Uzbekistan Guaranteed Departure TourTraveling along the greatest cities of Uzbekistan
Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva – Tashkent
| Uzbekistan, where monuments of ancient cultures of different ages are concentrated, is rightly called a treasury of history. Ichan-Kala complex in Khiva, historical centers of Bukhara, Shakhrizabs and Samarkand are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Many unique monuments and architectural constructions in these towns have remained in a good state up to the present day and are of a great significance to the mankind. |
| Duration: |
8 days |
| Group size: |
2-12 |
| Tour Price (from 2 pax): |
842 USD per person, single supplement 77 USD |
| Day |
Destination |
Time |
Itinerary |
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| Day 01 |
– Tashkent |
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Arrival at Tashkent International airport.
Meet and greet.
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Tashkent. |
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| Day 02 |
Tashkent –
Samarkand |
08:00
09:00
13:00
14:00
20:00
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Breakfast.
Sightseeing in Tashkent.
Visit old city and Hast Imam complex.
Watch how traditional Uzbek bread is baked in special oven “tandyr”.
Lunch at “Chigatay” (old part of the city) where you can taste traditional Uigur cuisine. Use an opportunity to watch how such traditional meal as “lagman”
(noodles 20m long) is prepared.
After lunch transfer to Samarkand.
En route visit farmer’s family.
Dinner at local Uzbek family.
Overnight in Samarkand. |
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| Day 03 |
Samarkand |
08:00
09:00
13:00
20:00
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Breakfast.
Sightseeing in Samarkand: Gur- Emir Mausoleum, Shakhi-Zinda necropolis, Bibi Khanum Mosque.
Visit silk paper making workshop. Learn how to make ceramic pots while watching local craftsmen at work. Then, under the direction of a craftsman, try to make some ceramic pottery yourself. The pottery made by you will be later baked in the kiln and delivered to your hotel.
Lunch at traditional “Chayhana”-local café near bazaar.
Afternoon sightseeing tour at the Registan square, followed by the visit to Saint Daniel mausoleum - one of the holy places for three world religions (here you can see a lot of pilgrims)
Dinner.
Overnight in Samarkand. |
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| Day 04 |
Samarkand –
Bukhara |
07:00
08:00
14:00
15:00
20:00
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Breakfast.
Transfer to Bukhara.
Upon arrival lunch at Lyabi House café.
Afternoon sightseeing includes visits to Ark medieval fortress, Samanids Mausoleum and Poi Kalon complex with one of the highest minarets in Central Asia. At the end of the day you can watch traditional puppet show in Bukhara.
Dinner.
Overnight in Bukhara. |
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| Day 05 |
Bukhara |
09:00
13:00
14:00
20:00 |
Breakfast.
Today is the day devoted to oriental art. Visit old Magoki Atoriy Mosque and learn how famous Bukharian carpets were made. You will also listen to interesting legends from jewelers and craftsmen in one of the old bazaars «Tokis».
Lunch at local merchant’s house.
After lunch you can visit women’s Madrassah, where the tour leader will introduce you to the life and rules of this place.
Dinner with folklore show at Nodir Devon Begi Madrassah |
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| Day 06 |
Bukhara – Khiva |
07:00
08:00
13:00
15:00
20:00 |
Breakfast.
Today you will take long trip through the Kyzyl Kum desert. Taking this opportunity you can communicate with nomads. During the trip you can also learn about water supply projects and problems of the Aral sea.
En route lunch at Chayhana (local café).
Upon arrival to Khiva climb Kalandar Bobo tower and view the gorgeous sunset.
Dinner. |
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| Day 07 |
Khiva –
Urgench –
Tashkent |
08:00
09:00
13:00
18:00
19:00
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Breakfast.
Sightseeing in Khiva inner town – Ichan Kala with its palaces, mosques, madrassahs and mausoleums. Also enjoy the national Khorezmian dancing inside the harem premises of the last khan from Khiva.
In Feruz Khan madrassah delight in watching the enthralling performance of local circus artists.
Lunch at Zainab & Rashid’s family.
Afternoon is at your leisure and you can spend it strolling along the town and shopping for souvenirs.
Fairwell dinner at Taza Bag – Khiva khan’s summer residence.
At 7 p.m. transfer to the airport to take flight to Tashkent.
Overnight in Tashkent. |
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| Day 08 |
Tashkent |
07:00
|
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Flight back home. |
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| Suggested accommodation in: |
| Type A |
Tashkent – Uzbekistan ****
Samarkand – Malika Samarkand ***
Bukhara – Asia Bukhara ****
Khiva – Sobir Arkanchi **
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| Type B |
Tashkent – Malika Tashkent ***
Samarkand – Kamila **
Bukhara – Lyabi House ***
Khiva – Sobir Arkanchi **
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SERVICES INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE:
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SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE:
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- Accommodation based on TWN rooms
- Transportation on comfortable air-conditioned:
1) 10 seats minivan up to 6 people
2) 31 seats bus up to 12 people
- Meals – according to the itinerary
- Entrance fees for Sightseeing spots mentioned
- Overland transportation by AC coach
- All airport-hotel-airport transfers
- Escort guide for the whole tour (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese-Mandarin, etc speaking)
- All sightseeing as specified in the itinerary
- Folklore show in Bukhara
- Farewell dinner in Tashkent
- Visa support to Uzbekistan
- Portage services in airports and hotels
- 1 bottle of mineral water per day per pax
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- International airfares
- Domestic air fare Urgench - Tashkent 78 USD (subject to be changed)
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa
- Personal insurance
- Camera and Video charges during the sightseeing
- Charges in hotels for additional services
- Alcohol drinks
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Payment: 100 % prepayment should be made not less than 3 days before the group’s arrival.
Cancellation fees:
Cancellation prior 30 days – no penalty is charged
Cancellation prior 15 days – 50 % penalty is charged
Cancellation prior 1 day – 100 % penalty is charged |
Guaranteed Tour Price (from 2 pax):
| |
2 |
S/S |
| $/pax A |
855 |
118 |
| $/pax B |
842 |
77 |
| Transport |
Chevrolet |
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- Supplement for 2 pax semi-luxury transportation – 70 USD p/p
- Supplement for 2 pax luxury transportation – 200 USD p/p
- Supplement for 2 pax 4WD transportation – 350 USD p/p
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Guaranteed Departure Days:
| Jan 2010 – Sep 2010 |
| Arrival |
Departure |
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| 8 January 2010 |
16 January 2010 |
Available |
| 15 January 2010 |
23 January 2010 |
Reserved |
| 5 February 2010 |
13 February 2010 |
Available |
| 19 February 2010 |
27 February 2010 |
Reserved |
| 5 March 2010 – |
13 March 2010 |
Available |
| 19 March 2010 |
27 March 2010 |
Available |
| 2 April 2010 |
10 April 2010 |
Available |
| 16 April 2010 |
24 April 2010 |
Available |
| 7 May 2010 |
15 May 2010 |
Reserved |
| 21 May 2010 |
29 May 2010 |
Available |
| 4 June 2010 |
12 June 2010 |
Available |
| 18 June 2010 |
26 June 2010 |
Available |
| 2 July 2010 |
10 July 2010 |
Available |
| 16 July 2010 |
24 July 2010 |
Available |
| 6 August 2010 |
14 August 2010 |
Available |
| 20 August 2010 |
28 August 2010 |
Available |
| 3 September 2010 |
11 September 2010 |
Available |
| 17 September 2010 |
25 September 2010 |
Available |
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