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Classical Uzbekistan: The Main Attractions of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara & Khiva
Join-in tour FOR INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS FROM ALL COUNTRIES
6 days / 5 nights
The classical tour itinerary featuring the ancient cities is a trip to Uzbekistan principal and most famous historical monuments - the grandiose must-see objects, which are an inherent part of Uzbekistan's image. Medieval mosques, madrasahs and minarets, artisans' workshops, bustling bazaars surrounded by quiet narrow ancient streets, the burning Asian sun and cool nights, the fantastically delicious Uzbek cuisine and contrast between deserts and oases will make you deeply feel the aura of the oriental culture during this travel to Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan's greatest cities provide an ideal base from which to explore the country's rich and diverse cultural and historical heritage.
Program:
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Days |
Tour program |
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Day 1
Arrival in Tashkent |
Tour beginning day / arrival day.
Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at Tashkent airport at any time of arrival mentioned by tourist. Transfer to the hotel and check in after 14:00. Free time. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 2
Tashkent - Samarkand
(330 km, 4-5 hours) Tashkent
(city tour) |
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 meeting at the hall and check out from the hotel.
09:30 sightseeing in Tashkent: Khast-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah, the oldest bazaar of Tashkent "Chorsu". After lunch visit Independence Square and Amir Temur Square.
15:00 transfer to Samarkand by road. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 3
Samarkand
(city tour) |
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 sightseeing in Samarkand: the most impressive square in the entire Central Asia - the Registan Square (madrasah of Ulugbek, Sher-Dor madrasah, Tilya-Kori madrasah), Gur-e Amir mausoleum - necropolis of the Timurids. After lunch continuation of sightseeing in Samarkand: Bibi-Khanym mosque, architectural ensemble Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugbek observatory.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 4
Samarkand - Bukhara
(300 km, 4-5 hours) |
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 meeting at the entrance hall and check out of the hotel.
Transfer to Bukhara. Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
After lunch start of sightseeing in Bukhara:
Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, domed shopping arcade. Visit to the demonstration room of Bukhara gold-embroidery factory and karakol workshop.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 5
Bukhara
(city tour)
Bukhara -Tashkent |
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - continuation of sightseeing in Bukhara: Mausoleum of Samanids, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo-Khauz Complex, Ark Citadel, Po-i-Kalyan Complex (Kalyan Minaret and others), Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasah.
After lunch transfer to the railway station and further transfer to Tashkent by a high speed train (15:52-19:40). On arrival in Tashkent - accommodation at the hotel and overnight. |
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Day 6
Tashkent (departure) |
Free time without transport services and excursions. Visiting bazaars and walking in the city center is recommended.
Transfer to the airport. Departure from Tashkent. |
Cost of the tour for 1 person: from 480 EUR
Boutique Hotels (3*)
Single supplement: from 150 EUR
This tour is guaranteed and will be arranged whatever final number of persons in a group.
Tour includes:
- Airport - hotel transfer on arrival to Tashkent at any time indicated by tourists on Day 1;
- Accommodation at the hotels on twin/double sharing basis with breakfasts, check-in to the hotels at 14:00, check-out at 12:00;
- Sightseeing tour in each city as per program;
- Accompanying English speaking guide services for the whole tour;
- Services of the driver with comfortable transport during the tour, including airport - hotel - airport transfers;
- Railway transfer from Bukhara to Tashkent by a high speed train (economy class tickets) or ordinary speed train (business class tickets);
- A bottle of mineral water on each day of the tour.
Cost does not include:
- International air flights;
- Entrance fees to the monuments and museums, listed in the program (60 USD/per person - can be paid on the spot);
- Meals (except breakfast);
- Medical insurance;
Additional services:
- Supplement for additional night on arrival or departure in Tashkent:
- Single room - 55 USD/per room /per night;
- Double/ Twin room - 75 USD/per room/per night.
Hotels:
We choose the most conveniently located and reputable hotels for our customers to stay at hotels 3* - very comfortable hotels providing excellent facilities and services with notable for very warm hosting and home-like atmosphere; mainly located in or near city centers.
The tour comes with the following accommodation:
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City |
Boutique Hotels (3*) |
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Tashkent |
Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Samir Hotel 3* or similar |
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Samarkand |
Arba Hotel 3* / Zilol Baht Hotel 3* or similar |
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Bukhara |
Kabir Hotel 3* / Fatima Hotel 3* or similar |
The tour is highly recommended to be combined with a 2-3-day-trip to Moscow (see Stopovers in MOW and SPB).
Tour can be transit or combined with Moscow and Saint Petersburg
Stopover packages
This tour can be added by 2 days tour:
Moscow tour:
- 1 day - Arrival in Moscow. Meet with guide. Transfer to 4*hotel.
- 2 day - Breakfast. Moscow city tour (3-3,5 hrs). Lunch (not included). Kremlin territory + 1 Cathedral or Tretiakov Gallery. Dinner (not included). Transfer to the airport. Departure to Ulan-Ude.
Price from - 295 EUR/pax (depends on the date of arrival) - including accommodation in dbl BB, transportation, services of English speaking guide, entrance fees
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St.Petersburg tour:
- 1 day - Arrival in St.Petersburg. Meet with guide. Transfer to 4*hotel.
- 2 day - Breakfast. St.Petersburg city tour with Peter&Paul's Fortress (3 hrs). Lunch (not included). Hermitage. Dinner (not included). Transfer to the airport. Departure to Ulan-Ude.
Price from - 290 EUR/pax (depends on the date of arrival) - including accommodation in dbl BB, transportation, services of English speaking guide, entrance fees. |
