18D17N Five Stans Experience

Upon arriving at Ashgabat International Airport, you will be greeted by local representatives and transferred to your hotel. Afterwards, embark on a city tour to the Wedding Palace, the giant indoor Ferris Wheel, the Constitution Monument, the Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, the Ottoman -style Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, and the Ashgabat Olympic Stadium. The day concludes with an overnight stay at your hotel in Ashgabat.

Breakfast at hotel and proceed visit the Parthian ruins of Nissa before venturing past modern Arkadag to Gokdepe. There, encounters with prized Akhalteke horses and historic battlegrounds give way to an immersive afternoon with a local family, mastering Turkmen crafts, baking traditional bread, and sharing a home-cooked lunch. The day wraps up at the grand Kipchak Mosque and the colorful stalls of Gulistan Bazaar. After tour ends, transfer back to your hotel.

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After breakfast at the hotel, visit the rare textiles at the Turkmen Carpet Museum then the road heads north into the vast Karakum Desert. A brief stop in the village of Yerbent offers a glimpse into desert life before reaching the fiery depths of the Darvaza Gas Crater. Afterwards, c omplete with a barbecue dinner and a stay in traditional yurts.

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After breakfast, transfer back to Ashgabat. The afternoon is spent browsing the extensive archaeological collections at the National Museum, followed by a visit to the hilltop Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex to reflect on the nation’s past triumphs and tragedies. After tour ends, transfer to hotel and rest. Level 12 & 13, Menara Genesis, 33 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur For more enquiries: Email: contact@sedunia.com.my Unit 1-3, 1st Floor, Menara Penang Garden, 42A Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang

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After breakfast at the hotel , trace historic Silk Road caravan trails toward Mary, stopping at the 15th -century Anau Mosque ruins and the ancient trading hub of Abiwerd . In Mary, discover priceless Merv antiquities at the Mary Regional Museum, visit local architectural landmarks, and browse the vibrant city bazaar. After tour ends, transfer to your hotel and rest.

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Breakfast at the hotel. Step back in time at UNESCO -listed Ancient Merv, once one of the greatest metropolises of the Islamic world. Marvel at imposing mudbrick fortresses like Gyz Gala and the magnificent 12th-century Soltan Sanjar Mausoleum. Bid farewell to Turkmenistan at the Farap border, meet the Uzbek host team, and take a scenic transfer to the medieval gem of Bukhara.

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After breakfast, discover Bukhara’s historic core on foot, visiting the colossal Ark Citadel, the Samanids Mausoleum, and the iconic Kalyan Minaret. Stroll through medieval domed trading bazaars and the scenic Lyabi Hauz plaza before boarding an evening high-speed train to Samarkand.

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After breakfast, visit Tamerlane’s imperial capital, featuring the tiled grandeur of Registan Square, the Gur Emir Mausoleum, and the vibrant Siab Market. Continue to the turquoise tombs of Shah -i-Zinda and witness traditional silk paper crafting at the historic Konigil Paper Mill. After tourn ends, transfer back to the hotel.

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After breakfast at the hotel and check -out, cross the border at Jartepa into Tajikistan and venture into the picturesque Fann Mountains to visit the Seven Lakes, famous for their shifting turquoise and purple waters. Enjoy a local lunch by the fourth lake with an optional hike to the upper lakes before continuing to Penjikent for the evening. Overnight in Panjikent.

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After breakfast and check -out, drive through rugged mountain landscapes to the iconic Iskander Kul Lake, named after Alexander the Great and nestled 2,200 meters above sea level. Take a short hike to a roaring nearby waterfall that often called the “Niagara Falls of the Fann Mountains” before continuing south to the capital city of Dushanbe.

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Breakfast at the hotel. Explore Dushanbe’s highlights, including Dusti Square, Rudaki Park, and the National Museum, which houses Central Asia’s largest 13 -meter reclining Buddha. After touring the opulent Kokhi – Navruz Palace, take a scenic drive north across the mountains to Khujand, Tajikistan’s second -largest city. Overnight in Khujand.

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Tour Khujand’s historic Citadel, Sheikh Muslihiddin Mausoleum, Panjshanbe Bazaar, and Arbob Palace before crossing the Oybek border back into Uzbekistan. Drive to Tashkent to tour the Old City’s Khast Imam Complex—home to the ancient 7th -century Osman Quran —and ride the ornate, Soviet -era Underground Metro to Amir Temur Square. After tour ends, transfer to hotel and check-in.

After breakfast and check -out, savor a traditional lunch celebrating UNESCO -listed Uzbek Plov before transferring to Tashkent International Airport. Fly to Bishkek, the tree -lined capital of Kyrgyzstan set against the Tian Shan mountains, and enjoy a welcoming local dinner upon arrival. Level 12 & 13, Menara Genesis, 33 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur For more enquiries: Email: contact@sedunia.com.my Unit 1-3, 1st Floor, Menara Penang Garden, 42A Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang

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After breakfast and travel east to the 11th-century Burana Tower, an ancient Silk Road minaret surrounded by carved stone warriors ( balbals). After a village lunch in Don Aryk, witness a thrilling live demonstration of Kok – Boru the iconic Kyrgyz nomadic horse game before returning to Bishkek. Overnight in Bishkek.

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After breakfast at the hotel , escape into the dramatic gorges of Ala -Archa National Park for sweeping mountain vistas and a scenic gondola ride. Return to Bishkek to browse the colorful stalls of Osh Bazaar before catching an evening flight to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s cultural hub. Overnight in Almaty.

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Explore Almaty starting at Panfilov Park, home to the all -wooden Zenkov Cathedral and the moving WWII Memorial. Then, take a scenic mountain drive to Issyk Lake, a shimmering turquoise alpine gem cradled by steep, pine-forested peaks. After tour ends, back to your hotel and rest. Overnight in Almaty.

Breakfast at the hotel and ascend to Medeu Gorge, site of the world’s highest ice -skating rink at 1,691 meters. Ride a scenic cable car soaring over orchards up to Kok -Tobe Hill for panoramic views of the Almaty skyline and the iconic 372-meter TV Tower.

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Breakfast at the hotel and check -out, proceed to farewell lunch sampling authentic Kazakh specialties. Afterward, transfer to Almaty International Airport for your return flight home, concluding your epic Silk Road journey.

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