Trip Highlights: ================ This is an active trip. Our small group covers a lot of ground each day. Expect to spend two to three hours on your feet during tours. The pace is fast. Some of the tours require walking over uneven surfaces or up and down steep slopes or steps. There are many early mornings. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. The tourism infrastructure in Uzbekistan is more limited than what you might be accustomed to from other tours. Here are primary trip activities: 1. Tashkent city tours 2. A ride on the Tashkent metro 3. View one of the oldest copies of the Koran in the world 4. Day trip to the Chimgan Mountains area, 100 km from Tashkent 4. Tour the walled city of Khiva, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site 5. Visit the Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum in Khiva, built in honor of the legendary poet 6. Travel to Ayaz Kala, an archaeological site built on the edge of the Kyzylkum Desert 7. Have a lunch at a desert yurt camp and perhaps even ride a camel 8. Discover the beauty of Bukhara, one of the most important ancient cities in Uzbekistan 9. Visit Samarkand - the most romantic of the Silk Road cities 10. Walk to Registan Square with its colorful mosaics, blue domes and lofty arches 11. Visit the Ulugbek Observatory, once the finest and most advanced in the Islamic world 12. Dinner with a local family - learn the secrets of how to prepare Pilav, a traditional rice dish 13. Visit Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis of mausoleums grouped along medieval streets 14. Walk through the Siab Market - feel the dynamic atmosphere of ancient Samarkand ================ Trip Includes ================ 11 nights accommodations: 4 nights Tashkent 2 nights Khiva 3 nights Bukhara 2 nights Samarkand Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Transfers from/to Airports All transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles High-speed train Samarkand-Tashkent 11 breakfasts Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features ================ Trip Doesn't Include ================ International flight to/from Tashkent Intra-flight: from Tashkent to Urgench (airport near Khiva) All meals but breakfasts Phone SIM and calling cards, voice, SMS, and Mobile Data ================
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Arrival to Tashkent, Uzbekistan All international flights arrive to Tashkent International airport. Transfer to your hotel and check-in to the room. *For flights departing on previous Day and arriving in the early hours of Day 1, a room will be available for you upon arrival.* Rest after your long flight and relax. Overnight, Tashkent
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Tashkent
Day 2-3
Discover Tashkent Tour - 1st Day At 9:00 we will start the cultural tour of Tashkent begins at Hazrati Imam Complex, religious center of the city and home to many mosques, monuments and madrasas. View the blue-domed Barak-Khan Madrasa with its imposing gateway and the Muyi Muborak Madrasah. Passing the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and Tillya Sheikh Mosque you arrive at the Chorsu Bazaar with its bright green dome. Then we ride the Tashkent metro and visit Independence square, Broadway Alley and Amir Temur square. We will finish our day in Magic City Park to observe the nightlife of Tashkent and listen to singing fountains. We conclude our day with dinner at an Uzbek restaurant. Overnight: Tashkent
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Tashkent
Day 3-4
Discover Tashkent Tour - 2nd Day This day we will visit the Memorial complex of Memory of Repression Victims, located in one of the most beautiful places in Tashkent, opposite the TV Tower. Then we visit TV Tower. The complex is devoted to the victims of Stalin repression. Then we will visit the TV Tower and drive to a beautiful white Minor mosque, the monumental complex ‘Courage’ dedicated to the 1966 earthquake in Tashkent, Park Navruz and conclude the day with dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight: Tashkent
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Nukus
Day 4-5
Flight to Nukus, visit Mizdarkhan Necropolis, Museum of Fine Arts, Toprak Kala and Ayaz Kala fortresses, arrive to Khiva. Depart Tashkent by early morning flight to Nukus. The First stop is at the Karakalpakstan State Museum of Art. It hosts the world's second largest collection of Russian avant garde art (after the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg). It is also home to one of the largest collections of archeological objects and folk, applied and contemporary art originating from Central Asia. From here, we travel on minibus toward Khiva and on the way will visit 3 archeological sites: Mizdarkhan Necropolis, then Toprak Kala and Ayaz Kala fortresses. First visit the magnificent fortress of Toprak Kala fortress, surrounded by a brick wall. Then proceed to Ayaz Kala fortress, view the towering mud-brick walls rising dramatically from the surrounding plains. Built on the edge of the Kyzyl-Kum Desert between the 4th century BC and 7th century AD, these forts are the remains of regal palaces. View King's Palace rising above the town with its three monumental towers that dominate the landscape. Gather together for lunch. At a nearby yurt camp, see traditional housing of Central Asian nomads made of felt that's easily assembled and disassembled. Then head to Khiva. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Tonight, dinner is at a local restaurant Overnight: Khiva
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Khiva
Day 5
Medieval Old Town of Khiva Today, explore medieval Khiva that served as a major trading post on the Silk Road. Walk along the ancient streets within the walled city, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pause at the elegant Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa with its five domes and minaret decorated with bright geometric patterns of glazed bricks. View the distinctive turquoise-tiled Kalta Minor Minaret, one of the iconic symbols of Khiva. Then, head to Kunya Ark, the Khiva rulers' own fortress and residence, built in the 12th century. View remnants of the khans' harem, stables, arsenal, barracks, mosque and jail. Continue to Muhammad Rahim-khan Madrasa, one of the largest madrasas in Central Asia. After a traditional lunch, on to the grand Djuma Mosque and the revered Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum with its courtyards and intricate tilework. The mausoleum was built in honor of the legendary poet and philosopher who became Khiva's patron saint. Here, in the historic complex of Ichan-Kala in the medieval Old Town, visit the Islam Khodja Mosque with its striking minaret, one of the jewels of Khiva. Tour the palace of Tash Khauli, with its sumptuous interior decor including ceramic tiles, carved stone and wood; there are more than 150 rooms off nine different courtyards. Depart by train from Khiva to Bukhara (16:05 pm - 00:15 am)
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Bukhara
Day 5-6
Bukhara's Tour 1st Day We arrive at Bukhara by Train at 00:15 am. Hotel will arrange transfer to hotel where we will stay for two days. Today, discover the beauty of Bukhara, one of the most important ancient cities in Uzbekistan, dating back nearly 1000 years before Alexander the Great conquered Central Asia. Begin with an excursion to Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace, the country residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, Alim Khan. Return to Bukhara and take a city tour which includes visits to splendid Ismail Samani Mausoleum (892 to 943), a world-famous architectural masterpiece and to Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum that dates from the 12th century. Continue to Bolo Khauz Mosque followed by the 5th century Ark Fortress, former residence of the emirs of Bukhara. After lunch at a local restaurant, head to the architectural complex of Poyi-Kalon that includes the Kalon Mosque, large enough to hold 10,000 people. Pass the Madrasas of Abdulaziz Khan and Mir-I-Arab. Overnight: Bukhara
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Bukhara
Day 6
Tour outside of Bukhara ● Emir's Summer Residence Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa (19th c.), ● Bahauddin Naqshband mausoleum (16-19th c.) which is considered as the biggest Sufi centre in Central Asia, Chor Minor (19th c.) ● Visit the miniature school of Bukhara. Depart Bukhara by high speed train Afrosiyob Bukhara - Samarkand (15:50-17:24)
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Samarkand
Day 6-7
We arrive to Samarkand at 17:24 pm by high speed train Afrosiyob from Bukhara and check in to hotel. The rest of the day is our free time. The city, steeped in history, grew prosperous at the crossroads between East and West. Samarkand, considered the most romantic of the Silk Road cities, is adorned by decorative domes and minarets and is a melting pot of many different cultures and traditions. Upon arrival, have lunch and later begin your exploration of this remarkable city. View iconic Registan Square, the world-famous symbol of Central Asia with its colorful mosaics, blue domes and lofty arches. This plaza is surrounded by three impressively-decorated madrasas of the 15th to 17th centuries; Ulugbek Madrasa, Sherdor Madrasa and Tilya Kori Madrasa. Overnight: Samarkand
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Samarkand
Day 7-8
Guri Amir Mausoleum, Ulugbek Observatory The day begins at the sumptuous Guri Amir Mausoleum, final resting place of Timur (Tamerlane), the Turco-Mongol conqueror; its interior is covered with elegant turquoise arabesques and inscriptions in gold. On to the Ulugbek Observatory, once known as the most advanced in the Islamic world. Continue with a visit to Afrasiab Museum, dedicated to the city's history. After lunch, travel along the shores of the Siab River to the sacred Mausoleum of Daniel, the Old Testament biblical prophet. Pilgrims from all over the world come here to worship. Continue to the Konigil Meros silk paper factory, followed by a visit to a local vineyard for a guided tour and vine tasting. Overnight Samarkand
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Samarkand
Day 8
Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siab Market, Afrosiyob High-Speed Train to Tashkent Start the day at the Bibi-Khanym Mosque with its glistening blue domes, built as the largest mosque in the world enriched by stately minarets and carved marble décor. A jewel in Tamerlane's empire, the mosque was constructed as a tribute to his wife. Afterwards, a walk through the energetic Siab Market, a special place where you can feel the dynamic atmosphere of this ancient city. On to Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis that includes sparkling blue mausoleums, embellished with some of the richest tile work in the Muslim world. These mausoleums, strategically grouped along the narrow medieval streets are an important place of pilgrimage. Lunch is followed by a drive to the train station where you board the Afrosiyob high-speed train to Tashkent 18:00-20:10 (2 hours and 10 minutes). Bid goodbye to your Tour Manager at dinner tonight Depart to Tashkent by high speed train Afrosiyob Samarkand - Tashkent (17:32 - 19:48). Upon arrival to Tashkent we transfer to the hotel.
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Tashkent
Day 8-9
We arrived to hotel, have a dinner, rest and prepare to next day trip. Overnight: Tashkent
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Chimgan
Day 9
Trip to Great Chimgan Mountain(3,309 m) We start at 9:00 am and will drive to the Chimgan Mountains area, 100 km from Tashkent, en route enjoying the picturesque views of beautiful mountains and the life of local people. Chimgan Mountains offer many seasonal outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, climbing, hiking, and mountaineering. At 10:00 am the first stop is at a small Bazar where you can experience “kumis” - fermented mare’s (horse) milk. After driving another 20 km, we will stop near Beldersay gorge. Take a ride on the chair lift going up the gorge to Kumbel peak (2400 m), where the longest Ski track in Uzbekistan starts. From that point we will see 3 countries - Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. After getting down you have free time when you can take a horse ride, drive a 4 wheeler or have a walk in the mountain area. You will enjoy the breath-taking nature sights of the mountain peak. Around 12 pm we start driving another 20 km and take a photo stop at Charvak Lake enjoying fresh air with beautiful panoramic views of the stunning scenery of Chimgan Mountains. At 1 pm we have lunch at the Charvak Oromgohi (Pyramids) hotel. You can spend the rest of the day on the beach ( boat ride, banana ride and jetski are available) Just before getting dark we will drive back to Tashkent, The total round-trip journey is 200 km. Arrival in Tashkent late evening. You may conclude the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
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Tashkent
Day 9-10
We return to Tashkent and rest at hotel. Overnight: Tashkent
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Charvak Reservoir
Day 10
Charvak: artificial lake in Uzbekistan mountains This Pearl of Tian Shan Mountains has appeared quite recently. The rock fill dam of 168 meter height was made in 1970. Confluent of mountain rivers of Pskem, Kok-Su and Chatkal created the wonderful mountain lake – Charvak Reservoir, which blue water attracts everyone in hot summer days. Formerly, some villages, mounds, evidences of primitive people sites, petroglyphs and other historical sights has existed on the site of the lake bottom. But after the destructive earthquake of 1966, when entire USSR made every effort to rebuild Tashkent, it was the period of acute shortage of cheap and ecological electricity. Therefore the government decided to create the Charvak Hydropower Station (they didn’t have another more convenient place for this purpose). Archeologists and historians have conducted researches of every object, made photos and fixed over 150 monuments of this area. Today, 40 years later, major part of these sights is under layers of mud and sludge.
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Tashkent
Day 10-11
This is the last day in Tashkent. We will explore Tashkent on "foot", driving to some places by taxi and metro. Overnight Tashkent
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Tashkent
Day 11
This day we return home. See you soon again!
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel & Bed & Breakfast
11 days trip
Tashkent, Tashkent & 14 more
Transportation
Car, Plane, Trekking, Train
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