Cultural Immersion
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Cultural
Group Size
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Overview
Destinations: Tashkent - Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Bukhara - Khiva
Fascinating tour around Uzbekistan, the land which in different times called Sogdiana by ancient Greeks, or Transoxiana by the Romans and Mawaranahr by the Arabs, the country with bright dazzling sun and hospitable people. Visiting of the ancient cities Bukhara and Samarkand, with sightseeing of ancient and Middle Ages architectural monuments, craft workshops of national textile and ceramic, testing of Uzbek cuisine and shopping on oriental bazaars.
Duration: 9 days/8 nights
Included/Excluded
Accommodation in boutique hotels on a breakfast basis (Check-in 14:00/ Check-out 12:00)
Tourist class transportation service.
Guides are local.
Railway tickets for trains (economy class) if available
Urgench-Tashkent air ticket
Master class on cooking pilaf.
Entrance tickets to excursion sites
Extra charge for video and photography
International flight
Insurance
Tip
Early check-in
Meals: lunch, dinner (about $25-$35 per 1st person, set menu)
Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
Meeting at the Airport
Transfer to a hotel
check-in, rest
Sightseeing program in Tashkent:
• Hast-i-Imam complex, where you can see the 7th century Koran of Osman.
• Kukeldash Madrasah
• Chorsu Market – where you can buy oriental sweets and national souvenirs. Lunch at the national restaurant.
A tour of the new city:
• Monument of Courage - a monument to the 1966 earthquake
• Independence Square
• Former residence of Prince Romanov
• Amir Temur Square
• Broadway
• Chimes
• Alisher Navoi Theater
• Tashkent Metropolitan
• TV tower Dinner in a national restaurant. Overnight in a hotel.
Breakfast Hotel check-out
Transfer to the train station
07:28 Depart from Tashkent by fast train Afrosiyob
09:37 Arrival in Samarkand
11:00 - Transfer to excursion.
A full day guided sightseeing tour around Samarkand.
• Gur-Emir Mausoleum, XVI century (“the grave of Emir”).
• Registan square, which was the center of Samarkand during centuries. Registan Square is a complex of three monuments:
Ulugbek Madrassah (15 th century)
Sher-Dor Madrassah (17 century)
Tilla-Kari
Break for lunch
• Bibi Khanym mosque (the 15th century) - The mosque of Amir Timur's wife
• Syob bazaar Dinner in a national restaurant.
Overnight in a hotel.
Breakfast
9:00 Start of Samarkand city tour (with local or itinerary guide)
• The Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble
• Ulugbek Observatory
• Museum of Ancient Afrasiyab
Break for lunch
• Visit Koni Gil paper mill (10 kms from Samarkand, 2 hrs). A good chance to watch the old technology of silk paper production.
• Visits to the St Daniel's complex
• Visit the Eternal City of Silk road Samarkand complex, see the fabulous atmosphere of the ancient city.
Free time
Dinner in a national restaurant.
Overnight in a hotel.
08:.00 Departure to Shahrisabz by transport.
The most famous landmarks of Shakhrisabz:
• Timur's Ak-Saray Palace (White Palace, 1380-1404).
• Ensemble of the mausoleum Dorus-Siadat (‘Place of Power’, XIV c.) - the crypt of Jahangir and Omar (sons of Timur), which is comparable to Ak-Saray in its scale and decoration.
• Dorut-Tilyavat ensemble (‘Blue Mosque’, XIV c.) - the mausoleum of Shamsiddin Kulol, Timur's spiritual mentor. Break for lunch. Departure to Bukhara. 265 km. 5-6 hours’ drive Arrival in Bukhara. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner in national restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast
10:00 - Start of Bukhara city tour (with local or itinerary guide)
• Lab-i Hauz Ensemble (Diwanbegi Madrasa, Khanaka Diwanbegi, Diwanbegi reservoir)
• Kukeldash Madrasah.
• Caravanserais and trade domes.
• Men's bath (XVI century)
• Abdullakhan's Tim.
• Kosh Madrassahs of Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan.
• Ensemble of Poi Kalyan (Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Miri - Arab Madrasah).
Break for lunch
• Arc Fortress - (2nd century BC - 19th century) the center of political events and residence of Bukharian rulers until 1920. Nowadays there is a museum inside.
• Bolo House Mosque (1712)
• Visit the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani - the burial place of Samanid dynasty dated 9th century, one of the most esteemed sights of central Asian architectures
• Chashmai Ayub (Prophet Job’s well).
Dinner in a national house (pilaf master class).
Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 Start of the excursion
• Mausoleum of Bahovaddin Naqshband (founder of Sufi order Naqshband)
• Country residence of the last emir of Bukhara Sitorai Mokhi - Khosa.
13:00 Lunch in a national restaurant
• Chor - Minor Madrasah.
• National house of Faizullah Khodkhaev.
Free time
Dinner in a national restaurant.
Overnight in hotel.
Breakfast
Check-out
9:00 Departure from Bukhara to Khiva by transport. (480 km, 7-8 hours) The modern motorway crosses the Kizilkum desert repeating the ancient route of the Great Silk Road.
Lunch in a national restaurant or take lunch - boxes on the road. (Bukhara - Nukus motorway).
Photo stop on the Amu Darya river. (independently)
Arrival in Khiva at the end of the day.
Placement in a hotel.
Dinner in national restaurant.
Overnight in hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 Start of the excursion
• Kalta Minar
• Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah
• Tash-Hauli Palace
• Juma Mosque.
Lunch break.
• Islam Khoja Minaret and Madrasah • Pahlavan Mahmud complex.
• Muhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah.
• Kunya Ark Fortress. (city within a city) Free time.
Dinner in national restaurant.
Overnight in hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel
Hotel check-out
8:00 Transfer to Urgench airport.
10:40 Departure flight Urgench - Tashkent.
11:05 Arrival in Tashkent.
Departure to the international airport.
End of the tour
Travel Styles
Cultural
Facilities
Wifi
Gymnasium
FAQs
Why Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan is the Central Asian travel destination you've been dreaming of. Magnificent blue-domed mosques, towering minarets, atmospheric Silk Road towns and ancient bazaars combine with the region's best accommodation, convenient transportation and excellent value for money. It is the most visited of the Central Asian republics, and for good reason. Traveling to Uzbekistan is easier than ever, so if you're feeling the urge to see the glory of Uzbekistan's iconic Silk Road cities, you'll find all the planning tips here.
How many people can participate in the tour?
We maintain a small group size so that you have the freedom to move around and experience your surroundings, as well as more personal attention from our local guides. This group size ensures that you are not overwhelmed by the experience. Up to 15 people can participate in a trip, but the average is 12. Check individual trip pages for maximum group size.
What clothes should I bring with me on my trip?
We always recommend bringing as few items as possible, however the specific requirements for your tour can vary greatly depending on where and when you are traveling. Our Trip Details document has a list of required items that can be downloaded from each individual trip page. This list is tour-specific and is based on the experience of our staff.
Can you help with a tourist visa?
Tourist visa requirements vary greatly depending on your nationality and destination. On the Resources page, we have provided links to websites that can help you determine if a visa is required. If you need a visa, you can apply for one yourself or use our travel agency services.
Do your tours include international air travel?
Travelers arrive on our tours from all over the world, so we cannot include the cost of international airfare in our prices. We would be happy to help you arrange your flight. Just ask for airfare when you make your reservation.
I am traveling alone, will I be charged extra for solo travel?
On most of our trips there is no extra charge for single occupancy. This means that accommodation is on a twin share basis and if you are traveling alone, you will share a room with another traveler of the same gender. Some tours have an optional single occupancy supplement or, in rare cases, a mandatory single occupancy supplement. An additional service that may be available is called "My Own Room". This service allows solo travelers to book a private room for the duration of the tour. Costs and details vary depending on the specific tour, so please refer to each tour description page.
Can you provide me with a list of the hotels we will be staying at?
The starting and ending hotels are indicated on your travel voucher and in the "Trip Details" document. We use different hotels along the way, so a complete list of hotels will only be provided on the first day of the tour. If your family needs contact information or in case of emergency, please call +998 33 201-10-01. If our office is closed, please use the emergency phone number listed in the Trip Details document. This number can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who are my traveling companions?
For privacy reasons, we cannot provide you with detailed information about your traveling companions. However, our tours appeal to a wide range of travelers, most of whom share an adventurous spirit and a desire to experience these places at the lowest level. Our tours are conducted in English, so they attract many travelers from North America, the UK and Europe.
Is a tip included, and if not, how much should I tip?
Tipping is not included in the tour price and you are free to tip at your discretion. Our Trip Details documentation shows suggested tip amounts and can be downloaded from the individual trip description page.
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