All Inclusive 7 Days Private Tour in Uzbekistan

Welcome to Uzbekistan! The heart of The Great Silk Road! On this private tour, we will visit Uzbekistan's main historic places - Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. In addition, you will learn about silk paper production, traditional dances, how to cook pilaf, fabrics of carpets, and experience a 16th-century hammam. Of course, try the delicious Uzbek cuisine from different regions. On tour, you will be led by the tour organizer, and in each city, a professional guide will accompany you for a great learning experience. The tour transportation includes an airplane, train, minivan, and taxi. Some of the activities are flexible. We are happy to make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Itinerary

Day 1: Tashkent - Meet & Greet

Stop At: Tashkent, Tashkent, Tashkent Province
Arrive in Tashkent. I will personally meet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After check-in (14:00), we will have a brief meeting to cover the little details (food allergies, tour speed, desired adjustments, etc.). Then dinner at the local Uzbek restaurant and early clock out for good night rest.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner: Uzbek cuisine
Accommodation included: Centrally located in Tashkent - Hotel 3-4*

Day 2: Samarkand - Full Guided Experience

Stop At: Samarkand, Samarkand, Samarqand Province
Hotel pick-up in the early morning to the train station. Journey begins on the high speed train to Samarkand. Drop-off luggage at the hotel then start the tour with a professional guide. You will learn about: the ancient city;
the era of Tamerlane's (Amir Timur) reign; modernity - European part of the city, soviet era, and today; traditional applied arts - tour 8th century silk paper factory. [The places we will visit: Registon square, Ulugbek Madrassah, Tillya Kori Madrassah, Sherdor Madrassah, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Khoja Akhrori Vali complex, Ulugh Beg Observatory, and Khoja Daniyor mausoleum.] During the tour you will have lunch - Samarkand pilaf in a local cafe. After a six hour experience (car/walk) - time for rest because in the evening a traditional dance show awaits with dinner.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast if the train schedules allows it
• Lunch: Samarkand Pilaf
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Accommodation included: Traditional designed boutique hotel

Day 3: Bukhara - Flexible Day

Stop At: Bukhara, Bukhara, Bukhara Province
Flexible day. Breakfast. Morning train (not too early) to Bukhara. Free time. I suggest to walk the ancient city and it’s cozy small streets where you will find various aspects of the culture (save the questions for the tour). Lunch. In the evening you will have the option: join master class on cooking Uzbek pilaf, or learn about the fabrics of traditional carpets. And finish of with the Bukharian dinner.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
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• Dinner: Bukharian Cuisine
Accommodation included: Traditionally decorated boutique hotel

Day 4: Bukhara - Full Guided Experience

Stop At: Bukhara, Bukhara, Bukhara Province
Breakfast. A four hour walking tour with professional guide. We will walk through the old part of the city, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here you will not only get acquainted with outstanding architectural monuments, but also feel the atmosphere of past eras. [Places we will visit: Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark of Bukhara, Kalan Mosque, Ulugbek Madrassah, Abdulaziz Khan Madrassah, covered bazaars, Magoki Attori Mosque, Lyab-i Hauz complex, and Chor-Minor Madrasah.] Lunch. Free time. In the evening you will attend the 16th century hammam were Emir himself bathed. Evening dinner under the night sky.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
• Lunch: Traditional Uzbek lunch
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Accommodation included: Traditionally decorated boutique hotel

Day 5: Khiva - Flexible Day

Stop At: Khiva, Khiva, Xorazm Province
Early-early morning train (if not available then minivan in the morning). Free time. We will visit the lake in the middle of the desert next to the Turkmenistan border and have local fish for lunch. In the evening, a beautiful sunset awaits over the old city. Walk. Then dinner.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be included if we leave by minivan, otherwise the train leaves at 4am and arrives in the afternoon.
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Accommodation included: Traditionally decorated boutique hotel

Day 6: Khiva - Full Guided Experience

Stop At: Khiva, Khiva, Xorazm Province
Breakfast. Tour with the professional guide. We will walk through the streets of Khiva, past the colorful markets, and the walls of the ancient fortress of Ichan-Kala. We will explore the main historical monuments of Khorezm from the outside and from the inside: Juma Mosque, Pahlavān Mahmoud mausoleum, Toshhovli Palace, in addition, you will learn about the cult religion of Zoroastrianism. Free time. Traditional Khorezm dinner.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
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• Dinner: Traditonal Khorezm cuisine
Accommodation included: Traditionally decorated boutique hotel

Day 7: Tashkent - Full Guided Experience

Stop At: Tashkent, Tashkent, Tashkent Province
Morning flight back to Tashkent. Lunch. To tie it all together you will be joined by a professional guide and we’ll explore all the visiting cards of the city: the TV tower, the Khast-Imam religious complex, Mustakillik Square, Amir Temur Square, the subway and the Minor Mosque. You will have the final option for lunch: Tashkent pilaf, somsa, or Korean (yes, we have large Korean diaspora in the city). Last meeting - brief exchange of final thoughts.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast if the flight schedule allows it
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Accommodation included: Centrally located hotel 3-4*

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"The plane is a commercial transport operated by the government."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
All Inclusive 7 Days Private Tour in Uzbekistan
3/1/2024 - 10/30/2024

Monday - Sunday :

12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Duration: 7 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

• Tashkent International Airport, Kumarik ko'chasi 13, 100167, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• All Fees and Taxes
• 6x Breakfast
• 6x Dinner
• 6x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 7 nights

Not Included

Facilities