13 Day Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

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Trip Length

13 Days

Trip Starts

Tashkent

Trip Finishes

Ashgabat

13 Day Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

Classic

Departures

Aug 2025 to Nov 2028

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Affordable

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Pace

Moderate

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

AUTA

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 13 Day Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Cross two 'stans off your travel map with a 13-day tour through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. This well-rounded tour takes you through bustling bazaars and beautiful city mosques in Samarkand and Bukhara, as well as bucket-list natural landscapes like the Darvaza gas crater known affectionately as the Door to Hell. Destinations less-ventured can be challenging to visit on your own, but with a skilled Chief Experience Officer (CEO) leading the way, you'll have incredible experiences without sacrificing...read more

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Welcome to the eclectic capital of Uzbekistan, where modern skyscrapers mix with Soviet-era architecture and mosaic mausoleums. There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore. Stay: Harris Hotel

Travel on to Samarkand, known for intricately beautiful mosques and mausoleums, situated on the Silk Road. Take an orientation walk to familiarize yourself with the neighborhood before embarking on a city tour, visiting Shaki Zinda complex, the bazaar, Bibi Khanum, and Registan Square. We'll also visit the famed Amir Timur Mausoleum, dedicated to the famous conqueror who once hoped to rebuild the empire of Genghis Khan. Stay: Karvon Hotel Samarkand (B)

With a free day in Samarkand, continue exploring the amazing sights, have a cuppa in a local tea house, or wander around the bazaar. Opt to explore the Tomb of Prophet Daniel, famous for the Biblical story of Daniel and the lions. Stay: Karvon Hotel Samarkand (B)

Travel out into the desert to visit Chashma Complex, a pilgrimage site in the territory of Nurata, dominated by ruins of Alexander the Great's fortress, Juma mosque, a bath-house, and the ancient Panjvakta mosque. All of this, hiding a holy spring believed to heal diseases. After exploring the complex, head to Aidarkul Lake and opt for a swim before continuing on for an overnight stay in a local yurt camp. Enjoy an authentic Uzbekistan dinner and an evening Kazakh singing show. Stay: Yurt Camp Stay Aidarkul (B/D)

Travel to Bukhara, known as one of the most charming cities in the country, and get your bearings on an orientation walk. Opt to visit the old city bazaars, enjoy a traditional dinner cooked by a local family, visit a hammam (bathhouse), or just relax in the pleasant atmosphere of this Silk Road city. Stay: Hotel As-Salam (B)

Explore Bukhara on a half-day guided walking tour around the beautifully restored mosques, madrassas, and covered markets, or trading domes, that make up the Old City. A centre for pottery, cloth, and carpets, Bukhara is centered around Lyabi-Hauz, a delightful pool of water surrounded by ancient mulberry trees. Wander the artisan shops and narrow twisting streets and alleyways, or sit at a café table and let the evening drift by. Opt to watch a local puppet show held in an old caravanserai, or indulge in a rejuvenating hammam bathhouse. Stay: Hotel As-Salam (B)

Enjoy a scenic drive through the desert on a full day's journey to reach UNESCO-listed Khiva, well worth the arduous drive. Get to know this peaceful, picturesque city on a late afternoon orientation walk, and pick your favourite spots to explore more in-depth tomorrow. Stay: Hotel Muso To'ra (B)

Before exploring this historic town on your own, enjoy a guided tour to learn about local life here. Wander through the narrow labyrinth mudbrick alleyways of old town, bargain with locals at the bazaar, admire the madrassas, mosques, and blue mosaic domes, climb up towering minarets, and venture into the dark dungeons Khiva was infamous for back in the 10th century. Explore the inner walls of Ichon-Qala, and enjoy spectacular sunset views on the sand-coloured buildings. Stay: Hotel Muso To'ra (B)

Say goodbye to Uzbekistan this morning as we drive to the Uzbek-Turkmen border and continue to Dashoguz, Turkmenistan. Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kunya Urgench to visit the ancient capital of the Khorezmian Empire. Stay: Hotel Dashoguz (B/L)

Enjoy a morning tour of the city of Dashoguz. This evening, enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner then we head out to witness the fiery Darvaza gas crater, also known as the "Gates of Hell." Venture through the Kara-Kum desert and spend the night camping under the stars at a yurt camp. Stay: Darwaza Camping (B/D)

After breakfast, begin the journey to the capital of Turkmenistan - Ashgabat. On the way, stop and admire its golden sand dunes that stretch out to the horizon. On arrival in Ashgabat, spend the evening at leisure. Opt to visit the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque, also known as Gypjak Mosque, and capture the sun setting on the symmetrical minarets and golden domes. Stay: Ak Altyn Hotel (B)

Spend the day exploring bustling Ashgabat. Enjoy a tour of the city in the morning, visiting several city treasures such as the Monument of Independence and the National museum or Neutrality Arch. Afterward, we'll venture to the ancient ruins of Nisa to explore the ruins. Enjoy the afternoon free to continue exploring Ashgabat. Stay: Ak Altyn Hotel (B)

Depart at any time. Departure transfer is included. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Bargain your way through traditional bazaars.
Stay overnight in a local yurt camp.
Visit the desert community of Erbent.
Marvel at the Darvaza crater (known as the "Door to Hell").
See the city treasures of Ashgabat.

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Aydar Kŭl Camp
Amir Timur Mausoleum Visit
Samarkand City Tour
Shaki Zinda complex, the bazaar, Bibi Khanum, and Registan Square
Free time in Samarkand
Chashma Complex and Holy Spring Visit
Fortress of Alexander the Great Visit
Aidarkul Lake
Authentic Uzbekistan dinner
Evening Kazakh singing show
Overnight in a Yurt
Free time in Bukhara
Bukhara City Guided Tour
UNESCO-listed Khiva Ancient City Exploration
Free time in Khiva
UNESCO World Heritage Site Kunya Urgench
Guided tour of Dashoguz City
Gorogly Monument
Dashoguz Wedding hall
Kara-Kum desert
Fiery Darvaza gas crater, "Gates of Hell”
Mud Crater Visit
Sand Dunes of Karakum Desert
Ashgabat City Tour
Monument of Independence
National Museum of History and Ethnography
Arch of Neutrality
Gulistan market
Ancient Settlement of Nisa
Free time in Ashgabat

Hotels (10 Nights), yurt (2 Nights)

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Private vehicle, walking

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

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Day 1: Tashkent

Day 2: Tashkent - Samarkand

Day 3: Samarkand

Day 4: Samarkand - Aydar Kŭl Camp

Day 5: Aydar Kŭl Camp - Bukhara

Day 6: Bukhara

Day 7: Bukhara - Khiva

Day 8: Khiva

Day 9: Khiva - Dashoguz

Day 10: Dashoguz - Darvaza

Day 11: Darvaza - Ashgabat

Day 12: Ashgabat

Day 13: Ashgabat

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