Classic Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, discover this 8-day trip

Nature Culture Gastronomy Family Historical

Tachkent (excursion). Tachkent-Samarkand (330km, 4-5h).

Trip Description

The classic itinerary through the ancient cities of Uzbekistan is a journey through the main, most well-known historical sights, everything that is the most grandiose, the most important, what you absolutely must visit to get a complete picture of Uzbekistan and the Great Silk Road in your mind. The medieval mosques, madrasas and minarets, the dazzling light of the contemporary capital, the artisan workshops, the delicious Uzbek cuisine, the bustling markets right next to silent and narrow alleys, the burning Asian sun and the penetrating coolness of the night, the striking contrast between deserts and oases will leave a lasting impression on your memory of the aura of oriental culture! The classic Uzbekistan journey is designed for groups. You can join any group that suits you according to the dates and duration of the itinerary.

Accomodation

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Stay program

day 1
Arrival in Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent. Welcome at Tashkent airport at any time, according to the flight schedule indicated by the tourists. Transfer and check-in at the hotel after 14:00. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
day 2
Tashkent (excursion). Tashkent-Samarkand (330 km, 4-5 h).
Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00, group gathering in the hotel lobby and hotel check-out. At 09:30, excursion in Tashkent: Khasti-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Chachi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah, ancient Chorsu market. After lunch, visit to Independence Square and Amir Temur (Tamerlane) Square. At 15:00, departure from Tashkent to Samarkand. Upon arrival in Samarkand, check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
day 3
Samarkand (excursion)
Breakfast at the hotel. At 10:00, excursion to Samarkand: the most famous square in Central Asia - Registan (Ulugbek, Cher-Dor, Tilla-Kari madrasahs), Gur-Emir mausoleum - tomb of the great Tamerlane. After lunch, continuation of the excursion in Samarkand: Bibi-Khanum mosque, Shakhi-Zinda architectural complex, Ulugbek observatory. Overnight at the hotel.
day 4
Samarkand-Bukhara (300 km, 4-5 h).
Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:00, group gathering in the hotel lobby and hotel check-out. Transfer to Bukhara. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. After lunch, excursion in Bukhara: Labi-Khawz complex, Kukeldach madrasah, Nodir-Devon-Beghi madrasah, the domes and shopping galleries. Visit to the gold thread embroidery demonstration room and the astrakhan workshop. Overnight at the hotel.
day 5
Bukhara (excursion)
Breakfast at the hotel. Continuation of the excursion in Bukhara: Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub sepulcher, Bolo-Hauz complex, ancient Ark citadel, Poy-Kalan complex, Abdulaziz-Khan madrasa, Ulugbek madrasa. After lunch, excursion to the surroundings of Bukhara: Sitora Mohi Hossa palace, Bahaoutdine Nakchbandiy complex. Return to Bukhara. Overnight at the hotel.
day 6
Bukhara - Khiva (440 km, 8-9 h).
Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:00, crossing of the famous Kizilkum desert along the Amoudaria river. Lunch en route. Arrival in Khiva. Free time, visit to souvenir shops and craft workshops. Overnight at the hotel.
day 7
Khiva (excursion)
Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00, group gathering in the hotel lobby and hotel check-out. Excursion to Khiva: Ichan-Kala (inner city of Khiva), Pahlavane Mahmud complex, Kunia-Ark citadel, Islam-Khodja madrasa and minaret, Tash Hovli palace, Alakuli Khan madrasa, Djuma mosque, Muhammad Amin-khan minaret and madrasa. Transfer to Urgench airport. Departure from Urgench to Tashkent by evening flight. Welcome at Tashkent airport. Transfer and check-in at the hotel.
day 8
Tashkent (departure)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from the hotel. Free time, without transportation or excursions. Our recommendation: visit the market, stroll in the city center. Transfer to the airport. Departure flight from Tashkent.