Day 1 – Almaty
Arrive in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure before an evening tour briefing and optional group dinner.
Day 2 – Almaty
Explore Medeo Ice Rink, Shymbulak Mountain Resort, Green Bazaar, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral and Kok-Tobe Hill.
Day 3 – Almaty → Charyn Canyon → Karakol
Discover the spectacular landscapes of Charyn Canyon before crossing into Kyrgyzstan and continuing to Karakol.
Day 4 – Karakol → Tamga
Visit the Prejevalskiy Museum, Russian Orthodox Church and Dungan Mosque. Experience traditional yurt-making in Barskoon Village before spending the night in a yurt camp.
Day 5 – Tamga → Naryn
Explore Fairytale Canyon and visit Bokonbayevo Village for a traditional hunting bird demonstration and lunch with a local family.
Day 6 – Naryn → Tash-Rabat → Naryn
Visit the historic 15th-century Tash-Rabat caravanserai along the ancient Silk Road.
Day 7 – Naryn → Kochkor → Burana Tower → Bishkek
Participate in a traditional felt-making masterclass in Kochkor and discover the historic Burana Tower before arriving in Bishkek.
Day 8 – Bishkek
Explore Ala-Archa Gorge and National Park before discovering Bishkek's landmarks, including Ala-Too Square and the Monument to Manas the Great.
Day 9 – Bishkek → Tashkent
Visit the National History Museum area and Osh Market before flying to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Day 10 – Tashkent
Discover the historic Old City, Khasti Imam Complex, mosques and madrasahs before exploring the vibrant Chorsu Oriental Bazaar.
Day 11 – Tashkent → Khujand
Cross into Tajikistan and explore Khujand, including its historical museums, Timur-Malik Fortress, Sheikh Muslihiddin Mausoleum and Payshanba Bazaar.
Day 12 – Khujand → Dushanbe
Travel through Istravshan and the scenic Anzob and Shakhristan mountain passes to Dushanbe.
Day 13 – Dushanbe
Visit the Tajikistan United Museum, Botanical Garden, Oriental Bazaar, Hissar Fortress and Madrasah Kukhna.
Day 14 – Dushanbe → Iskanderkul Lake → Panjakent
Journey through the Anzob Mountains and visit beautiful Iskanderkul Lake before continuing to Panjakent.
Day 15 – Panjakent → Samarkand
Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient settlement of Sarazm before crossing into Uzbekistan. Discover Samarkand's Gūr-i Amīr Complex and magnificent Registan Square.
Day 16 – Samarkand
Visit Ulugh Beg Observatory, Khodja Doniyor Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble, Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Siyob Bazaar.
Day 17 – Samarkand → Bukhara
Travel by train to UNESCO-listed Bukhara and explore Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum and Ark Citadel.
Day 18 – Bukhara
Discover the Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Po-i-Kalyan Complex, Ulugbek Madrasah and Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah.
Day 19 – Bukhara
Enjoy a free day exploring Bukhara's historic trading domes, traditional markets, Chor Minor Mosque and atmospheric teahouses.
Day 20 – Bukhara → Khiva
Travel across the Kyzyl-Kum Desert and alongside the Amu Darya River to historic Khiva.
Day 21 – Khiva
Explore Ichan Kala, Pahlavan Mahmud Complex, Kunya-Ark Fortress, Tash-Khauli Palace, Juma Mosque and other historic landmarks. Enjoy a traditional dinner and folklore performance.
Day 22 – Khiva → Dashoguz → Darvaza Yurt Camp
Cross into Turkmenistan, explore Dashoguz and visit the famous Darvaza Gas Crater, known as the Gates of Hell. Enjoy a BBQ dinner and overnight yurt experience.
Day 23 – Darvaza → Ashgabat
Travel to Ashgabat and discover the UNESCO-listed Parthian Fortresses of Nisa, Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque, Independence Park, Neutrality Arch and Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex.
Day 24 – Ashgabat
Visit the National Museum of Turkmenistan, admire the famous Akhal Teke horses and explore Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque.
Day 25 – Ashgabat → Istanbul
Fly to Istanbul, Türkiye, and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring independently.
Day 26 – Istanbul
Discover Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar on a guided city tour.
Day 27 – Istanbul
Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus cruise along the European and Asian shores before visiting Camlica Hill for panoramic city views.
Day 28 – Istanbul
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight as your journey comes to an end.
Itinerary is subject to change.
