Tour Code: UzT-HC
Destination: Uzbekistan
Places of Visit: Tashkent - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand - Fergana - Tashkent
Duration: 10 Days - 9 Nights
Best time to Travel: April, May, August, September, October
Departure Date: You Choose!

Tour History and Culture - Tour of Uzbekistan

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Tour History and Culture

Day 01: Tashkent
Meet and transfer to hotel
Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 02: Tashkent - Samarkand
Breakfast. Check out from Hotel.
Sightseeing tour in Tashkent, one of the largest ancient cities in Central Asia, capital of Uzbekistan. In Uzbek, Tashkent means “the Stone City” and is also known as a city of striking contrasts. You will see both old and modern city. First, we begin with old part of the city: Khazrat-Imam Complex including Madrasseh Barak-Khan (XVI c.); Jami Mosque (XIX c.); Mausoleum of Kaffal-Shoshi (XV c.). Madrasseh of Kukeldash (XV c.). Modern Part of the city: Visiting Museum of Applied Arts, Amir Temur Square and Opera and Ballet Theater named by Alisher Navoiy. Lunch .
Drive to Samarkand (330 km). Arrive in Samarkand and accommodation at hotel.
Dinner at hotel restaurant.
Overnight in Samarkand.

Day 03: Samarkand
After breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour in Samarkand “The town of Blue domes”: The history of Samarkand dates back to 2500 years and more from now landmarks dated back to the times of the Timur Dynasty and is of the same importance as architectural masterpieces of ancient Egypt, China, India, Greece and Rome. Visiting Registan square including: Madrasseh of Ulugbek (XIV), Sherdor Madrasseh (XVII) and Tillya Kari Madrasseh (XVII), Gur-Emir Mausoleum (XV c.),Rukhabad Mausoleum (1380s)
Lunch.
Continue the sightseeing tour: Visiting Ulughbek's Observatory (XV.), Afrosiab Museum, Shakhi Zinda Mausoleum (XII-XVI cc). Also you will visit handicraft workshop.
Dinner at Uzbek national house with delicious Uzbek meals. (by request)
Overnight in Samarkand.

Day 04: Samarkand
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing tour in Samarkand. Visiting Bibi Khanum Mosque (XV c.), Oriental Market “Siyab Bazar”, Imam Al- Bukhariy mausoleum.
Lunch.
Theatrical demonstration of national costumes – Fashion Show
Free time
Dinner.
Overnight in Samarkand.

Day 05: Samarkand – Gijduvan - Bukhara
After breakfast, drive to Bukhara (280 km, 3-4 en route). On the way make a stop to visit Rabate Malik and famous ceramist workshop in Gijduvan.
Lunch in Ceramic Studio.
Arrival in Bukhara and accommodation at hotel.
Dinner.
Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 06: Bukhara
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day sightseeing tour in Bukhara: As mentioned in the holy Avesta book Bukhara is one of the most ancient Uzbek towns built on the sacred hill of spring time offerings put by Zoroastrians. The name “Bukhara” is derived from Sanskrit denoting “temple, cloister”. This city was once a big commercial centre on the Great Silk Road, including: Ark Fortress (VII-XIX); Mausoleum of Ismail Samani (X), Medrese of Ulugbek (1417), Poi-Kalyan Complex including: Minaret of Kalyan (XII), Medrese of Mir-Arab (XVI), Kalyan Mosque (XV);
Lunch.
Continue the sightseeing tour in Bukhara: Taki-Zargaron Dome Bazar (XVI), Demonstration of silk production and materials, Lyabi-Khauz Mosque (XVI-XVII), Chor-Minor Medrese (1807). Dinner at Medrese Nadir Devan Begi with folklore show. (by request)
Overnight in Bukhara .

Day 07: Bukhara
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Faizulla Khodjaev House Museum, Tea House, Sitorai Mokhi Hosa Palace (XIX-XX), once the country residence of the last emir. Here you can see one of the best examples of palatial architecture. So called “White Hall” with its Guncha carvings with mirror layer are of exceptional beauty.
Lunch.
Free time on leisure.
Dinner.
Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 08: Bukhara – Urgench - Khiva
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Khiva (480 km.) through Kizil-Kum desert. On the road you will get acquainted with the landscape of the area Arrive in Khiva and accommodation at hotel.
Free time for leasure.
Dinner.
Overnight in Khiva.

Day 09: Khiva - Urgench – Tashkent
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from hotel. Sightseeing tour in Khiva: Ichan-Kala architectural ensemble - „Museum under the open sky“. History of Khoresm dates so long back to ancient times that only few civilizations can equal its age. You will see palaces with the rich mosaic, unique beatiful minarets, madrasahs and mosques such as: Mausoleum of Pahlavan Makhmud (XVII-XIX), Tosh-Khowli Palace (Harem) (1830-1836), Kunya-Ark Fortress (1868-1888), Kalta-Minor Minaret (1855), Medrese of Shergazi-Khan (1718-1720), Complex of Alla-Kuli Khan (XIII-XVIII), Juma Mosque and Minaret (XII- XX), Karavan-Saray (XVIII), Minaret and Mosque of Khodja-Islam (1908-1910), Tim of Ala-Kulikhan (XIX), Medrese of Abdulla- Khan (1865), Mausoleum of Said Alautdin (XIV), Medrese of Mukhamad Amin-Khan (XIX), Walls of Ichan-Kala (XVIII-XIX), Palvan- Darvaza Gate (XIX). (Architectural complex of Ichan-Kala is a mini town and excurtion is held inside of Ichon-Kala by walk)
Lunch .
Continuation of the fascinating excursion.
Dinner.
Transfer to the Urgench airport. Flight to Tashkent. Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to hotel, and accommodation.
Overnight in Tashkent .

Day 10: Tashkent
Transfer to the airport.
End of the tour.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 December 2010 11:08
 
  • Rates
  • Accommodation
  • Cost includes
  • Cost excludes
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Number of travellersHotels and GuesthousesHotels 3-4*
11499 SINGLE Supplement included1669 SINGLE Supplement included
2899959
3-5739849
6 Persons and moreby requestby request
Single supplement309395
Children under the age of 10 (in separate bed)50% of the cost of trip50% of the cost of trip
Children under the age of 10 (without bed)200300
Children at the age of 10 and older100% of the cost of trip100% of the cost of trip



The rates are available till December 31, 2011
The rates above are in US Dollars.
Please note that prices are indicative and a firm price needs to be confirmed at the time of booking your holiday. Once booked, the price is guaranteed by our No Surcharge policy.

DestinationHotels and GuesthousesHotels 3-4*
TashkentMalika, Grand OrzuTashkent palace, Markaziy
SamarkandMalika Prime, Samarkand PlazaAfrasiab Palace, Samarkand Plaza
BukharaAmelia, Lyabi-HouseBukhara Palace, Grand Bukhara
KhivaMalika, ShakherezadaMalika, Shakherezada

Please note that hotels are indicative and final hotels names will be send to you as confirmed by company

  • Accommodation in double or twin room
  • Breakfasts
  • Guides services for sightseeing
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  • Transportation by comfortable A/C Sedan Car or A/C MiniVan (depend on size of group)
  • International Airfare
  • Lunches (Possible to include by request)
  • Dinners (Possible to include by request)
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  • Domestic Flight Tickets
    • Tashkent - Urgench - 95 USD
    • Urgench - Tashkent - 95 USD
    • Tashkent - Bukhara - 55 USD
    • Bukhara - Tashkent - 55 USD
    • Tashkent - Nukus - 95 USD
    • Nukus - Tashkent - 95 USD
    • Tashkent - Fergana - 55 USD
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