Uzbekistan Tours
No doubts that Uzbekistan as a tourist destination is one of the most popular in Central Asia. It seems like obscure to visit it, but it is becoming more and more visited by lots of tourists each year. Well-preserved architecture from the Golden Age of Islam religion is what makes it so popular. The history of the country goes back to the 1 millennia BC when world-known dynasties of Sogdia, Bactria and Khorezm grew and flourished. The famous cities from the ancient times are Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakrisabz, Margilan, Karshi, Tashkent and many others.
During your tours in Uzbekistan today you can feel the atmosphere of dreamy medieval deserts, stretched with a row of camels loaded with precious goods, making over stops in busy cities. Mix of cultures and people resulted in a big variety of customs and traditions preserved nowadays that you can observe during our tours. You can learn crafts of how to make paper, silk carpets and pottery like many centuries ago by making visits workshops in towns. You can taste the most famous pilaf in Central Asian region prepared on fire with meat, rice, carrots and dried fruits. You can participate in different cultural events and enjoy different shows and master classes.
Thus, Uzbekistan is a country that must be visited if you come to Central Asia. Also, we are ready to extend your tour to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and build up a wonderful Silk Road Tour. Come and enjoy Central Asia with us!
Shymkent and Almaty travel
Itinerary title: Shymkent and Almaty travel
Days of tour: 4
Day 1: Chernyaevka – Shymkent
Your guide will meet you at the Zhibek Zholy (Chernyaevka) border and drive to Shymkent. Upon arrival, start your guided city tour. Sightseeing in Shymkent will include Walk of Fame (park named after Sh.Kaldayakov), “Zher Ana” monument, Ordabasy square, Park “20 years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, Museum of Victims of Political Repression (30 minutes), Obelisk of Glory, Eternal Flame to the fallen in The great Patriotic War, Walk of Fame, Arboretum (stop for 20 minutes), Regional Museum (40-60 minutes). In the afternoon, check in to hotel and have a rest.
Day 2: Shymkent – Almaty
In the morning travel to Almaty city by plane. You will start you city tour from blooming Green Bazaar. From the entrance, you will be welcomes by kind seller offering you to taste fresh juicy fruits. Later continue to the city’s famous park- Panfilov Park. Every corner of the park is dedicated to the heroes of the World War. In the center, you will come across the beautiful building of Zenkov Cathedral, dating back to the end of 19th century. It is listed on the wooden wonders of the world. It will definitely charm you with its beauty. After exploring the city you will drive to the Medeo Gorge, where the highest mountain outdoor skating rink is located. During the Soviet time, several records of speed skating were beaten on this rink. Further up the gorge there is a ski resort Shymbulak, popular for city residents during the winter time. The last point of the day will be Kok-Tobe hill, where you will be surprised by the panoramic view to the whole city. TV tower on the top of the hill considered to be the highest in the world (if to count from the sea level). You can find nice national souvenirs in the small boutiques or have a walk. On the way to the city take a cableway. You will stay in a hotel.
Day 3: Almaty – Charyn Canyon – Almaty
Today you will have exciting tour to Charyn Canyon, one of the best places to travel in Kazakhstan. The erosion made by the river and other eternal forces of nature created canyons millions of years ago. These dramatic and impressive monuments are described as a Grans Canyons’ little brother. It stretches approximately 150km and height reaching 300 m in some places. The most beautiful part of the canyon is Valley of Castles. If you follow the maze track down to the river, you can imagine fantastic figures. There is also amazing panoramic view of the canyons not far from a parking place, where they seems to be endless. The multicolored rock layers are the product of different stages of historical procedures, which have a magic color changing according to the sun light. On the way back to Almaty, you will learn more about the life and traditions of the nomadic Kazakh people in this area. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 4: Flight
In the morning, your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport.