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Explore ancient Samarkand and Tashkent

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Explore ancient Samarkand and Tashkent

Explore ancient Samarkand and Tashkent

This 7-day tour to Uzbekistan lets you explore: Samarkand –leading city of the East at the time of Tamerlane (UNESCO). Shakhrisabz–the birthplace of Tamerlane, now homeland of gorgeous historical monuments. Tashkent – the capital of Uzbekistan, the city which attracts by its modern buildings and unusual underground stations, browse bustling bazaar “Chorsu”.

Tashkent Arrival

Flight from homeland to Tashkent. Upon arrival at Airport of Tashkent meet driver, transfer to hotel and leave luggage (check-in at/after 14:00). At 09:00 meet the guide at hotel and start city tour to Tashkent and visits: The first discovery by the visit to complex of Khast-i-Imam (reconstructed in 2007), religious center of Tashkent. Architectural ensemble includes several constructions, built in XVI –XIX cc. Then you will discover beautiful madrasa Kukeldash and Juma Mosque and Chorsu Bazaar –the biggest market of the country. Lunch time. In the afternoon visit to The Museum of Applied Art of Tashkent, the ancient palace of Russian diplomat Alexander Polovtsev that is transformed to the museum in 1938. After, city tour to Amir Temur Square, Independence Square and Minor Mosque. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Tashkent hotels, 1 night.
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Tashkent- Chimgan mountains- Tashkent

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, drive to Chimgan Mountains through the roads, lying in picturesque surroundings full of local villages, gardens, and valleys. In Chimgan Mountains, you can take long ride in cable car (optional, not included to the tour price) from Beldersay gorge to Kumbel peak, from where the longest ski tracks takes start; have a walk in mountain area and relax observing gorgeous view of green mountains. Then, drive to the shore of Charvak Reservoir. It is the most favorite place for local people and foreigners to have leisure during summer days. There are numerous resorts, beaches and children summer camps. You can have lunch under the shade of four giant trees at Cinara restaurant. On the territory of restaurant, you can explore unique petroglyphs, rock carvings made by prehistoric people, preserved until nowadays. Return to Tashkent after lunch. Dinner time. Overnight at the hotel. Read more

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Sightseeing tour in Tashkent

Breakfast at hotel. Full day at leisure. You can explore the city on your own and visit: Tashkent Metro and its unusual underground stations, the madrasa Abdul Kasim, the workshop of local artisans and handicrafts, the modern boulevards and alleys and many other interesting places. Overnight at the hotel. Read more

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Explore the highlights of Samarkand

Early breakfast at hotel. In the morning at 07:00 transfer to the airport and take train express to Samarkand. Departure at 07:30, arrival at 09:38. Welcome by driver and transfer to hotel and leave the luggage (check-in at/after 14:00). Meet the local guide and start sightseeing tour& visits to: The Registan Square (“Sandy Place”), the ensemble of three madrasahs (the Ulughbek Madrasah (1417-1420), the Sher Dor Madrasah (1619-1636) and the Tillya Kori Madrasah (1646-1660)) is a unique example of town-building art, a remarkable pattern of the architectural planning of the main town square; The Gur-Amir Mausoleum –a world known masterpiece of Central Asian architecture, the family crypt of the great dynasty of Tamerlane, with a fine ribbed dome and decorated with paper-maché inside. Lunch time. In the afternoon you will explore other miracles of the city: The Pearl of Samarkand – Bibi Khanum Mosque. Constructed in 1399 by the best architects and artisans of Khorossan, Azerbaijan, Persia and India, the mosque was compared on the beauty and shining with the Milky Way; the Siyab Bazaar, the most ancient and biggest in Samarkand. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

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Discover the marvelous of Shakhrisabz

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning drive to Shakhrisabz city. In Shakhrisabz have a sightseeing tour: Visit to the Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex, remains of Ak-Saray Palace, Dor-ut Tilavat Ensemble with Kok-Gumbaz Mosque and burial vault of Tamerlane’s father. Lunch time. In the afternoon drive to Samarkand. Upon arrival, transfer and check-in to the hotel. Read more

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Samarkand

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning meet the guide at hotel and start exploring other historical sites of Samarkand: The Shakhi-Zinda ensemble with more than 20 buildings, built from early XI up to XIV cc. Each mausoleum has its own style of decoration and great fantasy of skillful artisans; the Observatory of Ulugbek, the first observatory in Central Asia, built in XIV c. Visit to the mausoleum of Hodja Daniyar, located near the healing spring and attracts crowds of tourists every day. Some believe that Daniel was biblical prophet others – associate him with fellow-soldier of Kusam ibn Abbas. Lunch time. In the afternoon you will take a visit to The Museum of Afrasiab. At 16:30 transfer to railway station and take fast speed train to Tashkent at 17:00. Arrival in Tashkent at 19:10, transfer and check-in to the hotel. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Tashkent hotels, 1 night.

Tashkent- Homeland

At the time (2-3 hours before departure) transfer to the International Airport for taking flight to homeland. Have a safe flight!

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Tashkent
Hotel Eco
Day 4
Location Samarkand
Hotel Zarina
Day 6
Location Tashkent
Hotel Eco

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • -Accommodation in double rooms at hotels mentioned or similar
  • (Classification to the country's standards)
  • -Breakfasts at hotels;
  • -Entrance fees (museums and sites);
  • -Visit to the Theater of National Costumes “El Merosi”;
  • -English speaking permanent guide (From Day 1 to Day 14);
  • -Transportation and transfers by private, air-conditioned vehicle with driver, during the tour, including petrol, road tax, etc. (Unless not mentioned in program movements);
  • -Hotel –Airport –Hotel transfers by private, air-conditioned vehicle with driver;
  • - Domestic Flight Ticket Tashkent –Urgench (Economy class);
  • - Domestic Train Ticket Samarkand –Tashkent (Economy class);
  • -Our assistance 24h/7.

Package excludes

  • The International flight tickets;
  • -Early check-in/late check-outs;
  • -Visa Support (if required) for getting visa to Uzbekistan –$ 25 per person;
  • - Photo & Video charges during sightseeing (from $0.5 per site);
  • -Lunches and dinners;
  • -Travel Insurance;
  • - Tips for guides, drivers, etc.

More information

  • Do I need vaccinations for Uzbekistan? There is no obligatory vaccination for travel to Uzbekistan. However, we highly recommend you to consult with your doctor before your departure and be sure, whether you have all necessary vaccinations, as Tetanus Vaccine, Diphtheria Vaccine, Polio Vaccine, Hepatitis A Vaccine... There is no risk of malaria in the country. Don’t minimize the risk of sunburn and of insolation. Put on your hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

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