Hotel transfer and accommodation (early check in, 100% of the night)
Breakfast at the hotel.
The excursion through the old part: - Monument of Terromoto - Hasti Imam Architectural Complex, including Madrasa Barak Khan, Madrasa Kafal Shohi, Tilla Sheykh Mosque and Museum of "Quran of Usman" (7th century) - Madrasa Kukeldash (16th century, outside visit) - Bazar Chor - Metro
Lunch in local restaurant.
Tashkent Panoramic Tour: - Independence Square and Eternity - Romanov Palace (19th century, exterior visit) - Opera and Ballet Square - Amir Temur Square
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Tashkent - Kokand - Fergana
Breakfast at the hotel.
07.00 Transfer to the station to take the train to Kokand.
12.20 Arrival at Kokand.
In Kokand we will visit the Khudayar Khan Palace, "Tomb of the Kings"- Dahma-i-Shakhon Mausoleum, Modari Khan Mausoleum, Narboutabek Madrasa, Djoumi Mosque.
Lunch in a local restaurant (very typical).
Arrival in Ferghana. Hotel accommodation.
Day 4
Fergana - Marguilan - Tashkent
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning we leave with destination Tashkent (350 km) via Margilan where we make the visit to the famous Silk Factory, where you can see the total process of transformation of silk.
Then we leave for Rishtan, another town in the area famous for its ceramics (40 km, ~40 min)
Lunch at the ceramist’s house.
Arrival in Tashkent (in Sedan cars ( 3 pax in each car)
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Tashkent - Samarcanda (train)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to train station (according to schedule).
Arrival in Samarkand.
Overnight at the hotel at 14h00
The excursion begins by legendary city, known in the past as Maracanda: - Mausoleum Guri Emir (tomb of Tamerlane, 14th-15th centuries) - Registan Square: Madrasa Ulughbek (15th century), Madrasa Shir-Dor (17th century), Madrasa Tilla-Kori (17th century) - Bibi-Khonum Mosque (15th century)
Lunch in local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
Samarcanda
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visits: - Architectural Complex Shakhi-Zinda (9th-15th centuries) - Ulughbek Observatory (15th century) - Antique paper production factory - Museum of the ancient city Afrosiyab
Lunch in local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will visit the new grandiose resort "Silk Road Samarkand", now the largest in Central Asia, which opened its doors to tourists in September 2022 during Shanghai Cooperation Summit, where we visit "Eternal City"which is a prototype of the ancient cities of Uzbekistan.
There is no falsehood here, either on the facades or inside. No architectural monument from Uzbekistan is copied. The main position was that each building, each decoration, each decoration was unique and not repeated, not duplicated. There are no two identical buildings here. Everything you can see here is real, made by the masters of Uzbekistan and exclusively handmade. Here there is no modern construction material or prints. Of great interest is the church, which preserves an iconostasis engraved in wood that houses the "Onufri Museum". We will also visit the Lead Mosque, Bachel Mosque and the Gorica Bridge.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
Samarkand - Lake Aydarkul - Nurata (Yurt Camp)
Breakfast.
Departure to Nurata (265 km) via Lake Aydarkul. We have the opportunity to swim in Lake Aydarkul.
Lunch-Picnic at Lake Aydarkul.
Accommodation in yurts (tents/national houses of the Kazakh people, 4-5 pax in each yurt, men and women separately).
Dinner around a small bonfire.
Rest in the yurts.
Day 8
Nurata - Bukhara
Breakfast.
A camel ride (about 10 min).
Departure to Bukhara (290 km). Arrival in Bukhara and hotel accommodation.
Lunch in local restaurant.
Bahouddin Nakshbandi’s mother’s grave visit (is 30 km from the city), Emir of Bukhara Sitorai’s summer residence- Mokhi-Hossa (19th century).
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9
Bukhara
Breakfast.
Visits to the sacred city of Bukhara: - Samanidas Mausoleum (9th-10th centuries) - Chasmai Ayub Sacred Mausoleum and Spring (14th century) - Bolo-Hauz Mosque (19th centuries) - Ark Citadel (5th-19th centuries) is the oldest structure in the city, was the residence of the Emirs of Bukhara
Lunch at local restaurant.
- Minarete Kalon (exterior visit) & Mosque Poi Kalon (12th-15th centuries) - Madrasa Miri Arab (15th century, exterior visit) - Three markets: this complex of 16th century domes known as the First, Segunda and Tercera Cúpulas are vaulted enclosures that were joined by a large number of galleries for commerce and artisan workshops. - Magoki Attory Mosque (12th century) - Madrasa Ulughbek (15th century) - Madrasa Abdulaziz-Khan (17th century)
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
Bukhara - Khiva
Breakfast.
Departure to Khiva via Kyzyl-Kum desert via the Carvanas route (450 km, 7-8 hrs).
Lunchbox on the way.
Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11
Khiva
Breakfast.
Visit to the Ichan-Kala Architectural Complex (12th-19th century, UNESCO): - Minarete Kalta Minor - Madrasa Mohamed Amin Khan (converted into the hotel) - Kunya Ark Castle - Madrasa Mohammed Rakhim Khan
Lunch at local restaurant. ( with 1 glass of beer or wine or soft drink)
- Minaret (exterior visit) and Madrasa Islom Khodja - Mosque Juma - Architectural Complex Tash Hovli (harem) - Mausoleum Pahlavan Mahmud (patron of the сiudad) - Madrasa and Caravanserai Allakuli Khan
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12
Khiva - Urgench - Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Urgench airport (30 km) to take the flight to the next destination
Food: lunch according to the itinerary (10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 2 lunch picnic, 3 dinners)
Tea, water at meals
Camel ride (about 10 min)
1l water per person per day
Air-conditioned transport services according to the tour : - 1-2 pax - A/C Sedan coach (up to 4 seats) - 3-7 pax - A/C Minivan (up to 12 seats) - 8-13 pax - A/C Minibus (up to 18) - 14 pax and more - A/C Bus up ( to 40)
Spanish speaking guide for all excursions
Train ticket Tashkent-Samarkand (Economy Class)
Map and Souvenirs of Uzbekistan
Tourist rates in the hotels
Not included:
Air and fuel charges
No visa required
Air surcharge in case of change in fare or fees
Any item not specified in the price includes (extras in hotels, drinks at meals and personal expenses)
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