DAY 1
ISTANBUL / MOSCOW – URGENCH
Arrival to Urgench. Urgench - Khiva (30 km).
Meeting at the airport, transfer to Khiva, hotel accommodation (check-in after 14:00). City Tour in Khiva (Ichan-Kale - the inner city): Pakhlavan Mahmud complex, Kunya-Ark fortress, Islam Khoja madrasah and minaret, Tash Khauli palace, Alakuli-khan madrasah, Juma mosque, minaret and Muhammad Amin-khan madrasah.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: -/-/-
DAY 2
KHIVA-BUKHARA (480 km/ 7hrs)
Breakfast at Hotel.
After breakfast drive to Bukhara via Kizilkum desert. En route photo stop at Amu Darya river bank. After check-in Free time, visiting souvenir shops and workshops.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at Hotel/ -/ -
DAY 3
BUKHARA (excursion).
Breakfast at Hotel.
After breakfast start you sightseeing tour in Bukhara. Visit Chashma-Ayub and Samani mausoleums, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Citadel Ark, Lyabi-Khauz Complex, Trade Domes. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at Hotel/-/-
DAY 4
BUKHARA-SAMARKAND (280 км, 4,5 ч).
Breakfast at Hotel.
After breakfast continue sightseeing tour. Visit Magoki-Attoi Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, Kalyan Minaret & Kalyan Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs, the summer palace of the last Emir of Bukhara.
Evening take Afrosiyab speedy train (15:50-17:20) to Samarkand. Transfer to Hotel Check-in after. Free time in Samarkand, Free time, recommended walk along the evening Registan square. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at Hotel/ -/ -
DAY 5
SAMARKAND (excursion).
Breakfast at Hotel.
City tour in Samarkand: Visit – the most famous square in Central Asia - Registan Square (Ulugbek Madrasah, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilla-Kari Madrasah), the Tomb of Great Tamerlane – Guri Emir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, architectural ensemble - Shahi Zinda Necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory, Tomb of Saint Daniel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at Hotel/ -/ -
DAY 6
SAMARKAND-SHAKHRISABZ – SAMARKAND (90 km, 2 hrs)
Depart Samarkand and drive to Shakhrisabz (90 km, 2 h). Have a short city tour in Shakhrisabz. Visit Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex, remains of Ak Saray Palace, Dor-ut Tilavat Ensemble with Kok-Gumbaz and burial vault of Tamerlane’s father. In the afternoon return to Samarkand. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at Hotel/-/-
DAY 7
SAMARKAND - TASHKENT (330 км, 5 hrs).
After breakfast drive to Tashkent. City tour in Tashkent. Visit Khastimom complex (Kaffal Shashiy Masoleum, Barak Khan Medressah, Library with holy Koran), Chorsu Bazaar, Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, Navoi Theatre Square, some metro stations. Overnight at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at Hotel/ -/ -
DAY 8
TASHKENT – DEPARTURE
Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for international flight to XXX.
**END OF SERVICES**
Proposed Hotels:
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Cities
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Nights
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Standard Hotels
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Tashkent
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1
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Uzbekistan/Qushbegi Plaza or similar
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Khiva
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1
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Minor/Erkin palace 3* or similar
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Bukhara
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2
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Basilic/Lyabi Haus* or similar
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Samarkand
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3
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Asia/Grand Samarkand Superior 4* or similar
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Rates upon request
Services included:
- Accommodation (DBL/TWIN shared)
- Meals: Daily Breakfasts
- Entrance fees
- Train fare (BHK – SKD)
- English speaking guide
- Map of Uzbekistan
- Mineral water (0.5 L daily)
- A/C Transport: Minibus 20-30 seats (11-20 pax), Minivan 5-9 seats (3-6 pax), Sedan Car (2 pax).
Not included:
Alcohol/soft drinks, tips and gratuities, porterages, visa fees, any personal expenses, any services not included in the above program
