8-Days Classic Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has been featured on many recent ‘Must Visit Destinations’ lists – and for good reason. This beguiling land at the heart of the ancient Silk Road is a nation of spectacular architecture, fascinating history, dazzling arts and welcoming people. This magical tour of Uzbekistan will take you on a mesmerizing journey of some of the most famous towns.
The "Mysteries of History" tour attracts travelers for a journey of fascinating discoveries of the most ancient architectural monuments, sacred places, traditions and delicious cuisine. Diversify your everyday life and let the spirit of adventure sweep into your daily life!
*Please note Citizens of 86 countries can enjoy visa-free travel to Uzbekistan (with different lengths of stay in the country ranging from 7 days to 60 days as well as unlimited stay). In addition, individuals who possess a residency visa for UAE are also entitled to 30-day visa-free entry, provided the resident visa is valid for at least 90 days after entering Uzbekistan. For more information click here
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Itinerary: Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent
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- Accommodation at the hotels incl. breakfast: - 2 overnights in Tashkent at a 3* hotel;
- Transportation as per program; |
• Visa consular fees; |
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TASHKENT
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1
Arrival to Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel, hotel accommodation (after 02.00 p.m.).
Sightseeing tour:
- Amir Temur Square;
- Independence Square;
- Tashkent Metro.
The old part of the city:
- The architectural complex Khazret-Imam: Kaffal-Shashi mausoleum, Madrasah of Barak-Khan;
- Juma Mosque (15-19th cc.) - the third biggest mosque in Uzbekistan;
- Kukeldash Madrassah;
- Chorsu bazaar.Overnight in Tashkent.
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Tashkent – Khiva
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2
After early breakfast we will drive to the airport for morning flight to Urgench. Arrival to Urgench, drive to Khiva (35 km).
Sightseeing tour in Ichan-Qala (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Ichan-Qala is open-air museum.
We will visit Muhammad Amin-Khan Madrasah, Kalta-Minor Minaret, Kunya-Ark fortress, Mausoleum of Makhmud Pakhlavan, Tash-Khovli Palace, Friday Mosque, Islam Khodja Ensemble, Madrasah of Khurdjum and Allakuli-Khan.
Overnight in Khiva.
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Khiva - Bukhara
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3
After breakfast we will drive to Bukhara via Kyzyl-Kum desert (480 km. 6-7 hrs.)
On the way stop to see Amu-Darya river.
Arrival to Bukhara and hotel accommodation. Free time.
Overnight in Bukhara.
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Bukhara
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4
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour:
- Samanids Mausoleum,
- Chashma-Ayub (Saint Job’s Source),
- Ark citadel (residence of Bukhara khans),
- Lyabi Khauz ensemble,
- Poi-Kalyan Ensemble (Madrasah and Minaret), Miri-Arab Madrasah,
- Magoki-Attori Mosque, trading domes.
Overnight in Bukhara.
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Bukhara – Samarkand
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5
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour:
- Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace (the residence of the Emir of Bukhara),
- Chor-Bakr Necropolis.Transfer to Samarkand (270 km). On the way stop in Gijduvan city. Visit ceramic workshop. Continue driving to Samarkand, arrival and hotel accommodation.
Overnight in Samarkand.
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Samarkand
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6
Breakfast at the hotel
Sightseeing tour:
- Gur-Emir Mausoleum (tomb of Amir Temur),
- The main square - Registan: Ulugbeg, Sher-Dor and Tillya-Kari madrasahs,
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque,
- Siab bazaar – oriental market,
- Observatory of Ulugbeg,
- Mausoleum of St. Daniel.Overnight in Samarkand
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Samarkand – Tashkent
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7
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from the hotel.
Drive to the village near Samarkand has the “Meros” paper mill. You will see all process of making the silk paper.
Visit Shakhi Zinda necropolis - unique architectural monuments.
Transfer to railway station, departure to Tashkent by high-speed train “Afrosiab” at 05.00 p.m.
Arrival at 07.10 p.m. and hotel accommodation. Overnight in Tashkent.
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Tashkent
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8
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from the hotel till noon.
Transfer to the airport.