
• Here we will visit the Historical Museum of Sughd, next to a restored portion of the Khujand Fortress, and the Muslihiddin Madrassa. 
• Dinner and Overnight in Khujand.

DAY 10: KHUJAND - TASHKENT     (B/L/D)
TAJIKISTAN - UZBEKISTAN

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Transfer to Tashkent.
• Meeting at Oybek border and transfer to city free time at hotel and enjoy with your own experience.
• Dinner and overnight inTashkent.

DAY 11: TASHKENT - KOKAN - MARGILAN     (B/L/D)
UZBEKISTAN

• At 07:00 transfer to the Tashkent train station.
• Take the train departing to Kokand at 08:05 (Alternative transport is available, see below).
• Arrive in Kokand at 12:16.
• Meet your guide and driver and start sightseeing tour in Ferghana Valley.
• Visit the Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Jami Mosque and Norbut-biy Madrasah.
• Continue to Rishtan to the house of a well-known ceramic master, Rustam Usmanov, whose works are exhibited on world exhibitions.
• At pottery master’s you will visit the workshop, see the process of pottery creation and see collection of local ceramics. Afterwards, we will continue to Fergana city. Arrival in Fergana,
• Transfer to hotel for check-in. 
• Dinner and Overnight in Margilan.

DAY 12: MARGILAN - OSH - BISHKEK     (B/L/D)
UZBEKISTAN - KYRGYZSTAN

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Drive to Margilan and visit Said Akhmad-Khoja Madrasah - Today, madrasah is a home to a number of craftsmen producing handmade carpets and silk.
• Have a walk on traditional market and continue to Yodgorlik Silk factory to see the production process of silk with traditional Ikat patterns.
• Transfer to border and take a flight to Capital of Kyrgzstan Bishkek. Arrival and check in to hotel.
• Dinner and Overnight in Bishkek.

DAY 13: BISHKEK - CITY TOUR     (B/L/D)
KYRGYZSTAN

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Today is dedicated to a guided tour of Bishkek.
• It includes visiting Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, National Philharmonic, and many others places of interest.
• Dinner and Overnight in Bishkek.

DAY 14: BISHKEK - ALMATY     (B/L/D)
KYRGYZSTAN - KAZAKHSTAN

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• In the morning is transfer to Almaty border.
• Upon arrival you will have a city tour.
• The tour starts with sightseeing in one of the oldest Almaty parks - Panfilov Park, where you will know more about the history of the city and see one of the highest wooden building in the world - Zenkov Cathedral.
• You will also visit the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, dedicated to the memory of the fighters who died for freedom and independence of the country.
• Then is visiting of the Central State museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
  It is one of the oldest and largest museums in Central Asia.
• Then you will see the central part of Almaty, visiting Republic Square and Monument of Independence.
• The tour will continue at the Kok-Tobe hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located (it to count from the sea level) and where you will go by the picturesque winding mountain road.
• At the top of the hill you can admire the magnificent panorama of the city from the special observation deck, stroll along the winding paths of the Kok-Tobe park,
• Visit the shop of national souvenirs, see the monument devoted to "The Beatles" (the only one in CIS countries) as well as many other interesting things.
• The tour ends with the short ride from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway.
• Dinner and Overnight in Almaty.

DAY 15: ALMATY - TASHKENT     (B/L/D)
KAZAKHSTAN - UZBEKISTAN

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Transfer to Almaty Airport.
• Take a flight to Tashkent.
• Upon arrival starting city tour of capital city of Uzbekistan.
• Visit sacred places of Tashkent: Ensemble of Hazret Imam - here you can see the oldest manuscript of Uzbekistan and famous Muslim heritage – Holy Koran Mushaf of Othman which also has the certificate of authenticity from UNESCO.
• Kukeldash Madrasah, located on the square Chorsu, was built in the 16th century during the reign of the Sheibankhan dynasty. Now it is a college, where the basics of Islam are taught.
• Chorsu Bazaar – The wholesale oriental bazaar where you can bargain till 50% of any product.
• After lunch transfer to hotel and check in normal check in time is 14:00.
• Take a rest at the hotel. 
• Dinner and Overnight in Tashkent.

DAY 16: TASHKENT - CHARWAK - TASHKENT     (B/L/D)
UZBEKISTAN

• Breakfast at Hotel.
• Full day tour to Charwak Lake and Chimgan  hill.
• Chimgan Mountains and  Charvak Lake - Chimgan is the most popular ski resort of Uzbekistan, located 80 km from Tashkent on slopes of Chimgan Mountains which are the part of Chatkal range of western Tian-Shan. Ride on сhairlift.
• Lunch at Charwak Lake-Lake Charvak is a popular resort in Tashkent region and thousands of holiday makers from all over Uzbekistan and neighbor  countries visit the reservoir.
• Enjoy  free time at Beautiful Charwak Lake with numerous relaxing Optional activities: for instance, Riding Horse, Paragliding.
• Returning we will visit some apple farm and will help to farmers with harvest and test local fresh fruits.
• Evening return back to your hotel.
• Dinner at Restaurant with belly dance show.
• Overnight in Tashkent.

DAY 17: TASHKENT - DEPARTURE KUALA LUMPUR   (B/L)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Check out at 12.00 Today we will visit.
• Shopping malls like : Next, Mega Planet,Atlas,Samarqand Darwoza.
• Transfer to Airport for flight back to Kuala Lumpur by Batik Air.
• Arrival in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Arrive home with sweet memories and souvenirs.