TOUR:
ROUTE: TASHKENT – URGENCH – KHIVA – BUKHARA – SAMARKAND – TASHKENT
DURATION: 09 NIGHTS – 10 DAYS
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Group tour from 4 pax until 14 pax
From 20 of October until 29 of October
Strange as it may seem, but Uzbekistan is being significantly underestimated as a travel destination, while travel to this country can offer to one who is sage enough to visit Uzbekistan, transformative experience. Within ten days of your trip through this country with centuries-old history, you shall visit some of the world-known sights of the ancient cities of the countries.
You shall witness the greatness of madrassas and mosques of Samarkand, indulge into contemplation of the desert and view on Oxus (Amu Darya) River on your way from Khiva to Bukhara, feel the unique and diverse atmosphere of these venerable cities with their colorful mosaics. Besides this, you shall have the empiric experience of cooking according to antique techniques of meal preparation and, which is the most important, gain the understanding of essential culture of hospitable, sunburned Central Asia.
DAY 01: TASHKENT


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- Arrive to Tashkent.
- Transfer to the hotel for Check in. Rest time.
- After lunch city tour.
- Tashkent Panoramic City Tour (outside only);
- “Independence” Square;
- “Amir Temur” Central Square
- “Broadway Street” with artist and local souvenirs;
- “Monument of Courage” (1969);
- “Romanov Prince Duke” Residence;
- Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Alisher Navoi (outside only);
- Dinner at local Restaurant
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DAY 02: URGENCH - KHIVA

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- Early breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Tashkent Airport for flight to Urgench.
- Departure from Tashkent to Urgench by HY 1055 flight.
- Lunch time
- 14.00 Transfer for Check in
- 15.00 Khiva Panoramic City tour:
- Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah,
- Kalta-Minor,
- Kunya-Ark Citadel,
- Tash-Khovli Palace
- Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah,
- Juma Mosque,
- Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum,
- Minaret of Islam-Khoja
- Isfandiyar-khan madrassah
- Juma mosque
- Allakuli-khan madrassah
- Dinner at local restaurant overnight in Khiva
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DAY:03 KHIVA – BUKHARA

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- Breakfast and checkout
- Morning drive to Bukhara (480 km).
- The Great Silk Road once routed through Bukhara and Khiva ran through the Kyzylkum Desert, as the present road does nowadays. Stop en-route to enjoy views of Amudarya River and the desert.
- Arrive Bukhara late in the afternoon, check in
- Free time to have rest after long drive
- Dinner at local restaurant - overnight in Bukhara
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DAY 04: BUKHARA
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- Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s coffee shop.
- 10.00 Bukhara Panoramic City Tour includes:
- The architectural complex “Lyabi Khauz”- the largest artificial reservoir of medieval Bukhara (14-17th cc) and “ Nodir Divon Begi” mosques (17th c),
- Ulugbek Madrasah - one of the 3 madrassahs constructed by grandson of Tamerlan - Ulugbeg (15th c),
- Magoki-Attori Mosque - ancient mosque in Bukhara (12th c)
- Trade domes of Bukhara “Toki”
- Mir-I-Arab Madrasah,
- “Poi-Kalyan” Ensemble, “Kalyan” minaret - the main symbol of sacred Bukhara (12th c)
- Bolo-Khauz Complex
- Ark Citadel- the center of Bukhara statehood (4th c BC)
- Samanides mausoleum the most ancient brick building in Central Asia, a masterpiece of world architecture (9-10th c. and Chashma Ayub” mausoleum that belongs to esteemed "places of trace" left by saints (14th c)
- Lunch at local Restaurant
- After Lunch City Tour will be Continued
- Dinner and overnight in Bukhara
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DAY 05: BUKHARA COUNTRYSIDE |
- Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s coffee shop.
- 10.00 Bukhara Panoramic City Tour includes:
- The architectural complex “Lyabi Khauz”- the largest artificial reservoir of medieval Bukhara (14-17th cc) and “ Nodir Divon Begi” mosques (17th c),
- Ulugbek Madrasah - one of the 3 madrassahs constructed by grandson of Tamerlan - Ulugbeg (15th c),
- Magoki-Attori Mosque - ancient mosque in Bukhara (12th c)
- Trade domes of Bukhara “Toki”
- Mir-I-Arab Madrasah,
- “Poi-Kalyan” Ensemble, “Kalyan” minaret - the main symbol of sacred Bukhara (12th c)
- Bolo-Khauz Complex
- Ark Citadel- the center of Bukhara statehood (4th c BC)
- Samanides mausoleum the most ancient brick building in Central Asia, a masterpiece of world architecture (9-10th c. and Chashma Ayub” mausoleum that belongs to esteemed "places of trace" left by saints (14th c)
- Lunch at local Restaurant
- After Lunch City Tour will be Continued
- Dinner and overnight in Bukhara
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DAY 06: BUKHARA– SAMARKAND |
- 07.00-08.00 Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s coffee shop.
- Check out
- 09.00 Morning drive to Samarkand
- 14.00 Arrive to Samarkand
- Lunch at local Restaurant
- 15.00 Proceed for Samarkand Panoramic City Tour
- Afrasiab Settlement and museum
- Tomb of Saint Daniel.
-“Mirzo Ulugbek” observatory - The astronomical miracle of medieval Uzbekistan(15th cent),
- Dinner and overnight in Samarkand
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DAY 07: SAMARKAND - TASHKENT |
- Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s coffee shop.
- 10.00 Proceed for Samarkand Panoramic City Tour
- The magnificent “Registon Square” with three Madrassahas (15th -17th cent), the noblest square in Central Asia,
-Bibi Hanum mosque
- Siab Bazaar
- The architectural complex “Shakhi-Zinda” (Alive king) (11-19th cc.)
-“Guri Emir” mausoleum, the graveyard of Great Amir Temur and Temurids dynasty
- Lunch at local Restaurant
- After Lunch City Tour will be Continued
- At 16:00 Transfer to Samarkand Railway Station to take Return Train to Tashkent at 17.00
- 19.20 Arrive at Tashkent Railways Station.
- Transfer to Hotel for Check in
- Dinner and overnight in Tashkent
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DAY 08: TASHKENT-CHIMGAN-CHARWAK-TASHKENT |
- 07.00-09.00 Enjoy the Buffet breakfast at the Hotel’s coffee shop
- 10.00 Morning drive to “Chimgan” Mountains.80 kilometers away from Tashkent the “Ugam-Chotqol” National Park with resort areas “Chimyon-Chorqoq-Beldersoy” is stretches out in the western spurs of the “Tian Shan” – the Celestial Mountains
- On the Way Enjoy View of mountains and life of local people
- 02 bottles of 0,5lt of water to be given per pax
- 11.30 Reaching the mountains the guests will ride on Chair Lift going up to the top of the mountain (30 minutes).
- Enjoy free time at the mountain peak taking photos and videos for the memory.
- 12.30 Take the Chair Lift to come down the mountains (30 minutes).
- 13.00 Transfer the guests to beautiful “Charwak” Lake, which is formed by joining of 4 biggest rivers forming the beautiful lake which supplies Tashkent city and its region with water all year round.
- 14.00 Lunch time
- 15.00 Some free time at Beautiful “Charvak” Lake at own activities.
- 17.00 Drive back to Tashkent.
- 19.00 Return to Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel.
- Dinner at local restaurant and Overnight in Tashkent
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DAY 09: TASHKENT |
- Enjoy the Buffet breakfast
- “Old City” – the place where in the past local Uzbek people lived separately from the Russians;
- Shopping at old oriental bazaar “Chorsu” which means “crossroads”, for buying some traditional souvenirs and dried fruits;
- 13.00 Lunch at the Indian Restaurant
- After Lunch shopping tour will be continued:
- Shopping at “TSUM”, Local “Alayskiy” bazaars
- Shopping at newly built “Mega Planet Mall”.
- 01 bottles of 1lt of water to be given per pax
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel
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DAY 10: TASHKENT |
- Enjoy an early breakfast at the Hotel’s coffee shop.
- Сheck out.
- Transfer to Airport for the final departure
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What's Included
- City tour including a Registan visit
- Plov-making demonstration and dinner with a local family
- Alexander the Great fortress visit
- Guided walking tour (half-day, Bukhara)
- Walking tours (Khiva)
- City tour (Tashkent)
- Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (9 nts)
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 dinners
Transportation
Private vehicle, train, walking.
Guides
Escort guide throughout the tour