The Three Stans of The Silk Road
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
Offset: 15 Trees
Tour length 15 days
Bishkek
Samarkand
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Set off on a thrilling two-week adventure across three of the most renowned Stans. Discover the breathtaking gorges and secluded villages of Kyrgyzstan, marvel at the vibrant blue and aquamarine-tiled madrassas and mausoleums of Uzbekistan, and uncover the charm of Turkestan, Kazakhstan's hidden gem. Our remarkable journey guides you through the iconic wonders of the Silk Road. Issyk Kul Lake - Experience the life of the nomads sleeping in a yurt and making bread with locals Bukhara - Marvel at this well-preserved iconic city and explore rural life outside of its walls Turkestan - Discover this lesser-known Kazakh city, its surrounding region and rich history
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Tour ID 301926
Tour length 15 days
Group size 16
Age range 16 - 85
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Day 1: Join trip in Bishkek and have an afternoon exploring the city
Day 2: Visit Burana Tower. Attend a felt-making masterclass and have dinner at a family-run restaurant
Day 3: Drive to Lake Issyk Kul to sleep in a yurt. Breadmaking in the evening
Day 4: Explore Jety-Oguz Gorge. Learn about traditional musical instruments and drive on to Karakol for a city tour
Day 5: Cross the border into Kazakhstan and explore Kolsai lake and nature park
Day 6: Explore Charyn Canyon on foot before driving to Almaty
Day 7: Tour the wide boulevards and green parks of Almaty. This evening catch the overnight train to Turkestan
Day 8: Discover the city of Turkestan, Kazakhstan’s best-kept secret
Day 9: Bid farewell to Kazakhstan and drive to the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent
Day 10: City tour of Tashkent and free time in the afternoon.
Day 11: Morning high-speed train to Bukhara, discover blue-tiled domes and minarets learn about the city's history
Day 12: Another day exploring Bukhara
Day 13: Pottery workshop and meet local villagers nearby Bukhara take bullet train to Samarkand
Day 14: Guided tour of Samarkand’s magnificent mosques and mausoleums
Day 15: Trip ends in Samarkand
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