SILK ROAD DISCOVERY
TASHKENT TO BEIJING

Tour operates: April until October
No of days: 22 Tour cost from: 2960 US Dollar
Tour Route: Tashkent/Urgench/Khiva/Bukhara/Sharisabz/Samarkand
Bishkek/Issik Kul Lake/TashRabat/Kashgar/Urumqi/Turfan/Dunhuan/ Xian/Beijing
Transport: Private busses, overnight soft sleeper trains, domestic economy flights
Tour starting point: Tashkent

Itinerary

Day 01- Tashkent
Arrival at Tashkent airport, transfer to the hotel
Overnight at hotel. (D)

Day 02- Tashkent- Urgench- Khiva
We take a morning flight to Urgench and drive to Khiva. Half day sightseeing of Ichan kala, Kalta minor, Islam-Khodja Medresa and Minaret, Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum and the bazaar. Dinner and performance at Mukhammad Rakhimkhan.
Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 03- Khiva-Bukhara
Today we drive to Bukhara. Free afternoon at leisure. Evening dinner with folklore show in Nadir Devonbegi Medresa, you will enjoy the Bukharian dance at “Lyabi Khauz”.
Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 04- Bukhara
Full day sightseeing of Bukhara including visit of Poyi Kalyan, Mir Arab Medresa,
Amir-Alim-Khan Medresa, Ulug Beg Medresa, Abdulaziz Khan Medresa, silk, jewelry and carpets market, Ark Fortress, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Lyabi Hauz with Nadir Divanbegi Medresa and Kukeldash Medresa.
Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 05- Bukhara- Shakhrisabz – Samarkand
Drive to Samarkand. En-route we stop at Shakhrisabz for visit of Ak-Sarai (White Palace), Juma Mosque (1915), Kok Gumbaz Mosque (1456), Dorut Tilovat and Dorus Siadat complexes.
Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 06- Samarkand
Full day sightseeing of Samarkand’s Guri-Emir Mausoleum, Rukhabad Necropolis (XV c.), Registan Complex (XVII c.), Bibi-Khanum Cathedral Mosque (XV c.), Ulugbek Observatory (XV c.), Shakhi-Zinda Mausoleums Ensemble and Siyab bazaar.
Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 07- Samarkand- Tashkent
In the morning we drive back to Tashkent (4-5 hours drive). On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 08- Tashkent-Bishkek
Today we fly to Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital city. In the afternoon we visit the History Museum famous for its collection of Bolshevik Revolution artifacts followed by Frunze 's House, named after the Soviet General Michael Frunze who won Central Asia for the Bolsheviks in the Civil War.
Overnight in hotel (BLD)

Day 09- Issik Kul Lake
Drive to Issik Kul Lake, en route visit Burana Tower Archaeological Museum situated on the site of a caravan town dating from the 10th Century AD. We arrive at Issyk-Kul in the evening and drive to Cholpan Ata, a major resort centre. Evening stroll around this beautiful lake.
Overnight in hotel (BLD)

Day 10- Tash Rabat
Drive to Tash Rabat Saray caravan and spend the night in a typical Kyrgyz Yurt. Tash Rabat Caravan Sarai, was in use until the end of 17th century AD. (BLD).

Day 11- Turgat Pass-Kashgar
Travel to the Torogart border check point. After border formalities, we proceed to Torogart Top ( 2752 m ) where we are welcomed officially into China by our local guide. Overnight in Kashgar. (BLD)

Day 12- Kashgar free day
Full free day in Kashgar (BLD)

Day 13- Kashgar Sunday Market
Sightseeing of Kashgar which includes Colorful Sunday Market, Abkhoja Tomb, Eddgha Mosque and other historical sights plus SUNDAY MARKET. Overnight in hotel. (BLD)

Day 14- Urumqi-Turfan
Morning flight to Urumqi. A short stop at Urumqi Museum, later transfer to Turfan visit Jiaohe ruined city and Amin minarets (BLD)

Day 15- Turfan Overnight train Liyuan
Full day sightseeing of the city, visiting the underground irrigation system of Kerez Wells that keeps Turfan an oasis city. Finish the tour with a visit to the underground tombs of the ancient Turkic civilization and view the mummified remains of the royal family. After dinner, transfer to the railway station for night train to Liyuan Overnight on train (soft sleeper class). (BL)

Day 16-Dunhuang
Arrival at Liyuan, transfer to Dunhuang, guided tour to MOGAO GROTTOES. Visit the caves of the Mogao Grottoes. Dunhuang is recognized as having one of the largest Buddhist art collections in the world. The five layers of caves are decorated with frescoes and murals, clay figures and carvings that date from the 4th Century to the 14th Centuries. Sunset visit of Crescent Moon lake and Ming Shan sand dunes (BLD).

Day 17-Dunhuang-Xian
Morning flight to Xian. Sightseeing of Xian Mosque, Muslim Quarter, Wild Goose Pagoda and City wall of Ming Dynasty.

Day 18-Xian
In morning, visit the Terracotta warriors. Free afternoon in Xian before we catch overnight train to Beijing.
Overnight on train (soft sleeper class) (BL)

Day 19 Beijing
On arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit of the Summer Palace and old Hutong. In the evening, enjoy the famous Beijing acrobat show (BLD).

Day 20 Beijing Great wall
Visit a remote section of the Great wall, hike from Jingshan Ling to Simatai. (BLD)

Day 21 Beijing
Today we visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Free afternoon. Evening farewell dinner at a famous Beijing duck restaurant. (BLD)

Day 22 Airport transfer
Your tour will end with airport transfer

Key- BLD
B-Breakfast
L-Lunch
D-Dinner

Guarantee departures: Every Tuesday
Minimum 2 people.

Tour cost

No of Pax.	2	3-5	6-9	10Above	Single Supplement
Price in US Dollar per person	$4470	$4090	$3130	$2960	390

TOUR COST INCLUDES
• All domestic transportation and transfers, Domestic flight Xian, Shanghai .
• Twin sharing accommodation plus with en-suite private facilities Meals full board or indicated above (B Breakfast- L- Lunch- D- Dinner)
• All the sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary and entrance fees
• English Speaking guides
• Visa support letter

TOUR COST EXCLUDES
• Visa Fees.
• Expenses in hotels such as laundry, telephone and room service, etc.
• Optional activities
• Meals not mention above
• Personal expanses
• Single supplements
• Tips for Guides and drivers