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Name: The Great Silk Road Crossroads
Type: Group / Private / Easy Pace
Duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights
Countries: Uzbekistan
Itinerary: Tashkent – Khiva – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent – Chimgan Mountain
Language: Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide
Description: Uzbekistan - the pearl of the Silk Road! You will travel through Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent and discover their unique spirit, immerse ourselves in the sands and runs of history, and be hosted in an authentic country house, where you will taste the extraordinary Uzbek cuisine. Explore the best examples of Islamic architecture in Khiva and Bukhara, admire beautiful blue domes of mosques in Samarkand and mingle with locals in bustling Chorsu bazaar of Tashkent. Experience rich culture of local people and explore breathtaking nature of Chimgan Mountain – popularly known as “Uzbek Switzerland”
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival - Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent International Airport. Representative of TURON HOLIDAYS will meet you with welcoming drinks and transfer to hotel. Free and easy.
Meals: X / X / Dinner
Accommodation: Reikartz Sote Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
Day 2: Tashkent - Khiva Flight, Khiva Guided Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Take flight to Urgench. Upon arrival start tour in Ichan-Kala architectural complex, the Residence of the last Khiva Khan including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum. Lunch at a local café. Proceed to Kunya-Ark Castle, Kalta Minor Tower. Dinner at a local café.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Khiva Residence Hotel (www.khivaresidence.uz)
Day 3: Khiva - Bukhara Transfer
After breakfast drive from Khiva to Bukhara. In old days, the route from Khiva to Bukhara lasted more than a month. Today it takes 6-7 hours by vehicle, through mysterious red desert “Kyzyl-Kum”. Meanwhile, you are invited to view the exotic landscapes of the desert with the old Amudarya River (Oxus). Upon arrival in Bukhara have a dinner at a local café.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Asia Bukhara Hotel (www.bukhara.asiahotels.uz)
Day 4: Bukhara Guided Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Start tour from Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Complex - the founder of Tarikah Nakshbandiya. Continue tour at Ismail Samani Complex. Chashmai Ayyub Complex - where natural water reservoir exists. Lunch at a local café. The Ark Castle. Minor Minaret. Mir-Arab Madrassah. Great Silk Road Bazaar. Lyabi Hauz Complex. Dinner at a local café.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Asia Bukhara Hotel (www.bukhara.asiahotels.uz)
Day 5: Bukhara - Samarkand Transfer
After breakfast direct check-out the hotel and drive to Samarkand, on the road visit the ceramics workshop in Gijduvan. Lunch at a local café in Navoi Region. Proceed on the road, visit Imam Al-Bukhari Mausoleum, upon arrival dinner at a local cafe.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Reikartz Amar Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
Day 6: Samarkand Guided Tour
After breakfast start city tour from Registan Square. Continue sightseeing tour from remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar. Lunch at a local café. Continue tour from Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Gur-Emir Mausoleum. Observatory of Mirzo Ulugbek grandson of Amir Temur. Dinner at a local café.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Reikartz Amar Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
Day 7: Samarkand - Tashkent Transfer
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Samarkand Train Station to get to Tashkent by train. Upon arrival start city tour in Tashkent. Visit Amir Temur Square, Tashkent Broadway, TSUM. Lunch at Pilov Center “BESHQOZON”. Continue tour at Shahids’ Square, Magic City, Tashkent City Park.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Reikartz Sote Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
Day 8: Tashkent Guided Tour - Chorsu Bazaar
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will visit Chorsu Bazaar - blue-colored domed one stop shopping mall. Lunch at a local café. After lunch proceed to The Museum of the Qur’an VII Century Mushaf Uthman written on a deerskin.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Reikartz Sote Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
Day 9: Tashkent - Chimgan Mountain
Today, we will have a day tour to Chimgan Mountain. Visit Chimgan Mountain Resort for cable car ride. When you reach the peak, there are a space to walk around and coffee shops at that area whereas great photos can be shot. After the cable car experience, optionally you can do horseback riding. Drive to Charvak Lake. Afternoon, drive back to Tashkent.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Reikartz Sote Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
Day 10: Chimgan Mountain - Airport
Breakfast at hotel. Today, it is a day for you to explore how Uzbeks are cooking their delicious and nutritious food. Visit locals home to join masterclass cooking of Uzbek meals such as Kebab, Samosa or Pilov. Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / X
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE:
6-12 travelers - 1275USD Per Person
12-20 travelers - 1156USD Per Person
Single Supplement - 425USD
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Domestic airfares as per program;
All transfers from/to airport/train station;
Air-conditioned comfort tour vehicle (Bus; Van; Jeep);
Tickets for Afrosiyob and Sharq train rides;
Accommodation throughout the tour;
Daily breakfasts at all accommodations;
Daily lunches at local cafes;
Daily dinners at local cafes;
1 Special Pilaf Lunch at Biggest Plov Center;
Limitless Stops at picturesque locations along the route;
Experienced tour guide in all cities;
Visa Support (if applicable);
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
International airfares;
Entrance tickets;
Visa costs (if applicable);
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