Duration | Destination | Departure |
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8 days and 7 nights | Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench, Khiva) | Uzbekistan (Tashkent) |
The classical tour itinerary featuring the ancient cities is a trip to Uzbekistan principal and most famous historical monuments - the grandiose must-see objects, which are an inherent part of Uzbekistan’s image.
Medieval mosques, madrasahs and minarets, artisans’ workshops, bustling bazaars surrounded by quiet narrow ancient streets, the burning Asian sun and cool nights, the fantastically delicious Uzbek cuisine and contrast between deserts and oases will make you deeply feel the aura of the oriental culture during this travel to Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan's greatest cities provide an ideal base from which to explore the country's rich and diverse cultural and historical heritage.
Classical Uzbekistan is a group tour to Uzbekistan; you can join any of the combined groups that would suit you best in terms of the tour’s fixed date, duration and cost. We offer a classical itinerary for 8 days this year.
Guaranteed dates of the group tour in 2021:
Group №01: 28.03.2021 - 04.04.2021 |
Group №10: 29.07.2021 - 05.08.2021 |
Group №02: 11.04.2021 - 18.04.2021 |
Group №11: 01.08.2021 - 08.08.2021 |
Group №03: 25.04.2021 - 02.05.2021 |
Group №12: 08.08.2021 - 15.08.2021 |
Group №04: 06.05.2021 - 13.05.2021 |
Group №13: 15.08.2021 - 22.08.2021 |
Group №05: 23.05.2021 - 30.05.2021 |
Group №14: 19.08.2021 - 26.08.2021 |
Group №06: 26.06.2021 - 03.07.2021 |
Group №15: 22.08.2021 - 29.08.2021 |
Group №07: 11.07.2021 - 18.07.2021 |
Group №16: 16.09.2021 - 23.09.2021 |
Group №08: 18.07.2021 - 25.07.2021 |
Group №17: 26.09.2021 - 03.10.2021 |
Group №09: 25.07.2021 - 01.08.2021 |
Group №18: 17.10.2021 - 24.10.2021 |
ACCOMMODATION:
Hotels.
The cost of the program includes accommodation in cozy hotels often decorated in a national style. We recommend this special type of accommodation because it is unique in Central Asia: it combines modern comfort in every detail and a unique culture of hospitality in a chamber atmosphere with almost home cosines. Hotels of this level characterizing by a warm welcome, empathetic and friendly attitude by the staff and enable you to familiarize yourself with the national culture.
The tour comes with the following accommodation:
Location |
Accommodation |
Tashkent |
Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similar |
Samarkand |
Eurasia Hotel 3* / Zilol Baht Hotel 3 or similar |
Bukhara |
Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similar |
Khiva |
Shams Hotel 3* / Shokh Jahon Hotel 3* or similar |
TRANSPORTATION:
Transport.
On this route will be used the following type of transport (depending on the number of people in a group):
Group |
Type of transport |
Group 1-2 pax |
"Daewoo Lacetti" |
Group 3-5 pax |
"Hyundai Grand Starex" |
Group 6-9 pax |
"Toyota Hiace" / "King Long" |
Group 10-12 pax |
"Mitsubishi Rosa" / "Eurise" |
Group 13-15 pax |
"Mitsubishi Rosa" / "Eurise" |
Group 16-25 pax |
"Golden Dragon" |
* No minimum pax required.
Day 1:
Arrival in Tashkent
Tour beginning day / arrival day.
Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at Tashkent airport at any time of arrival mentioned by tourist. Transfer to the hotel and check in after 14:00. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2:
Tashkent (city tour)
Tashkent - Samarkand (330 km, 4-5 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - meeting at the hall and check out from the hotel.
09:30 - sightseeing in Tashkent: Khast-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah, the oldest bazaar of Tashkent “Chorsu”. After lunch visit Independence Square and Amir Temur Square.
15:00 - transfer to Samarkand by road. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3:
Samarkand (city tour)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - sightseeing in Samarkand: the most impressive square in the entire Central Asia - the Registan Square (madrasah of Ulugbek, Sher-Dor madrasah, Tilya-Kori madrasah), Gur-e Amir mausoleum - necropolis of the Timurids.
After lunch continuation of sightseeing in Samarkand: Bibi-Khanym mosque, architectural ensemble Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugbek observatory. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4:
Samarkand - Bukhara (300 km, 4-5 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 - meeting at the entrance hall and check out of the hotel.
Transfer to Bukhara. Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
After lunch start of sightseeing in Bukhara: Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, domed shopping arcade. Visit to the demonstration room of Bukhara gold-embroidery factory and karakul workshop. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5:
Bukhara (city tour)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - continuation of sightseeing in Bukhara: Mausoleum of Samanids, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo-Khauz Complex, Ark Citadel, Po-i-Kalyan Complex (Kalyan Minaret and others), Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasah.
After lunch visit out-of-city sights of Bukhara: Sitorai Mohi Khosa - summer residence of Bukhara last emir (ruler) and Bakhautdin Naqshbandi complex.
Transfer back to Bukhara. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6:
Bukhara - Khiva (440 km, 8-9 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 - transfer to Khiva across the famous Kyzyl-Kum desert and along the Amudarya river.
Arrival in Khiva. Leisure time. Visiting the souvenir shops and workshops. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7:
Khiva (city tour)
Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent (internal flight)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - sightseeing in Khiva (Ichan-Kala historical inner city): Pakhlavan Mahmoud Complex, Kunya-Ark Fortress, Islam Hajji Madrasah & Minaret, Tash Khauli Alakuli Khan Palace, Juma Mosque, Muhammadaminkhan Minaret & Madrasah.
In the evening - transfer to the airport in Urgench. Flight to Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel on arrival, accommodation and overnight.
Day 8:
Tashkent (departure)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Checkout until 12:00. Free time without transport services and excursions. Recommended visiting bazaars and walking in the city center.
Transfer to the airport. Departure from Tashkent.
- Meeting/seeing-off at Tashkent airport according to tourist's flight arrival/departure time;
- Accommodation at the hotels on twin/double sharing basis with breakfasts, check-in to the hotels at 14:00, check-out at 12:00;
- Sightseeing tours according to the program;
- Accompanying English speaking guide services for the whole tour;
- Transportation services for the whole tour on comfortable vehicles with air conditioning, including meeting/seeing-off at airports;
- Internal flight tickets from Urgench to Tashkent (economy class, baggage allowance 20 kg);
- A bottle of mineral water on each day of the tour;
- Memorable souvenirs
- International air flights;
- Entrance fees to the monuments and museums, listed in the program (85 USD/per person - can be paid on the spot);
- Meals (except breakfast);
- Medical insurance;
Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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1 | Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similarTashkent | Tashkent - Tashkent International Airport (TAS) |
2 | Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similarTashkent | |
3 | Eurasia Hotel 3* / Zilol Baht Hotel 3* or similarSamarkand | |
4 | Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similarBukhara | |
5 | Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similarBukhara | |
6 | Shams Hotel 3* / Shokh Jahon Hotel 3* or similarKhiva | Urgench |
7 | Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similarTashkent | |
8 | Tashkent - Tashkent International Airport (TAS) |
Place | Classic Uzbekistan - 8 days |
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Tashkent | Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similar |
Samarkand | Eurasia Hotel 3* / Zilol Baht Hotel 3* or similar |
Bukhara | Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similar |
Khiva | Shams Hotel 3* / Shokh Jahon Hotel 3* or similar |