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DAY 1 : TASHKENT
Take a flight to Tashkent on Friday evening or Saturday early morning (TK flights are advisable).
DAY 2 : ARRIVAL TASHKENT (Saturday)
Arrival to Tashkent by early morning flight.
Meet your driver at the airport gates and transfer to the hotel. Immediate early check-in and time for rest. Breakfast at the hotel.
Start city tour in Tashkent (old part ) :
Khazrati Imam Complex consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (16th c.), Barak-Khan Madrasah (16th c.), Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Muyi-Mubarak Madrasah storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of Prophet Muhammad, Chorsu bazaar. Afternoon time for visit the new part of the city: Independence Square, Amir Temur Statue and local “Broadway”, Monument of Courage, New Minor Mosque, Alisher Navoi Theatre Square.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 : TASHKENT - URGENCH - KHIVA (Sunday)
Breakfast-box p/p to be taken from the hotel.
05:40 Transfer to Tashkent Domestic Airport.
07:00-08:30 Flight HY-51 from Tashkent to Urgench.
On arrival, meet your driver at the airport gates and transfer to Khiva (30 km).
Meet the guide upon arrival and start the sightseeing tour in Khiva: visit Ichan-Kala architectural complex (XII-XIX) – the residence of the last Khiva Khan including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (XVI-XVI).
Walk to your hotel and check-in (from 14:00). Freshen up. Afternoon visit to Kalta Minor Tower, Tash-Khovli Palace (XIX), Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum (XIV-XVIII), Djuma Mosque (X).
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4 : KHIVA - BUKHARA (Monday)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 Morning drive to Bukhara (460 km, 7-8 hrs.).
In old days, route from Khiva to Bukhara lasted more than a month. Today it takes 7-8 hours by vehicle, through mysterious red desert “Kyzyl-Kum”, the territory of “Khorezm”, which was called in the past as a “State of Thousand and Hundred Cities”.
Arrival to Bukhara, check-in to the hotel. Time for rest.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5 : BUKHARA (Tuesday)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet your guide to start the sightseeing tour within Bukhara: Samanids Mausoleum, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Citadel Ark – city in the city, visit to Poyi Kalon Architectural Ensemble that consists of Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque and Miri Arab Madrasah, Lyabi Khauz Complex.
Afternoon time to enjoy shopping tour along the three Trading Domes, more famous as Coumpol Bazaar being existed here from the times of the Great Silk Road.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6 : BUKHARA - SAMARKAND (Wednesday)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel and drive to Samarkand (260 km). On arrival to Samarkand, transfer to the hotel.
Check-in (from 14:00) and time for freshen up.
In the afternoon visit to Registan Square consisting of Ulugbek Madrasah, Sherdor Madrasah and Tillya-Kori Madrasah.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 7 : SAMARKAND (Thursday)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 In the morning continue the city tour in Samarkand: visit to Guri Emir Mausoleum – graveyard of Amir Temur and his generation, Bibi Khanum Mosque, time for shopping at Siyob national bazaar for fresh and dried fruits, variety of local sweets, traditional clothes and souvenirs.
Continue the tour by visiting to Shakhi Zinda Complex, Afrosiyob Museum and Ulugbek Observatory.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 8 : DEPARTURE FROM SAMARKAND (Friday)
Transfer to Samarkand International Airport. Registration and flight to the next destination (as per the actual flight schedule, TK flights are advisable).
END OF OUR SERVICES
Our services include :
- Accommodation in mentioned hotel on DBL/TWN sharing basis (7 nights in total including immediate early check-in on arrival day)
- No any other early check-ins or late check-outs are included into the tour cost
- Breakfasts at the abovementioned hotels
- Mineral water bottles during the tour (1 L p/p per day)
- Services of A/C comfortable transport with professional driver as per the program:• 1-2 pax – Sedan car up to 4 seats / 3-7 pax – Minivan up to 10 seats
- English-speaking local guide services available for the excursions only
- Entrance fees for all the above-mentioned monuments (except photo and video charges)
Our services do not include :
- Visa costs and processing (if any)
- International flight tickets to / from Tashkent
- Domestic flight ticket for Tashkent – Urgench: from 100 USD (p/p)
- Beverages and alcohol drinks
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel and Medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Porter services at the airports, stations and the hotels
- Personal expenses and any services not included in the above program
Important :
- As per your international departure flight tickets, extension in Samarkand or with a continuation to Tashkent can be offered at additional cost
HOTELS:
- TASHKENT : Qushbegi Plaza 4* or Similar
- KHIVA : Malika Khiva 3* or Similar
- BUKHARA : Rangrez 3* or Similar
- SAMARKAND : Arba 3* or Similar
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Overview :
Location : Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Tajikistan to the southeast, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest.
Capital : Tashkent
Currency : Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS)
Language : Uzbek is the official language, but Russian is widely spoken, especially in cities and tourist areas.
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Best Time to Visit :
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Summer (July to August) can be hot, especially in the desert regions, while winter (December to February) can be cold, particularly in mountainous areas.
Places to Visit :
Tashkent :
Must-See : Amir Timur Square, Chorsu Bazaar, Kukeldash Madrasah, Independence Square.
Highlights : State Museum of History of Uzbekistan, Tashkent Metro (known for its stunning stations).
Samarkand :
Must-See : Registan Square (with its iconic madrasahs), Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Ulugh Beg Observatory.
Highlights : Afrosiab Museum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
Bukhara :
Must-See : Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Ark Fortress, Samanid Mausoleum, Lyab-i-Hauz complex.
Highlights : Chor Minor, Magoki Attori Mosque, Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace.
Khiva :
Must-See : Itchan Kala (the inner city), Kunya-Ark Citadel, Islam Khodja Minaret, Tash-Hauli Palace.
Highlights : Juma Mosque, Mohammed Amin Khan Madrasah.
Fergana Valley :
Must-See : Rishtan (known for its ceramics), Kokand (Jami Mosque, Khudayar Khan Palace), Andijan (Bobur Park, Chorsu Bazaar).
Nukus (Karakalpakstan) :
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Tashkent Region :
Must-See : Charvak Reservoir, Chimgan Mountains (popular for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing).
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Language : Learn a few basic phrases in Uzbek or Russian to facilitate communication with locals.
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