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Description
Explore the best of the popular cities of Uzbekistan, Tashkent & Samarkand in this 3-day tour. Marvel at the ancient architecture of the Guri-Emir Mausoleum. Visit the famous Konigil village and the “Meros” traditional paper factory. Pay your respects at the Hazrat Imam Complex and shop at the Charsu old bazaar. End your trip by visiting Amir Timur square and Independence square.
Highlights
- Visit Guri Emir Mausoleum and Amir Timur Square
- Wander around the market at Charsu Old Bazaar
- Marvel at the architecture of Ulugbek Madrasah, Tilla Kori Madrasah, and Sherdor Madrasah
- Travel to Hazrat Imam Complex and Independence Square
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Day 1: Tashkent expand_more
- Meet a representative upon arrival at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and check in. The tour representative will explain the details of the program to you.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2: Samarkand expand_more
- Meet your representative and start your guided tour.
- 6:30 am- Check out from the hotel in Tashkent. Transfer to the railway station.
- 7:30-9: 30 am- Leave for Samarkand on the high speed “Afrosiyob” train. Meet your local guide at the railway station.
- 11:00 am -01: 00 pm- Commence your tour with a visit to the Guri-Emir Mausoleum, the burial area of the Timurids dynasty.
- Then, head towards the famous Registan Square, the heart of ancient Samarkand, which comprises three majestic structures: Ulugbek Madrasah, Tilla Kori Madrasah, and Sherdor Madrasah.
- Travel to Bibi-Hanum, a 15th-century mosque. You will also visit the unique ensemble of the Shahi Zinda burials.
- Have lunch at the National restaurant
- 02:00 pm - 04: 30 pm- Continue your excursion with visits to famous paper factories, the Konigil village and the “Meros” traditional paper factory.
- 05:00 pm- Transfer to the railway station.
- 05:28 pm - 07: 44 pm- Leave for Tashkent on the high speed “Afrosiyob” train.
- Arrive at Tashkent and transfer to the hotel. Night at the hotel in Tashkent.
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Day 3: Tashkent expand_more
- 9:00- 01:00 pm- Start your Tashkent excursion after breakfast with a visit to Charsu old bazaar, the Hazrat Imam Complex, the religious centre of Tashkent, Kaffalyaash Shashi and Baroqkhon Madrasah, Library of Islamic literature and Applied Arts Museum, where Osman Koran – the oldest manuscript of Koran is preserved.
- After lunch, visit Amir Timur square, Independence square and the Monument of Courage – a monument to the earthquake victims in 1966, the ancient settlement of Ming Urik.
- Transfer to the airport/railway station (optional).
End of the tour.
What's Included
Visa support (for many nationals no need for a visa for visiting Uzbekistan for up to 30 days - please consult with our tour agency)
Full transportation service and all transfers on vehicles with a/c according to the program
Hotel accommodation in double/twin sharing rooms with breakfast
Local English-speaking Samarkand and Tashkent (Uzbek)guides (other languages available - please consult with our tour agency)
All entrance fees to the monuments and museums as specified in the program
Train tickets Tashkent – Samarkand – Tashkent ("Afrosiyab" economy class)
What's Excluded
Visa expenses paid online or at the Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan or at the Tashkent International Airport (for many nationals no need for a visa - please consult with our tour agency)
Cost of international flights to Tashkent
Payment for the photo and video materials (in some places taking photos may require additional payment)
Medical insurance or medical treatment (if needed)
Meals (lunches and dinners) – average good meal prices are $7 to 12
Entrance tickets to art shows, ballets or concerts
Personal or other expenses are not included in the program
Know before you go
- Infants go free (up to 2 years old)
- Hotels
- We care about accommodation, so we select only the best service hotels in Uzbekistan.
- Accommodation in hotels that correspond to the category 3/4 stars can be arranged.
- Hotels with double and single occupancy offer air conditioning, bathroom, refrigerator, cable TV and wi-fi Internet.
- Transport
- Transport services according to the tour program are included in the tour price. Transport services according to the tour program are included in the tour price.
- The type of transport may vary depending on the number of people:
- Comfortable automobiles with up to 4 people;
- Minivans up to 12 people;
- Minibus from 12 to 20 people. All equipped with a/c.
- Meals
- Please, note that breakfasts are included in the tour price (an exception might be early checking out). Lunches and dinners are not.
- Guides
- English or another language speaking (Uzbek) guides will accompany you during the tours (consult with the tour agency if you need other language speaking guides).
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 275 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 230 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |