Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Tashkent, capital city and known for its many museums and its mix of modern Islamic and Soviet-era architecture.

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After breakfast, start your day exploring the old town of Tashkent with visit to Khazrati Imam Architectural Complex, the religious centre of the city and place of worship for Muslim pilgrims. Some of the surrounding architectural highlights include Barak-khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Kaffal-Shashi Mausoleum and Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari, where a rich library of oriental manuscripts can be found. Continue to Kukeldash Madrasah, one of the most monumental religious buildings in the whole of Central Asia. After which, head to Chorsu Bazaar, the oldest market in Tashkent, to shop for local snacks and crafts. After lunch, procced to Museum of Applied Arts which located in Russian Turkestan governor’s old mansion. This museum has over 7,000 pieces of traditional folk art such as ceramic, glass and porcelain, costumes, jewellery and others.

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This morning, proceed to the airport for your domestic flight to Bukhara. Upon arrival, step into the world of culture with city tour around the former capital and the centre of Islamic learning with over 300 mosques and was known as the holiest city in Asia with its 80 madrasahs. Visit to Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, an ancient architectural complex of mosaic-decorated religious buildings framing a central pond created during the 16th and 17th century. In the afternoon, visit Ark fortress, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ismail Samani Mausoleum and Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum. Next, visit the Bahoutdin Architectural Complex, the final resting place of the famous Sufi spiritual leader, Baha-ud-Din Naqshband Bukhari who died in 1389. In the evening, enjoy a folk music and dance performance with dinner served at Nadir Devanbegi Madrasah, one of the most beautiful medieval madrasahs in Bukhara the city in which you will have the unique opportunity to learn more about the culture of the Uzbeks while dining. Stop by to view the Kalon Minaret, lighted up in the night sky will provides you a dazzling glimpse of the old city.

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After breakfast, start your way to Gijduvan village to visit a famous pottery making workshop. The Gijduvan ceramics school has deep roots and skills have been passed from father to son, from generation to generation. Today, Gijduvan is home to the sixth generation of potters from the Narzullayev family, which has glorified Gijduvan school ceramics all over the world. The Gijduvan School of ceramics is distinguished by a geometric pattern. Green and blue colors prevail in the decoration of products. Thereafter, continue driving to Samarkand, one of the oldest existing cities in the world and the oldest in Central Asia.

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Samarkand, situated in the valley of the river Zerafshan is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as the city of Babylon or the current Rome in Italy. Today, you will visit its most outstanding sights such as Registan square, a complex of three fascinating Madrasahs dating back to 15th to 17th centuries AD and is the main highlight of the city that no person can stop admiring its beauty and majesty. Continue with architectural complex of Shakhi-Zinda together with the Mausoleum Gur Emir represent a big collection of mausoleums dating back to 11th to 15th centuries AD, also being a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the. Next, proceed to visit Bibi Khanum Mosque, built in honor of favorite Tamerlane’s wife, after his successful campaign in India.

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Today, take a scenic drive and cross the border to Tajikistan with a stop at Panjakent, a city built over the Zeravshan River and was an ancient Iranian civilization town named Sogdiana during the Achaemenid Empire. Upon arrival, visit the Panjakent Bazaar where you will find local snacks, fruits, items and even clothing and be overwhelmed by locals’ villagers from Zeravshan and Fann. The Bazaar has a unique circular interior that’s worth your visit. Continue with a visit to the ancient town of Panjakent, a small town which was developed through trade that was built in the fifth century AD and lasted till the middle of eighth century. Tour the ruins and be immersed with old medieval city. Make a photo-stop at the Zeravshan River before you proceed to view Loik Sherali Statue and Devashtich Statue, statues of the medieval ruler and poet in the region.

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This morning, take a scenic drive pass Varzob to Fann Mountain, the western Pamir-Alay Mountain system in Tajikistan. The mountain system lies between the Zarafshan Range and Gissar Range. Make a photo stop along Varzob River, one of the seven rivers in the area. Next, continue for a photo-stop at the Waterfall of Fann Mountain, known as the “Niagara of Iskanderkul” before reaching the Iskanderkul Lake. The lake was crafted out by ancient glaciers with an altitude of 2,195 meters. Thereafter, proceed to Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan.

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After breakfast, start with a scenic drive to visit the Hisor Fort, built during the 18th century with thick walls and cylindrical towers. It was destroyed by the Russians in 1924 and had been reconstructed. Visit Kukhna Madrasah, a 17th century Madrasa that was converted into a museum. After which, view the remains of the new Madrasah which was built between 18th to 19th century, but was destroyed during the civil war during the 1990s. After lunch, tour of Dushanbe, with a visit to the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan. Here you will find yourself mesmerized with artifacts founded around the country and represent the most important era of Tajikistan history. Not forgetting a 13-meters long lying buddha of 1500 years old and the largest Buddha statues founded in Central Asia. Ending your day with a visit to Rudaki Park where you will view the National Museum of Tajikistan, statue of Rudaki, a 9th century writer where the park is named after. You will also view statue of Ismail Somoni, a 9th leader which had the national currency named after.

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In the morning, spend some time free at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your domesitc flight to Almaty, the largest city of Kazakhstan. Upon arrival, stop by Green Bazaar, the bazaar has been an important trading point in Almaty starting from 1875 before heading to your hotel for check-in.

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Today, step into the world of the tribal culture and take a scenic ride to Talgar Gorge and where you will understand and visit the Village of Huns, a nomadic tribe of Kazakhstan. Immerse yourself in the daily life of ancient Kazakhs, where locals in traditional attire share unique traditions, ceremonies, and cultural activities. Watch some horse-riding tricks show, witness a warrior battle, and partake in archery and crafting with a local lunch for your tastebuds. Thereafter, proceed back to Almaty and visit Ascension Cathedral, the 2nd tallest wooden building in the world. Head to Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, dedicated to the 28 soldiers of an Almaty infantry unit who died fighting Nazi German invaders outside of Moscow in World War II.

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This morning, drive to Ile-Alatau National Park where you will view the High-Mountain Sports Complex Medeu, located in the mountains at 1,691 metres above sea level making it the largest and the highest ice-skating rink in the world. After lunch, visit Hawk Nursery, a place where people train hawks and eagles for hunting. Learn about the amazing tradition of Kazakh hawk hunting and enjoy the opportunity to take photos of these birds.

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This day, travel towards Charyn Canyon, a Canyon on the Sheryn River and is also part of the Charyn National Park. It will amaze you with its beauty and breathtaking views. You can admire its grandiose panorama and take a stroll through the maze of the Valley of Castles, surrounded by overhanging impregnable walls. You will continue your way to the Kyrgyz border and pass Kegen. After passing the border, proceed to the city of Karakol.

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After breakfast, embark on a city tour in Karakol. Enroute with a stop at the Open-air Petroglyph Museum, that dates back to 800 BC. The museum houses several thousand petroglyphs, providing a glimpse into the ancient Iron Age. Next, visit Dungan Mosque, built in a Chinese architectural style without using any single metal nail. Continue your tour with a visit to Holy Trinity Cathedral, an old wooden Orthodox church originally built of stone in 1872 but was destroyed in 1890 by an earthquake, and since rebuilt using wood. After lunch we drive to Djety-Oguz Gorge and observe the Broken heart and Seven Bulls Mountains. Thereafter, drive along the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, the 7th deepest lake in the world before reaching the village of Tamga with an exclusive overnight stay in a Yurt Camp.

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This morning. visit Bokonbaevo, a special place for Golden Eagle hunting. Understand and be mesmerized with what you seen on documentary programs. Next, drive to the Fairytale Canyon and stroll along the canyon with fantastic sandy forms, due to which the canyon got its sonorous name. Over the millennia of erosion, red sandstone has taken shape, resembling the outlines of fabulous monsters and ancient castles from ancient legends. Continue the journey towards in Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan enroute with a stop to visit Burana tower at the place of the ancient city Balasagyn.

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In the morning, spend some time for your local snack and souvenir shopping in Osh Bazaar, the largest bazaar in the city before proceeding for some sightseeing tour around Bishkek. First, make a visit to Ala-Too Square. The square was built to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic. Visit the Historical Museum, Victory square and Manas statue. Stop by to view Rossiya Cinema, a retro cinema house built in 1963. It was one of the first panoramic cinemas in Central Asia. Thereafter, proceed to Oak Park, the oldest park in Bishkek city. Continue to view Bishkek City Hall before you end your tour with a visit to the Holy Resurrection Cathedral. The bright blue spires and spartan interior richly decorated with beautiful religious paintings; You will feel as if you are in Russia.

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Today, spend your morning free at leisure or you may wish to join an optional tour to Ala-Archa National Park at your own expenses before proceeding to the airport for your flight back to Singapore with memories by CTC Travel.

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