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7-Days Uzbekistan Tour: Tapestry Of Traditions
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, History

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Description

Embark on a captivating journey through Uzbekistan's cultural gems, starting in Tashkent. Next, explore historical treasures like the Khazrat-Imam Complex and Amir Temur Square. Continue to Samarkand and Bukhara, renowned for their Silk Road legacies, where you'll marvel at iconic sites such as Registan Square and the Ark Ancient Fortress. Conclude your adventure with a farewell dinner in Tashkent.

Highlights
  • Uncover ancient wonders at Tashkent's Khazrat-Imam Complex
  • Admire the breathtaking architecture of Samarkand's Registan Square
  • Explore Shakhrisabz's rich history at the Aksaray Palace
  • Experience Bukhara's Silk Road heritage through the Ark Ancient Fortress
  • Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent expand_more
    • Arrival in Tashkent. Your guide will meet you at the airport. 
    • Transfer to the hotel. 

    Accommodation. Overnight in Tashkent.

  • Day 2: Tashkent City Tour expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the Tour Program over Tashkent city. Tashkent is not only one of the ancient cities of Uzbekistan, with more than 2000 years of history, but also a modern city, the pearl of Central Asia.
    • Visit several historical monuments and museums of the city of Tashkent:
      • Khazrat-Imam Complex including:
      • Madrassah Barak-Khan (XVI c.).
      • Jami Mosque (XIX c.).
      • Mausoleum of Kaffal-Shoshi (XV c.).
      • Amir Temur Square and Museum of Applied Arts.

    Overnight in Tashkent.

  • Day 3: Tashkent to Samarkand Excursion expand_more
    • Early breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Tashkent railway station.
    • Departure to Samarkand by high-speed train Afrosiyob.
    • Arrival in Samarkand.
    • Meeting at the railway station.
    • Excursion program over Samarkand:
      • Registan Square: It is the symbol of the city of Samarkand, which includes Sherdar Madrassah, Tillya-Kari Madrassah, and Ulugbek Madrassah.
      • Bibi-Khanum Madrasah: Madrasah was built in honour of the most beloved wife of Amir Timur.
      • Mausoleum Guri-Emir: Tomb of the great Tamerlane.
      • Shah-i-Zinda complex: Memorial created in the 12th to 14th centuries AD, associated with the name of Kusam-ibn-Abbas, the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad.
      • Khazret-i-Khizr Mosque: This is the oldest building in Islamic culture (8th century AD) and the burial place of President I. A. Karimov.
      • Ulugbek Observatory: One of the oldest and most significant observatories in Central Asia, built in 1424-1428 by the grandson of Amir Timur (Tamerlane) Ulugbek on the Kukhak hill not far from Samarkand.
      • Visiting the oriental market Siyob bazaar.

    Overnight in Samarkand.

  • Day 4: Samarkand to Shakhrisabz and Return expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Shakhrisabz (180 km).
    • Arrival in Shakhrisabz - the hometown of the Great Amir Timur.
    • Shakhrisabz city tour:
      • Aksaray Palace (14th-15th centuries): Remains of Timur's grand residence in his hometown, Shakhrisabz.
      • The complex Dorus Siadat: Residues of Timurid dynastic tombs Dorus Siadat, including the crypt of Tamerlane.
      • Dorut Tilavat complex (14-16th centuries).
      • Gumbazi - Saiydon makbarat Ulugbek.
      • Mosque Kuk-Gumbaz (15th century).
    • After the excursion program, return to Samarkand (180 km).
    • Arrival in Samarkand.
    • Time to rest.

    Overnight in Samarkand.

  • Day 5: Samarkand to Bukhara Tour expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Bukhara (265 km).
    • Arrival in Bukhara.
    • Accommodation at the hotel.
    • Excursion program over Bukhara:
      • City tour over Bukhara: Bukhara is one of the most ancient Uzbek towns, mentioned in the holy Avesta book. It was built on the sacred hill of springtime offerings by Zoroastrians. The name "Bukhara" is derived from Sanskrit, denoting "temple, cloister". This city was once a significant commercial center on the Great Silk Road.
      • Visit the following landmarks:
        • The Mausoleum of Samanids (9th-10th centuries).
        • Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum (12-14th centuries).
        • Bolo Khouz ensemble.
        • Ark Ancient Fortress (11th century BC).
        • Kalyan Minaret (12th century).
        • Mir Arab Madrassah (15th century).
        • Ulugbek Madrassah (15th century).
        • Taki-Zargaron Dome Bazar (16th century).
        • Lyabi-Khauz Mosque (16th-17th centuries).
      • Visit the folklore show in Nadir Divan Begi Madrassah.

    Dinner.

    Overnight in Bukhara.

  • Day 6: Bukhara Exploration and Return to Tashkent expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.
    • Visit the Summer residence of the Last Emir of Bukhara, Emir Said AlimKhan “Sitorai Mokhi Hossa” (18th century).
    • Visit Chor-Minor Medrese (1807).
    • Drive to Gijduvan (52 km).
    • Arrive at the ceramic studio of Master Abdullo Nurulloev.
    • Study the process of producing ceramics and shop for ceramic gifts and potteries.
    • Return to Bukhara.
    • Transfer to Bukhara airport.
    • Departure to Tashkent.
    • Arrival in Tashkent.
    • Meeting at the airport.
    • Transfer to the restaurant for a Farewell dinner.

    Accommodation: Overnight in Tashkent.

  • Day 7: Departure from Tashkent expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
What's Included
  • Accommodation based on double room: 4* or 3*

    • Tashkent: 2 nights
    • Bukhara: 1 night
    • Samarkand: 3 nights
  • Meals:

    • Breakfast is provided at the hotels
    • Dinners according to the itinerary
    • Lunches at local restaurants
    • Special dinners:
      • Dinner at Medresse Nadir Devan Begi with folklore show (day 5)
      • Farewell dinner in Tashkent
  • Entrance fees for museums and sightseeing according to the itinerary

  • Train ticket Samarkand – Tashkent economy class

  • Transport service on the minibus for the whole tour, including pick-ups/drop-offs

  • Mineral water bottles were provided during the tour

  • English-speaking escort guide for the whole tour

What's Excluded
  • Early check-in / Late check-out
  • International Air tickets to/from Tashkent
  • Visa cost
  • Charges for consular fee
  • Charges for entries with photo & video cameras
  • Extra services
  • Tips
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 1 USD 2071 Per Person
2 To 3 USD 1365 Per Person
4 To 7 USD 994 Per Person
8 To 15 USD 910 Per Person
16 To 20 USD 800 Per Person

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USD 2071 / person