Tashkent—Urgentch—Khiva—Bukhara—Nurata—Yanguigazgan—Samarkand—Shakhrisabz—Ayaktchi—Samarkand—Tashkent
13 days/12 nights  Kind of route: airway tour and motor coach
Season: from April till November
Accommodation: single/double in 2*, 3* hotels/national house
Description: Travel around Uzbekistan. Tour package consists of combination of historical, architectural and natural (desert and mountain) components.
DAY 1. Tashkent. Arrival in Tashkent airport. Pick up at the Airport. Accommodation in the hotel. City tour: Barak-Khan Madrasah (16th c.), The Kaffal-Shashi mausoleum (15th c.), Kukeldash Madrasah (16th c.), the Djuma mosque (9th c.), Museum of Applied Art, Historical Museum. Dinner. Overnight in Tashkent
DAY 2. Tashkent—URGENCH—Khiva. Breakfast. Transfer to Tashkent airport for morning flight to Urgench. Arrival in Urgench. Transfer to Khiva (35 km). Accommodation in the hotel. City tour around Ichan-Kala architectural complex (12—19th c.), the Residence of the last Khan including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Mohammed Amin Khan madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (16—17th c.), Kalta Minor tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (19th c.), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum (14—18th cc.), Juma Mosque (10th c.). Dinner. Overnight in Khiva. DAY 3. Khiva—Bukhara. Breakfast. Coach trip to Bukhara via desert along Caravan road, (480 km, 6—7 hrs). Arrival in Bukhara. Accommodation in the hotel. Free time. Dinner. Overnight in Bukhara. DAY 4. Bukhara Breakfast. City tour: Citadel Ark(4th c. BC), Samanides Mausoleum (9-10th c.), Chashma Ayub(14th c.), Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of the 20th c.), Coumpol bazaar, Medreseh Nodir-Divan-Beghi, complex Lyabi-Khauz (14-17th c.), Minaret Kalon (12th c.), Kalyan Mosque (12th c.), Medreseh Miri Arab (16th c.). Dinner in traditional Uzbek house. Overnight in Bukhara. DAY 5. Bukhara. Breakfast. A trip out of the city for a visit to the Bahouddin Nakshbandi mausoleum (16—19th c.), to the sepulchers of his mother and his preceptor (14th c.), mausoleum Chor-Bakr (10th c.), visit to summer residence Sitorai-Mokhi-Hossa (19th c.). Dinner. Overnight in Bukhara.
DAY 6. Bukhara—Nurata—Yanguigazgan Breakfast. Transfer to Nurata (160 km, 2.5 hrs). Excursion program within Nurata: the Mosque of Brothers Khasan and Khusayn (15—17th c.), Sheikh Khasan Nuri Madrasah, Namazgokha Mosque (16th c.), ruins of ancient fortress. Coach trip to Yurt camp in Kyzyl Kum Desert via Navoi city (60km, 1 hr). Accomodation in traditional kazakh yurt. Camel riding to Aydarkul Lake. Trip back to Yurt camp. Dinner near the open fire with songs of local Akin. Overnight in yurts. DAY 7. Yanguigazgan—Aydarkul—Samarkand. Breakfast in yurts. Transfer to Aydarkul (45 km). Coach trip to Samarkand (285 km, 3.5 hrs). Dinner. Overnight in Samarkand. DAY 8. Samarkand. Breakfast. City tour: Excavations and museum of the ancient city of Afrosiab, , Architectural complex Shakhi-Zindeh (11—15th c.), Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane's Tomb (14—15th c.), Bibi-Khonum Mosque, Registan square: Medreseh Ulughbek (15th c.), Medreseh Shir-Dor (17th c.), Medreseh Tilla-Kori (17th c.), Ulughbek Observatory market place. Dinner in the national restaurant with folklore concert. Overnight in Samarkand. DAY 9. Samarkand—Shakhrisabz. Breakfast. Coach trip to Shakhrisabz (160 km, 5 hrs). Accommodation in the hotel. City tour: ruins of Ak-Saray Palace (14—15th c.), Khazrati Imam Complex, Dor-ut Tillavat (15—16th c.), Gumbazi-Seiidan Makbarat of Ulughbek, Kok Gumbaz mosque (15th c.), Jahongir mausoleum, visit to the factory of art items "Khudjun". Dinner. Overnight in Shakhrisabz.
DAY 10. Shakhrisabz—Ayaktchi—Le petit déjeuner a l'hôtel. Depart vers le village Ayaktchi en montagne. Installation chez l’habitant, point de départ de la randonnée-montée (1000 mètres) de 2 heures de marche vers le lac de montagne (10 km). Pendant la randonnée découverte du village entouré des cultures. Bagnade dans le lac. Pic nic au bord du lac. Repos. Pêche possible des truites à la ligne. Retour au village. Prise du bain dans une rivière pres de la maison. Diner et nuit chez l’habitant DAY 11. Ayaktchi Montée au col (2200 metres) de 3 heures de marche (12 km)de la chaine Zarafchan accopagné par le guide local de montagne et des anes ou vous trouverez des campement des bergers et leurs troupeaux. Pic nic au col. Repos. Au retour visite de la vallée des Fantomes (figures divers de gros rochers formées par la nature). Prise du bain dans une rivière pres de la maison. Diner et nuit chez l’habitant DAY 12. Ayaktchi—Tashkent departure to Tachkent via Samarkand. Lunch on road. Dinner. Overnight in Tashkent. DAY 13. Tashkent a short city tour of Tashkent: Tashkent underground station and visit Independence square. Transfer to the airport. Rates in € Euro PER PERSON: Rates in € Euro PER PERSON: NUMBER OF TOURISTS | RATE PER PERSON
DOUBLE ROOM | ADDITIONAL PAYMENT
SINGLE |  | 1 | € | | | 2 | €940 | €70 | | 4 | €815 (English speaking guide will accompany) | €70 | | 6 | €760 (English speaking guide will accompany) | €70 | | 8 | €690 (English speaking guide will accompany) | €60 | | 10 | €720 (Full board lunches or dinners including soft drinks) | €60 |
The price of the tour includes: - Accommodation at the private hotels 2*, 3*/guest houses (breakfasts included), in guest house in mountain (full board lunches and dinners).;
- Local air flight Tashkent—Urgentch;
- Transportation for the whole period of the tour on comfortable air-conditioned transportation, including all airport transfers;
- Sightseeing tours in all cities;
- Foreign speaking guide (…) who will accompany the group for the whole period of the tour (from one group of 4 persons) and local guides in cities and in mountain;
- Rent of donkeys and drovers of donkeys;
- Visa support for Uzbekistan;
- Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other sights;
- Full board lunches or dinners including soft drinks (from one group of 10 persons);
- Porter charges at airports and hotels.
The price of the tour excludes: - International flight;
- Meals (lunch, dinner for the group less 10 persons);
- Additional services in the hotels;
- Video/ Camera fees of museums, monuments;
- Special cultural programs including concerts, performances, etc.;
- Insurance;
- Additional room payment Single.
We are open to any suggestions in order to increase the range of our services for absolute satisfaction of our clients and we are happy to satisfy your special requirements. For further information of details on how to get in touch with us, please contact us. |
