Duration

9 Days 8 Nights

Country

Uzbekistan

Maximum Traveller

Min Pax

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Uzbekistan tour «Great Silk Roads»

Bukhara, Khiva, Samarkand, Tashkent, Urgench Cultural Tours

Number of persons	Price per person in US Dollars
Number of persons	Superior Class Hotels	Tourist Class Hotels
2	1290	1160
Single Supplement	+280	+170
Half board (7 lunches / 7 dinners)		+110
Full board (7 lunches + 7 dinners)		+220

Overview

If your journey through Uzbekistan is a quest for treasures, rest assured, you'll discover them. In ancient times, silk carpets adorned only the palaces of rulers and were among the many coveted goods traded along the Silk Road. Today, you have the chance not only to purchase these exquisite creations from skilled artisans but also to delve into the meticulous manufacturing process. This unique opportunity awaits you in the city of Samarkand.

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Day 1
Monday. Tel-Aviv - Tashkent Flight HY302 10.00 | 17.00
Upon your arrival at Tashkent airport, you will be welcomed with meet and greet services. Transfer to your hotel in Tashkent and complete the check-in process.

Enjoy your night at the Tashkent hotel. If you have any specific requests or need assistance with anything during your stay, feel free to ask.

Hotel 3/4*
Day 2
Tuesday. Tashkent.
Start your day with breakfast at the Tashkent hotel.

Embark on an excursion through the old part of Tashkent, visiting the religious complex Khasti Imam. Explore the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (XV century), Barak Khan Madrassah (XVI century), and Muy-Mubarak Mosque—a repository of the renowned Quran of Khalif Osman and the gold hair of Prophet Muhammad. Also, visit the Dzhuma-mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali.

Continue the excursion through the new part of Tashkent, visiting the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, the Monument of Courage, the monument to the fallen of World War II, and Independence Square.

Enjoy your night at the Tashkent hotel. If you have any more excursions or activities planned, or if there's anything specific you'd like assistance with, feel free to let us know.

Hotel 3/4*
Day 3
Wednesday. Tashkent - Khiva
Begin your day with breakfast at the Tashkent hotel.

Embark on a journey where caravans once traveled from West to East, and your route begins in Khiva, a museum city under the sky.

At 06:00, transfer to the airport for a 07:50 flight to Urgench. Upon arrival at 09:30, transfer to Khiva (30 km) and check-in at the Khiva hotel.

Embark on a city tour in Khiva, exploring the Ichan-Kala architectural complex (XII-XIX), the Residence of the last Khiva Khan, including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (XVI-XVI), Kalta Minor Tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (XIX), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum (XIV-XVIII), Juma Mosque (X), and other Khiva tourist sights. Experience the narrow streets, carved "ayvans" verandas and doors, majestic minarets and mausoleums, all preserving the heritage and arts of this city as a great treasure.

Stay overnight at the Khiva hotel. If there's anything specific you'd like to explore or if you have additional plans, feel free to let us know.

Hotel 3/4*
Day 4
Thursday. Khiva - Bukhara
Start your day with breakfast at the Khiva hotel.

Embark on a journey through time, where in the old days, the route from Khiva to Bukhara took more than a month. Today, the journey takes 7–8 hours by vehicle, traversing the mysterious red desert "Kyzyl-Kum" in the territory of "Khorezm," known in the past as the "State of Thousand and Hundred Cities." The secrets buried in this desert are subjects that archaeologists and historians will continue to explore in the future. In the meantime, you are invited to marvel at the exotic landscapes of the desert, adorned with roaming camels, nomadic yurts, and the ancient Amudarya River (Oxus).

Upon arrival in Bukhara, check-in at the hotel.

Enjoy your night at the Bukhara hotel. If you have any specific preferences or requests for activities in Bukhara, feel free to let us know.
Day 5
Friday. Bukhara
Commence your day with breakfast at the Bukhara hotel.

Embark on a city tour in Bukhara, exploring:
- Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of Samanids’ Jeweler at the end of IX – beginning of X)
- Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
- Bolo-Hauz Mosque
- Citadel Ark – a city within a city
- Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), the religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consisting of Minaret Kalon, Kalyan Mosque, Miri Arab Madrassah, Ulugbek’s Madrassah, Madrassah Nodir Divanbeghi, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble, and Kosh-Madrassah Ensemble (consisting of two resisting Madari-Abdullakhan Madrassah (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrassah). Explore Chor-Minor (four minarets).
Take a stroll through the old Jewish streets, visiting the Synagogue.

Stay overnight at the Bukhara hotel. If you have any particular interests or if there's anything else you'd like to experience in Bukhara, feel free to let us know.
Day 6
Saturday. Bukhara - Samarkand
Start your day with breakfast at the Bukhara hotel.

Embark on a journey out of Bukhara city for a visit to the Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum, including the sepulchers of his mother and his preceptor. Explore the Mausoleum Chor-Bakr and visit the summer residence Sitorai Mokhi Khosa. Here, witness where the Emirs of Bukhara spent their time during long and hot summers, taking a rest. Enjoy feeding some bread to peacocks and making a pilgrimage to holy sites.

Later in the day, transfer to the railway station for the train to Samarkand (15:50 – 17:30).

Stay overnight at the Samarkand hotel. If you have any specific preferences or additional plans for your time in Samarkand, feel free to let us know.

Hotel 3/4*
Day 7
Sunday. Samarkand
Begin your day with breakfast at the Samarkand hotel.

Samarkand, known for concentrating the science and art of the ancient East, has been a hub of cultural diversity and tolerance throughout history. It is said here that "there are many stairs leading to the sky," emphasizing the inclusivity of the city where the language of prayer holds no difference.

Embark on a full-day city tour in Samarkand, visiting:
- Mausoleum Guri Emir – Tamerlane’s Tomb
- Morning East Siab Bazaar
- Registan Square, featuring Madrassah Ulugbek, Madrassah Shir-Dor, and Madrassah Tillya-Kori
- Bibi Khanum Mosque
- Architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda
Also, visit the Synagogue and the house-museum of A. Kalantarov.

Stay overnight at the Samarkand hotel. If there's anything specific you'd like to explore or if you have additional plans, feel free to let us know.

Hotel 3/4*
Day 8
Monday. Samarkand - Tashkent
Start your day with breakfast at the Samarkand hotel.

Embark on a visit to the carpet factory Hudzhum, where handmade silk carpets are crafted in an old Synagogue. Proceed further to the Ulugbek Observatory, exploring the excavations and the Museum of the ancient city of Afrosiab, including the mausoleum of Saint Daniel.

Participate in a workshop on the manufacturing of silk paper (handmade).

Later in the day, transfer to the railway station for the train to Tashkent (17:00 – 19:10).

Stay overnight at the Tashkent hotel. If there's anything specific you'd like to explore or if you have additional plans, feel free to let us know.

Hotel 3/4*
Day 9
Tuesday. Tashkent - Tel-Aviv flight HY303 18.00 | 21.30
Begin your day with breakfast at the Tashkent hotel.

Transfer to the airport for your flight.

Safe travels! If you have any more questions or need assistance in the future, feel free to ask.

Hotel 3/4*

Cost Info

Price includes

Accommodation in hotels throughout Uzbekistan for 8 nights on a twin/double shared basis.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotels.
Domestic air tickets for the Tashkent – Urgench route (Economy Class).
Train tickets for the Bukhara – Samarkand route (Economy Class).
Train tickets for the Samarkand – Tashkent route (Economy Class).
Services of a private vehicle with a driver throughout the program:
- For 2 pax – sedan (4 seats, A/C, stereo, baggage).
- For 3 pax – 7 pax – minivan (14 seats, A/C, stereo, baggage).
- For 8 pax – 19 pax – minibus (33 seats, A/C, stereo, baggage, microphone).
- For 20 pax and more – bus with 2 drivers (45 seats, A/C stereo, DVD, microphone, refrigerator, baggage).
Escort English-speaking guide for all sightseeing and excursions from arrival till departure.
Entrance fees to the listed sites.
All airport transfers.
Mineral water (1 L per day per person).

Price excludes

International air tickets.
Single Supplement.
Lunches and dinners.
Video and photo charges.
Tips and gratuities.
Porterage.
Any personal expenses.
Any services not included in the above itinerary.

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Hotels upon the program
- This offer is not a reservation confirmation, and hotel rooms are not held or guaranteed at the time of the customer's decision.
- The sequence of the itinerary and suggested hotels is subject to change without prior notice.
- If the hotels indicated in the program are not available on the date of the reservation, other hotels of the same category or an optional one will be reserved according to availability.
- In the peak season, if the same category hotel is not available, the company reserves the right to suggest and book a hotel of a lower category. The tour package cost will be recalculated accordingly.
- Most hotels in Uzbekistan do not have elevators.
- It's recommended to check with the company for the current hotel reservation status.
General organizational moments
- The itinerary is subject to alterations depending on changes made by the railway lines in their hours and days of operation of the trains.
- Various vehicles and drivers may be used during the tour, depending on the route section and the type of transport needed.
- The company is not responsible for weather conditions during the route.
- If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative. During major events, accommodation may be changed and replaced with a similar category.
Inclusions
- The gratuity for the guide is usually 3 USD per day per person, and 1 USD per person per day for drivers (not mandatory).
- No early arrivals and late departures are included. Additional supplements could be offered depending on the international flight tourist use.

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Day 1

Monday. Tel-Aviv - Tashkent Flight HY302 10.00 | 17.00

Day 2

Tuesday. Tashkent.

Day 3

Wednesday. Tashkent - Khiva

Day 4

Thursday. Khiva - Bukhara

Day 5

Friday. Bukhara

Day 6

Saturday. Bukhara - Samarkand

Day 7

Sunday. Samarkand

Day 8

Monday. Samarkand - Tashkent

Day 9

Tuesday. Tashkent - Tel-Aviv flight HY303 18.00 | 21.30

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