Destination: China - Kazakhstan - Uzbekistan – Turkey
Route: Beijing - Xian - Dunhuang - Urumchi – Kashgar - Turpan - Almaty- Tashkent – Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent - Istanbul
Duration: 24 days/ 23 nights

Tour Price: From $8599
Single Supplement: $779

Day 01. Beijing (CHINA)
Arrival in Beijing. You will be met at the Airport and transferred to the hotel for accommodation.

Day 02. Beijing
We shall start our China Tour by visiting the Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world and the symbol of China, then explore Tiananmen Square, the largest square in the world. Afternoon visit to the Imperial Palace, also known as the "Forbidden City," which symbolizes imperial and traditional China.

Day 03. Beijing – Xian
Morning transfer to the airport for flight to Xian. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Check in.
Full day sightseeing in Xian: Visit the Terracotta Warriors, which were created by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang Di. This amazing but megalomaniac man conquered and united China from a collection of warring states to become its First Emperor. He built the Great Wall and amassed great works of art. Obsessed with a quest for the secret of immortality, 70,000 workers built his tomb, said to be filled with legendary treasures. His 3000 wives and concubines followed him to the grave. Later, visit the Horses Museum. In the afternoon you will see the Big Wild Goose Pagoda; this symbol of the old-line Xian is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Evening visit to the Moslem Mosque and nearby local bazaar.

Day 04. Xian – Dunhuang
Continue sightseeing tour around Xian. Visit the Provincial History Museum, with a collection of more than 113,000 historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi. It is situated in the southern suburb of Xian City, northwest of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Since it was opened to the public in 1991, its architectural buildings, internal apparatus, and exhibits have made it famous as a first-class museum in China. Discover Xian's City Wall. Later, transfer to the airport to take flight to Dunhuang. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 05. Dunhuang – Urumchi
Full day sightseeing in Dunhuang: Day trip to the Mogao Caves – the world's richest treasure-trove of Buddhist manuscripts, wall paintings, and statuary dating from the 4th through 14th centuries, and onwards; created during the nine dynasties, they mark the height of Buddhist art.
Later, visit the nearby Mingsha (Singing) Sand Dunes and Crescent Lake. Enjoy a sunset view at the best desert scenery that travelers can see along the entire length of the Silk Road.
Afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to Urumqi. Upon, arrival transfer to the hotel.

Day 06. Urumchi
Full day sightseeing in Urumchi:
Excursion to Xinjiang regional museum to see archaeological treasures from the Silk Road and Xinjiang's minority cultures. A display of well-preserved 3000 year old mummies, excavated from Loulan at Takla Makan desert, completes the exhibition. Afternoon visit picturesque Hong Shan Park, from where you can enjoy a panorama of Urumqi city; visit Red Hill Pagoda, Grand Bazaar, or Erdao Qiao Market to buy some traditional Uygur silk and Chinese cotton, and see variety of different nuts and dry fruits, herbs, aroma oils.

Day 07. Urumchi – Kashgar
Morning transfer to the airport for flight to Kashgar.
On arrival full day sightseeing: Visit the largest mosque in China Idkah mosque (1442), Apak Khoja's Tomb (the holiest place in Xinjiang for Sufis (1640)), handicraft street, old parts of the town. Visit the world famous Sunday Bazaar. There you will see numerous sections: silk and cotton, knives, hats, pots and pans, fresh vegetables and fruits, carpets and jewelry, and even a separate livestock and horse section located 6 km from the main market.

Day 08. Kashgar
Full day sightseeing in Kashgar. Explore Mor Stupa (3BC) which is the remnant of the big Buddhist temple, located 30 km northeast of Kashgar and the nearby picturesque Atush village.
Evening transfer to the airport for flight to Urumchi.

Day 09. Urumchi – Turpan – 200km
Sightseeing day drive to Turpan, one of the most ancient cities of the Great Silk Road.
Upon arrival, a half day of sightseeing in Turpan: Visit picturesque Tuyoq ancient village (70 km) to see the oldest Buddhist caves in the Turpan area, dating back to the 4th c. Visit local Uygur families and enjoy beautiful mountain sceneries. You will also see the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves (56 km) on the flanks of the Flaming Mountains (there are 67 caves dating from 317 to 1368). Bezeklik was an important center for Buddhist worship. In the evening, visit the famous Grape Valley (12 km); it is a pleasant park with vineyards and fruit trees, and there are special places for relaxing and eatinggrapes and melons. Grapes were introduced to Turpan over 2000 years ago.

Day 10. Turpan – Urumchi – 200km
In the morning, visit the notable Emin Minaret (44 meters high, completed in 1778), a Mosque, then see the famous ruined Jiaohe city - capital of the State of South Cheshi. It was one of the 36 kingdoms of the Western region during the Han Dinasty. First settlements appeared there in 2 BC. The city is, comparatively, well preserved. Late afternoon arrival in Urumchi to take a flight to Almaty (Kazakhstan). Arrival and accommodation.

Day 11. Almaty (Kazakhstan)
Sightseeing tour around Almaty: Central State Museum, Almaty's Green Bazaar, Zenkov Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Museum of National Musical Instruments. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Chimbulak mountainous area.

Day 12. Almaty-Charyn Canyon-Almaty
One day tour to Charyn Canyon Gorge (200 km ). Enjoy the wonders of the picturesque "Valley of Castles" (Dolina Zamkov in Russian). It is sometimes called the younger brother of the Grand Canyon in the USA. The walls of the Charyn Canyon are carved with deep fissures, forming caves, grottos, and shady niches of different shapes and sizes. During many centuries the rains and winds have carved gorgeous sculptures on the Canyon's sides. At the bottom of the dry gorge the Charyn River refreshes travelers and adds extra beauty to the place. Return to Almaty.

Day 13. Almaty-Tashkent (Uzbekistan).
Free time in the morning. Afternoon flight to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
Arrival in Tashkent. Accommodation. Welcome Dinner.

Day 14. Tashkent –Urgench.
Sightseeing tour in ancient Tashkent. Visit Kukeldash medreseh, Barak Khana Seminary, Tilla Shaikh mosque, Independence Square, and Amur Temur Park. Discover the Uzbekistan bazaar. Evening flight to Urgench. Upon, arrival short drive to Khiva (30 km) to discover this ancient Silk Road City.

Day 15. Khiva
Khiva is a museum under the open sky in the inner city of Ichan Kala.
Visit Ichan Kala, Kalta Minor, Kunya Ark, Madrassah, Rakhimkhon, the Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud, the Islam Khodja minaret. Enjoy viewing the ancient city, Friday mosque and Tashauli Palace/harem.

Day 16. Khiva – Bukhara 470km
Morning drive to Bukhara via famous Kizil Kum desert (Red sands). See desert flora and fauna: unique saksaul trees and other desert vegetation, different kind mammals. Stop at the Amudarya river bank. Arrival in ancient Bukhara

Day 17. Bukhara
After breakfast, a full day sightseeing tour in Bukhara city:
Discover the central part of ancient Bukhara: the Labi khauz ensemble. This is the highlight of the Uzbekistan tour. Visit the Madrassah of Nadir Divan Begi, Khanaka, the Mogaki Attari mosque, Poi Kalon minaret and mosque, Madrassahs Abdulaziz khan and Ulugbek.
In the afternoon, visit the Ark Fortress (winter residence of local rulers), Bolakhauz mosque, and mausoleums of Ismail Samanid and Chashma Ayub.

Day 18. Bukhara – Samarkand - 268 km
A morning half-day excursion to Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa, the summer residence of the former emir of Bukhara. There, you can see a unique mixture of traditional Russian style of architecture harmoniously mixed with local oriental traditions. The famous throne and white halls decorated with carved alabaster resemble halls in Petergof Palace in the suburb of St Petersburg. Afternoon Silk Road drive to Samarkand through Malik Chul

Day 19. Samarkand
Morning visit to Registan Square, which has been the heart of Samarkand for many centuries. Enjoy the beauty of the three madrassahs: the Ulug-Bek Madrasah, built in the fifteenth century; the Tillya-Kori Madrasah built in the seventeenth century; and the Sher-Dor Madrasah, also built in the seventeenth century. Visit Gur Emir, mausoleum of the Great Tamerlane.
See the grandest structure of Amir Temur's time, the main Friday Mosque, called Bibi-Khanum Mosque. Also, visit the Silk Road bazaar and Shahi Zinda necropolis.

Day 20. Samarkand – Tashkent – 330km
Half-day of sightseeing in Samarkand:
Morning visit Afrosiab museum and archaeological site, Ulugbek's observatory located at the entrance to Samarkand, and a photo opportunity from the highest point of Samarkand.
Afternoon drive to Tashkent through the most beautiful mountains of Uzbekistan

Day 21. Tashkent.
Morning sightseeing in Tashkent:
Visit Museum of Applied Arts and famous Tashkent Metro (underground) decorated with local marble and granite like an underground palace. Visit Amir Temur square, and the Navoi Opera Theater. Afternoon leisure time.

Day 22. Tashkent-Istanbul
Early transfer to the Tashkent International Airport. Departure from Tashkent to Istanbul. Arrival in the Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Meet at the airport. Transfer to hotel. Breakfast. Istanbul sightseeing tour: Blue Mosque, the most famed masterpiece of Ottoman religious architecture. Standing right across the Blue Mosque is the Basilica of Saint Sophia that was built by Justinian the Great during the 6th century. Lunch. After lunch, continue with a visit to the home of the Ottoman Sultans, the Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrom, and the Grand Covered Bazaar, the largest covered mall with 4,000 shops enclosed under hundreds of domes and arches. Visit the Jewish center. Dinner.

Day 23. Istanbul
After breakfast, visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, a masterpiece of famous architect Sinan, whose buildings (such as mosques, baths, caravanserais, bridges, etc.) are still in use after 500 years! See the Spice Bazaar from the 17th Century; you will enjoy the aromas and colors of exotic spices and herbs, and food items like the famous Turkish Delight. Lunch. Afternooon sightseeing. Drive across the Bosphorus Bridge to the Asiatic side of the city. Drive up to Camlica Hill to see a beautiful view of the city and enjoy a cup of apple tea as you admire the seven hills of Istanbul. Then, visit the charming Beylerbeyi Palace from 1865, which was the summer palace of the Ottoman Sultans. Dinner.

Day 24. Istanbul
Departure

• Visa support
• All Domestic Flights
• Ground Transportation (Land and mountain)
• Experienced English-speaking guides (escort guide in Uzbekistan)
• Hotel accommodation
• Meals: Breakfast
• Entrance fees for the sights and mountains and parks
• Folklore Show in Bukhara
• Pre Departure Silk Road Treasure Tours Packages
• Language classes

• International Flights
• Charges in hotels for additional services
• Consular fees at the Embassies (All Central Asian countries)