Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Price from

1,960 US$

Starting

Tashkent

Ending

Khiva

Group size

Max 0

Tour code

The Wonders of Uzbekistan

(7 Days / 6 Nights)

The meeting with the customer at Urgench international airport with flight HY 258/256. Transfer to Khiva and have breakfast at the hotel / local restaurant. (Check in after 1.00 pm).
Day dedicated to visiting Khiva, the oldest and best preserved town on the "silk road". We will visit: the Mohammed Amin Khan madrasa, the mausoleum of Pakhlavan Mahmud, hero and patron of Khiva, the Islam Khoja madrasa, the Juma mosque, interesting for its 213 wooden columns 3.15 m high, in Arabic style. Continuation of the visit with the Stone House (Tosh Howli), the Allah Kuli Khan Madrasa and the caravanserrai. During the dinner demonstration of the preparation Shivit Oshi - traditional Khorezm meal. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel / local restaurant. Lunch in a local restaurant. Dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast departure for Bukhara through the Kyzyl Kum desert. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch with basket. Dinner at the hotel.
OR:
KHIVA - AYAZKALA-TOPRAKKALA (200km, 3 hours) - URGENCH (150 km, 2 hours) - BUKHARA (by plane)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Ayazkala. Visit the ruins of Ayazkala and Toprakkala. Transfer to Urgench airport for flight HY 058 at (21: 10-22: 05) to Bukhara. Transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch in the Yurt. Dinner at a local restaurant in Urgench.

After breakfast at the hotel you will be able to see: the Poi-Kalon complex with the Kalom mosque, the minaret and the Mir-I-Arab madrasa. Visit of the 3 covered bazaars: Taqi Zargaron, Taqi Telpak Furushon and Taqi Sarrafon, the Magok-I-Atori mosque, where you can admire in the same space: the remains of a Buddhist monastery, a temple and a mosque, and the complex Labi Hauz. Continuation of the visits with the Ark fortress, a city within a city, as old as Bukhara, home of the rulers of Bukhara for a millennium, the Bolo Hauz mosque, the Ismoil Samani mausoleum, built in 905 is one of the most elegant buildings in all of Asia Central. During the excursion visit Rahmon's house where they can see the process of sewing suzane. Folklore show in the Nodir Devonbeghi madrassa (if available). Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch in a local restaurant. Dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast departure for Samarkand via Gijduvan. Stop for a visit to Gijduvan, a famous ceramic center, where we will visit the house and the workshop of the
Nasrullaev family of potters. Continue to Samarkanda with a visit to the town of Vabkent, famous for the minaret built in 1196. Arrival in Samarkanda and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch in a local restaurant. Dinner at a local restaurant.
OR:
BUKHARA - SHAKHRISABZ (275 km, 5 hours) - SAMARKAND (150 km, 3 hours)
After breakfast departure for Samarkand via Shakhrisabz. Shakhrisabz is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia and the birthplace of Amir Temur. After lunch, visit the Aksarai, the Kuk-Gumbaz and Gumbazi Sayidon Mausoleum, the Dorus Saodat complex, the Djakhangir Mausoleum and the Imam Hazrati Mosque. Continue to Samarkand. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals. Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch in a local restaurant. Dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast, visit: Registan square, the Gur Emir (in tajik: tomb of the emir), a mausoleum dedicated to Timur and his descendants (15th century) and the Siab market, the Bibi Khanym Mosque. Continuation of the visits: the necropolis of the rulers and nobles of Samarkanda, Shakhi Zinda (the living king), the Ulugbek observatory (1420), you will be able to admire the remains of a large astrolabe for observing the position of the stars and the ruins Afrasiab with the museum. Also visit the Koni Ghil Silk Paper Factory and the Khudjum Carpet Factory. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Local restaurant lunch. Dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast departure for Tashkent. Upon arrival, visit the Hasti Imom complex (the Tilla Sheikh mosque, Kaffal Shashiy Masoleum, Barakkhan Medrassah, the library with the Holy Quran), Kukeldash Madrasah and the museum of applied art. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch in a local restaurant. Dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast, visit the Amir Temur Square, the Navoi Theater Square, the Independence Square and some metro stations. Transfer to the airport for the departure flight HY 257/255.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

Price includes:

Unique Experiences
  • Bread-baking in Khiva
  • Fresh ginger lemonade on terrace to enjoy the evening view of Khiva
  • Splendid herbal teas at Retro Saloon Timur in Bukhara
  • Plov cooking demonstration in Bukhara
  • Carpet factory Khudjum in Samarkand
  • Ceramist-Rakhimov’s workshop with traditional tea-drinking in Tashkent

  • Accommodation (9 nights) will be provided in the mentioned hotels or similar category on sharing basis in twin / double room.
  • Single room accommodation is available with extra US$ 380
CityNightsHotel name
Tashkent1Ikat Villa Boutique
Khiva1Zarafshan
Bukhara3Minorai Kalon
Shakhrisabz1Kesh Palace
Samarkand2Arhan Palace
Tashkent1Ikat Villa Boutique
  • Meals: Breakfast (9)- Lunch (1)- Dinner (6)
  • Domestic air ticket in economy class
  • Entrance fees of museums and sights
  • Transport (air-conditioned) as per itinerary
  • English speaking Tour Guide
  • Portages at hotels
  • Mineral Water – on arrival and during long transfers
  • All local taxes

Not included

  • International Airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Laundry
  • Tips to guides & drivers
  • Soft drinks or alcoholic drinks
  • Photo or video fees at museums or sights

Destination Specialist

Gulya Jumina

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Gulya was born in Tashkent. Gulya studied in the Faculty of English at the Uzbek State University of World Languages where she gained a Bachelors’ Degree. Since graduating she has worked for CATS performing a variety of roles, including most recently as a Tourism Manager. Gulya is fluent in Uzbek and Russian and has good English skills. She is married, adores her small lovely son; her passion outside of work is music.

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