Description
Period: All year around
Individuals dates available on request
Group size: min 2-15 persons
Uzbekistan conveys the romantic image from the 1,001 Nights. Here, where the Orient still has its old, unchanged face, you will be overwhelmed by the colorful, hospitable culture, the vastness of the desert and of course the magnificent architectural monuments. In the millennia-old cities like Khiva and Samarkand, time seems to stand still – donkey carts drive through the streets and the blue domes of old churches shine in the sun. These places have not lost a shred of their former splendor. Discover the fascinating cities along the Silk Road while traveling through Uzbekistan.
Additional information
The Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes that connected the East and West, stretching from China to the Mediterranean Sea. It facilitated cultural exchange and trade between various civilizations from roughly the 2nd century BCE to the 14th century CE. The Silk Road was not a single route but rather a complex network of roads, paths, and sea routes that allowed for the exchange of goods, ideas, religions, and technologies between the different regions it connected.
The Silk Road played a significant role in the spread of cultural and religious ideas, including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and others. It also facilitated the exchange of knowledge and technologies, such as papermaking, gunpowder, and the compass.
Exclusions
- International flight tickets
- Tashkent-Urgench flight (US95 p/p)
- Full board meals
- Visa fees
- Tips for guide and driver
- Expenditure of a personal nature
Inclusions
- Accommodation at hotels (breakfast included)
- Transport for the whole trip
- Mineral water 1L p/p daily
- Train tickets for train SKD-TAS (2nd class)
- Entrance fees
- English (or any other language as request) speaking escort guide
Accommodation
- Tashkent – Navruz or similar
- Samarkand – Malika Prime or similar
- Bukhara – Lyabi Haus or similar
- Khiva – Malika Kheivak or similar
Tour itinerary
Arrival in Tashkent.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Tashkent
Breakfast in the hotel
In the morning visit Khasti Imon Square with the beautiful Barak Khan Madrasa, Tillya Sheikh Mosque and Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum made of simple brickwork. Here you can see Quran handwritten by the third Caliph Osman (644 – 656). You will also visit the Kukeldash Madrasah, the huge Khorsu Bazaar and the interesting Museum of Applied Arts on your itinerary.
In the afternoon you continue the excursion in the modern part of the city and see the Independence Square, the Tashkent Metro with its artfully designed metro stations.
Overnight at hotel
Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva Flight 07:00-08:50
Breakfast at the hotel
Early morning transfer to the airport, flight to Urgench
After arrival transfer to Khiva (30 km)
Full city tour in Khiva: Itchan Kala (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Here you will visit Kunya Ark Citadel (residence of the Khan of Khiva), the madrassas Allakuli Khan and Mohammed Amin Khan as well as Kalta Minor. Also visit the mausoleum of Pakhlavan-Mahmud and the Islam Khodja minaret
Overnight at hotel
Khiva – Bukhara (480 km)
Breakfast in the hotel
The long drive to Bukhara (7-8 hours) leads through the Kyzylkum desert. You can see the Amu Darya on the large Central Asian river.
Arrival in Bukhara.
Overnight at hotel
Bukhara
Breakfast in the hotel
In the morning visit Ark Citadel – city within a city (4 B.C.E.), Bolo Hauz Mosque (early 20th century), Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pillage of the Great), Religions Heart of Holy Bukhara consists of Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri -Arab Madrasa. Ulugbek Madrasah (1417), Madrasa Nodir Devon Begi, Madrasa Abdul-Aziz Khan, Mosque Magoki Attori (12-16 centuries), Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble (14-17 centuries), Kosh Madrasa Ensemble located between Madari- Abdullachan Madrasa (Mother of Abdullachan) and Abdullachan Madrasah stands, Mausoleum Samanidou (tomb of the dynasty representatives of Samanidou of the end of the 9th – the beginning of the 10th century), Mausoleum Chashma Ayub (Source of Iovs), Chor Minor (Four Minarets )
Overnight at hotel
Bukhara – Gijduvan – Samarkand (300 km)
Breakfast in the hotel
In the morning you have an excursion outside the city.
Sitorai Mohi-Hosa Palace – the summer palace of the last Emirs of Bukhara is located four kilometers north of Bukhara.
Baha ad-Din Nakshbandi Ensemble – the Baha ad-Din Ensemble (city plan) had a design typical of the 16th century and represented a combination of a necropolis and a ritual building. In 1544 AD, Abd al-Asis Khan I had .Rebuild Nakschbandi’s grave in the form of a ground crypt (Dahma with a fence carved out of marble). The largest Hanaka, measuring 42.5 m by 38 m, can also be found nearby.
Transfer to Samarkand (300 km), on the way you will visit a ceramics workshop in Gijduvan and visit the ruins of the old caravanserai «Rabat i Malik»
Arrival in Samarkand
Overnight at hotel
Samarkand – Tashkent (Train Afrosi from 5:00 p.m. to 7:10 p.m
Breakfast in the hotel
In the morning visit Bazar Siab – the largest bazaar in Samarkand. You have free time for shopping, souvenirs and oriental sweets.
Registan Square is the outstanding model of Central Asia from 17th century and consists of three madrassas — Ulugbek (1417-1420), the Cher-Dor (1619-1636) and Tillja-Kari (1647-1660).
Then you will see the legendary mausoleum of Timurids – Guri Amir (XIV-XV centuries), where Amir Temur, his sons and grandchildren are buried.
The Ulugbek Observatory (XV century) — the scientific works of Ulugbek were established thanks to the unique observatory.
The Bibi Khanum Mosque — Grand buildings flanked a rectangular courtyard measuring 130 x 102 meters paved with marble tiles.
Ensemble Shohizinda (XI-XV century) – On the southeast slope of Afrosiab lies the remarkable necropolis Shohizinda. It consists of 11 mausoleums, built in stages between the 14th and 15th centuries.
Transfer to the train station.
At 17:00 train Afrosiab to Tashkent.
Arrived at 7:10 p.m.
transfer to the hotel
Overnight at hotel
Tashkent
Transfer to aeroport from hotel
Tour Map
Tour Gallery
Tour Prices
2 person – $1685 per person
4 persons – $1380 per person
Rates per person in US$ based on shared twin/double room:
For group the price is negotiated
Single supply $200
