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Ancient cities and fortresses of Uzbekistan (A)
DURATION: 9 days / 8 nights
ITINERARY: Tashkent – Khiva (via Urgench) – Ancient fortresses of Karakalpakstan – Bukhara - Shakhrisabz - Samarkand –Tashkent
START DAYS: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
One of the most popular tours to Uzbekistan is the nine-day touch to the history and culture of Central Asian nations by visiting such ancient cities as capital Tashkent, centuries old Khiva and Bukhara, mysterious Samarkand and Shakhrisabz. Everyone can find something close to his/her own soul. You will be enjoying famous historical sightseeings, the majority of which are included in the list of World Heritage Sights of UNESCO, dining in the national restaurants, taking a walk across noisy oriental bazaar, as well as visiting ancient fortresses of Zoroastrian period.
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Arrival in Tashkent.
Transfer to the hotel.
Welcome dinner. Free time.
Overnight in Tashkent.
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SPECIAL EVENT:
Welcome dinner
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day sightseeing tour in Tashkent including lunch.
Dinner.
Overnight in Tashkent.
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YOU CAN SEE IN TASHKENT:
Amir Temur Square | Khazret-Imam mosque | Kukeldash Madrassah | Old town | Independence Square | The State Museum of History of Uzbekistan | Opera and Ballet Theater named after Alisher Navoi | Monument of Courage
SPECIAL EVENT:
Visit to Uzbek family house to jointly cook a national plov (pilav) for dinner.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
07:00 - Flight to Urgench.
08:40 - Arrival in Urgench.
Transfer to the hotel in Khiva.
Sightseeing tour in Khiva including lunch.
Free time (Optional: Shopping in suzane/carpet center).
Dinner.
Overnight in Khiva.
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YOU CAN SEE IN KHIVA:
Complex of Ichan kala which includes: Pakhlavan Makhmud | Djuma Mosque and Minaret | Islam-Khodja Madrassah and Minaret | Kalta-Minor Minaret | Kunya-Ark | Ak-Sheikh-bobo | Mosque of Allakuli-khan | Muhammad Amin-khan | Madrassah of Muhammad Rakhim khan | Madrassah of Shirgazi-khan | Palvan-Darvaza Gate | Tash-hauli (palace of Allakuli-khan)
SPECIAL EVENT:
Sunset observation from the top of Kunya-Ark fortress;
Dinner with show program.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
08:40 – Departure to Ellik-kala region.
Tour to ancient fortresses of Ellik-kala region including lunch.
Dinner.
Overnight in Khiva.
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YOU CAN SEE IN ELLIK-KALA REGION:
Ayazkala, Toprakkala, Kyzylkala ancient fortresses
SPECIAL EVENT:
Lunch in Ayazkala yurt camps.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00-Departure to Bukhara through Karakum desert. (500 km, 9 hours). Lunch on the route.
Arrival in Bukhara. Free time.
Dinner.
Overnight in Bukhara.
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YOU CAN SEE IN BUKHARA:
Ark fortress | Bolo-Hauz ensemble | Khanaka and madrassah of Nadir Divan-Beghi | Lyabi-Hauz ensemble | Madrassah of Abdulaziz-khan | Miri-Arab Madrassah | Poi-Kalyan ensemble | Toki-Zargaron, Toki-Sarrafon, Toki-Tilpak-Furushon | Mausoleum of the Samanids | Chor-Minor Madrassah | Chasma-Ayub Mazar | Ulugbek Madrassah |
SPECIAL EVENT:
Visit to chaikhana (Uzbek traditional tea house);
Show program.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - Full day sightseeing tour in Bukhara including lunch.
Dinner and show program.
Overnight in Bukhara.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - Departure to Shakhrisabz. (290 km, 4hrs)
Sightseeing tour in Shakhrisabz including lunch
Departure to Samarkand. (90 km, 1,5 hrs)
Dinner. Free time.
Overnight in Samarkand.
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YOU CAN SEE IN SHAKHRISABZ
Ak-Saray Palace | Dorut-Tillavat Complex | Dourus-Saodat Memorial Complex | Khazrat-Imam Mausoleum | Kok-Gumbaz Mosque | Gumbazi-Seyeedon Mausoleum | Carpet workshop of Sharif-bobo
SPECIAL EVENT:
Lunch in National House.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day sightseeing tour in Samarkand including lunch.
Dinner.
Overnight in Samarkand.
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YOU WILL SEE IN SAMARKAND:
Gur-Emir Mausoleum | Registan Square | Bibi-Khanym Mosque | Shahi-Zinda complex | Ulugbek Observatory | Mausoleum of Khodja Doniyor (Prophet Daniel) | Siyab Bazaar
SPECIAL EVENT:
Old Samarkand Paper Mill (optional: wine tasting in old Samarkand Winery)
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Tashkent. (297km, 4hrs)
Arrival to Tashkent.
Visit to oriental bazaar for shopping of national delights and handicraft including lunch.
Farewell dinner.
Transfer to the airport.
Departure.
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SPECIAL EVENT:
Visit to Chor-su oriental bazaar.
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FARES PER PERSON (in USD):
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2-3 pax
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1270
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1414
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4-10 pax
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1140
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1285
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11-20 pax
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979
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1139
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21+ pax
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883
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1028
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extra for single accommodation
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130 USD
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192 USD
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supplement for travelling alone
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859 USD
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905 USD
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FARE DESCRIPTION:
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- Transfers to/from airports;
- Transportation along the tour;
- Tashkent – Urgench flight ticket;
- Double/twin accommodation with breakfast;
- Guide services:
- for 2-3 persons - separate guide in each city.
- for more than 4 persons - escort guide along the route;
- Full board meal (breakfast, lunch and dinners);
- Entrance fees to sightseeings.
- Charges for special events;
- 1 ltr. drinking water per day.
Accommodation options (tourist class hotels):
in Bukhara: Grand Bukhara or similar;
in Khiva: Malika Khorezm, Orient Star Khiva or similar
in Samarkand: Malika Prime, Shaxzoda Lux or similar
in Tashkent: Le Grande Plaza, Hotel Uzbekistan or similar
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- Transfers to/from airports/train station;
- Transportation along the tour in premium car/bus;
- Tashkent – Urgench flight ticket;
- Premium Double/twin accommodation with breakfast;
- Guide services:
- for 2-3 persons - separate guide in each city.
- for more than 4 persons - escort guide along the route;
- Full board meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner);
- Entrance fees to sightseeings.
- Charges for special events;
- 1 ltr. drinking water per day.
Accommodation options (premium class hotels):
in Bukhara: Grand Bukhara or similar;
in Khiva: Asia Khiva or similar
in Samarkand: Registan Plaza, Samarkand Plaza or similar
in Tashkent: Grand Mir, Dedeman Silk Road or similar
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- Consular fees for Uzbekistan visa;
- Photo and video charges at sights.
- International flight tickets;
- Wine tasting in Samarkand winery – 8 USD per person;
- Other personal expenses not included in the tour.
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