Off Beaten Tracks following the steps of Marco
15 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: TASHKENT
Stop At: Tashkentland, Amira Temura St., 107, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Depart London for the overnight flight to Tashkent.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 2: TASHKENT
Stop At: Tashkentland, Amira Temura St., 107, Tashkent Uzbekistan
ARRIVE TASHKENT, SIGHTSEEING
On arrival in Tashkent you will be transferred to your hotel. Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and rightfully claims to be the biggest and most cosmopolitan city of Central Asia. Although it has been continuously inhabited for over 2,000 years, a massive earthquake in the 1960s levelled the entire city and a modern city was born. The city is noted for its tree lined streets, numerous fountains and pleasant parks.In the afternoon, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour which will include visits to Chorsu Bazaar in the old part of Tashkent, Kukuldash Mosque and Khast Imom. Khast Imon is the official religious centre for Muslims in Central Asia and consists of Barak Khan Madrassa (16th century), Tilla Shaykh Mosque (the Osman Koran, believed to be world's oldest Koran, is kept in the library of this Mosque) and the mausoleum of Abu Bakr Kaffal Shoshi (a 13-14th century Islamic scholar).
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 3: Khiva
Stop At: Itchan Kala, Khiva Uzbekistan
Cultural Immersion (Aboriginal) at Khiva
FLY TO URGENCH, DRIVE TO KHIVA (40 kms)
You will be transferred to the airport to catch the morning flight to Urgench. On arrival in Urgench you will be driven to Khiva. The short drive to Khiva is in itself an interesting insight into the culture, peoples and modes of transport in Uzbekistan. Expect to see anything and everything, from modern cars and motorbikes to beaten up Soviet style cars and trucks, and carts pulled by donkeys. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 4: Ichan-Kala
Stop At: Itchan Kala, Khiva Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING TOUR. AT LEISURE
Your sightseeing tour today will include the Ichan-Kala architectural complex (12-19th century). This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the residence of the last Khan. The complex includes the Ismail Khodja mausoleum, Mohammed Amin Khan madrassa, Kunya-Ark Castle (16-17th century), Kalta Minor tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (19th century), Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum (14-18th century), and the Juma Mosque (10th century). The afternoon will be at your leisure.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 5: fortress of Khorezm
Stop At: Itchan Kala, Khiva Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING TOUR OUTSIDE KHIVA
Today you will visit Qalaqjig - the ancient fortress of Khorezm. You will also visit a salt lake and a yurt camp.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 6: Bukhara
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
DRIVE TO BUKHARA 480km, approx.6-7 hours, including lunch and tea stops
Today you will be driven to Bukhara which is regarded by many to be one of the most cultural and evocative cities in the world. Again the drive is in itself an exciting and interesting part of your adventure tour. The road was still under construction in 2013, so the journey may take approx. 6-7 hours. You drive back through Urgench and cross a wide river (in ancient times called the Oxus), now called the Amudar'ja. The bridge is a series of flat topped metal barges, welded together. This then brings you to the main road le ading to Bukhara. The country is surprisingly green and cultivated, though you will also see remnants of decaying Soviet industry too. You may see camels, roadside water melon sellers and more donkeys and carts. The road itself is of a reasonable high standard.Bukhara-i-Sarif - 'noble and sacred' is one of the numerous epithets awarded to this ancient city. In the IX and X centuries, some of the great poets of the East, (such as Rudaky, Dakiki, and Firdousi), devoted examples of their work to the city and it is said that the "History of Bukhara" had already been written by the tenth century, with the first period of the city's existence depicted in the national epics and numerous legends. A branch of the Great Silk Road, connecting China with Europe via Iran, passed through Bukhara.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 7: BUKHARA
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING IN BUKHARA
You will be taken on a tour of Bukhara, including the Ismail Samoni mausoleum (a burial place of the Samani dynasty founder Ismail Samani, 10th century), Kalon Minaret and Poi Kalon Mosque, Miri Arab Madrassa (16th century), Ulugbek Madrassa (15th century) and Abdilazizkhan Madrassa (17th century) and Magoki Attory Mosque. Magoki Attory Mosque is of a very interesting construction as the facade is 12th century and reconstructed in 16th century and there are Zoroastrian temple ornaments underneath it. You will also visit the Lyabi House complex, Ark Fortress (a home to the rulers of Buk hara) and Chor Minor.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 8: BUKHARA
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING AROUND BUKHARA
Today you will be taken to see some of the sights outside Bukhara, including the Nakshbandi Mausoleum, Chor Bakr and the Sitori-Mohi Khosa palace.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 9: Bukhara
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
AT LEISURE
Today is free to do your own sightseeing or further exploration.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 10: Samarkand
Stop At: Samarkand Tourist Information Center, Tashkent St 45, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
Adventures & Thrills at Samarkand
DRIVE TO SAMARKAND (280 km, approx 7 hrs drive, including lunch stop)
Today you will be driven to Samarkand. On this drive you will pass through many small townships/villages; all very interesting and a unique window into a life so very different from our own.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 11: SAMARKAND
Stop At: Samarkand Tourist Information Center, Tashkent St 45, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING IN SAMARKAND
Samarkand is located in the magnificent region of the Oxus and Syr Darya rivers and occupied a strategic and advantageous geographical position on the Great Silk Road. It is one of the world's most ancient cities, with a history which stretches back over 2750 years, which makes it as old as Rome, Athens and Babylon. It served as the capital city for Tamerlane. There are magnificent examples of medieval architecture preserved in Samarkand, striking in their shapes and rich colours. Today you will visit the famous Registan Square (with the 17th century Madrassa Sherdor, Tilla Kori and the 15th century Ulugbek). You will also visit the 15th century Gur Emir-Mausoleum where conqueror Amir Temur Tamerlane, his two sons and two grandsons are buried as well as Shakhi Zinda Necropolis, an important pilgrimage palace in Samarkand and the grandiose Bibi Khanym Mosque.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 12: Samarkand
Stop At: Samarkand Tourist Information Center, Tashkent St 45, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
City/Town Tour (City Tour,Shopping)
AT LEISURE
Today is free for you to relax and to continue to explore this fascinating city.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 13: Registan Square
Stop At: Registan St, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING
Today, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour outside the city andwill visit a paper mill, Ulugbek Observatory and the Astrological Museum. Later you will return to Registan Square where you will be able to visit some local shops.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 14: Tashkent
Stop At: Tashkentland, Amira Temura St., 107, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Archaeological Exploration (Tour) at Tashkent
MORNING FREE TIME, DRIVE TO TASHKENT
Before heading up to Tashkent you will have a chance to visit the Bazaar. In the afternoon you will take the road towards Tashkent. You will be transferred to the hotel for your overnight stay.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 15: Flight from Tashkent
Stop At: Tashkent International Airport, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Flight from Tashkent
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: TASHKENT
Stop At: Tashkentland, Amira Temura St., 107, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Depart London for the overnight flight to Tashkent.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 2: TASHKENT
Stop At: Tashkentland, Amira Temura St., 107, Tashkent Uzbekistan
ARRIVE TASHKENT, SIGHTSEEING
On arrival in Tashkent you will be transferred to your hotel. Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and rightfully claims to be the biggest and most cosmopolitan city of Central Asia. Although it has been continuously inhabited for over 2,000 years, a massive earthquake in the 1960s levelled the entire city and a modern city was born. The city is noted for its tree lined streets, numerous fountains and pleasant parks.In the afternoon, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour which will include visits to Chorsu Bazaar in the old part of Tashkent, Kukuldash Mosque and Khast Imom. Khast Imon is the official religious centre for Muslims in Central Asia and consists of Barak Khan Madrassa (16th century), Tilla Shaykh Mosque (the Osman Koran, believed to be world's oldest Koran, is kept in the library of this Mosque) and the mausoleum of Abu Bakr Kaffal Shoshi (a 13-14th century Islamic scholar).
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 3: Khiva
Stop At: Itchan Kala, Khiva Uzbekistan
Cultural Immersion (Aboriginal) at Khiva
FLY TO URGENCH, DRIVE TO KHIVA (40 kms)
You will be transferred to the airport to catch the morning flight to Urgench. On arrival in Urgench you will be driven to Khiva. The short drive to Khiva is in itself an interesting insight into the culture, peoples and modes of transport in Uzbekistan. Expect to see anything and everything, from modern cars and motorbikes to beaten up Soviet style cars and trucks, and carts pulled by donkeys. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 4: Ichan-Kala
Stop At: Itchan Kala, Khiva Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING TOUR. AT LEISURE
Your sightseeing tour today will include the Ichan-Kala architectural complex (12-19th century). This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the residence of the last Khan. The complex includes the Ismail Khodja mausoleum, Mohammed Amin Khan madrassa, Kunya-Ark Castle (16-17th century), Kalta Minor tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (19th century), Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum (14-18th century), and the Juma Mosque (10th century). The afternoon will be at your leisure.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 5: fortress of Khorezm
Stop At: Itchan Kala, Khiva Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING TOUR OUTSIDE KHIVA
Today you will visit Qalaqjig - the ancient fortress of Khorezm. You will also visit a salt lake and a yurt camp.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 6: Bukhara
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
DRIVE TO BUKHARA 480km, approx.6-7 hours, including lunch and tea stops
Today you will be driven to Bukhara which is regarded by many to be one of the most cultural and evocative cities in the world. Again the drive is in itself an exciting and interesting part of your adventure tour. The road was still under construction in 2013, so the journey may take approx. 6-7 hours. You drive back through Urgench and cross a wide river (in ancient times called the Oxus), now called the Amudar'ja. The bridge is a series of flat topped metal barges, welded together. This then brings you to the main road le ading to Bukhara. The country is surprisingly green and cultivated, though you will also see remnants of decaying Soviet industry too. You may see camels, roadside water melon sellers and more donkeys and carts. The road itself is of a reasonable high standard.Bukhara-i-Sarif - 'noble and sacred' is one of the numerous epithets awarded to this ancient city. In the IX and X centuries, some of the great poets of the East, (such as Rudaky, Dakiki, and Firdousi), devoted examples of their work to the city and it is said that the "History of Bukhara" had already been written by the tenth century, with the first period of the city's existence depicted in the national epics and numerous legends. A branch of the Great Silk Road, connecting China with Europe via Iran, passed through Bukhara.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 7: BUKHARA
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING IN BUKHARA
You will be taken on a tour of Bukhara, including the Ismail Samoni mausoleum (a burial place of the Samani dynasty founder Ismail Samani, 10th century), Kalon Minaret and Poi Kalon Mosque, Miri Arab Madrassa (16th century), Ulugbek Madrassa (15th century) and Abdilazizkhan Madrassa (17th century) and Magoki Attory Mosque. Magoki Attory Mosque is of a very interesting construction as the facade is 12th century and reconstructed in 16th century and there are Zoroastrian temple ornaments underneath it. You will also visit the Lyabi House complex, Ark Fortress (a home to the rulers of Buk hara) and Chor Minor.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 8: BUKHARA
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING AROUND BUKHARA
Today you will be taken to see some of the sights outside Bukhara, including the Nakshbandi Mausoleum, Chor Bakr and the Sitori-Mohi Khosa palace.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 9: Bukhara
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
AT LEISURE
Today is free to do your own sightseeing or further exploration.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 10: Samarkand
Stop At: Samarkand Tourist Information Center, Tashkent St 45, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
Adventures & Thrills at Samarkand
DRIVE TO SAMARKAND (280 km, approx 7 hrs drive, including lunch stop)
Today you will be driven to Samarkand. On this drive you will pass through many small townships/villages; all very interesting and a unique window into a life so very different from our own.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 11: SAMARKAND
Stop At: Samarkand Tourist Information Center, Tashkent St 45, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING IN SAMARKAND
Samarkand is located in the magnificent region of the Oxus and Syr Darya rivers and occupied a strategic and advantageous geographical position on the Great Silk Road. It is one of the world's most ancient cities, with a history which stretches back over 2750 years, which makes it as old as Rome, Athens and Babylon. It served as the capital city for Tamerlane. There are magnificent examples of medieval architecture preserved in Samarkand, striking in their shapes and rich colours. Today you will visit the famous Registan Square (with the 17th century Madrassa Sherdor, Tilla Kori and the 15th century Ulugbek). You will also visit the 15th century Gur Emir-Mausoleum where conqueror Amir Temur Tamerlane, his two sons and two grandsons are buried as well as Shakhi Zinda Necropolis, an important pilgrimage palace in Samarkand and the grandiose Bibi Khanym Mosque.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 12: Samarkand
Stop At: Samarkand Tourist Information Center, Tashkent St 45, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
City/Town Tour (City Tour,Shopping)
AT LEISURE
Today is free for you to relax and to continue to explore this fascinating city.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 13: Registan Square
Stop At: Registan St, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
SIGHTSEEING
Today, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour outside the city andwill visit a paper mill, Ulugbek Observatory and the Astrological Museum. Later you will return to Registan Square where you will be able to visit some local shops.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 14: Tashkent
Stop At: Tashkentland, Amira Temura St., 107, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Archaeological Exploration (Tour) at Tashkent
MORNING FREE TIME, DRIVE TO TASHKENT
Before heading up to Tashkent you will have a chance to visit the Bazaar. In the afternoon you will take the road towards Tashkent. You will be transferred to the hotel for your overnight stay.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 15: Flight from Tashkent
Stop At: Tashkent International Airport, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Flight from Tashkent
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 15x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 14 nights
- Entry/Admission - Tashkentland
- Entry/Admission - Itchan Kala
- Entry/Admission - Bukhara Synagogue
- Entry/Admission - Samarkand Tourist Information Center
- Entry/Admission - Registan
- Entry/Admission - Tashkent International Airport
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
45%
Nightlife
20%
Original
15%
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