Kazakhstan | Uzbekistan

11D10N Explore Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Almaty

<p style="text-align: left;">Upon arrival at Almaty Airport, meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Almaty.</p>

Day 2: Almaty

<p style="text-align: left;">Breakfast at hotel. followed by a panoramic city tour. Visit Park of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, Zenkov Cathedral, and the War Memorial. Explore Republic Square and the Independence Monument. Enjoy an excursion to Kok Tobe Hill, with stunning city views and a cable car ride. Transfer back to the hotel and overnight in Almaty.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Almaty - Charyn Canyon & Kolsay Lake - Almaty

<p style="text-align: left;">After breakfast, transfer to Charyn Canyon (3hrs), known for its stunning rock formations and deep gorges. Continue to Saty Village (2hrs) to visit the lowest Kolsay Lake, surrounded by alpine scenery and dense spruce forests. Return to the city and overnight in Almaty.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Presidential Park & Alma Arasan Gorge

<p style="text-align: left;">After breakfast, visit the Presidential Park followed by a scenic drive to Alma Arasan Gorge. This picturesque gorge features mountain-meadow landscapes, spruce forests, and an abundance of wild herbs and shrubs. The Prokhodnaya River flows through the gorge, and the area is famous for its Alma-Arasan thermalradon sulfur springs. Return to the city and overnight in Almaty.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Lesnaya Skazka Mountain Resort

<p>After breakfast, head to the Lesnaya Skazka Mountain Resort (also known as Oi-Qaragai). Enjoy the charming atmosphere of this cozy ski resort. In summer, take a ride on the open-air cable car with 4- seat benches, offering stunning views of the surrounding alpine trees, green meadows, and majestic mountains. The fresh, clean air adds to the serene beauty of this alpine retreat. Return to the city and overnight in Almaty.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Almaty - Tashkent (by flight)

<p>After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport. Arrive at Tashkent International Airport, where you will be met by your guide. Transfer to the hotel, check-in, and enjoy some leisure time after your flight. Overnight in Tashkent.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Tashkent City Tour

<p>After breakfast at the hotel, explore Tashkent’s old city, starting with the Hast-Imam Complex, home to historic landmarks and the famous Ottoman Quran. Continue to the new city, where you’ll visit Independence Square and see Amir Temur statue and Navruz Park. Back to the hotel and overnight in Tashkent.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Tashkent - Samarkand (train)

<p>After breakfast, you’ll travel to Samarkand by train. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour, visiting key attractions like the Ulugbek Observatory, Shahi-Zinda Complex, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Registan Square, Siab Bazaar, and the Gur Emir Mausoleum. Transfer to hotel and check in. Overnight in Samarkand.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Samarkand - Bukhara (train)

<p>After breakfast, visit the Afrosiab Museum to learn about Samarkand’s history, including its origins and the impact of Alexander the Great and the Mongol invasion. Continue the city tour with visits to the Mausoleum of Saint Doniyar, the Konigil Meros paper factory, and the Khoja Akhrar Historical Complex. Afterward, transfer to the train station for your journey to Bukhara. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bukhara</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Bukhara - Tashkent (Train)

<p>After breakfast, begin your Bukhara city tour with visits to the Labi-Hauz, a historic area around a peaceful pond, known for its tea houses and craft stalls. Continue to the Magoki-Attori Mosque, famous for its intricate architecture and sunken position. Explore the Ark Fortress, a symbol of Bukhara’s power and a historical center for scholars and rulers. Then visit the Bolo-Hauz Complex, home to the Bolo-Hauz pond, mosque, and minaret. Afterward, transfer to the train station for your journey back to Tashkent. Overnight in Tashkent.</p>

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11: Depart Tashkent

<p>After breakfast, followed by check-out by 12:00 PM. Transfer to the airport for departure, taking home sweet memories of the trip.</p>

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation / Hotels

Sadu Hotel

Sadu Hotel (★★★★☆)

Al-Farabi Avenue 128/7, Almaty 050044, Kazakhstan

Set in Almaty, 5.8 km from Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sadu Hotel Almaty, a member of Radisson Individuals offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. Every room includes a safety deposit box and certain rooms will provide you with city views. The units in Sadu Hotel Almaty, a member of Radisson Individuals are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Sadu Hotel Almaty, a member of Radisson Individuals offers a spa centre.

Botanical Garden is 6.2 km from the hotel, while Kazakhstan Independence Monument is 6.9 km from the property. Almaty International Airport is 21 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Wyndham Hotel

Wyndham Hotel (★★★★☆)

Tashkent Amir Temur Str., C-4, No. 7/8, 100000, Тashkent, Uzbekistan

The spacious and modern rooms and apartments of the Wyndham Tashkent Hotel are perfect for both business and leisure on the Great Silk Road. It offers modern amenities such as high-definition flat-screen TVs and free high-speed internet throughout. The hotel is located in the very center of the city and is easily accessible by public transport, which makes it easy and simple to get to anywhere in the city, including such popular attractions as the Alai Bazaar, the Timurid History Museum, the Chor-su Bazaar and the Hast-Imam Square.

Savitsky Plaza

Savitsky Plaza (★★★★☆)

Konigil massivi street, 140319 Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Savitsky Plaza features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Samarkand. This 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

At the hotel, each room includes a desk. All units at Savitsky Plaza are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Double Tree

Double Tree (★★★★★)

Dosmukhamedov St 115, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan

Featuring a terrace, DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty is located in Almaty city-centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, and sauna, as well as a bar.

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bath or shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel every room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries.

A continental breakfast is available daily at DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty.

The accommodation also provides a business centre and guests can use the fax machine and photocopier or use the on-site ATM machine at DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty.

Kasteev State Museum of Arts is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Kazakhstan Independence Monument is 2.3 km away. The hotel is 17 km from Medeo and 24 km from Shymbulak. The nearest airport is Almaty International Airport, 17 km from DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty.

Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency (★★★★★)

1 A, Navoi Avenue, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Hyatt Regency Tashkent offers accommodation in the heart of Tashkent. This luxury hotel offers restaurants, indoor swimming pool and free WiFi. In the luxurious guest rooms, elegant furnishings and scenic views are offered. A seating area is featured in some rooms where guests can relax with a drink from the minibar while watching satellite TV. Hyatt Regency’s spa and fitness centre has a modern gym. Spa services with a wide range of relaxing massages are also provided. Mustaqillik Maydoni Metro Station is a 12-minute walk away. Tashkent International Airport is 7 km from the Hyatt Regency Tashkent.

Asia Bukhara

Asia Bukhara (★★★★★)

Mehtar Ambar St 55, 200118, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan

Hotel Asia Bukhara features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Bukhara. Among the various facilities are a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at Hotel Asia Bukhara have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a balcony. All units include a wardrobe.

Bukhara International Airport is 6 km away.

Hilton Samarkand

Hilton Samarkand (★★★★★)

M365+9PV, Konigil Massif, 140319, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

Set in Samarkand, Hilton Samarkand Regency offers 5-star accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests. The wellness area includes an indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna, while an outdoor swimming pool is also available.

The units at the hotel come with a seating area. The rooms come with air conditioning, a desk and a TV, and some units at Hilton Samarkand Regency have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Russian.

Samarkand International Airport is 12 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

What's Included & Excluded

Inclusions

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • Sightseeing and transportation as itinerary
  • English speaking guides
  • ~ Entrance Fees as per Itinerary

Exclusions

  • International/domestic flight
  • Travel insurance
  • Tipping to guide and driver
  • Visa (if any)
  • Peak Season surcharge
  • Items not mentioned