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Celebrate the Navruz Festival and explore the ancient Silk Road on this immersive 9-day tour of Uzbekistan. Visit UNESCO World Heritage cities including Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand while discovering historic monuments, bustling bazaars, and authentic villages. Witness Buzkashi games, enjoy folk concerts, and experience Uzbek traditions up close. Travel with a knowledgeable guide on a private tour with cultural excursions, local insights, and convenient transfers.
Celebrate the Navruz Festival and explore the ancient Silk Road on this immersive 9-day tour of Uzbekistan.
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At a glance
Day by day
Arrive in Tashkent at 07:35 with a layover in Istanbul.
Transfer to your hotel and check in, followed by breakfast.
Depart for a sightseeing tour of Tashkent, visiting Khast Imam Square, famous for its 7th-century Quran manuscript, and Chorsu Bazaar.
Continue to Independence Square and Amir Timur Square for a first glimpse of the city.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a morning flight to Urgench at 07:00 and transfer to Khiva.
Check in at the hotel and start a sightseeing tour of Itchan-Kala, the walled city of Khiva, exploring its historic streets and architecture.
Enjoy dinner accompanied by a traditional Uzbek folk show.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for Bukhara, a city with over 2,500 years of history.
Arrival in Bukhara in the evening and check in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Explore Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, and Ark Fortress.
Continue to the medieval trading domes, Kalon Mosque and Minaret, Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs, and the Liabi Hauz complex.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Bakhouddin Naqshband Complex and Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace.
Depart for Samarkand and check in at the hotel upon arrival.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Shakhi-Zinda Complex, home to the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad's cousin.
Explore Bibi-Khanym Madrasah, built by Tamerlane in honour of his favourite wife.
Wander through the local bazaar to experience traditional culture and crafts.
Continue the excursion to Registan Square, the historic heart of Samarkand.
Visit Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the 15th-century tomb of the Timurid dynasty.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for a village near Samarkand to witness Navruz celebrations.
Experience a Buzkashi game, enjoy folk concerts, and participate in local cultural activities.
Return to Samarkand and enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Konigil Silk Paper Workshop, where traditional silk paper is still handcrafted.
Explore Ulugh Beg Observatory, the first observatory in Central Asia.
Continue the excursion to Khudjum Carpet Factory, showcasing the art of traditional carpet weaving.
Visit Afrasiab Museum to discover ancient Samarkand artefacts.
Depart for Tashkent on the Afrosiyob high-speed train at 17:30 (280 km in 2 hours).
Arrive in Tashkent and check in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for the return flight.
Where this trip takes you
Itchan Kala, Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, Lyab-i Hauz
The route
The fine print
Meet and greet with airport transfers
Accommodation in B&B or 4-star hotels in double/twin rooms
Half-board meals (breakfast and dinner; breakfast only for groups under 5)
All transportation mentioned in the program
Excursions in cities and villages with entrance tickets included
Buzkashi game participation (except for groups of 2 people)
Services of a professional tour guide throughout
Train tickets as per the program
All taxes and service charges
Final banquet
International flights
Domestic flight Tashkent - Urgench
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages during meals
Tips
Travel documents, insurance, and means of payment
Personal medication and, if possible, remedies for headaches, nausea, traveller's diarrhoea, and altitude sickness
Light clothing, as well as a light jacket and a raincoat
A swimsuit (weather permitting, you can swim in Lake Aydarkul)
Light shoes for city sightseeing and sturdy shoes for mountain excursions
An electrical adapter (type C and F plugs, 220 V)
Sunscreen
Logistics
Your 9 days finish where they began, in Ташкент.
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