Tour MTHC 16 — “Colors & perfumes of Uzbekistan” - 15 days/14 nights Itinerary: Tashkent—Fergana—Margilan—Richtan—Kokand—Fergana—Tashkent—Nukus—Muynak—Toprakkala—Khiva—Bukhara—Shakhrisabz—Samarkand—Urgut—Tashkent
Duration: 15 days/14 nights
Season: from April to November
Accommodation: in double rooms in hotels 2, 3, 4 *
Description: The trip to Uzbekistan. The circuit consists of the discovery of history, architecture and varied landscape of the country Season
High season: from March, 15 till June, 1; from august, 10 till November, 1
Middle season: from June, 1 till August, 10
Low season: from November, 2, till March, 14 Tour description 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—Kokand—FERGANA
Breakfast. Coach trip to Kokand via the mountains (300kms -4 hours). City tour: Palace of Khudoyar-khan (1870), Gishtlik Mosque (1913), Djami Mosque and Minaret (1809-1812), Kamol-Kazy Madrasseh (the middle of the 19th c.), Mulkabad Mosque (1913), Miyen-Hazrat Madrasseh (the end of the 18th c.), Dahman-Shakhon and Madirakhan Necropolis (the beginning of the 19th c.). Transfer to Fergana. Dinner. Overnight in Fergana. DAY 3. Fergana—Margilan—Rishtan—Fergana
Breakfast. Valley tour: visit Rishtan pottery workshop, Margilan city — visiting of ceramic workshop of Rustam Usmanov and Yodgorlik silk factory. Return to Fergana. Dinner. Overnight in Fergana. DAY 4. Fergana —Tashkent—Nukus
Early in the morning flight to Tashkent. Next flight to Nikus. Accommodation in the hotel. Lunch. City tour. Visiting Museum of Savitsky. Dinner and overnight in hotel. DAY 5. Nukus—Myunak
Morning movement to the old fisher’s village Myunak 200 klm. On the coast of Amy-Dario Sea. Sightseeing of cemetery ships. Overnight in a guest house. DAY 6. Myunak—Tuprokkala- Ayazkala
Transfer to Ayazkala 250 klm. Where are camp of yurt waiting for all tourist Camel safari. After dinner romantic evening in the open air with a local singer. Overnight in a yurt. DAY 7. Ayazkala —Khiva
Transfer to Khiva (110 km) . Accommodation to the hotel. Full day of sightseeing. Overnight in the hotel. DAY 8. Khiva
AM of sightseeing. PM free. Overnight in the hotel. DAY 9. 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 10. 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 11. Bukhara
Breakfast. Continuation of city tour: walking through the old streets, Chor Minor (18th c.). Tour outside the city: Emir's Summer Residence Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa (19th c.), memorial necropoles Chor Bakr (10th c.), visit to the Bahouddin Nakshbandi mausoleum (16-19th c.), to the sepulchers of his mother and his preceptor (14th c.). Dinner with folklore show at Nodir Devon Begi. O/n at hotel DAY 12 Bukhara—Shakhrisabz—SAMARKAND (270+150 km )
Breakfast. Coach trip to Shakhrisabz (290 km, 5 hrs). Accommodation in the hotel. City tour: ruins of Ak-Saray Palace (14—15th c.), Dor-ut Saodat complex (Khazratiy Imam Mosque (14th c.), Jahongir mausoleum (14th c.), Dor-ut Tillavat complex: Gumbazi-Seiidan, Kok Gumbaz Mosque (15th c.), visit to the factory of art items "Khudjun". Dinner. Overnight in Shakhrisabz. Transfer to- Samarkand (170 km, 3 hrs). Accommodation in the hotel. Overnight in Samarkand. DAY 13. 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, market place. Registan square: Medreseh Ulughbek (15th c.), Medreseh Shir-Dor (17th c.), Medreseh Tilla-Kori (17th c.)". Dinner in traditional Uzbek house. Overnight in Samarkand. DAY 14. Samarkand—Urgut—TASHKENT (train 350 km, 3h40 min)
Breakfast. 40 min Drive straight to Urgut Bazaar. Urgut is a small town, in south of Samarqand Dinner. In bazaar for anyone who enjoys shopping, it is like being a kid in a candy store. Shopping for antiques and authentic souvenirs is a real treat. Lunch in local choiykhona. Return to Samarqand. Afternoon transfer to the railway station. Arrival in Tashkent at 20h40 AM. Dinner. Overnight in Tashkent. DAY 15. Tashkent.
Breakfast. Transfer to Tashkent Airport for flight to next destination. NOTE: The program of tours will be specified in accordance with the schedule of the international flights of arrival and departure. The tour rate for middle season: - 10%
The tour rate for low season: - 20%
The rate is valid for 2011 The price of the tour includes:
• Accommodation at the private hotels 2, 3,4*/guest houses (breakfasts included and yurts full board lunches or dinners;
• Local air flights Fergana—Tashkent—Nukus;
• Train tickets Samarkand—Tashkent;
• 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;
• 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. High season tour cost in USD per person: | Base | 2 | 3-4 | 5 | 6-9 | 10-14 +1 FOC* | Supplement SGL | | Option A* | | | | | | | | Option B** | | | | | | |
*1 pax free of charge in double room for trip leader:
The tour rate for middle season: - 5%
The tour rate for low season: - 15%
The rate is valid for 2011 Hotels Hotels are subject to change according to their availability at the moment of reservation. Payment: The cost of the tour can be paid via bank transfer or using other options which can be discussed through communication with us. Cancellation fees: • Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply
• Cancellation prior 15 days – 50% charge of the tour price
• Cancellation prior 7 days – 100% charge of the tour price Payment: The cost of the tour can be paid via bank transfer or using other options which can be discussed through communication with us.
Transportation Services
Marakanda Travel offers a variety of ground transportation services to travel across Uzbekistan, including the following vehicles:
AC sedans for individual tourists. Cars — standard type — CHEVROLET NEXIA, LACETTI (Air-conditioned, 1 to 3 seats)
Minibus - standard type – “HYUNDAY STAREX ” (Air-conditioned, 1 to 6 seats)
Minibuses — standard type — ISTANA SSANG YONG (Air-conditioned, 12 seats without luggage, if luggage 7 seats at most)
Middle-size buses — standard type — TOYOTA COASTER (Air-conditioned, 22 seats without luggage, if luggage 14 seats at most)
Tourist class bus — HIGER BUS (Air-conditioned, 45 seats with luggage)
All drivers we employ are well-experienced ones, with special safety training and focused to provide amicable and dutiful treatment of our clients.
Train. The new high speed train between Tashkent and Samarkand provides a comfortable trip, in cars cleanliness is supported.
Meals. Most of the meals have to be arranged by your own, due to difference of cuisine preferences and individual leisure time spending of the group. Good lunch and dinner at the good café - restaurants will cost you around 8-10 USD per person per Lunch/dinner.
We also recommend that you look through the variety of additions that you can add to the main tour program in your free time based upon your wishes and preferences. Recommended additional options for an extra fee in:
Khiva: - Khorezmian folklore concert US$ 5 p/person;
Bukhara: - Wine tasting in the charming Caravansarai Nughai (US$ 8 p/person);
- Dinner in Madarihon Medressa with violin concert (US$ 15 p/person);
- Nodir Divan Begim Medressa with folklore show&diner (US$ 18 p/person);
- Splendid herbal teas in "Silk Road Spices" tea house (visit free)
- Puppet show (US$ 8 p/person); Samarkand: - An unforgettable performance in The Theatre of Historical Costume El Merosi (we need to check in advance if this performance is available on the date of your visit) (US$ 15 p/person for groups only or upon concert availability on a certain date); - Famous Silk carpet and Silk Paper factory (visit free);
- Light Show in Reghistan square US$ 5 p/person
- Small Silk Processing factory Aiesha (visit free);
- Concert of Russian romances in Ortodox church US$ 10 p/person
- Visit to an old water mill in a Samarkand suburb (visit free);
- Afrosiab museum and the site of ancient settlement Afrosiyab of Alexander tge Great period by assiatance of scientist – archeologue Tashkent: - A visit to the famous Alisher Navoi Opera & Ballet Theatre (US$ 5 p/person);
- There are a number of Orthodox Churches scattered over the city and the main Catholic Church holds a mass every Sunday with special services on holidays
- Restorant Bahor offer Ballet shows during dinner where most Beautiful girls perform Breathtaking dances
- Special farewell dinner at the exclusive restaurant, “The Caravan.”
- 1 hour tour of the "Tashkent Metro" - one of the most beautiful in the world |
