The Great Silk Road, which is said to be the first real link between the East and the West in the 2nd century B.C., has a very special status for tourists from different countries of the world. Until the 15th century when newly discovered sea routes to Asia opened up new trade opportunities, caravans loaded with silk, porcelain, spices, incense, ceramics, ivory and other exotic products used to head from Asia westwards, while caravans loaded with woolen clothes, furs, silver, gold, amber, and glass made their way from Europe, Arabia and Africa to the east, through Caucasus and Central Asia to China and India.
Uzbekistan as a hub of trade and cultural exchange, gave shelter to numerous merchants, pilgrims, explorers and great thinkers traveling along the Great Silk Road. Uzbekistan boasts an invaluable heritage of historical centers dating back to the significant periods in the history of the Silk Road. Such cities as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva managed to survive through the centuries and are ready to share their legends and magic of their beauty.>>>more
Tour Itineraries: Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Khiva - Tashkent
| Duration tour: 6 nights/ 7 days |
| Day 01 |
Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent airport.
Meet at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Night in the hotel. |
| Day 02 |
Tashkent - Samarkand
Breakfast.
Transfer to Samarkand. Arrival in Samarkand.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Lunch
Afternoon sightseeing in Samarkand:
Gur-Emir Mausoleum (15th century) - the burial -vault of the Temurids,
Registan Ensemble (including Ulugbek Madrassah (15th century), Shir Dor
and Tillya-Kari Madrassahs (17th centuriy)
Dinner
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| Day 03 |
Samarkand - Bukhara
Breakfast
Morning sightseeing in Samarkand:
Shah-i-Zinda necropolis (14-15th centuries), Bibi Khanum Mosque (15th
century), visit to Samarkand local bazaar, Ulugbek observatory (15th
century), "Ruines of Afrosiab" - the excavation site and museum of the
ancient town (6th century BC - 13th AD)
Lunch
Transfer to Bukhara. Arrival in Bukhara. Accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner
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| Day 04 |
Bukhara
Breakfast.
Morning sightseeing in Bukhara:
Visit to Ismael Samani mausoleum (9-10th centuries) - vault of Bukhara
ruling dynasty, Chor-Minor, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums (14th century),
Registan Ensemble, Ark Fortress (16th century) and Bolo-Hauz
complex (18th century).
Lunch
Afternoon sightseeing: Poli-Kalon ensemble including Minaret (12th century), Mosque (15th century), functioning Madrassah Miri-Arab
(16th century), Amir-Alim-Khan Madrassah (14th century), Taqi (trading
domes), Kukeldash Madrassah (16th century), Lyab-i-Hauz (17th century),
Nadir Divanbegi (17th century), Magoki Attari (16th century), Ulugbek
Madrassah (15th century), Abdul Aziz Madrassah ( 17th century).
National dinner with folklore show.
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| Day 05 |
Bukhara - Urgench
Breakfast.
Transfer to Urgench.
Lunch en route
Arrival in Urgench. Accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner.
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| Day 06 |
Urgench - Khiva
Breakfast.
Morning sightseeing in Khiva: Visit to the oldest part of the city: Kunya-Ark fortress, including Kurinish Khana (17th century); Mohammed-Amin-Khan Madrassah (19th century), Islam Khodja Minaret; Palvan-Kari complex, Abd Al Bobo complex (18th century), Rafanek Madrassah, Mohammed Rakim Khan (19th century), Amir-Tur Madrassah, Sho-I-Kalandar Bobo Mausoleum.
Lunch
Afternoon sightseeing in Khiva: Uch Avlioli ("three saints") Mausoleum, Jami Mosque (18th century), Kutluq-Murad Inaq Madrassah (19th century), Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum, Tash Hauli Palace, Alla-Kuli-Khan (18th century), Arab Mohammed Khan (18th century) Madrassahs.
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Tashkent.
Arrival in Tashkent. Accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner.
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| Day 07 |
Tashkent
Early breakfast.
Transfer to the airport. Departure.
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| Suggested accommodation: |
| Cities | A | B | C |
| Tashkent | Intercontinental***** | Le Meridien**** | B&B Grand Bek
B&B Rovshan |
| Samarkand | President Palace**** | Samarkand Central*** | B&B Siyavush
B&B Nazira
B&B Azizbek |
| Bukhara | Bukhara Palace**** | Zargaron***
B&B Omar Khayam | B&B Malika |
| Urgench | Khorezm Palace**** | B&B Malika-Khiva | B&B Arcanchi |
| Services included in tour price: |
Services NOT included in tour price: |
- Accommodation in double room
with private bathroom facilities
- Breakfast (as specified on the tour programme)
- All entrance fees
- Sightseeing with multi-lingual guide
- All overland transportation by luxurious bus,
minivan or car with air-condition
- All airport-hotel-airport transfers
- Professional multi-lingual
(English/German/French/Spanish/
Italian/Japanese/Chinese/Mandarin)
escort touring guide for whole tour itinerary
- All sightseeing as specified in the itinerary
- National dinner with folklore show in Bukhara
- Visa support to Uzbekistan
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- Airfare Urgench - Tashkent USD 65 per person
- All optional deviations from the main itinerary
- Beverages and meals not included
in the itinerary or main menu
- Photo-and video camera charges during
sightseeing
- All personal expenses (extra luggage fee,
room service, medical expenses/insurance, etc.)
- Foreign airport taxes and surcharges
- Trip cancellation / accident insurance
- Tips to the guides and drivers
- Porterage at the airports
- Visa cost and consulate fee
- Evening entertainment
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| Notes: |
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1. Flight itineraries may change according to season, and tour packages may have to be altered to fit the scheduled departures. |
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| 2. We can offer you a range of options from the list of hotels beyond those suggested in this package. However all bookings are subject to awailability at the time of reservation. |
| 3. The hotels and sightseeing featured here do not have the appropriate special services and equipment to accommodate persons with disabilities. |
| 4. Sightseeing tours' emphasis is placed on history, art and on obtaining a general feeling for life in Uzbekistan today. Some days on the itinerary imply long distance transportation and limited, easy walking during sightseeing. Everybody, without any limitation as to age or physical state can participate in such tours. |
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