Uzbekistan Tour
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Overview
This 10 day tour gives a comprehensive view of Uzbekistan. Travel to Khiva, a beautiful museum city under the sky, straight from the Arabian Nights - admire Bukhara, a city that is over 2500 years old, once the center of the world and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And, of course, discover the mythical Samarkand.
Price includes:
Accommodation based on DBL/TWIn rooms sharing throughout the tour, breakfasts included;
Accommodation in shared yurts in the yurt camp;
Sightseeing with an English-speaking guide in each city Tashkent 1 day /Samarkand 2 days/Bukhara -1 day/ Khiva – 1 day /Gijduvan – 1 day, Nurata and desert 1 day;
Economy class tickets for flights Tashkent-Urgench;
Economy class tickets for train Afrasiab Tashkent-Samarkand;
All dinners according to the program ;
All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class transport as per road conditions including transfers to-from train stations, and airports;
Mineral water 1 L per person per day
Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other sights;
Master-class of painting ceramic plates in Gijduvan.
Lunch at the national house “Adrass” or “Ikrom” master class on cooking “Samarkand Plov” in Samarkand;
Dinner and National folklore show in NADIR DIVAN-BEGI madrasah in Bukhara;
Comfortable bus with air conditioning for transfers Bukhara-Khiva / Bukhara-Nurata-SAmarkand
Not included:
Charges in hotels for additional services;
Personal expenses for the purchase of souvenirs, alcoholic drinks, clothes, etc.
Camera fees, charged separately by museums;( professional camcorders and still cameras)
Travel insurance;
International flight tickets before and after the tour;
Full board (lunches).
Extra nights in the hotels.
Theater of Historical Costume "EL MEROSI" -25$ per person
Tasting of Samarkand wines in the cellar of Bagizagan winery.- 40$per person
Hotels:
Standard Hotels 3* :
Tashkent 2 nights + early check in first day: Marmaris hotel / Green Park Hotel / REIKARTZ AMIRUN
Samarkand 2 nights: BibiHanim Boutique hotel 3* / REIKARTZ AMAR
Bukhara 2 nights: Kavsar Boutique hotel / As-Salam Boutique Hotel / Mehtar Ambar
Khiva 1 night: – Qibla Toza Bogi / Arkonchi 3* / Orient star Khiva
Yurt camp 1 night
Comfort Hotels:
Tashkent 2 nights + early check in first day: THE ELEMENTS / Panarams By Hilton 4* / REIKARTZ SOTE Tashkent
Samarkand 2 nights: DiliMah Premium Luxury 4* / Hilton Garden Inn 4*
Bukhara 2 nights: Sahid Zarafshan 4* / Garden Palace / Minoray Kalon
Khiva 1 night: – Zarfsjan Boutique hotel / Bankir * / REIKARTZ Residence
Yurt camp 1 night
Transport:
All transfers
1-2 pax
by sedan type car;
3-7 pax
by mini van type car
8-13 pax
by mini bus
20-40 pax
comfortable big bus
We use Hyundai, Toyota and King Long, Yutong and Lux cars upon request (Merce Viano and Sprinter)
Itinerary
Flight to Tashkent.
07:20 am Arrival in Tashkent International Airport named after Islam Karimov, first President of Uzbekistan.
Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal and meet the staff holding a sign “Sole Vita” or with your name on it.
Transfer to the hotel. As Tashkent airport not far from the city center, the transfer will not take a long time (20 – 40 minutes depending on the hotel location). Arrival in the hotel. 09:00 am Early check-in. Breakfast and time for rest.
Free day in Tashkent.
19:00 Transfer to the restaurant. Dinner.
22:00 Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Early breakfast at the hotel.
06:00 Transfer to local airport.
07:25 Flight to Urgench by HY51.
08:55 Arrival in Urgench Airport.
Come out of the terminal and meet with our driver.
Transfer to Khiva (30 км) hotel to drop off the bags. Standard hotel check-in at 14:00.
Meet the guide at the lobby.
Start walking excursion in the historical part of Khiva – Ichan-kala (translated as “Inner town”). Ichan-kala - the largest Museum in the open air in Central Asia consisting of :
- Ata-Darvaza, Kunya- Ark;
- Madrassah of Muhammad Rahim Khan;
- Madrassah of Muhammed Aminhan;
- Kalta Minor, the Palace of the Allakulihan Khan of Khiva;
- Tash Hauli, where the harem of 40 concubines was;
- Caravanserai and Tim Allakulihan;
- Pahlavan Mahmud Gates, Mausoleum of Seyd Allaudin,
- Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum - one of the best works of Khivian architecture - mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud - done in the tradition of Khorezm architecture of XVIII-XIX centuries and Pahlavan Mahmud Gates,
- Islam-Khoja Madrassah - was built in 1908 by Islam-Hoja of the Prime Minister of Khan. The minaret is a symbol of the country, is an early example of the architecture of the XIV century.
- Mosque and Jami Minaret.
Dinner at the “Terrace” restaurant. This restaurant offers a beautiful view of the ancient city at sunset. And you can take very beautiful Instagram photos.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Transfer by car Khiva - Bukhara (475 km, ~7hrs) via Kyzylkum desert with short stops en-route Or by TRAIN (depending on train schedule /Dep.: 08:57/ Arr.: 14:50 / Tue, Fri, Sun)
Arrival in Bukhara.
Transfer to the hotel.
Dinner at the “Lyabi Hovuz” or “Zaytun” restaurant.
Resting time in the afternoon/evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide in the lobby.
Start WALKING sightseeing program in Bukhara (5-6 hours):
- Ensemble Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin);
- Magoki Attari Mosque is one of the oldest mosques survived in Bukhara from the time before the Mongolian invasion;
- Abdullakhan’s Tim with numerous handicraft shops of souvenirs, ceramics, national clothes, and carpets;
- Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara);
- There are three trading domes or so-called covered bazaars Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron preserved from the XVI century and these bazaars were the centers for trade of silk, jewelry and even for money exchange. Today as well, one can enjoy and purchase different souvenirs of a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets;
- Visit Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas or so-called Kosh (pare) madrassas opposite each other with the distinctive style of facade ornamental decoration;
- Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa – the heart of Bukhara, a monumental complex impresses the imagination;
- Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC where one can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths.
Optionally can be added by request:
Visit Samanids mausoleum (IX century), a monument of early medieval architecture.
Dinner with folklore and fashion show performance at Nadir Devon Begi madrasah.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Transfer to Nurata en-route visiting
- Gijduvan workshop of famous Uzbek pottery master Abdulla Narzullayev in Gijduvan city. There you can learn how ceramics is made and participate in master-class of painting ceramic plates.
- Rabat-I Malik and sardoba.
- Aydarkul is a unique place called “The blue pearl”, a beautiful lake in the Kizil Kum desert which is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, abundance of fish and relaxing atmosphere. The camp offers to take a camel/horse ride, a trekking tour over the surroundings or fishing (by request).
Arrival in the yurt camp.
Camp-style lunch.
Dinner near the campfire with accompaniment of akyn’s songs, where you can listen to national Kazakh songs with the string instrument dombra.
Overnight in the yurt.
Camp-style breakfast.
Morning at leisure in yurt camp.
11:00 Transfer to Samarkand, en-route enjoying beautiful views of desert, cotton fields and local life scenery.
Arrival in Samarkand.
Transfer to the hotel.
Dinner at the “Samarkand” / “Platan” “Karimbek” restaurant.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet with your guide and driver at the hotel's lobby.
Start sightseeing program in Samarkand (6 hours):
– Gur Emir Mausoleum – a burial vault of Timur the Great and his descendants decorated with gold ornaments and considered as one of the most significant places in the world;
– Continue to the famous Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori.
– Bibi Khanim Mosque – the biggest medieval building in the city which was one of the most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world in 15th Century;
– Shahi Zinda Necropolis – unique complex of Mausoleums formed by standing on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) belonging to the Muslim person named Saint Abbas ibn-Kussam;
– Samarkand bazaar – Siyab.
Transfer to the hotel.
Dinner at the “Sophia” restaurant.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Optional this day:
At 17:00 a trip to the Bagizagan factory, where Samarkand wines are produced.
Tasting of Samarkand wines in the cellar of Bagizagan winery.- 40$per person
18:00 Visiting the Theater of Historical Costume "EL MEROSI"(20USD) http://elmerosi.uz/ -25$ per person
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet with your guide and driver at the hotel's lobby.
– Ulugbek’s Observatory – the finest astronomical centers in the medieval world was built by order of Ulugbek, an outstanding scholar and astronomer;
- Samarkand silk carpet factory is important tourist attraction of Uzbekistan. Provides opportunity to get acquainted with each stage of production wonderful silk carpets, starting from the unwinding of the cocoon silkworm, ending with the work of girls who weave carpets manually.
-Mausoleum of St. Daniel (XV century) - a descendant of King Solomon, revered by believers of three religions: Muslims, Christians and Jews.
Transfer to the national house. Master class on cooking Uzbek national dishes (Samarkand pilaf and samsa). Lunch.
16:30 Transfer to the railway station in Samarkand.
17:28 Departure for Tashkent by high-speed train "Afrosiyob".
19:44 Arrival in Tashkent.
Come out of the terminal and meet the driver.
Transfer to the “Sim –Sim” or “Nur Bek” restaurant. Dinner.
22:00 Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide and driver at the hotel's lobby.
Start sightseeing tour of Tashkent (5-6 hrs) visiting old and new parts of the city:
- Amir Timur Square, founded in 1882 and originally called Konstantinovsky Square, was renamed on August 31, 1994 after of the Amir Timur to honor the cultural and historical contribution of the great conqueror.
Around the Square there is the Museum of History of Timurids, Uzbekistan hotel, Forum Palace, and famous Tashkent striking clock.
- Tashkent striking clock, one of the major symbols of Tashkent.
- Theater Square with the Opera House: State Academic Theater of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi built in 1947 is one of the best opera theater of the world performs both classical and national repertoires.
- Independence Square, the main square of Uzbekistan reflects the past, present and future of the country. There are fountains standing for the life energy of Uzbek people, the Cabinet and the Senate, the “Eternal flame" in honor of soldiers who died during the Second World War.
- Earthquake Memorial, the composition is devoted to the tragic date of earthquake in Tashkent on April 26, 1966, and is erected in the approximate place of the earthquake epicenter. Residents still come to the monument to honor those people who took a part in the reconstruction of Tashkent;
- Khast Imam Square – a religious center of the city consisting of the Barakkhan madrasah; Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the library of Islamic Literature with the Holy Koran Book of the VII century (original Quran Othman). Khast Imam is one of the most significant spiritual centers in Central Asia and attracts the pilgrims and visitors all over the world.
- Chorsu bazaar – the ancient bazaar of Tashkent. “Chorsu” means “four waters”, symbolically meaning the conjunction of four major parts of the old city in the bazaar where people come for trades. The bazaar beautiful blue dome, built in traditional style after the Tashkent earthquake, is often depicted in postcards and international magazines and became one of the major sights of interest both for locals and guests – one can see oriental tiled bazaar from different souvenir shops with ceramics, handicraft works, carpets and jewelry, the whole pavilion full of delirious fruits to the finest textiles and colorful fabrics.
- Tashkent Metro (the first line was launched in 1977) with beautiful train stations each decorated in thematic style with traditional ornaments and special lightning.
Transfer to the restaurant. Farewell dinner.
22:00 Transfer to the airport.
Passport control and baggage check-in.
02:35 am 01 October departure to homeland.
End of the tour.
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