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8 day(s)
Regular
2-10 people
easy
Join us on this extraordinary cultural and historical tour of Uzbekistan, where ancient tales come to life, and the spirit of the Silk Road still resonates in the air. Get ready to be captivated by the timeless beauty and cultural treasures that await you in this captivating corner of the world. tour is not only a feast for the senses but also an opportunity to connect with the living traditions of Uzbekistan. Engage with local artisans, witness the intricate craftsmanship of miniature painting and wood carving, and partake in traditional music and dance performances that have been passed down through generations.
Duration
8 day(s)
Max Group Size
2-10 people
Tour Code
TSUZ8D
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
3 - 85

Tashkent
Tashkent
Day 1. Arrival in Tashkent by xx flight
Arrive at Tashkent international airport , You will be met by your driver and taken to your hotel for overnight.
Breakfast in the hotel. at 09 AM start city tour. Visit old town with Hastim Imam complex, Osman Koran of 7th Century, Chrosu bazar, Applied arts museum where you can see all traditional handicraft items made by different Uzbekistan regions. Tashkent metro and Opera theatre named after Alisher Navoi. Navruz park where you can see some local handicraft shops. Eevening flight to Urgench and upon arrival transfer to Khiva 30 km. Overnight in anicent Khiva, Ichan kala.
Begin the day at Ichan Kala, the museum town in open air. Your hotel is located inside of Ichan kala or just opposite to it and you will feel the atmosphere of living in the old town as the local people who is still living in the old town. You will discover the city with its mosques, minarets, museums, caravan Saray, workshops. Khorezm is famous for its wooden craft, wood carving and also Silk carpet weaving. The most exciting site is Juma mosque with wooden pillars and mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud. Evening drive to Ayazkala camp and overnight in Yurt where you will enjoy dinner and experience noamd's life.
Overnight
Transfer to bukhara via Kyzylkum desert. Free day walking in the city of old Bukhara. The most impressive site in Bukhara is Laby Hauz, the heart of Bukhara where you will see chayhana, cafe, restaurants, water pond, mosques, madrasa, Hanaka of Nadir Divan Bgei, gallery, workshop and Souvenir shops. Visit trade Domes of Bukhara: Taki Sarafan, Taki Telpakfurushon and Taki Zargaron and ancient Jewish quarter with a school and synagogue. Continue to Ark Citadel dating back to 1-19 Centuries, Kalyan Minaret and Kalyan Mosque. You will finish the tour at Ismail Samani mausoleum and Cashmai Ayub mausoleum. Overnight in a boutique hotel.
Bukhara and around. After breakfast in the hotel, Begin the visit to Summer Palace - Sitorai Mohi Hosa - one of the most prominent sites in Bukhara where you will discover the mixture of local and russian-european architecture style. The Palace was built outside of the city with a big garden and harem. Continue to the mausoleum and necropolis of Bahauddin Naqshabandiy, the leader of Sufism in Bukhara. Since old time pilgrims used to come and pay a visit to the holy place before going to Haj and those who can not make a trip to Haj they come to this place as it is equal as you visit to Mekka. PM return to your hotel and enjoy your free time. You may want to try local Bukhara Hammam or enjoy evening Folk Music and Dance show at Nadir Divan Begi madrasah. Overnight in Bibihanim boutique hotel.
Optional Evening out:
• Local Dinner at a private family .
• Folk Music and Dance show at Nadir Divan Begi
AM free tine in Bukhara and after lunch transfer to railway station for the trian to Samarkand at 155-1730. Pick up at station and transfer to the hotel. Your sightseeing will start with a visit to Gur Emir mausoleum, the burial place of Amir Temur, his spiritual teacher and his sons and grand sons. Later you will proceed to the famous place in Samarkand, Registan square with 3 madarsas built in 15-17 Centuries. Ulughbek Madrasa, Sherdor Madrasah and Tilla Sheikh mosque. Siab Bazar and Bibihanum mosque will end your sightseeing for today and evening you are free on your own to explore the city and enjoy free evening in Samarkand. Overnight .
Day 7. Samarkand full day city tour.
Begin the day with buffet breakfast and then continue city tour. Visit The observatory of Ulughbek, Afrosiab museum with Fresco and artifacts found at Afrosiab old settlement dating back to 6 BC up to 13 AD. Shahi Zinda is the holy place of all Central Asian muslims visited daily with many local people, where you will see the mausoleum of Temur’s sisters, Generals, Architect and the mausoleum of Kusam Ibn Abbas, the cousin of Muhammad prophet. Pm you will see the famous Samarkand Silk Paper producing workshop. Evening transfer to railway station for the train to Tashkent at 1800-2010. Pick up in Tashkent and transfer to hotel for overnight.
After breakfast transfer to airport for your return flight home. End of services.
3 star hotels and boutique hotels
local flight TAS-URG
Breakfast in the hotel
Entrance fees
Transportation
lunch and dinner
International flight
Tipping guides and drivers