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Name: The Great Silk Road Crossroads Tour
Type: Group / Private
Duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights
Itinerary: Tashkent – Khiva - Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent – Chimgan Mountain
Arrival: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Departure: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Language: English
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 dinner at a local café. Check-in the hotel.
Meals: X / X / Dinner
Day 2: Tashkent - Khiva Flight, Khiva Guided Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. 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
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
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
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 restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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
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. Dinner at a local café.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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
Day 9: Tashkent – Chimgan Mountain
After breakfast drive to Chimgan Mountain. Visit Beldersoy resort for cable car ride. When you reach the peak at Beldersoy there is more space walk around along the mountain and there are coffee shops at that area (approx. 3usd). If the cable car is functioning, take 3 km long ride in Beldersay gorge to Kumbel peak (2400m) where the longest ski track has its start.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Tashkent - Uzbekistan Hotel (www.hotel-uz.com)
Khiva - Khiva Residence Hotel (www.khivaresidence.uz)
Bukhara - Asia Bukhara Hotel (www.bukhara.asiahotels.uz)
Samarkand - Reikartz Amar Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Domestic airfare (TAS-UGC);
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;
Full board meals (B/L/D);
Experienced tour guide in all cities;
Entrance tickets to the marked sights only;
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
International airfare;
Stuff not mentioned in the itinerary;
Tipping the guides and drivers;
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