Uzbekistan Cultural and Historical Tour

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Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent

Stop At: Chorsu Bazaar, Navoi St. 48 Shayhan Taurski District, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent, be met and transferred to your hotel. Sightseeing includes: Khasti Imam complex, Barakhan madrasa, Mui Muborak library, Chorsu bazar and Kukeldash madrasah. Tashkent Opera and Ballet theatre Alisher Navoi, performance starts at 1800 (optional).
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Tashkent located in the center of the city.

Day 2: Tashkent-Samarkand by train

Stop At: Samarkand Textile Workship, Griboedova St. 20, Samarkand 140103 Uzbekistan
Day 2: Tashkent-Samarkand (300 kms, 2 hours by fast train). Take morning train ride to Samarkand 0800-1010. Visit includes: Registan square with Sherdor Madrasa, Ulughbek madrasa, Tilla Sheikh madrasa, Gur Emir Mausoleum, the stunning burial place of Temur’s teacher, sons and grandsons. Bibi Hanum mosque, Bazaar, Shahi Zinda complex, a holy place in Central Asia famed for its tile work; Afrosiab ancient settlement destroyed by Ghengis Khan in the 13th century. Tour ends up with folk show or Light and Sound show at Registan square (optional, available upon request or join booked show)
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in one of the nice boutique hotels of Samarkand located in the center of the city.

Day 3: Samarkand-Bukhara via Shahrisabz

Stop At: Ark of Bukhara, Afrosiab St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Day 3: Samarkand-Bukhara via Shahrisabz. (80 km+290 km) After breakfast drive to Bukhara via Shahrisabz , the birthplace of Amir Temur. If you are a small group of 1-3 persons, you can drive over the mountain of Zarafshan pass (1450 m) and arrive Shahrisabz in around one hour; bigger groups will travel by van or bus around the mountain which will take around 2. 5 hours and see remote villages of the province.

Visit in Shahrisabz includes Ak Saray Palace, Jahangir’s mausoleum and Kok Gumbaz mosque PM continue driving to Bukhara, another 290 kms through the semi steppe of Kyzikum desert.

 
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in the old town of Bukhara , in walking distance to all historical sites .

Day 4: Bukhara

Stop At: Ark of Bukhara, Afrosiab St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Day 4: Bukhara: Today’s full day city tour, all on foot through this ancient, holy city, includes Chashmai Ayub mausoleum, Ismail Samani mausoleum, Bolo Hauz mosque and Ark Fortress. Turkish hammam, the bazaar and many souvenir shops.

After lunch at a local restaurants or café. you visit Kalyan minaret, Ulughbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasa, Nadir Divan Begi Madrasa and Khanaka, Magaki Attari mosque, Chor Minor madrasa. You can finish city tour with an optional folk show in Nadir Divan Begi madrasa at 1800.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in one of the boutique hotels in Bukhara

Day 5: Bukhara-Khiva

Pass By: Khiva Silk Worshop, Ichan Qala, Khiva Uzbekistan
Day 5: Bukhara-Khiva (500 km, 8 hrs) Today you will have a long journey through the Kyzilkum desert, which covers 1/3 of Uzbekistan's territory, crossing the river Amudarya (Oxus) near Urgench and arrive in Khiva at around 1500. Free time.Overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Ichan kala of old Khiva.

Day 6: Khiva

Stop At: Khiva Silk Worshop, Ichan Qala, Khiva Uzbekistan
Day 6: Full day walking tour in Khiva. You will visit the whole town with its minarets, mosques, museums, palaces and caravanserai. You will meet also local people living in the old town, celebrating weddings in the city, shopping in the local market. Kunya Ark, Kalta minor, Muhammad Aminkhan madrasa, Muhammad Rahimkhan madrasa, Juma mosque and Minaret, Islam Khodja minaret, Tash Hauli palace are the main but not the full list of attractions located in the town. 
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in one of the nice boutique hotels in Ichan kala.

Day 7: Khiva-Tashkent flight

Stop At: Old Tashkent, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Day 7: After breakfast you can visit ancient ruins of Khorezm, Ayazkala and Topraqkala and evening fly to Tashkent and enjoy your free time in Tashkent. 
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 3 star hotel in the center.

Day 8: Departure

Pass By: Old Tashkent, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Transfer to airport for your return flight home. End of Services.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
  • 7x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 7 nights
  • 7 nights accommodation in Boutique hotels with National character
  • Transport by private vehicle with air conditioning (Sedan 1-2 people, 3 and more in Minivan)
  • Local guides in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva (escort guide available upon request)
  • Breakfast in the hotel
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Breakfast
  • Entry/Admission - Chorsu Bazaar
  • Entry/Admission - Samarkand Textile Workship
  • Entry/Admission - Ark of Bukhara
  • Entry/Admission - Khiva Silk Worshop
  • Entry/Admission - Old Tashkent
Not included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Soft Drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities (optional) for Guides and Drivers
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Wheelchair is not accessible in some historical sites
  • A maximum of 15-20 people per booking
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
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