Tashkent - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent-
8 days
7 nights
Uzbekistan was named the capital of Islamic culture in 2020. Uzbekistan is a country located in the central part of Central Asia. The capital is the city of Tashkent. Currently, the territory of the country consists of 12 regions, the city of Tashkent and the Republic of Karakalpakstan. Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent cities are the oldest cultural centers rich in history, attracts tourists from all over the world. “Ziarat tour” company will show you the most beautiful historical and cultural places of Uzbekistan in its program called “journey to the Middle Ages”. We believe that during this trip none of your tourists will be bored. This event will denitely give you a new spirit and you will want to come to our place again.
DAY 1
Tashkent – arrival
Arrival in Tashkent. You will be met by an Ziyaratour guide and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel from.
Khiva Transfer to the domestic airport for ight to Urgench departing at 7:00 (1093km, 2hrs,20min). Arrive in Urgench at 9.20 am and transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30km, 35min).
DAY 2
At 11:00 start a guided sightseeing tour in the capital of Uzbekistan, the largest city in Central Asia. You will start by exploring the Old City. Visit Khast-Imam Complex, where the world-famous Quran, the holy book that belonged to Caliph Uthman, has been preserved. The complex consists of Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the Islamic Institute of Imam al- Bukhari. Continue to Chorsu Bazaar. Ride the Tashkent Metro to the city center and stroll around Amir Timur Square and Independence Square before visiting the Applied Arts Museum. Duration of Tashkent sightseeing tour: 6-8 hours
Breakfast. Start the sightseeing tour at 10:00. Today you will visit Ichan-Kala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour features visits to Mukhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta Minor, Juma Mosque, Tosh-Khovli Palace and Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. Climb the Islom Khodja Minaret, the highest minaret in Uzbekistan. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Old Khiva in Kunya-Ark. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Khiva hotel. Duration of Khiva sightseeing tour: about 8-10 hour
DAY 3
Khiva – Bukhara Transfer from Khiva about 6-7 hours) Overnight in Bukhara hotel. Evening walk in Lyabi Haus Ensemble
DAY 4 Bukhara
After breakfast begin a walking tour in Bukhara. Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums. Dinner and Laziz guest house plov master class. Overnight in Bukhara hotel. Duration of Bukhara sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
DAY 5 Bukhara – Bukhara
At 11:00 depart Bukhara and drive to Gijduvan village (~1 hour), where you will have a masterclass and lunch in the Gijduvan pottery workshop. Gijduvan ceramics are distinguished by their unique features and recognizable all over Uzbekistan. The ceramics school has deep roots – the skills have been passed from father to son for generations. Today Gijduvan is home to sixth- generation potters from the Narzullayevs family, who brought the Gijduvan ceramics school to worldwide fame. Return to Bukhara in the afternoon. Chor-Bakr Necropolis; Naqshbandi Memorial Complex. Sitorai-Mokhikhosa Bukhara – SamarkandDAY 6
Breakfast. At 10.00 transfer to the Bukhara train station, where the Afrosiyob fast train departs for Samarkand at 10:46 am. Scheduled arrival is at 12:29. Transfer to the hotel. Samarkand. (standard package by bus) Meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby to start the Samarkand city tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur Emir Mausoleum, the authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Free time in the evening. Overnight at the Samarkand hotel.
DAY 7 Samarkand
Breakfast Afrasiab Museum Mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari Tomb of St. Daniel Ulugbek Observatory transfer to Samarkand train station at 18.32- 19.14 arrive, where the fast-speed Afrosiyob train or Sharq train departs to Tashkent at 20.47 or 22.50 (300 km). Scheduled arrival time is 19:40. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel in Tashkent. Overnight at the Tashkent hotel.
DAY 8 Tashkent
Free shopping day/ Departure Hotel check-out by noon. Free time till transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
Transportation throughout the tour, including airport/train station pick ups and drop offs; Accommodation based on sharing of double/twin room; breakfasts included; Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides; Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary; Economy class ticket for Tashkent-Urgench ight; Economy class ticket for Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent trains; If more than 24 persons on the tour, a tour leader or guide to accompany the travellers; Lunch and masterclass in Bukhara and dinner show in Khiva .
All transfers 51-seat bus.
Dates & Prices
Standard package 740$ Comfort + package 1090$
Group size: 24-45 persons
Please note that itinerary and prices are subject to change due to airline and train schedule changes, currency uctuations and other unforeseeable events.
Accommodation
Tashkent – 3 nights (as usual from UK early chek inn)
Inspira-S / Simma / Reikartz Sote or similar (Standard package)
Courtyard by Marriot/ Hilton or similar (Comfort + package)
Khiva – 2 nights
Zarafshan Boutique / Reikartz Residence (standard package)
Farovon Khiva (Comfort + package)
Bukhara – 2 nights
Modarixon / Bakhor/ Edem plaza (Standard package)
Orient Star Varaxsha/ Whydnam Bukhara (Comfort + package) Samarkand – 1 nights
Alexander/ Hilton Garden inn Samarkand Afrosiyob/ Hilton Garden inn Samarkand Sugdiyon/ Wellnes Park hotel Bactria/ Wellnes Park hotel Turon (Standard package)
Movenpick Samarkand/ Stars of Uugbek Lia/ Savitskiy plaza Hotel/ Silk Road by Minyoun hotel or similar (Comfort + package)
